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I'm one of the many waiting for the Leo. It's popped up on a couple of sites already with networks and tariffs attached to buy now with Nov 11th despatch.
I'm on O2 but there's a lot of speculation about them raking the price of the tarrifs up. I would like to stick with them because they are reliable in terms of reception.
So lets cut to the chase:
T-Mobile are offering it on 18 month with 700 mins talk time, unlimited texts and internet for £35. Oh and the device is free!
Vodaphone are doing a similar package but for 24 months.
What is reception like for these two in comparison to O2? Or should I just be patient to see what they offer?
For signal reception, that's entirely down to your location.
My expectation is that the device will be free on a £45/month contract for 24 months.
Maybe £50 for £35/month over 24 months.
Maybe £97 for £35/month over 18 months.
That is my prediction, not a statement of fact.
This is what I was thinking. A bloody rip-off compared to other networks IMO. T-mobile wasn't very good reception wise but as we all know, they are set to merge with Orange. I presume this means better reception for all?
As an existing O2 customer they should price-match tariffs, surely they won't want to start losing a customers too?
Mobile Phones Direct http://www.mobilephonesdirect.co.uk is offering it for free on T-Mobile for £34.26 a month / 18 months / 700 minutes / unlimited texts & Web 'n' Walk / 3 months free insurance. It's the best deal I've seen on the web. Be patient! Wait until just before Xmas (I have to anyway) when the price war starts and you'll get a good deal...
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Mobile Phones Direct http://www.mobilephonesdirect.co.uk is offering it for free on T-Mobile for £34.26 a month / 18 months / 700 minutes / unlimited texts & Web 'n' Walk / 3 months free insurance. It's the best deal I've seen on the web. Be patient! Wait until just before Xmas (I have to anyway) when the price war starts and you'll get a good deal...
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That's the one I put in my first post Thanks though I'll try patience
Does anybody know whether T-Mobile are going to muck up the HD2 with its own (horrible) widgets or leave it well alone and original? Is the mobile going to be MDA'd or going to stay HTC'd? I KNOW this website is precisely to "sort out" any dislikes, BUT I would personally prefer that T-Mobile offers an HTC instead of an MDA.
Mobile phones direct sell their phones unlocked, so there wont be any T mobile branding at all.
Mobile phones direct have awesome deals, but their customer service is less than ideal. Expect your order to be canceled from them for minor issues that wouldn't take more than a phone call to resolve. Their automated notifications were innacurate (they blame the carrier for anything that might go wrong). I had to be very persistent when I ordered my TD2 a couple of months ago! The guys seemed to be on a race against the clock to hang up, and in not much mood to help.
Once my order went through (after four attempts I think), I had it next morning All in all, you need to be patient, but noone else can beat their price!
Mobile phones direct does look like the best deal out there at the moment, but if you use them remember to cancel the "free" insurance. 15-20 clicks and the sacrifice of a goat will reveal the extra small print of the extra charges that come "free".
But hey, once you have the phone, you never have to deal with them again, which is good.
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Mobile phones direct have awesome deals, but their customer service is less than ideal. Expect your order to be canceled from them for minor issues that wouldn't take more than a phone call to resolve. Their automated notifications were innacurate (they blame the carrier for anything that might go wrong). I had to be very persistent when I ordered my TD2 a couple of months ago! The guys seemed to be on a race against the clock to hang up, and in not much mood to help.
Once my order went through (after four attempts I think), I had it next morning All in all, you need to be patient, but noone else can beat their price!
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Just a quick question about Mobile Phones Direct. Once I order my phone, I'm assuming my contract is then with Vodafone (who I will be getting my HD2 with hopefully) and I can phone Vodafone to increase and decrease my contract and change texts etc yes?
Just want to make sure, before I go placing an order with them.
http://www.mobiles.co.uk/o2-htc-touch-hd2.html
O2, £25 per month for 24 months with 600 min unlitmed Text and £99.00 for phone, or same for £39 at £35.00 per month.
