LordThornber Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 What a pleasant surprise I got when my contract expired recently. I'd done some shopping round and was aware prices had fallen but when it came to actually doing the deal, blimey, happy days indeed. I went on a sim only deal, my HTC smartphone still more than meeting my needs. I've got enough minutes, data and texts for, wait for it.............£20 per month LESS, yup, just £7 a month on a 12 month contract. It got better though. Whilst on the phone to Orange, I asked about Lady T's contract which expires in June this year. Oh no problem, you can pay it up if you like and we'll discount it by 33%. So I asked what new smartphone she could have and a suitable contract to meet her needs and up it comes at £10.50 a month, 2 year contract. Talk about happy, we've halved our monthly mobile outlay and got 'er indoors a new smartphone into the bargain. Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave225 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I have to admit we are real parochial hillbillys when it comes to mobiles. We do both have one but both are PAYG, hers being an original tarriff from many years ago. We average £50 per year for each phone so as I say, not exactly hip hop users. The wife's phone was bought from Virgin in 2002 but when we asked about a trade in allowance we were told 'that for £10 they would dispose of it for us'. It still works even though it has a green screen and no pictures, and she is happy so what the heck. The only time we use it is on holiday to phone the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antony1969 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 we have unlimited texts , 800 minutes talk time , unlimited internet and free voicemail , 2 phones £20.00 a month . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowtelse2do Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 We are still on Morse :-D Might upgrade to cans and wire. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul- Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I'm with T Mobile on family & friends, a galaxy ace with tinternet, texts & calls, new phone every year for £13 a month & I'm gutted as I can't get it any cheaper :'( or use up my minutes Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankkia Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 My upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 nowtelse2do - 2012-01-13 6:46 PM We are still on Morse :-D Might upgrade to cans and wire. Dave I wouldn't bother if I were you. We use cans and wire, and I think it's very much overrated - - distances are very limited. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave225 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 malc d - 2012-01-13 8:06 PM nowtelse2do - 2012-01-13 6:46 PM We are still on Morse :-D Might upgrade to cans and wire. Dave I wouldn't bother if I were you. We use cans and wire, and I think it's very much overrated - - distances are very limited. :-( Works better if you take the beans out of the tin first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Dave225 - 2012-01-13 8:08 PM malc d - 2012-01-13 8:06 PM nowtelse2do - 2012-01-13 6:46 PM We are still on Morse :-D Might upgrade to cans and wire. Dave I wouldn't bother if I were you. We use cans and wire, and I think it's very much overrated - - distances are very limited. :-( Works better if you take the beans out of the tin first. Ah. So that's the problem. Thanks Dave. ( Why didn't I think of that). :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 renewed my contract last week with T mobile SIM only 300 mins unlimited texts unlimited internet (well fair usage but its loads) £10 pm Which is actually only £8 pm for me cos its business account so vat back Be very suprised if that deal can be beaten ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antony1969 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 800 mins talk , unlimited text , free voicemail , unlimited tinternet , £10.00 Tmobile per munf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 How did you get 800 mins ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antony1969 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Have been with tmobile about 10 years ? last time I renewed I played them off against Tesco and they gave me that contract for 2 phones £10.00 each . Dont cry for em , they had in the previous years robbed me blind probably , maybe they felt sorry for the sucker . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowtelse2do Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Frankkia - 2012-01-13 8:03 PM My upgrade That's why it dose'nt work...!!!!! With me being deaf I thought it was an hearing aid :D :D Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 For anybody who has family in Spain, I have a 18185 account to ring my old man in Spain from my land line.........it's a penny a minute.........got my annual bill last month £1.60........... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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