I've just received a text message from O2:
"We hope you enjoyed the mobile internet free promo. Charging begins from 31Mar but remember it is only £3/MB inc VAT. For money saving Bolt Ons see o2.co.uk"
Like many others, I've had the 'Welcome browse and email' item on my bills for the last few months, and never been charged for GPRS.
I guess all good things come to an end... ?
matzie said:
I've just received a text message from O2:
"We hope you enjoyed the mobile internet free promo. Charging begins from 31Mar but remember it is only £3/MB inc VAT. For money saving Bolt Ons see o2.co.uk"
Like many others, I've had the 'Welcome browse and email' item on my bills for the last few months, and never been charged for GPRS.
I guess all good things come to an end... ?
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3 quid a MB, very expensive
I haven't received that SMS yet, but I'm a fairly new customer on Online 200.
Could you post what type of contract/PAYG rate you are on.
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3 quid a MB, very expensive
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I know - I wish they would do something about that. If I were PAYG, I could buy a bolt on to make it cheaper, but as a contract customer, there doesn't seem to be a lot I can do about it.
Cheers,
Steve.
I am being charged for GPRS on Data 5. I did for a few weeks get it free but then got charged. I am now limited to my 5MB a month which sucks. I have been in contact with o2 and they have told me that there has been no free mobile web deal. Now they have sent a text saying it's stopping. Should I be getting free GPRS until March 31st?
Euan
I'm with O2 on the Carphone Warehouse and they charge £2.38 per MB I had quite a heated discussion with one of their CS people who seemed to think I was getting a good deal. Needless to say I somehow didn't agree with him.
I'm on the £35 a month tarrif with 200 mins and 100 text.
its been free up untill now??
Ah well, i'm not fussed, plenty of wifi points at uni
JAmes
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Yeah, but if you use data, you're not going to pay that.
http://www.o2.co.uk/business/tariffs/datatariffs/0,,203,00.html
Even if you're a low user, the £8/5Mb bunlde with £1 per Meg after that is better than £3 per meg.
I just got the dreaded message as well. I'm on Online 200.
Not got a message myself, but my mate even got a phone call last night from customer services telling him the same.
I just got this message at lunchtime today... Bastards! :?
Oh well, it was fun while it lasted... 8)
Of course, we need to wait and see if they actually do start charging then...
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ratclj01 said:
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Yeah, but if you use data, you're not going to pay that.
http://www.o2.co.uk/business/tariffs/datatariffs/0,,203,00.html
Even if you're a low user, the £8/5Mb bunlde with £1 per Meg after that is better than £3 per meg.
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Yeah, but as far as I can see - once you are on a tarrif where they try and charge £3/Mb there's no mechanism of getting any bolt ons or anything (unlike PAYG).
Cheers,
Steve.
I am starting to think PAYG is the way to go for data
How frustrating that Orange will let me have unlimited GPRS (not 3g) for £1 per day - but are not prepared to let me have anywhere near as good a "bolt on" on my contract with them
How long before we catch up with the rest of the world and offer a flat rate (at a reasonable price ) ?
Yeah, buy a PAYG SIM for your Exec and use a real phone (that won't let you down by not ringing or whatever )as a phone!
riite got the message today, I got my exec out of the o2 shop free on £45 a month, 400min 100 txts, (double for the first 6 months) been with the contract from 24th of december, I think that if we could play with settings or just wait it out they will do the deal again in a couple of months, they usually do
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Yeah, but if you use data, you're not going to pay that.
http://www.o2.co.uk/business/tariffs/datatariffs/0,,203,00.html
Even if you're a low user, the £8/5Mb bunlde with £1 per Meg after that is better than £3 per meg.
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Yeah, but as far as I can see - once you are on a tarrif where they try and charge £3/Mb there's no mechanism of getting any bolt ons or anything (unlike PAYG).
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That makes no sense - are you saying I can't simply add on say, the O2 Data 75Mb bundle for £18.50?
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Yeah, but if you use data, you're not going to pay that.
http://www.o2.co.uk/business/tariffs/datatariffs/0,,203,00.html
Even if you're a low user, the £8/5Mb bunlde with £1 per Meg after that is better than £3 per meg.
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Yeah, but as far as I can see - once you are on a tarrif where they try and charge £3/Mb there's no mechanism of getting any bolt ons or anything (unlike PAYG).
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I called, and asked, and they told me that there was no way I could purchase any cheaper data allowance on my O2 Online 200 tariff. It's possible that I got through to somebody who didn't know what they were talking about - it's happened before.