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http://www.mobiles.co.uk/o2-htc-touch-hd2.html
O2, £25 per month for 24 months with 600 min unlitmed Text and £99.00 for phone, or same for £39 at £35.00 per month.
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What sane person would buy into a 24 month contract?!
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What sane person would buy into a 24 month contract?!
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That's a 24 month pay-per-MB contract on a data-centric phone, too.
To be fair, 24 month contracts as absurd as they are, are probably ok for casual phone users. For enthusiasts (which presmably 90% of the people on a site such as this are), that last 12 months is going to make you feel like you're handcuffed to a piece of junk when next year's devices come around.
I'm even wary of 18 month contracts!
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What sane person would buy into a 24 month contract?!
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Someone who is planning to sell his phone in 3 months, use the money to buy another one SIM-free, and then use the new phone with his contract SIM card, repeating as necessary until the term of the contract is up. Doing it this way means you can upgrade whenever you like, and you don't have to pay the full SIM-free cost of the first phone up-front; you pay it off over 2 years instead.
It can work out quite cheap. You can get a TP2 from Vodafone on a £30-a-month contract with no charge at all for the first three months. A comparable SIM-only contract would probably cost £20 a month, which means you effectively get a TP2 for a total payment of just £150, paid off at £10 a month, with 2 years' interest-free credit.
The only problem is if you think you might want to change carriers within the 24-month period; that's a real pain.
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That's a 24 month pay-per-MB contract on a data-centric phone, too.
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It £6.50 for the unlimted Data bolt on.
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It £6.50 for the unlimted Data bolt on.
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So an extra £156 on top of a 24 month contract, makes it less attractive.
I know most people have their DHD on contract and will therefore be paying a relatively small amount for the phone. Naturally, the majority of contributors here are delighted with the phone.
Now what I am interested to know is whether those that have paid the sim free price of around £500 for the phone think it's worth it - and would those that have it on contract be prepared to pay £500?
I have a fantastic contract currently and am not due an upgrade anytime soon so sim free is the only option for me if I want to grab the DHD.
i had an contract with an hd2 and i liked android verry much, however i wanted to have an android device that was designed to run android. So i decided to sell my HD2 and buy an DHD sim free. and its worth it
I was going to buy the handset but with the contract I have it works out a lot better, and it is a sim free model to which is a bonus. I would still buy this phone for 480 still as I don't regret choosing this at all.
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if you really want it you buy it sim free then when you renew if there is nothing you really want in the new contract you just get the one which you can resell on say ebay for the most
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if you really want it you buy it sim free then when you renew if there is nothing you really want in the new contract you just get the one which you can resell on say ebay for the most
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Or negotiate a cracking discount in the monthly line rental (as I did last time round)
Glad to hear the responses so far, still reluctant to part with such cash though!
Got it Sim Free...and worth every penny..!!! Just love it...Leave these inhibitions goto a Store and feel a DHD, u'll never regret
Work out the pros and cons.
Contract phone, cost per month multiply by contract length.
Sim free phone, cost of handset plus cost of calls and internet over same period.
You will find (most times) contract may be a little more expensive.
Now, at end of contract, you can upgrade to best phone at time and start again.
With Sim free, you can sell phone anytime (after a week if you decide you do not like it) and upgrade to any phone, you also have choice of changing phone company to cheapest or best plan.
Do not go by contract that offers X number of free texts or X number of free minutes phone calls unless you would actually use them, as you will be paying for something you do not need.
I would not buy the Phone without a contract.
I have the phone for free with a 2 year contract. The contract includes internet, call & text and the total I pay for the 2 year contract (if I do not exceed the limits) is only about 50 euro's more than if I would have bought the Phone separately. Get me a 2 year contract for <50 euro including internet, minutes & text and I'll revise this comment
I bought a sim free model as I already have a superb contract with 3uk (750 min, unlimited text, 3000 3~3 mins and wait for it unlimited data with fair use of 2gb of data for £29.50 pm) i wouldn't trade in my 2gb allowance for anything and 3 did suggest i paid my current contract off for a new 18 month one at £35 pm .. £630 over 18 months plus the £295 left on my contract so £295
when asked if they would match the 2gb fair use as its now 1gb as i go over 2gb they advised they wouldn't ..
