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Just picked up my nice Free, No charge not cost, XDA Mini S (O2 UK Name for Wizard) rom O2 store Uxbridge, Get em while there hot boys, they said they don't know how long they will be able to keep up with demand on them,
Regards Ashe
What tariff did you get it free on? Thanks.
Incredible, i just payed 240Euros here in Paris on a one year contract with Bouygues telecom. If its indeed free, thats a heck of a deal!!!!
I paid 209€ with Prolongation of my contract with T-Mobile! :roll:
But I don´t care! :wink:
I´m glad to have it.. and its great!
Just ordered my XDA mini s from o2 Germany for 279€ in prolongation of my o2 Genion pay monthly contract. I just can await to recieve it, hopefully a o2 representative told me the Wizard is still in stock
Mine was free on T-Mobile
In each country the extent to which mobile phone operators subsidise devices differs. In the UK, TMobile is being very aggressive and buys customers away from other networks, as TMobile was notr very successful in the UK until last summer. O2 is not as aggressive as TMobile but successful, and Orange is even less aggressive -not sure it is as successful as it once was.
In Europe, I think they tend to subsidise handsets to a lesser extent than in the UK. It reflects the intensity of the competition where in the Uk you've got 4+1 networks, plus a myriad of MVNOs, making a total of around 10 to 12 operators. Penetration rates are also high. In France, penetration rate is lower -around 80%- so there are other ways to grow than by stealing customers of competing networks. Plus, there are only 3 real networks plus a small number of MVNOs, making a total of only 6 networks.
That's the answer to the points raised above!
Best for business 250
Hi again all
I got mine free from O2, because I am on best for business 250, little known fact but if you are on a Best for business tarrif and have more than one number attatched to the account you are guaranteed a free upgrade of virtually any handset on each number so I know get two two totally free upgrades a year at six month intervals, great.
Now just going to use some the money I saved on the Wizard to buy the new Krusell case & Lazer/Led keyboard, oh and put my current XDA's on EBAY for another healthy profit.
Regards Ash'e.
Hi guys,
After weeks of research I've decided on the HD2. I'm with Orange at moment and plan to leave this week when my contract expires (good timing)
Was hoping for your advice/experience on which network to go for, with regards to HD2 Rom versions, i.e. cleanest and most stable.
Any other pros and cons, other than obvious price plans etc, would be grately appreciated.
Thanks,
Raj
I recommend getting your contract through an online deal such as those offered by MobilePhonesDirect as not only are their offers cheap but you get an unbranded and unlocked handset straight from HTC. I got mine on T-Mobile Combi 30, 18 months, £34 a month for 700 minutes, unlimited data and unlimited texts. t-mobile are also the most generous network when it comes to data: you get an 'unlimited' allowance of 3gb compared to the paltry 750mb offered by networks such as Orange AND there are no extra charges for going over it. Supposedly you can only browse and not stream or download once you hit your usage cap but this is not something I've ever managed to do after being on web and walk for years.
From the experience I have received this week I cannot recommend Vodafone at all. After twice failing promised delivery days this week for an HD2 on 24 month contract they added insult to injury their customer car team phoned me last night to ask how I was "enjoying" my new phone. Er, what phone? The gentleman was very apologetic and said they did have a very few HD2 phones in stock and he would dispatch one straight away. Sure enough, within minutes I got a dispatch text message saying my phone was on the way. This was later followed by a message from DPD couriers to say that had a package for delivery this morning. Sure enough, shortly after 9 am a package arrived complete with a brand new HTC phone...
...an HTC Touch Pro 2 !!!
I phoned Vodafone straight away to be told they couldn't find out what had happened as "their systems are down" but I was assured it was just as good a phone. WTF? I said I wasn't happy and wanted the phone that I had ordered and not an older, slower, cheaper model. I was promised my account manager (it's a business contract) would call be back after 12pm when their system were working. She didn't (third time this week she has not returned my calls as promised).
I contacted them this afternoon to find out what happened and was (again) promised that the correct phone would be delivered as soon as they had more stock in (no mention of where the three earlier ones that had supposedly been allocated to me had gone to!). I explained that my number was due to be ported from my current provider O2 on Monday over to Vodafone and as such would no longer work on my current phone which is SIM locked to O2. "No problem Sir, use the unlocked Touch Pro2 until the HD2 arrives and we''ll collect it afterwards."