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Steve.
That makes no sense - are you saying I can't simply add on say, the O2 Data 75Mb bundle for £18.50?
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I have already looked into this. The best bundle we can buy is £5 per month for 4 extra MB's if you want one of the special data tariff's (eg £18.50 for 75 MB's per month) you will have to phone up pretend to be a business and get an additional sim with that Data bundle on it, then you need to get a dual sim holder and switch beteween the 2 every time you want to use data or make a call.
ok, a fiver a month is a good deal - what is it you ask for then? As I said, when I called, I was told there wasn't anything I could have, and that Bolt Ons were only for PAYGO customers.
Cheers,
Steve.
its called browse and download 4 MB's £5 per month
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as titled has to be o2 as its the only signal i get out here. thanks
Student contract is great, its the same as the staff contract I have with o2.
£120 ish for the handset and £15 a month for o2 200 (400 with the 6 month double texts double minutes offer at the moment).
G.
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as titled has to be o2 as its the only signal i get out here. thanks
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Depends on what your needs are
looking for around
150mins any network anytime, 150 txts and 5mb data.
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looking for around
150mins any network anytime, 150 txts and 5mb data.
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Best you check www.o2.co.uk/nus for no other retailers would be doing a betther deal on a trariff that low.
I suggest you check the 3G online deal as well. 1MB data is standard in the 3G deal and I think you can purchase a data5 bolts on for £9.50 a month.
Not sure about the best deal, but I know where the worst deal is. The JasJar (SIM free) has gone from £635 to £699 in two weeks at www.expansys.com - perhaps there will be a shortage of Universals for a while?
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I just bought the 12month O2500 - 500 minutes/100texts/5Mb data for £35 a month - and 6 months of 1000 minutes and doubel texts.
I'm happy.
I'll probably need a data bundle, but it's WiFi, so perhaps not the size I originally thought.
I've just signed up for an 18 month O2 Online 200 contract.
It gives me 400 mins voice (double the 200 because of the 18 month contract), 150 texts, and what was stated to be 1MB of inclusive GPRS.
However, when I sign into my account at www.o2.co.uk, it tells me that I have the Welcome Browse and Download option, giving me 5MB of data.
Is this a time limited promotion?
If so, how long will it last and will I revert back to the 1MB soon?
Thanks,
Si.
I think the 5Mb only lasts for the first month, as i found the same thing but not until month 2 :'(
I'll bet you a bag of nice 'n'spicy Nik Naks that you won't get billed at all for data
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I'll bet you a bag of nice 'n'spicy Nik Naks that you won't get billed at all for data
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I'm not keen on those odds ;-)
Why do you think that?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=211772&highlight=#211772
I signed up to get 4mb for £8... Does it seem that I've made a mistake in paying for it?
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I signed up to get 4mb for £8... Does it seem that I've made a mistake in paying for it?
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at the moment , I'd say yes :? (you werent to know though !)
The thing is , they could begin charging at any minute really (although I have had it free for about 18 months so far )
How long does the online billing take to update? Just wondering how quickly you could find out if O2 started billing for it.
John
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How long does the online billing take to update? Just wondering how quickly you could find out if O2 started billing for it.
John
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O2 online DO charge for GPRS usage, its just SOME people are not getting charged, my GPRS usage/charges are a month behind which is pointless coz i do not know what usage/cost i have incurred until the next month! O2 update their online billing whenever they feel like it, i have known my usage to be 7 days behind before now! Great tariffs, crap billing system!
I've just tried Orange UK and been told it's not yet available and to try again this aftenoon. If anyone else is succesful with Orange please post on here as soon as you are able to order a Touch HD.
thanks for, the heads up. you have saved me a phone call. My contract is up and i am just waiting for this to come in stock
i called 10 mins ago and got told the same thing
I called last week, and the guy said they wont appear on the system till 2pm
looks like its a late lunch
i'll call about 1:30 and try my luck!
please let me know what deals they offer you (retention or not)
I take it everyone who is ordering their Touch HD through Orange, aren't bothered about using the data services?
I already have an ancient unlimited data package for £3 plus vat, so i'm ok with orange
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I take it everyone who is ordering their Touch HD through Orange, aren't bothered about using the data services?
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Yes, what do i need to know?
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Yes, what do i need to know?
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are you a long standing customer? i'd probably want to talk to someone other than the droid that will answer the initial call. then say that the package is too inflexible.
i'm wanting more data this time myself, i'm a long standing customer and they helpped me out last time.
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I take it everyone who is ordering their Touch HD through Orange, aren't bothered about using the data services?
