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So I was talking to my cousins across the pond in the big US and they were telling me about their new phones and their brilliant network, Net10, so I decided to check it out. My elder cousin has got their 'unlimited' plan and when I heard about what this plan included I was quite shocked and a little bit annoyed. Firstly, I'll explain why I was annoyed. He and I basically pay the same amount each month ($50/£30) except he gets everything with his contract and I get nothing. How is this fair?! I was shocked because it really does seem to have covered all the bases and so far he's had absolutely no additional bills and no unexpected charges (which, by the way, I incur by the hour - don't ask me how, because I don't have a clue). Net10 Unlimited offers him nationwide coverage (and heck America is a pretty big place) with unlimited talk, text and data for just $50 a month. Now for some people might think that that's rather pricey, but think about it, just $50 a month and away you go, your phone is limitless! So I know all companies say that they offer great coverage and reception, but Net10 actually does. Proof of this is that my cousin recently travelled all the way to California and then over to New York from Ohio and he had absolutely no problems. I walk five minutes up the road and my phone is screaming SOS.

Not only is the plan itself great, but the phones they offer are too. Net10 only uses trusted manufacturers such as LG, Nokia, Motorola, Samsung and Kyocera. In addition, this plan is perfect for all mobile phone users. My younger cousin just uses it for socializing and you know how teenagers are - we just can't shut up - so this plan is perfect for him so he can continue yapping to his mates all. night. long. My elder cousin is in his mid-twenties and is just settling into working life and he thinks that it offers him all that he could ever need as well. I mean, imagine if you had to cut short a business call because you'd 'run out of airtime'. Embarrassing much? With Net10 Unlimited, you'd never have to worry about that.

So how does this miraculous plan work I hear you ask? Well you can be up and running with two simple steps:

1. Buy and activate your phone (activate on their website - www.net10.com )

2. Test your Net10 phone by making a call or sending a SMS

(The service end date is conveniently displayed on your phone so you know not only when your service ends but also how much airtime you've used up. If you should need more airtime, you can simply buy an airtime card from their website, or alternatively from your nearby store or directly from your phone! Of course, if you take out the unlimited deal, you won't need to worry about airtime. )

What's so great about Net10 is the flexibility that it offers you. There is a whole range of monthly plans that you can take out with their Easy Minute Plus plan, an automatic minutes plan, which gives you 200 minutes for $15, their unlimited plans for $50 which really is unlimited and also their Pay-As-You-Go plans which carry over your minutes with active service. You can even switch between plans to suit your budget and airtime needs withoutpenalties or fees.

They also offer Long Distance Service, which is available in 75 countries, for only 15 cents a minute! There is also a special International Neighbours program currently available in Canada and Mexico which gives you a special number so your friends and family can reach you on your Net10 number.

As for what phones are on offer there are both simple and more technological phones available with simple phones for simple texting and calling needs for under $15. There are also phones with cameras, blue tooth, mobile web and other extras for under $40. The even swankier phone with full QWERTY keyboards, slider phones, touch screen phones with app capabilities and web access, cameras etc. are available for under $60.

Want to know more?

Check Net10 out on Facebook by clicking on these links: Net 10 Facebook, Net10 Twitter.

Want more proof that Net10 is genuine? Check out these short videos on youtube:

10 Reasons to make the switch to Net10

Rob talks about Net10's great savings & service.

Net10 Rob's Reasons
Too good to be true? Well it is! Check out these real customer testimonials:
Hector's testimonial
Barbara's testimonial
Jemena's Testimonial
Willie and Melinda Talk Net10
Interview with Mike: see the Light
real NET10 customer

Exactly one week ago, popular American store, Forever 21, opened it's doors on Oxford Street, London. Often deemed the Primark of the big US I was curious to see what the prices would be like in London after they had been converted from dollars to pounds and I have to say I was quite impressed. I assumed that being an American shop the prices would rise considerably as they moved across the ocean and it would end up being more like Hollister rather than Primark; however, I was quite surprised to find that the prices were still reasonable and quite low considering the quality. Unfortunately the prices aren't as low as they are in Primark, but the quality and design of the clothes and accessories is much better.

This wasn't actually the first time that I'd shopped in Forever 21, I did in fact make a trip to Forever 21 whilst on holiday in New York and I was disappointed at the time given all the hype that had been generated by my friends. I thought that the clothes were nice, but nothing out of the ordinary, and I was puzzled when I saw my friends rushing in and leaving with several large bright yellow bags. With the black lettering of 'Forever 21' and the shade of yellow it just reminded me of a caution sign and so I stayed away; thankfully, they have not brought these bags to the UK, instead they have some rather nice fluorescent pink plastic carrier bags. This was my first impression of Forever 21.

Now; however, my views have completely changed. I thought that the shop itself had a nice layout and feel to it, it wasn't boring. There were tables laid out with clothes and jewellery, a vintage looking van, sparkly floors and nice mosaic style design above the checkouts. The staff were friendly and helpful, they offered their opinion on the clothes I was trying on without me asking for it (obviously they're just trying to sell the clothes, but this was nice nonetheless). If you're wondering why I wasn't in a changing room it's because the queues for the fitting rooms were miles long. This, along with the long check out queues, is probably the only thing that Forever 21 has in common with Primark.

The clothes themselves are fashionable, made of a good quality and very affordable. Perhaps the cheaper prices will make Forever 21 rivals with Topshop, we are in a recession after all. The shop has three floors and all are fully stocked and packed with new and trendy items, there is so much choice you could probably spend half a day in there. I'll definitely be shopping here instead of Primark when I'm looking for something trendy but cheap, the prices may be slightly (but not much) higher but I cannot express how much better the quality of the clothing is.

If you haven't already been down to Oxford Street to check out the new store I highly recommend you do!

By the way, I just discovered this site that I thought was rather cool and useful. It's basically a street map that shows you where all the shops on Oxford Street are located, the layout is similar to that of a timeline. Check it out: Street Sensation: Oxford Street.

Pictures from the opening on Oxford Street - 27th July 2011.

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