Tech Takeover: Lidl’s new mobile plan
Summary
Tech correspondent Jess Kelly joins Keira Kelly and Shane Coleman to discuss saving money on tech services. They highlight Lidl’s new £8.99 mobile plan and the arrival of Amazon Family, which allows couples to share a Prime subscription without losing personalized history. The trio also criticizes streaming password-sharing crackdowns and advises listeners to audit bank statements for forgotten subscriptions. Finally, they recommend using free TV catch-up apps, buying refurbished phones, and utilizing loyalty schemes to maximize value.
Topics discussed
Introduction and value for money theme
Lidl entering the mobile phone market
Lidl Connect pricing and initial offer details
Lidl plan fine print and network coverage
Comparison with other MVNO providers
Amazon Family account merging announcement
Opinion on streaming password sharing crackdowns
Advice to cancel unused streaming subscriptions
Free content on RT, Channel 4, and Virgin players
Auditing bank statements for forgotten subscriptions
Tips on refurbished phones and resisting sales
Tech tip: Home power stations for outages
Maximizing loyalty schemes and points
Saving bottle return refunds for Christmas shopping
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