I had 10 months left so that's £295 plus the cost of the handset unlocked and unbranded from 3 £449 total cost £744 however i retained my 2gb allowance and to be honest when i get bored of the handset i can flog it on eBay..
You have to work out pro and cons
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Anyone know for sure if the latest three UK payg handsets are unlocked and also what the stock situation is like generally?
Will they tell me in store if its unlocked?
T mobile good deals. 69 for phone 600 mins unlimited tx unlimited internet (3 gb). 25 a month . Sim free model next day delivery with e2save online. BARGAIN
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Think 3 still have loads plus they are unlocked and unbranded .. 449
You need to buy at 3 store as not available online
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Think 3 still have loads plus they are unlocked and unbranded .. 449
You need to buy at 3 store as not available online
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If they are definitely unlocked and unbranded I may just cancel my order and go with that!
I've had two (as first one faulty ) 3 wanted to get them out so unlocked, this happened on desire to for first few months the handsets were unlocked then after first batch went they were locked down I'd just check
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I only buy sim-free phones for full price, as i hate being locked by contract. And considering i pay 6.9€ for 1GB data package + the costs for calls (0.12€/min, 0.06€/SMS), it's a perfect option.
For most phones, being on contract in my country usually means paying a lot more than the retail price. For example, the cheapest price for Desire HD right now on contract in my country is 209 euros, and that includes a prety high monthly bill.
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I've had two (as first one faulty ) 3 wanted to get them out so unlocked, this happened on desire to for first few months the handsets were unlocked then after first batch went they were locked down I'd just check
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Mind me asking how long ago you got your second one? Credit to the 3 store I called today, he said the phones are locked to 3 but when quizzed said he assumes they are but they don't have a different sim to try. He did say I could try my sim in it though.
I didn't bother in the end as there was only one in stock - likely this would be a demo model and it meant racing across town to catch it which I didn't have time to do!
Might pay a visit tomorrow ... we'll see.
Some interesting points here folks, thanks for your replies.
I am all for buying sim free as you get a better choice of handset and can ditch it for a new one whenever you like. Personally I prefer to keep hold of a device for a while - it's just a question of finding the right one.
I also prefer the reduced line rental. Currently £5 / month for me inc 600 mins, unlimited txt and 3GB data allowance. I can't complain at that even if I do have to fork out £450 for the phone!
I've just done a deal for one with Phones4u in the UK.
I was told the phones are in stock, are unbranded and unlocked to any carrier.
I got mine for FREE on t-Mobile, with 600 mins + 3000 texts, which turns out to be the unlimited texts booster and I can change that after 30 days to the unlimited internet booster and drop to 500 texts (but I've got a couple of months left on my old contract so my existing O2 sim will be in the DHD for a while until the internet booster is applied).
Oh, and TopCashBack are offering £35.35 cashback on new web deals with phones4u, so I got this too!!!
I've had their eyes out!!! I'm expecting a rather lovely package being delivered on saturday.....
Sounds a decent deal Rob, how much a month and over what contract duration?
Did you have to fight for the deal or was it standard?
12 month contract is best (if you can get one)
I got my Desire HD around three weeks ago from vodafone. 300 mins + unlimited texts + unlimited data (fair use policy). For £40 a month and free handset.
Might seem a high monthly price but it is a 12 month contract, so the total price for handset and contract is £480. Which is about the same as the sim free price for the phone alone. So for me it is a no brainer.
I can also upgrade my handset 3 months before the end of my contract, so as long as nothing fantastic comes out in the next nine months, its cool and even if it does the price will settle by the time my contract is over.
For a added bonus it is unbranded and unlocked. Happy Days!!
I am from Canada and I'm with bell. I see all this people ordering phones for the price of 680$ and i can't help to ask myself if all those ppl are not on any contract. Because if you are in a 2 or 3 year contract you'll pay 200$ for the phone....So. If you are in a contract and are ordering the s3 please post your reasons please.
