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Well ... I just canceled my O2 contract today. I really don't see the point staying with O2, especially when Vodafone have announced their pricing plan for the iPhone 4, and to be totally honest, although it's roughly the same, they are offering more data (despite being a marginal user, it's good to know i have more should I need it).

So for the same amount per month, you get:

1) More data (1GB)
2) Better network
3) Cheaper initial cost of the phone (only a small amount, but still :))
 
So for the same amount per month, you get:

1) More data (1GB)
2) Better network
3) Cheaper initial cost of the phone (only a small amount, but still :))

It all depends on which features are more useful to each individual need though:

* MMS is 36p for photos and 60p for video per message compared to 20p for both on O2.

* SMS messages to non-UK numbers are 24p per 160 characters, while they are 16p or 12p (depending on tariff) with O2.

* Vodafone does not have Visual Voicemail, and charges use as a standard call (taken from inclusive minutes, then 20p per minute).

* 1GB wifi access with one provider compared with unlimited wifi from two providers with O2.

Given most standard users will not reach the lower data limits on O2 then switching could end up costing more because Vodafone are more expensive outside of allowances. And "power users" who do use a lot of data, and if they can afford it, would have been better switching to O2 Simplicity before the tariff changes to keep unlimited data, then buying their phone direct from Apple.

Michael.
 
O2 Simplicity and unlimited data

I read this earlier in this thread.

"O2 are obviously changing their tariffs to get rid of unlimited data and they will also be removing unlimited data from the simplicity tariffs after the 24th of June."

Can someone please confirm if this is the case? Totally blows my plan out of the water.

I have a 3G on O2 presently. After completing my initial contracted period some time ago I switched to O2 simplicity iPhone or whatever it's called, 20 quid a month, monthly rolling contract, unlimited data. Was going to buy the unlocked iPhone4 from the Apple Store on Regent Street - £500; convert to a micro sim (done already). Job done, no contract and unlimited data.

If the quote is right - I got it wrong?
What's the best thing to do instead?
 
I read this earlier in this thread.

"O2 are obviously changing their tariffs to get rid of unlimited data and they will also be removing unlimited data from the simplicity tariffs after the 24th of June."

Can someone please confirm if this is the case? Totally blows my plan out of the water.

I have a 3G on O2 presently. After completing my initial contracted period some time ago I switched to O2 simplicity iPhone or whatever it's called, 20 quid a month, monthly rolling contract, unlimited data. Was going to buy the unlocked iPhone4 from the Apple Store on Regent Street - £500; convert to a micro sim (done already). Job done, no contract and unlimited data.

If the quote is right - I got it wrong?
What's the best thing to do instead?

If you sign up for a 12month iPhone Simplicity tariff (note the 12month bit) before the 24th then you WILL get your unlimited data for the entire period of your minimum 12month contract. This was confirmed in 2 separate emails from O2 customer services. I got my Simplicity sim yesterday and will be picking up an iPhone from my local Apple store as soon as thye have some stock after the 24th.
 
OK, that's interesting, but if I'm commiting myself for another 12 months, why don't I justr go and get a "proper" contract and get the phone on some sort of subsidy - maybe a better option?
 
OK, that's interesting, but if I'm commiting myself for another 12 months, why don't I justr go and get a "proper" contract and get the phone on some sort of subsidy - maybe a better option?

Well for a couple of reasons:

1) On a contract your tied in for minimum 18 months or even 24

2) You'll be paying much more per month for less minutes and texts

3) You still wont get unlimited data...
 
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