Anyway, after reading the comments on here from people who say they have deliveries guaranteed from O2 I decided to phone them to see if they could improve upon their offer to upgrade my expiring contract with O2. Sure enough O2 assure me they have then in stock and will deliver on Monday, what's more they only wanted an 18 month contract, whereas Vodafone wanted a 24 month contract for the same monthly outlay.
I was going to switch to Vodafone upon recommendation, but my purchasing experience with them has been anything but good and I certainly don't won't to enter into a 24 month contract with such a shambolic outfit.
Thanks for that, looks like 1-0 to TM
Had a look at TM tariffs, and the one you've got leoni looks pretty good. One thing I can't find easily on provider's sites, is whether MMS are taken from your text allowance or charged seperately. Orange charge for MMS, and also texting when abroad.
I know my questions sound a bit basic, but I've been with Orange for about 12 years......and its time to leave
Anyone else care to share?
Cheers
Have to agree on not dealing with Vodafone under any circumstances.
I've always had good phone service and good experiences with customer support at T-Mobile, but haven't had any dealings with O2 in recent years.
No real difference on the ROMs - the carriers have thankfully been easy on customisations this time around, and differences seem to be mostly removed apps (youtube, wifi router etc.) that you can add back in later anyway. Check the thread for the T-Mo ROM, and there should be details coming in of the others too, now they're starting to be available.
In other words, ROM specific differences really shouldn't be an issue, go for whoever offers you the best value price plan and network coverage where you plan to be most the time.
See here: http://www.buymobilephones.net/mobi...range-Canary-20-(24mths)/7648518?adnetwork=af
The essential words being "Availability: PRE ORDER - Expected on 22/11/2010 "
Any Orange UK customers want to give it a go and see what delivery date they actually end up with? (I'm looking to buy SIM-free and I'm tied into an existing T-Mo contract, so I won't be trying it myself)
that site looks like its full of ****. it gives virtually no info about the specs.
I'm pretty sure they're genuine but no way they're getting it on 22/11.
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/news/coming-soon/dell-venue-pro#pagetop
So happened that Orange called me this afternoon.
They know nothing of the phone, would have considered sticking with Orange if they could offer me a decent deal, but alas, like everyone else they have no idea.
Personally will wait my order out sim free, then get a 10 a month sim only contract on Three - way cheaper than these insane 24month contracts at 30quid a month!
the site is genuinr as ive brought my last sets of phones from them
Bell Canada and Virgin Mobile Canada will be releasing the Samsung Galaxy S2 4G (the 4G is Bell's naming, its still 21Mbps) July 14th. Many retailer already received the unit, but they will go on sale only on the 14.
This thread is to collect information, tips, and rooting/unlocks tips.
Similar thread over howardforum: http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...will-sell-it-unlocked?p=14466326#post14466326
Price is gonna be 599.95$ without a contract an around 150$ with a 3yr contract.
Sadly, it seem for reason I don't undersand that retailer, will not let the phone go out of the store un-activated (need a new contract or an existing customer transfering phone). The minimum "contract" seem to be a 30day 50$ plan from virgin, bell offer a similar but add initial fees, which virgin don't.
If anyone find a way around this, or store willing to sell without activating the phone, post it over here.....
So far Futureshop, Bestbuy and some the source all told me the same... But feel free to give it a try.
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Price is gonna be 599.95$ without a contract an around 150$ with a 3yr contract.
Sadly, it seem for reason I don't undersand that retailer, will not let the phone go out of the store un-activated (need a new contract or an existing customer transfering phone). The minimum "contract" seem to be a 30day 50$ plan from virgin, bell offer a similar but add initial fees, which virgin don't.
If anyone find a way around this, or store willing to sell without activating the phone, post it over here.....
So far Futureshop, Bestbuy and some the source all told me the same... But feel free to give it a try.
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From polling a few retailers (The Source, Future Shop, Bell Mobility Stores, Wireless Wave, etc.) I found it's pretty much hit and miss. Usually 1 store is willing to sell it to you off contract for every 4 asked, but, then that could change if they fly off the shelves.
Most of the store I found had either them on order (avg 6 units), or in stock (avg 3 units)... So be there early.
Was there any Bell store willing to sell off contract? (I haven't tried thoses.) Assuming they would be less flexible.
x-cimo said:
Most of the store I found had either them on order (avg 6 units), or in stock (avg 3 units)... So be there early.
Was there any Bell store willing to sell off contract? (I haven't tried thoses.) Assuming they would be less flexible.
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I found one Bell store willing to do it, but, there was a condition that it would be a final sale.