One of the reasons can very well be that there is a good flow of money and allows to get phones every year
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Yep.. I hear ya. I just recently ran my contact out. Bought my GS2 for full price and didn't resign. Now I'm buying the GS3 with no contract. (I was considering switching to Verizon.. that's why I ran my contract out) but now I'm gonna stick around for a little bit. Oh and I happen to have the money right now, and you only live once so I'm going for it!
Though.. it wasn't easy telling my gf how much I paid
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Cuz my current phone is absolutely uselessly unreliable but if i cancel my contract i will lose my unlimited data which is basically impossible to get now for the price i am paying.
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You can try getting your current contract phone unlocked, sell it, then buy the sg3 (or a newer phone in general) to replace it.
In general contracts are more expensive than their prepaid alternatives (that's the point of having them). They also ensure that you're locked-in. This is why getting something that does not have you extend your contract is preferable. At the end of the day, however, the only way to tell if it's worth it is to do the math and determine whether that's a price you're willing to pay for a $400 discount.
Youhit it right on the head.....a good flow of money allows me to buy 2 to 3 phones a year. so i bought the Note Lte, then im getting the international SGSIII, i will then switch back to LTE when the Note 2 comes out later this year I hope.
i love my phones and tablets........cant wait for the next big break on Tabs. My Prime is gathering dust....lol
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Youhit it right on the head.....a good flow of money allows me to buy 2 to 3 phones a year. so i bought the Note Lte, then im getting the international SGSIII, i will then switch back to LTE when the Note 2 comes out later this year I hope.
i love my phones and tablets........cant wait for the next big break on Tabs. My Prime is gathering dust....lol
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I wouldn't mind taking that prime off your hands
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I wouldn't mind taking that prime off your hands
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Haha.
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I am from Canada and I'm with bell. I see all this people ordering phones for the price of 680$ and i can't help to ask myself if all those ppl are not on any contract. Because if you are in a 2 or 3 year contract you'll pay 200$ for the phone....So. If you are in a contract and are ordering the s3 please post your reasons please.
One of the reasons can very well be that there is a good flow of money and allows to get phones every year
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Many of us have a good reason. Mine is that i got a free skyrocket when o renewed my contract and i sold ot immediately for 500. Then I just sold my captivate that i was using for 120 so now the sgs3 isnt really costing me much.
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Many of us have a good reason. Mine is that i got a free skyrocket when o renewed my contract and i sold ot immediately for 500. Then I just sold my captivate that i was using for 120 so now the sgs3 isnt really costing me much.
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Damn.. over 100 for your cappy?! Nice job
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Most of the users on xda are 27+ years old, they have the money...
While others like me, stick to one phone for 3+ years if possible and try to get the best phone at present.
3 years have passed and now its time for a new phone, ill get the international one which is unlockable/rootable for xda hacks and stuff like that
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Damn.. over 100 for your cappy?! Nice job
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Just sold my old SGS1 130€ (165$)
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Just sold my old SGS1 130€ (165$)
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Yeah that should be easier to sell. The international versions just hold more value.
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I'm in the UK on giffgaff. The network gives you payback for referrals and community help. It's paying me a fair bit this way, more than enough to cover the cost of the phone and topups
In Austria there are some really cheap bargain-contracts where you pay ~10€ per month for EVERYTHING (1gb, 1000 texts, 1000 minutes). These contracts also don't come with the obligation to stay at the network-provider for 24 months or so. The only thing: With these contracts you don't get an expensive phone cheaper, you need to buy it for the full price on the market.
But all in all you're on the cheaper side with these bargain contracts than with the normal contracts, because with normal contracts you pay about 20 to 50€ for the same service! If you calculate for 24 months, it's actually a bit cheaper when you buy the phone on the market for full price. With the advantage that you don't have any obligation to stay at this provider.