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250m for £6 and a free phone. Or £500 for the phone, another mobile provider and cheaper data.
No i'm not too worried plus i have heard that there might be a better data option in the wings. Also i have the 250 bundle and never get near it.
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are you a long standing customer? i'd probably want to talk to someone other than the droid that will answer the initial call. then say that the package is too inflexible.
i'm wanting more data this time myself, i'm a long standing customer and they helpped me out last time.
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Yes, 12 years on contract
So what do i need to do? go through retentions dept, and then say the data package is not flexible? and speak to someone else?
oh btw, unlimited data is 500mb not 250mb
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...Also i have the 250 bundle and never get near it.
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yeah but you havent had a phone that you can really use on the t'internet. The browser/screen has always been too pants to use it effectively.
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yeah but you havent had a phone that you can really use on the t'internet. The browser/screen has always been too pants to use it effectively.
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What are you suggesting ?
Forgive me, I had heard that the 250mb data allowance only came into play if you signed up for a 24month contact (which seemed completely bonkers compared to other providers).
I'm personally tempted by expansys' offer of the 12month T-Mob contract @ £35p/m inc 1GB w&w, for £170ish... but now I'm not so sure. If I can get a similar contract with Orange, I'd happily go with them.
On mobiles.co.uk they have 1200 mins unlim txts on O2 for £32.50 after cashback for 18 months.
If you go through quidco.co.uk you can get £40 extra cashback too, and the Touch HD handset is free.
I believe with O2 you can have the unlimited web bolt on for free, or you might need to swap the unlim' txts for unlim' web.
Anyone have experience of O2 data usage policy?
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stuff like bbc iplayer. if you were on the train, stuff like that would be a great thing to have on your phone but it'll rip through your 250meg in no time on a 3G/HSDPA.
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On mobiles.co.uk they have 1200 mins unlim txts on O2 for £32.50 after cashback for 18 months.
If you go through quidco.co.uk you can get £40 extra cashback too, and the Touch HD handset is free.
I believe with O2 you can have the unlimited web bolt on for free, or you might need to swap the unlim' txts for unlim' web.
Anyone have experience of O2 data usage policy?
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Not quite sure how you got that on the 02 1200 package (or more likely my basic maths is failing me).
I thought it was £38.88 (£45p/m * 18mnts - £110cashback / 18month)
even with Quidco it only brings it down to £36.66 a month.
Plus with the absence of any definite literature confirming that you can swap your unlimited bolt-on, seems a bit of risk considering the price and length of the contract.
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stuff like bbc iplayer. if you were on the train, stuff like that would be a great thing to have on your phone but it'll rip through your 250meg in no time on a 3G/HSDPA.
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After spending 2 days solid on trains trying to use my TytnII for internet using GPRS (on T-Mobile), I'd suggest people think twice before buying a data package for this purpose. I was barely able to hold connections for more than a few minutes making browsing completely unusable - let alone using HSDPA for streaming (which isn't allowed under 02, Orange & T-Mobile's basic data tarrifs anyway).
That said, I haven't looked into using iPlayer to cache your TV content to take with you.... Is this possible?
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stuff like bbc iplayer. if you were on the train, stuff like that would be a great thing to have on your phone but it'll rip through your 250meg in no time on a 3G/HSDPA.
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sorry, i meant what are you suggesting as an alternative to orange?
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I already have an ancient unlimited data package for £3 plus vat, so i'm ok with orange
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DO you have a 3g phone at present?
I was on one of those unlimited data tariffs until I upgraded to a 3g phone were they insisted on removing it.
Now I am on the 500MB one
Meza1 said:
On mobiles.co.uk they have 1200 mins unlim txts on O2 for £32.50 after cashback for 18 months.
If you go through quidco.co.uk you can get £40 extra cashback too, and the Touch HD handset is free.
I believe with O2 you can have the unlimited web bolt on for free, or you might need to swap the unlim' txts for unlim' web.
Anyone have experience of O2 data usage policy?
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Orange have the exclusive of this handset but for how long>>>
tonyblack said:
I've just tried Orange UK and been told it's not yet available and to try again this aftenoon. If anyone else is succesful with Orange please post on here as soon as you are able to order a Touch HD.
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Hello..Long time reader..1st post n all
Just spoke to 'Lindsey' at Orange who did not know what the Touch HD was. She kept on yapping about the Diamond.
She went and spoke to her manager who insisted there were no new HTC phones scheduled to be released this month:|
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sorry, i meant what are you suggesting as an alternative to orange?
