Mobile Phones.... aaargh!
04 May 2004, 09:59 PM
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Mobile Phones.... aaargh!
Hello All,
Ian's girlfriend here! Having bored him stupid for about 3 days (he's claiming at least a week), he's suggested that I post a thread.
There are just sooo many mobile deals around at the moment, i just don't know what to go for. I'm currently starting up a business so will need it for that, I was thinking of a 100 xnet minutes & then saw that T-mobile are doing an offer: Euro 2004 so if you go for the above you get 45 (half-time) extra minutes. Also you get 50 texts & this is £21 p/m. This sounds like a good deal to me?
Also, I'm not too au fait with actual phones. Really would like a small one, pref Nokia (can share mobile chargers!), not too fussed about all mod-cons, not space-age looking though.
So, after this ramble, I'm looking to spend c. £20p.m & would like Nokia (of some kind?) and would also like low call costs - as I'll prob go over the allocated minutes.
Really appreciate any ideas.
Cheers,
deb
Ian's girlfriend here! Having bored him stupid for about 3 days (he's claiming at least a week), he's suggested that I post a thread.
There are just sooo many mobile deals around at the moment, i just don't know what to go for. I'm currently starting up a business so will need it for that, I was thinking of a 100 xnet minutes & then saw that T-mobile are doing an offer: Euro 2004 so if you go for the above you get 45 (half-time) extra minutes. Also you get 50 texts & this is £21 p/m. This sounds like a good deal to me?
Also, I'm not too au fait with actual phones. Really would like a small one, pref Nokia (can share mobile chargers!), not too fussed about all mod-cons, not space-age looking though.
So, after this ramble, I'm looking to spend c. £20p.m & would like Nokia (of some kind?) and would also like low call costs - as I'll prob go over the allocated minutes.
Really appreciate any ideas.
Cheers,
deb
Last edited by IanWatson; 04 May 2004 at 10:03 PM. Reason: cos ian's a muppet!
04 May 2004, 10:43 PM
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Nokia 6230 is nice. There's another one out called the 6830 that looks good, too, but I haven't played with that. SonyEricsson K700 is my personal favourite at the moment.
If you want a "clamshell" phone, there's a new Samsung that is nice (can't remember the model number though), or the Panasonic X60 if you want something small and girlie
If you want a "clamshell" phone, there's a new Samsung that is nice (can't remember the model number though), or the Panasonic X60 if you want something small and girlie
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05 May 2004, 06:26 AM
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Tariff wise, this is about the cheapest price with most minutes included. Phone's a bit big though, good but big.
http://www.a1comms.co.uk/offers.ihtml#6582
Orange, O2 and Voda are all launching their own 3G services soon (allegedly) so hopefully there'll be a bit of a price war. Smaller handsets should start filtering through soon too.
Iwan
http://www.a1comms.co.uk/offers.ihtml#6582
Orange, O2 and Voda are all launching their own 3G services soon (allegedly) so hopefully there'll be a bit of a price war. Smaller handsets should start filtering through soon too.
Iwan
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05 May 2004, 09:30 AM
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I've currently got a Nokia 6100 on Orange. Small and girlie. Does all the usual Nokia stuff. Orange have some great square deals at the mo. I've got 200 minutes, anytime, any network plus 500 texts a month for £30 
05 May 2004, 09:40 AM
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Little Miss Fire, from PGs post
Orange do a Value Promise, i.e. they match any other offer available, go on.........save yourself a fiver a month 
o2 online 200
200xnet 500 txt for £25pm
check their site out
200xnet 500 txt for £25pm
check their site out
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05 May 2004, 11:02 AM
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I have 500 x-net mins a month on a Orange Value Plan, matching a 3-mobile tariff, and that is for £30pm.
Just remember that if you are planning to use this for business you are going to be using the phone a lot, so go for a higher number of minutes at first, if after 6 months you aren't using all the minutes, then change tariff.
Just remember that if you are planning to use this for business you are going to be using the phone a lot, so go for a higher number of minutes at first, if after 6 months you aren't using all the minutes, then change tariff.
05 May 2004, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Reffro
I have 500 x-net mins a month on a Orange Value Plan, matching a 3-mobile tariff, and that is for £30pm.
Just remember that if you are planning to use this for business you are going to be using the phone a lot, so go for a higher number of minutes at first, if after 6 months you aren't using all the minutes, then change tariff.
Just remember that if you are planning to use this for business you are going to be using the phone a lot, so go for a higher number of minutes at first, if after 6 months you aren't using all the minutes, then change tariff.
Personally I've just left O2 after 10 years cos I'm fed up of the shoddy customer service and gratitude for loyalty. And my new phone was free on Vodafone but was a £289 upgrade from O2 unless I took a new number, which I didn't want to do.
05 May 2004, 01:05 PM
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I had a similar problem to you last week.
What I advise is to pop into some phone shops and have a look at the phones available, making a note of which ones you like (some sizes/quality may not be as you expect).
The big chains will have a leaflet for you to takeaway which lists all the tariffs, so you can have a look at home and decide which you think suits you. Be aware that not all phones are free.
After lots of phone website viewing at the weekend, I found the big stores charge more for their phones than anyone else.
I expect Jaycee will be in touch with you soon and can help you out (as he runs a phone company).
BTW, I have chosen a phone and deal now, just got to get the contract sorted.
Happy hunting
What I advise is to pop into some phone shops and have a look at the phones available, making a note of which ones you like (some sizes/quality may not be as you expect).
The big chains will have a leaflet for you to takeaway which lists all the tariffs, so you can have a look at home and decide which you think suits you. Be aware that not all phones are free.
After lots of phone website viewing at the weekend, I found the big stores charge more for their phones than anyone else.
I expect Jaycee will be in touch with you soon and can help you out (as he runs a phone company).
BTW, I have chosen a phone and deal now, just got to get the contract sorted.
Happy hunting
05 May 2004, 01:16 PM
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I phoned Orange on Saturday as I was paying around £40 a month for 200mins and 60texts .
Me....
blah blah I'd like to cancel my contract of over 3 years cause you are extortionate compared to other offers out there
Guy paid to keep you with orange when you threaten to cancel
OK sir... we'll give you a free upgrade to a nokia 7250i, match 3's deal (although not initial 3 month half price offer) of 500mins for £25
Me
thanks very much
Me....
blah blah I'd like to cancel my contract of over 3 years cause you are extortionate compared to other offers out there
Guy paid to keep you with orange when you threaten to cancel
OK sir... we'll give you a free upgrade to a nokia 7250i
, match 3's deal (although not initial 3 month half price offer) of 500mins for £25 Me
thanks very much
05 May 2004, 01:56 PM
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Carphone warehouse
Free Nokia 7600
500 free minutes per month, any phone, any network, any time.
25 quid a month all in,
12.50 for the first three months.
I got one as soon as I saw the prices and I'm well happy.
Cheers,
astraboy.
Free Nokia 7600
500 free minutes per month, any phone, any network, any time.
25 quid a month all in,
12.50 for the first three months.
I got one as soon as I saw the prices and I'm well happy.
Cheers,
astraboy.
05 May 2004, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Nicci
I expect Jaycee will be in touch with you soon and can help you out (as he runs a phone company).
BTW, I have chosen a phone and deal now, just got to get the contract sorted.
Happy hunting
BTW, I have chosen a phone and deal now, just got to get the contract sorted.
Happy hunting
We've got loads of deals on at the minute, PM me and we'll sort you something nice out.
Jason
05 May 2004, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by juan
got a website?
On-line purchasing isn't available yet but you can call or e-mail me.
Jason
06 May 2004, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by juan
got a website?
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