They can say whatever they want but any phone sold by Bell will have to be honored by their warranty program. You can talk to Bell corporate about this and they'll confirm it. They'll also tell you that if you want to buy the phone off-contract they can't refuse you. Store owners are just being dicks because they get no commission with no plan activation. Had the same sort of issues when the Nexus S was released in Canada and people wanted to buy off-contract since they were unlocked (despite Rogers/Telus/Bell claiming they were locked).
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I found one Bell store willing to do it, but, there was a condition that it would be a final sale.
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I dont think that would be legal... How would they enforce this..
Sell a 599$ phone, but say, no warranty for you.
Really, I am looking at a the source flyer, and it say 599$ with no contract. There is no place where it say you need a minimum 30 days plan required.
Other than: to get the reduce price with a X year contract you need a minimum 50$ plan.
I just don't know how to force them to sell me the phone, even if I think they are lying about the 30 day
I'm definitely going to look in to getting one off-contract, as I'm currently with Rogers...
Anyone know of any issues so far that would prevent the phone from working properly on Rogers?
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I found one Bell store willing to do it, but, there was a condition that it would be a final sale.
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I got the impression that he was referring to not being able to return the phone within the 14 day return period. I don't think he was talking about the warranty.
Sorry for the confusion.
Thanks!
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I'm definitely going to look in to getting one off-contract, as I'm currently with Rogers...
Anyone know of any issues so far that would prevent the phone from working properly on Rogers?
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+1
but I just ordered it from Handtec. It's kinda sad that Rogers has let us down yet again.
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I'm definitely going to look in to getting one off-contract, as I'm currently with Rogers...
Anyone know of any issues so far that would prevent the phone from working properly on Rogers?
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My understanding is all that you'd have to do is root and unlock the phone, and it should work fine on the Rogers network.
News that the release date could be July 21st:
http://mobilesyrup.com/2011/07/12/b...p+(mobilesyrup.com)&utm_content=Google+Reader
When Bell announced they’ll be one of the carriers who will release the Samsung Galaxy S II 4G they never confirmed a launch date, only that it will be available “in the coming weeks”. Carriers usually state this just in case there are shipping issues or problems meeting software tests. Rumours surfaced over the past few weeks of a July 14th release, but we are now hearing the launch date is officially set for Thursday, July 21st.
Apparently us Canadians will be getting the latest software and Bell wants to ensure that enough supply is available. The internal doc we received says that Bell is “anticipating very strong demand for the device” and waiting for “adequate supply to arrive”. Samsung recently announced that worldwide sales of this Android has already topped 3 million in just 55 days. This will be available for $599.95 on a no-contract and it’s expected the 3-year price will be $169.95.
Every store I been to told me july 14. I don`t think they will push it to 21.
My Bell rep forbade my Best Buy from selling it before the 21st and I got confirmation of this via an internal memo. We have it, but can't sell it.
BS.... We will see..
Whether we want to believe it or not, it's the truth... I'm as frustrated about it as you are, as I sold my Nexus last week to pay off my Telus cancellation fees, and now I'm going to be phone-less another week and a half...
go to wireless wave or phone booth. they let you purchase the phone out right. the warranty is void if you unlock the phone no matter where you purchase the phone.
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Yea. that was my plan, walk around im sure somebody will sell it..
Just got back from Future Shop. Their live display model is out, and I managed to play with it a bit.
They confirmed as well that July 14 is the release date.
I got a question for you guys: Why don't you just buy one from a UK site instead of waiting for Bell/Virgin's release?
Warranty will be void anyways if you buy from Bell or Virgin without contract. You have to pay $599 + activation + possible minimum plan + tax + cancellation fee(?).
If you order from Clove or Handtec, you can get a UK warranty (meaning to ship back if anything unfortunate happen to the phone...better than no warranty!). It'll only cost less than $640 including shipping.
Anyone frankly explain it to me?
http://help.ee.co.uk/system/selfser...ONE_OFFSET=&CMD=VIEW_ARTICLE&ARTICLE_ID=27893
About the Offer
This offer is available to current T-Mobile and Orange customers only. The offer is available in our retail stores only and will end on 30 April 2013.