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'friad i dont have one. i've been with orange for quite a few years now and i've always managed to wangle something more from them each year. this year i am supposed to get a free handset (whichever one i choose). i am suspecting when the HD is available the droid at the end of the phone will want to charge me because he wont know i've been told this. so i'll have to kick up a fuss.
Anyone got any price / tariffs for the hero on these networks?
Let's be honest, an educated guess is going to be pretty near the money.
I would imagine free to buy on a 40/month for 24 months.
60 quid to buy on a 40/month for 18 months
120 quid to buy on a 40/month for 12 months
170 quid to buy for a 30/month for 12 months.
I bet those are pretty close to the actual numbers. I have done no real analysis so take the numbers as pure conjecture but they are bound to be close.
If you Google the hero then you do get a number of 3rd party sites which give details of the tarrifs.
e.g. http://www.buymobilephones.net/mobi...unt/85,13642?gclid=CMOQz7-z4JsCFZ4A4wodDTsOAA
Dont quote me on the validity of this site as I just took it from a Google search.
as far as I'm aware it is free on 40+ on orange who are releasing it tomorrow, just confirmed few moments ago.
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as far as I'm aware it is free on 40+ on orange who are releasing it tomorrow, just confirmed few moments ago.
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how do you know? where has this been confirmed? SOURCE? Im gonna burst if this is true!
Orange HQ definitely have stock of the Hero, but the retails shops don't (yet).
I phoned in about 2 weeks ago, and asked to be notified when the handset was available. I've just had a call back, and mine is out for delivery tomorrow.
Got a stunning deal as well. Was offered the following two tariffs:
Free Hero, 12 month contract, 600 minutes, 500 texts, 200 landline - £37.19/month
Free Hero, 18 month contract, 900 minutes, 500 texts, unlimited landline - £34.26/month
Those prices include VAT and two months free internet. Internet is a £5/month bolt on after that.
Went for the 12 month deal, as I hate to be tied in for too long.
By my reckoning, I'll be paying £446.19 over 12 months, which seems pretty good given that the handset is £399.
I phoned my local Orange shop, and they can't get anywhere close to that deal. On their price book, a free Hero was only available on a £40/month, 24 month contract. Expansys could match the monthly price, but not the number of minutes, and it would have been on T-Mobile as well (the handset would been SIM free, though). As I'm not a fan of white phones, I went with Orange.
Bagpuss.
There is a issue with the database so cant get one just yet just try later
Sorted - Orange just rang back and I should have mine with in 3 days? but should be tomorrow.
Tariff Details - Panther 45 (1200Mins, Unlimited Text and 500MB data) with £5 web save and 25% discount for 18 month contract. So about £27 per month (NICE)
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how do you know? where has this been confirmed? SOURCE? Im gonna burst if this is true!
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Spoke to orange online might have mine probably Wednesday 23rd
I do have the HD at the moment not sure if it's much different other then the interface
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Orange HQ definitely have stock of the Hero, but the retails shops don't (yet).
I phoned in about 2 weeks ago, and asked to be notified when the handset was available. I've just had a call back, and mine is out for delivery tomorrow.
Got a stunning deal as well. Was offered the following two tariffs:
Free Hero, 12 month contract, 600 minutes, 500 texts, 200 landline - £37.19/month
Free Hero, 18 month contract, 900 minutes, 500 texts, unlimited landline - £34.26/month
Those prices include VAT and two months free internet. Internet is a £5/month bolt on after that.
Went for the 12 month deal, as I hate to be tied in for too long.
By my reckoning, I'll be paying £446.19 over 12 months, which seems pretty good given that the handset is £399.
I phoned my local Orange shop, and they can't get anywhere close to that deal. On their price book, a free Hero was only available on a £40/month, 24 month contract. Expansys could match the monthly price, but not the number of minutes, and it would have been on T-Mobile as well (the handset would been SIM free, though). As I'm not a fan of white phones, I went with Orange.
Bagpuss.
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was hero free with 12month
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I do have the HD at the moment not sure if it's much different other then the interface
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Trust me this handset WILL blow you away! I will never go back to windows now....
One of my WM friends also said he will never get WM again after spending nearly a year with a G1.
Lets I I agree with him.
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Yep. That's why I went for it.
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There is a issue with the database so cant get one just yet just try later
Sorted - Orange just rang back and I should have mine with in 3 days? but should be tomorrow.
Tariff Details - Panther 45 (1200Mins, Unlimited Text and 500MB data) with £5 web save and 25% discount for 18 month contract. So about £27 per month (NICE)
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So how did you get 25% discount?
