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| Landymatt Member Since: 31 Dec 2018 Location: York Posts: 191  
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Hi folks,
I’ve had a company phone for 10 years and no personal mobile. I’m moving jobs soon and am planning to just have a personal mobile but expense the bills. I have my PAC code so can switch when I have a new provider. I think I know what phone I want (Galaxy Note 10) but need to decide what plan - I’ve asked current work provider how much data I’ve been using. QUESTION: Easiest to just buy online, or do you good folks still tend to go into shops to discuss, get physically handed a phone etc? Interested in recent experiences of both, Cheers, Matt |
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20th Feb 2020 9:03am |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674  
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I bought a phone outright from one of the phone shops after seeing who was offering it cheapest, then did a separate sim only contract. Just makes it easier if the phone goes tech I can go to a shop and argue rather than faff over a phone call and sending it back. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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20th Feb 2020 9:13am |
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| Tim in Scotland Member Since: 23 May 2007 Location: The Land that time forgot Posts: 3753 
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I’ve just retired and have been looking at changing service providers away from the expensive O2 Small Business account that I have been using for some 20 years. I had to pay for everything myself as it is a private phone so I’ve been looking around in the last week and a lot of people I have asked have recommended Smarty which is a monthly fee of £10 for 30gb Dara, unlimited phone and text with no contracts. Have a read here https://smarty.co.uk/ They also have other contract free SIMs like uncapped data, calls and texting for £20pm. Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
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20th Feb 2020 9:19am |
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| jeffersj Member Since: 23 Jan 2015 Location: Near Preston Posts: 431 
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giffgaff using O2 offer similar SIM only and bundles from £5 a month and are proactive in advising you if you are not using the correct bundle or would be better off without a bundle. Jeff
Ex 1968 Series 2A Ex 90 TD5 Ex D3 Ex D4 |
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20th Feb 2020 9:38am |
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| gtmotorsport Member Since: 29 Jun 2016 Location: Cornwall Posts: 97 
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A lot of the network providers are splitting the phone and sim to separate components, hence the sim plan can be changed subject to terms to suit and then you just pay the duration of the phone.
I'm personally with Sky, who utilize the O2 network and have some fantastic deals. The added bonus I ind with Sky is that un-used data is rolled over into a piggy bank which can be used on month your running low or traded fro money off against new phones and accessories. Something I did when getting my latest phone. |
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20th Feb 2020 9:56am |
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| rallysteve Member Since: 10 Feb 2014 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2238 
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Ditto on Sky, best phone provider I have had to date. The data rollover is very handy too.
I got a thing through the door offering a SIM only plan for £10/month with 10Gb of data too which seems a good deal! I would personally just buy online, the hassle of having to be offered endless add-ons/accessories/insurance instore (where everyone gets commission for sales) is just more hassle. Order online and you will get the phone within a day or so anyway. Steve 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread |
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20th Feb 2020 10:44am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8152 
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i purchase my phones outright and then vodafone best sim only deal to suit my needs. Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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20th Feb 2020 11:35am |
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| rustandoil Member Since: 08 Sep 2012 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 772  
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Ive bought my last couple of phones outright Argos usually have good prices
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20th Feb 2020 12:05pm |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2532 
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I bought two iPhone 7's outright online from Apple when they first came out, one for me and one for the woman who tries to kerb my hobbies. We then have contracts with Vodafone.
The phones have performed perfectly for the last four years although a few weeks ago I took my phone to Apple for a new battery. They managed to damage the battery carrier when they tried to replace it. They apologised most profusely and told me that a brand new phone would be with me the following lunchtime - and it was. Outright purchase has certainly paid off for me over the last four years. Defender 90XS SW Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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20th Feb 2020 12:40pm |
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| Joe the Plumber Member Since: 18 Dec 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 910 
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I used to have a phone on a contract but now I just buy a phone (usually from Amazon) and go for a Sim-only contract.
You can end up paying a stupid amount for the phone over several years. If you're paying more than a tenner for a Sim with lots of internet and unlimited texts and minutes, you're being ripped off. And as for a phone, before you cough up for a posh Samsung, have a look at a Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. You've probably never heard of them, but look at the spec compared to a top of the range Samsung (and who makes the screens, cameras and chips - yep, they're identical), and then the prices, and China wins in every respect. Every time I use my Xiaomi, I can't get over how brilliant it is. And how fast. Just make sure it's a UK market one though. |
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20th Feb 2020 6:18pm |
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| Landymatt Member Since: 31 Dec 2018 Location: York Posts: 191
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Top tips folks, appreciated.
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20th Feb 2020 10:44pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20576
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I'm on Sky sim only. If I upgrade it'd likely be contract unless there is your own financing option.
Some companies fees PCM are frankly ludicrous - Again I would go for Sky if I did go for a contract too. KEEP CALM AND Drill ON 🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴🇮🇪🇺🇸⛽️🛢️⚙️🧰💪 |
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20th Feb 2020 11:25pm |
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| ARC99 Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1831 
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I'm old and like to have the item in my hand to check out before the purchase. My current phone is from Virgin, the shop were not interested in my being Virgin customer for TV and Internet and wanted silly money, arrived home checked web site price still a bit high so rang the sales and discussed it with them, they wouldn't budge on the price until I mentioned going to another company and all of sudden offered £75 off and halved the price of the sim.
 Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to  us off.
Richard |
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21st Feb 2020 9:09am |
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