The offer allows you to swap your old 3G phone for a new 4G one, and upgrade your plan to a superfast 4GEE phone plan. To redeem this offer, please note that:
i. You need to be on an existing T-Mobile or Orange plan - whether that’s a new plan or an upgrade/renewal from a previous plan and including plans which were taken out from one of our indirect partners such as the Carphone Warehouse;
ii. You can upgrade to 4GEE at any time during your contract with Orange or T-Mobile and there are no charges for terminating your current contract (subject to our 14 day returns policy).
iii. You will have to enter into a new minimum term on EE;
iv. You can only sign up to a new minimum term on EE which is the same length or longer than your current minimum term on T-Mobile or Orange;
v. You can only sign up to a consumer plan on EE with a monthly cost (excluding any out of allowances costs for calls, texts or data) that is the same monthly cost or higher than your current plan on T-Mobile or Orange;
vi. You will have to pay any applicable upfront handset cost as part of your new plan on EE; and
vii. It will take up to one business day to transfer your old number to your new EE phone.
Your current phone and plan can’t have been purchased in the last 14 days of the date you want to swap to EE as part of this offer.
Swapping your current handset
You can only swap to 4GEE from consumer plans on T-Mobile or Orange if you have the iPhone 4S, Samsung Galaxy SIII, HTC One X or Blackberry 9900. You can swap to eligible 4G phones which can be found on our website. (Please note, as part of the swap to EE, you will be required to pay the upfront handset cost as part of your new plan on EE).
Condition of your current handset
You will need to give us back your old T-Mobile or Orange handset. The handset must be in perfect, working condition and be capable of being switched on. We will not accept handsets that do not turn on or are damaged; that have cracked or scratched screens; or that have cracks to the device casing. Our retail staff will decide whether to accept your phone based on its condition and their decision is final. You should back up all contacts and data from your old phone before giving it to us.
4G Coverage
We have limited 4G coverage in the UK. You can only use mobile internet on our 4G network if you’re within a 4G enabled area and in range of a 4G mast. 4G is only available in select cities in the UK. Your 4G phone may not be compatible with other 4G networks outside the UK. If you don’t have 4G coverage, your phone will drop back to our 3G network if you’re in a 3G covered area. You should check your personal 4G coverage before you move to EE at www.ee.co.uk/coverage.
Returns policy regarding your new EE plan
Your new plan purchase on EE is subject to our returns policy which you can find at www.ee.co.uk/terms. If you return your phone within 14 days of purchase in accordance with our returns policy, we will give you back a phone that is the same model as your old one and in the same condition.
We may remove this offer at our discretion or change or vary these terms and conditions at any time.
geordieboy2011 said:
http://help.ee.co.uk/system/selfser...ONE_OFFSET=&CMD=VIEW_ARTICLE&ARTICLE_ID=27893
About the Offer
This offer is available to current T-Mobile and Orange customers only. The offer is available in our retail stores only and will end on 30 April 2013.
The offer allows you to swap your old 3G phone for a new 4G one, and upgrade your plan to a superfast 4GEE phone plan. To redeem this offer, please note that:
i. You need to be on an existing T-Mobile or Orange plan - whether that’s a new plan or an upgrade/renewal from a previous plan and including plans which were taken out from one of our indirect partners such as the Carphone Warehouse;
ii. You can upgrade to 4GEE at any time during your contract with Orange or T-Mobile and there are no charges for terminating your current contract (subject to our 14 day returns policy).
iii. You will have to enter into a new minimum term on EE;
iv. You can only sign up to a new minimum term on EE which is the same length or longer than your current minimum term on T-Mobile or Orange;
v. You can only sign up to a consumer plan on EE with a monthly cost (excluding any out of allowances costs for calls, texts or data) that is the same monthly cost or higher than your current plan on T-Mobile or Orange;
vi. You will have to pay any applicable upfront handset cost as part of your new plan on EE; and
vii. It will take up to one business day to transfer your old number to your new EE phone.
Your current phone and plan can’t have been purchased in the last 14 days of the date you want to swap to EE as part of this offer.
Swapping your current handset
You can only swap to 4GEE from consumer plans on T-Mobile or Orange if you have the iPhone 4S, Samsung Galaxy SIII, HTC One X or Blackberry 9900. You can swap to eligible 4G phones which can be found on our website. (Please note, as part of the swap to EE, you will be required to pay the upfront handset cost as part of your new plan on EE).
Condition of your current handset
You will need to give us back your old T-Mobile or Orange handset. The handset must be in perfect, working condition and be capable of being switched on. We will not accept handsets that do not turn on or are damaged; that have cracked or scratched screens; or that have cracks to the device casing. Our retail staff will decide whether to accept your phone based on its condition and their decision is final. You should back up all contacts and data from your old phone before giving it to us.