I'm in the US under AT&T, my contract is up in June. The reasons I'm getting the Int. S3 are:
- Won't be released in the US until later in the Summer
- Won't have to extend my AT&T contract
- Retain my AT&T phone upgrade discount (in case any come out I want)
- US version will be inferior to the Int. in many ways IMO (other than LTE)
- higher re-sale value
Those are the main reasons.
This is a re-post of something i posted up on another S3 thread:
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meeh, i dont mind waiting, but some of us have more than 1 spare phone available. others dont. so in that case, i'm right there with ya.
but on the other hand, $10 AT&T medianet is a no-brainer for me.. I'll buy an iPhone or an AT&T HOX on AT&T upgrade/contract for $199 and sell it on XDA MP or Craigslist for $600. That's $400 profit. International SGS3 is $700, less the $400 for the sold AT&T HOX. That's $300 out of pocket for an international SGS3.
Then take AT&T's 3gb data plan of $30 per month, multiply that by 24 and I get $720. VERSUS AT&T's medianet unlimited data plan for $10 per month, multiply by 24 and I get $240.
$720 minus $240 is $480. Take $480 and apply that towards the $300 you have left on the SGS3 after i've sold my AT&T HOX. I'm still out on top $180 (unless i did my math wrong, which im prone to do often lol)
This is my rational for getting an international SGS3.
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I'm on Sasktel. Sasktel chooses to shaft it's user base again and again.
What's different now? Oh yeah. COMPETITION! I can pop over to Rogers, Bell, Telus, Fido, Koodo...but that damn contract...that's the pain.
So, I figure when it comes out, I can buy either the bell OR sasktel version outright, slap it on Sasktel, and wait until next year to move.
I'm seriously debating the Expansys one though. If I pre-order a 16GB right now, it will be mine in no time at all.
That way...come September 2013, I can move, get a new phone for my wife for cheap (her needs aren't nearly the same as mine), get whatever latest greatest then, and turn around and sell my still amazing SGS3 for $400-$500 bucks, and my new contract didn't cost me a cent.
Because people don't want to be tied into contracts. In the UK 24 months seems the norm where as as few years ago 12 month contracts where widely available.
2 years is a long time, especially if the network you are on has poor signal and such. Most plans have poor amounts of data, but the likes of Three offer unlimited data for £34pm and free phone, however signal can be an issue on Three. And I myself have terrible speeds previously on Three.
So buying outright and then a sim only route does not tie you down, you can sell 12 months down the line and get half your money back if the phone value holds, it'll be worth more than say 2 years down the line. This method does work out more expensive but it's worth it if you keep updating all the time.
Im getting the international version because I think ATT is the devil reincarnated and I hear good things about T-Mobile but Im not sure I want to sign a 2year contract with them since Im already signed with Sprint. The only thing that makes me weary of pulling the trigger on the pre-order is I just ordered the Evo 4g LTE and my money is tied up with that and Im not sure if the US version is getting the 2gb of RAM like the Japanese version. Im just not sure wich I would rather have Quad Core Exynos or Duals core S4 with 2gb or Ram. Plus I plan on stepping up my international travel game this year and it would be nice to have a phone that I would be able to just pop a sim card in and no hassle.
Despite its poor software and being unlocked anyway im still keeping this current phone just for media playback.
I use it to play tunes from samba shares on a wifi harddrive between bands (i do sound) cuz its way more portable than a laptop but it means i cant really use the phone at all while im working. Bit of an oversight selling my previous one when i got this really.
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If anyone is in the UK looking for contract deals
have a look
http://www.buymobilephones.net/mobile-phones/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II/30,106759,All,tt1,ct1
Anyone know when Three deals will start to hit the third party sites?
Thanks.
Got mine today and what a beauty! I got mine on vodafone through phones 4 u on the red 2gb tariff which is unlimited calls and texts with 2gb of data for £42 a month. I was already with vodafone and still have 6 months left on my old £30 p/m contract for my note1. its going to cost me about £140 to buy out of my original contract :-/. But ....
Phones 4 u gave me £90 towards my buy out and...
