FabSwingers.com forum: Tariffs, bytes and all that jazz

By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

I've been on the same O2 business tariff since the iphone was invented. It's been tweaked and massaged regularly and I currently pay 38 quid for unlimited texts and calls and 3GB of data.

They called me today and offered to lock me in for another two years at 6GB for 28 quid.

I've been lax in actually doing the research about whats available on the market so I've no idea if this is a cracking deal or not.

Could anyone point me in the right direction to a good site that offers impartial advice?

Would anyone like to offer their own?

I've got 11 months left of my current tariff so I'll have to wait anyway but I need some help to find out if I'm being taken for a mug.

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

Go to comparison sites to get a better deal OP. I'm with 3 and will be changing in October

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By *xMFM3sumsxxWoman
over a year ago

SouthWest Lancashire

I get unlimited texts, 20 hours of calls, and a small amount of data (think it's 2gb) for £10.40 with virginmedia.

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By *irty Boy-123Man
over a year ago

Aberdeen

Try u switch comparison site.I used it a few months back for the s9 with unlimited calls and texts 18gb data and a 100 quid back off Samsung and was able to transfer my old number from me to vodaphone all for 30 quid a month

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Try u switch comparison site.I used it a few months back for the s9 with unlimited calls and texts 18gb data and a 100 quid back off Samsung and was able to transfer my old number from me to vodaphone all for 30 quid a month"

I'd forgotten about retaining my number. Does it get changed on transferring to a new provider?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've got unlimited calls and texts and 100 giga data for 58 quid with EE

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By *s_bettyboopWoman
over a year ago

-3

I'd forgotten about retaining my number. Does it get changed on transferring to a new provider?"

Yes you can transfer your number.

Im currently with giffgaff which runs off 02 and for 12 quid a month get unlimited text and calls and 5GB.

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By *irty Boy-123Man
over a year ago

Aberdeen

When you get your new contract call your old provider and tell them you are leaving and ask for your pac code.They will text it to you.Then give it to your new provider and they will transfer your existing number to your new phone or contract. It's straight forward.

I'd forgotten about retaining my number. Does it get changed on transferring to a new provider?"

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By *crumdiddlyumptiousMan
over a year ago

I'm on 02, I get all texts/calls and 10g plus a extra 5g from a deal when I signed up, Its a Iphone 8 and runs out in September, £48 pm

I will probably just get a sim only when it runs out

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By *ngelina4uWoman
over a year ago

Camberley/Middleton

"I've been on the same O2 business tariff since the iphone was invented. It's been tweaked and massaged regularly and I currently pay 38 quid for unlimited texts and calls and 3GB of data.

They called me today and offered to lock me in for another two years at 6GB for 28 quid.

I've been lax in actually doing the research about whats available on the market so I've no idea if this is a cracking deal or not.

Could anyone point me in the right direction to a good site that offers impartial advice?

Would anyone like to offer their own?

I've got 11 months left of my current tariff so I'll have to wait anyway but I need some help to find out if I'm being taken for a mug."

It breaks down approximately to £10-12 for the sim and tariff and anything on top of that you are basically paying for any new phone you get.

At £38 you are paying £312 per year for how ever long your contract is for a new phone

At £28 its £384 over 2 years to pay for what ever phone you get.

So really down to you on if you want a phone via your contract or not.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"I've been on the same O2 business tariff since the iphone was invented. It's been tweaked and massaged regularly and I currently pay 38 quid for unlimited texts and calls and 3GB of data.

They called me today and offered to lock me in for another two years at 6GB for 28 quid.

I've been lax in actually doing the research about whats available on the market so I've no idea if this is a cracking deal or not.

Could anyone point me in the right direction to a good site that offers impartial advice?

Would anyone like to offer their own?

I've got 11 months left of my current tariff so I'll have to wait anyway but I need some help to find out if I'm being taken for a mug.

It breaks down approximately to £10-12 for the sim and tariff and anything on top of that you are basically paying for any new phone you get.

At £38 you are paying £312 per year for how ever long your contract is for a new phone

At £28 its £384 over 2 years to pay for what ever phone you get.

So really down to you on if you want a phone via your contract or not.

Thanks for that. What I was quoted was for SIM only. I'm not bothered about getting a new phone, mine is in full working order so I don't need a new one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Money Saving Expert website. Also check how much data you actually need/ use. Should be on your phone under something like Data Usage.

They tried to sell me umpteen GB but I mostly use my phone on wifi so it would have been wasted money.

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By *crumdiddlyumptiousMan
over a year ago

I've just looked at the upgrade option for the iphone xs

£30 upfront,36 monthly payments, 15g data

£59 a month,

That's with paying out my contract £250

Unless they can do a better deal I'm switching or going sim only

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By *ndtheswingersMan
over a year ago

colchester

It also depends what you need from your contract.

I work from home most if the time so don't need a lot of data as phone runs off the home wifi.

Most contracts with most providers offer unlimited calls and texts.

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By *VineMan
over a year ago

The right place

Vodafone are doing a sim only contract 100gb data for £20 per month

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I get 15GB data, everything else unlimited in EE business sim only tariff upgrade possible at any time- 2 year contract

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I stopped with contracts 3 years ago.

I buy my phone now and get a SIM only deal.

New phone just cost me £270 and SIM only is £5 a month for 5gb data and unlimited texts and calls with BT.

Just over £16 a month if I keep the phone for 2 years

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

Thanks all, lots for me to consider and it’s obvious a SIM only contract from somewhere else is way cheaper than my current provider.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thanks all, lots for me to consider and it’s obvious a SIM only contract from somewhere else is way cheaper than my current provider."

Drop me message I can suggest best plans.

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By *inkysexpotMan
over a year ago

leeds

I'm not planning on changing my phone and when my contract expired I went onto giff gaff pay as you go, unlimited calls and texts and 20gb data for £20pm, great deal and the coverage is excellent too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you're not looking to get a new phone then I'd look at giffgaff. I pay £10 a month for unlimited calls and texts and 4G data.

There are other packages too if that is too much or too little for your usage.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've been on the same O2 business tariff since the iphone was invented. It's been tweaked and massaged regularly and I currently pay 38 quid for unlimited texts and calls and 3GB of data.

They called me today and offered to lock me in for another two years at 6GB for 28 quid.

I've been lax in actually doing the research about whats available on the market so I've no idea if this is a cracking deal or not.

Could anyone point me in the right direction to a good site that offers impartial advice?

Would anyone like to offer their own?

I've got 11 months left of my current tariff so I'll have to wait anyway but I need some help to find out if I'm being taken for a mug."

Will you be wanting a new phone ?

If not there are some good sim only deals around.

I am on sim only with EE and have unlimited calls and texts with 20gb data for £18 a month

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By *inkysexpotMan
over a year ago

leeds

"I've been on the same O2 business tariff since the iphone was invented. It's been tweaked and massaged regularly and I currently pay 38 quid for unlimited texts and calls and 3GB of data.

They called me today and offered to lock me in for another two years at 6GB for 28 quid.

I've been lax in actually doing the research about whats available on the market so I've no idea if this is a cracking deal or not.

Could anyone point me in the right direction to a good site that offers impartial advice?

Would anyone like to offer their own?

I've got 11 months left of my current tariff so I'll have to wait anyway but I need some help to find out if I'm being taken for a mug.

Will you be wanting a new phone ?

If not there are some good sim only deals around.

I am on sim only with EE and have unlimited calls and texts with 20gb data for £18 a month "

That's a good offer, might look into that one

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