4G Coverage
We have limited 4G coverage in the UK. You can only use mobile internet on our 4G network if you’re within a 4G enabled area and in range of a 4G mast. 4G is only available in select cities in the UK. Your 4G phone may not be compatible with other 4G networks outside the UK. If you don’t have 4G coverage, your phone will drop back to our 3G network if you’re in a 3G covered area. You should check your personal 4G coverage before you move to EE at www.ee.co.uk/coverage.
Returns policy regarding your new EE plan
Your new plan purchase on EE is subject to our returns policy which you can find at www.ee.co.uk/terms. If you return your phone within 14 days of purchase in accordance with our returns policy, we will give you back a phone that is the same model as your old one and in the same condition.
We may remove this offer at our discretion or change or vary these terms and conditions at any time.
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Good deal as i was quoted £149 to get the ONE before this deal came out:crying:
I just took my htc one x into the ee shop and did a early upgrade ( I had 10 months left and orange had says £255 to early upgrade and had to pay ee on top)
I told them about the above offer as they didn't know about it
they checked and says ok showed them my phone ( only want handset in working condition )
then did a upgrade
was on orange paying 41 quid for 800 mins and unlimited texts and 3 gb web
now unlimited mins and texts and 2gb data - lad added 1gb to my 1gb package so ask about it say 1gb not enough but don't want to pay for more and should give u it
it cost 29.99 for hand set but no other costs
got new sim but took mins to port over (says could take up to 2hours)
ps can work for any 4g phone not just htc one :good:
says offer ends on 30th so don't know if they do it after mind or I would of wated for black one but silver is nice and no cracks at top
geordieboy2011 said:
says offer ends on 30th so don't know if they do it after mind or I would of wated for black one but silver is nice and no cracks at top
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wish i would of seen this before, i too had 10 months left on my contract. Will 2gb be enough data? Ive had mine on EE for over a week and ive nearly used 1gb :silly:
ant78 said:
wish i would of seen this before, i too had 10 months left on my contract. Will 2gb be enough data? Ive had mine on EE for over a week and ive nearly used 1gb :silly:
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try and take it back and use the cancel period to swap say your not happy with it
as for 4g usage just swich to wifi when u can and only use 4g for when your out
swich all updates and downloads to wifi and u should be ok
@geordieboy2011 .. are the guys in the store giving any sort of deals on negotiating? or they won't budge from anything listed on the site ?
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@geordieboy2011 .. are the guys in the store giving any sort of deals on negotiating? or they won't budge from anything listed on the site ?
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I don't know but I managed to get 2gb from them instead of the 1gb that's advised for 41quid which im happy with cos I use Wi-Fi most of the time and don't use much more than a gb
you cant go for a cheaper deal than you already pay or get a less contract than your on
prob depends on salesperson but shy bairns get nout so always worth trying for some extra gb,s
don't forget to tell them you seen the offer on there ee website in the move to ee section
That deal is crafty.
In the small print it's subject to a renewing of your contract.
So you may as well sell your current mobile, and take out a new contract.
Least you'll be better in pocket.
Unless you have one hell of a contract, I'd doubt it's worth doing.
Got excited until I read the list of applicable phones. Was thinking I could slip my orange SIM into the DHD and get an extra HTC One effectively for free. Oh well.
(Are the in-store staff likely to know the difference between a DHD and a One X?)
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i was told i had to pay £255 for 10months left on my contract to move to ee from orange with 33% discount then £69 for htc one,
- a htc one x is worth about £130-160 on sell your phone sites but may of got bit more selling private,
i wanted to move to ee with this phone so it worked out good for me as i ended up paying only 29quid for a top 500pound phone and only paying the same for contract but had to extend it a extra year
the phone was free and 14 months old
so to me i got a new phone early for a old dated one and only payed 30 quid so im happy lol
Tetsumi06 said:
Got excited until I read the list of applicable phones. Was thinking I could slip my orange SIM into the DHD and get an extra HTC One effectively for free. Oh well.
(Are the in-store staff likely to know the difference between a DHD and a One X?)
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they never checked mine he just asked if it worked i swiched it on and he says ok
but as i was about to leave i head his boss says to him to mark my detals in the box ????
I am currently on a £26 o'er month for 600 minutes and unlimited landlines text and Internet.. trying to decide if 15£ increase is worth..
the prospect of a terminating contract early is quite tempting...
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I'm doing this, with my T-mobile phone, done it monday, well I pre-ordered the HTC One so I could hand in my HTC One X. I had to pay a £20 deposit to pre-order so hopefully i'll only pay £9.99 to get the £46 contract. Still not got the phone and its now day 4 of waiting, wonder how long it will take to get the phone!!!