Gave me £200 for my original note! I could have got slightly more on ebay but with selling fees it would have been close
Anyway I walked out with a galaxy note 2 and £290 CASH! It seemed amazing as they handed me a wad of cash and a brand new top of the range phone. (Ive had worse days). I have £140 to pay on my old contract but im very pleased overall.
I just thought id share this as an option for anyone waying up how to get there note 2.
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Three are pushing two deals at the moment
Both 24 month contracts
2000 mins, 5000 texts, 5000 3 to 3 minutes and unlimited data with tethering (this is what stole my money from Tmobile)
either,
£36/month with £69 for the handset or
£40/month with free handset
I would have preferred to get something on the new EE tariffs but i'm too impatient lol.
Hey, FYI there's £101 pounds cashback on Three's One Plan contracts at topcashback and quidco!!!
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Hey, FYI there's £101 pounds cashback on Three's One Plan contracts at topcashback and quidco!!!
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Wow awesome thanks.
Will this offer still be available tomorrow? (Well, later today)
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Wow awesome thanks.
Will this offer still be available tomorrow? (Well, later today)
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Should be, Quidco usually have a count down to the last few remaining days of a particular deal. Its a shame Three only have the white one in stock I am waiting for the grey one.
EE announces they will be carrying the Note II
EE say they'll be carrying the Note II, see http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/47806/samsung-galaxy-note-2-lte-ee-uk-4g
No pricing info yet and you'll need to start on Orange or T-Mobile before transferring across. Typically T-Mobile's crappy website has no detail yet.
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Well I bought sim free, it arrived, I had a couple of days with it and now i'm sending it back.
Why I hear you all cry ..... well quite simply because the phone is that good I'm going to commit to a 2 year contract with it. Not sure just who to go with yet, so anyone with any suggestions that would be great (I live essex/herts way and work in london, am currently on t-mobile, who have improved quite a bit last few months)
I really like it, I really do, have one or two little annoyances, but generally I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a phone that much (maybe iphone 4)
So yeah, i'ts going back but i'm gonna commit (and for someone like me who changed phones and find fault with phones all the time thats quite a big thing !!!)
I upgraded to the Orange panther 41 contract through p4u, 18 month, 600 mins, unlimited text, 1gb data, HTC One silver free with flip cover.
The best bits are, p4u gives 5 pounds discount on the tarrif so 36 per month, then they give 144 pounds cash back (directly wire to my bank 42 days after activation) so effectively I am paying 28 pounds for 18 month!
Good deal you think?
The reason I could get that was because dialaphone was doing a new contract deal, essentially the same as mine but with 4 redemptions each 36 pounds.
And I mentioned that to p4u so they matched the price.
Just checked dialaphone, they don't do this deal anymore but panther 36 with means only 400 mins and 750mb data. Same price with 4 redemption.
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I upgraded to the Orange panther 41 contract through p4u, 18 month, 600 mins, unlimited text, 1gb data, HTC One silver free with flip cover.
The best bits are, p4u gives 5 pounds discount on the tarrif so 36 per month, then they give 144 pounds cash back (directly wire to my bank 42 days after activation) so effectively I am paying 28 pounds for 18 month!
Good deal you think?
The reason I could get that was because dialaphone was doing a new contract deal, essentially the same as mine but with 4 redemptions each 36 pounds.
And I mentioned that to p4u so they matched the price.
Just checked dialaphone, they don't do this deal anymore but panther 36 with means only 400 mins and 750mb data. Same price with 4 redemption.
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almost the same as me, except i got mine from dialaphone - though my cashback is in installments instead of in one lump sum - dialaphone did offer me a lump sum, but it wasnt as much as im getting now - now i will get £144, they offered me £100 in a lump sum.
i might call up and ask them to switch me to the lump sum - i will probably forget all about the bill sending in thing!
also, did you use a cashback site?
with quidco or topcashback you can/could get an extra £70 cashback
edit. regarding who to go for - yea the deal h.han and I got is the cheapest of all I think, depends whether what is included fits your needs and whether orange/tmobile/ee are good in your area.