Vince
I had 20% until the upgrade - for being a good customer
I would advise everyone to wait tbh, Orange are quite possibly THE Worst Mobile Phone Network in the UK.
That and ONLY 500mb of data?
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I would advise everyone to wait tbh, Orange are quite possibly THE Worst Mobile Phone Network in the UK.
That and ONLY 500mb of data?
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i have unlimited data.....i got it when i got my diamond last year....and its carrying on with my hero
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i have unlimited data.....i got it when i got my diamond last year....and its carrying on with my hero
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You are one of the lucky ones. When I was with Orange and had "Unlimited" data, I went over 500mb one month and they charged me. When querying with them, they advised of the "fair usage policy" which is written into all the terms and conditions and unlimited actually means within reason.
Apparently
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i have unlimited data.....i got it when i got my diamond last year....and its carrying on with my hero
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Me too
Great for using the handset as a modem on my MacBook Pro !
Well mine states unlimited data too and unlimited text- each having a limit of 500MB and 3000 txt- all the networks have a similar policy, so its not really unlimited.
All providers states that the allowance does not include the use of the phone for tethering - but this still goes mostly undetected by the provider if you set it up right on the laptop.
Hi
I am currently trying to find the best deal in the UK for the HD2. I dont really want to pay more than £30 a month, and hence am happy to a point to pay some money upfront.
So far, I think its mobile phones direct, with t-mobile combi 30 with web and walk over 18 months. I just have to pay £54.99 up front plus I can get £30 cashback off topcashback.
I wondered though if anyone gas found a better deal?
I tried o2, and even with a open discount I have through my work, I have to stump up alot of money. Vodafone deals dont seem so great.
Thoughts?
Scott
Im doing expansys and then simplicity, it's cheaper in the end!
Buying direct from T-Mobile may be a good option. I've found that if you ring them up you can usually get better terms than they advertise on their website. I've just ordered an HD2 from them; £36 a month for 18 months, but the phone is free, and that includes 1000 minutes, 500 texts, and their Web'n'walk Plus internet service (which has a 3GB per month limit rather than the standard 1, and permits tethering). If I'd gone with the standard Web'n'walk package I could have got unlimited texts.
And I'm not very good at haggling - you could probably get a better deal than I did!
I'm on an 18 Month contract with o2 35 a month
600 mins
1000 texts
unlimited 3G internet
95 for the phone
@onisuk, was that through the carphone warehouse though?
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I'm on an 18 Month contract with o2 35 a month
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I've just had my "unlimited internet" from O2 cut off for hitting 1GB of data in a month.
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I've just had my "unlimited internet" from O2 cut off for hitting 1GB of data in a month.
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kinda makes you wonder how they're allowed to get away with describing something as "unlimited" doesn't it!
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Hi
...So far, I think its mobile phones direct, with t-mobile combi 30 with web and walk over 18 months. I just have to pay £54.99 up front plus I can get £30 cashback off topcashback....
Scott
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Thanks for the heads up on the topcashback Scott - Tmobile are really gonna have to take a beating to match this when I come to upgrade from my Diamond (MDA IV)!!!
I'll be offloading the Diamond to Mazuma too - £103 cash or £113 in Argos vouchers. Probably easier than TeaBAy!
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@onisuk, was that through the carphone warehouse though?
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nope direct from O2 !
I'll be offloading the Diamond to Mazuma too - £103 cash or £113 in Argos vouchers. Probably easier than TeaBAy![/QUOTE said:
exactly what i've just done £97 for mmy old N82 ... it payed for my HD2 upgrade ....nice !
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But it's not on their site!? I'm very confused how to find out where to buy it, my iPhone is out of contract in a couple of days and so not sure to hold out and see if they can give me a better deal with the phone rather than haggling over simplicity!
they're available to existing customers, just call up o2 and speak to upgrades or retentions. It probs won't be available for new customers for a while so won't be on the website for a while.
Hope that helps!
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But it's not on their site!? I'm very confused how to find out where to buy it, my iPhone is out of contract in a couple of days and so not sure to hold out and see if they can give me a better deal with the phone rather than haggling over simplicity!
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yep like stated above speak to retentions ( say youre going to leave) and they have the power to offer you a deal, the usual sales guys dont !
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yep like stated above speak to retentions ( say youre going to leave) and they have the power to offer you a deal, the usual sales guys dont !
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Tried this several times but each time I get "we cant give you a deal yet as untill its in stock we cant work out the cost to us..." exasperated doesn't quite cover it!