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almost the same as me, except i got mine from dialaphone - though my cashback is in installments instead of in one lump sum - dialaphone did offer me a lump sum, but it wasnt as much as im getting now - now i will get £144, they offered me £100 in a lump sum.
i might call up and ask them to switch me to the lump sum - i will probably forget all about the bill sending in thing!
also, did you use a cashback site?
with quidco or topcashback you can/could get an extra £70 cashback
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Sounds a fantastic deal but i had such **** with orange a year or two back i vowed never to go back to them, now they and t-mobile have merged it might not matter that much .... if anyone see's any other good deals i'd appreciate it !!! thanks to you guys for posting this up
P4U are usually the best however i went direct through Vodafone this time and i got;
Free Phone
Free Flip Cover
£37 per month with Unlimited Calls, Text and 1GB data (unlimited for 3 months) on a 24 month contract.
Also got the phone within 2 business days of ordering
your t-mobile has gotten better recently because they now share networks with orange and also EE
i would also say don't let a free flip case from any company sway you - its crap lol
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almost the same as me, except i got mine from dialaphone - though my cashback is in installments instead of in one lump sum - dialaphone did offer me a lump sum, but it wasnt as much as im getting now - now i will get £144, they offered me £100 in a lump sum.
i might call up and ask them to switch me to the lump sum - i will probably forget all about the bill sending in thing!
also, did you use a cashback site?
with quidco or topcashback you can/could get an extra £70 cashback
edit. regarding who to go for - yea the deal h.han and I got is the cheapest of all I think, depends whether what is included fits your needs and whether orange/tmobile/ee are good in your area.
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I did not go through cashback site cos I was looking for upgrade.
I did ordered a new contract at that time on dialaphone through quidco initially, but it was a mistake, I thought I could port my existing Orange number to the new Orange contract, but that's not possible so I cancelled that. And accidentally had a chat with p4u so they offered me the same deal as dialaphone but upgrade, too good to miss so I took it.
No cashback from quidco though, but I am happy.
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gsusx said:
Sounds a fantastic deal but i had such **** with orange a year or two back i vowed never to go back to them, now they and t-mobile have merged it might not matter that much .... if anyone see's any other good deals i'd appreciate it !!! thanks to you guys for posting this up
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I don't have good experience with Orange either, their 3G is the slowest amongst all the operators because they didn't buy the best 3G frequency, and I had to upgrade 4 times since last Friday through p4u and make tons of call to Orange to remove a stupid flag in their system to get my 4th upgrade attempt approved.
But their price is the cheapest through p4u so I just took it.
Oh, by the way, the 4G from EE definitely is the fastest in all operators since the frequency band is very good.
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here's a question
like ee say you have 1gb of 4g data per month
what happens if you go over that, does 3g signal count towards that etc ???
im even contemplating going 4g ... i would go with 3 but i cant get signal in my spare room and thats where i tend to spend a lot of my time working of weekends
gsusx said:
here's a question
like ee say you have 1gb of 4g data per month
what happens if you go over that, does 3g signal count towards that etc ???
im even contemplating going 4g ... i would go with 3 but i cant get signal in my spare room and thats where i tend to spend a lot of my time working of weekends
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dont you have wifi at home?
i am assuming that by paying EE for 4g, you are simply paying for "access" to their 4g network - your 1gb will be depleted whether or not you use the 4g or not.
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dont you have wifi at home?
i am assuming that by paying EE for 4g, you are simply paying for "access" to their 4g network - your 1gb will be depleted whether or not you use the 4g or not.
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And to add to that, maybe I am misleading here, my contract is with Orange, the 3G brand of EE, so I do not have any 4G service in my tarrif, only 3G.
If you want to sign a 4G deal with EE, the price will be much higher.
With 4G service, it only means the option of connecting to 4G is there, but whether you will get 4G in your area or not, is irrelevant and those 1gb usage includes all traffic on 4G, 3G and GPRS.
If you go over, you will need to pay extra to get additional data.
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