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UK Thread- Which network will you get IPhone 5 or IPhone 4S on??
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I am currently on three, as soon as my contract is complete however, this will not be the case.
Truly just dire, convoluted customer service and inconsistent to downright confusing billing.
There is no redeeming feature to that network aside from the unlimited data.
Truly just dire, convoluted customer service and inconsistent to downright confusing billing.
There is no redeeming feature to that network aside from the unlimited data.
I'll stick with Orange, will be ordering the new one the minute I can, via an upgrade from my 3GS.....
I don't get great 3G in my hometown but I can live with that as I have wi-fi at home and the pub, plus my wife is on Orange too so we get free calls between each others iPhones.
I don't get great 3G in my hometown but I can live with that as I have wi-fi at home and the pub, plus my wife is on Orange too so we get free calls between each others iPhones.
There was only space for two more choices, so I had to combine two of the additions into one - sorry.
I believe (but can't remember for sure) that you can also edit the poll, if you first choose "edit" and then "go advanced". Since I have access to edit all polls regardless, I forget.
Carry on...
There was only space for two more choices, so I had to combine two of the additions into one - sorry.
I believe (but can't remember for sure) that you can also edit the poll, if you first choose "edit" and then "go advanced". Since I have access to edit all polls regardless, I forget.
Carry on...
Thanks Annk-I might take off virgin-and that does not seem so popular (people can vote in other for virgin network)
Now those that voted in other but wanted to vote for giffgaff or track-you can now vote for them
Cost of a 24 month comparable contract between 3 and giffgaff. 24 months is 3's minimum term. iPhone 4 16Gb model...
3 - £30 = 500 mins, 5000 texts, 500mb internet
GG - £10 = 250 mins, ultd texts, ultd internet
I know 3 offer double the minutes, but have capped texts and internet, and it's their cheapest contract that come close to comparing with GG.
3 - Phone cost = £99
GG - Phone cost = £499 (or is it £512 now with VAT increase?)
3 - £99 + (£30 x 24) = £819
GG - £499 + (£10 x £24) = £739
And if you go with 3, from a technical point of view you are on the poorer performing network. O2 (and Vodafone when they pull their finger out) are allowed to use the UMTS900 band, which requires minor modifications to their existing equipment. Three don't have any 900MHz equipment so are stuck with their 2100MHz equipment which can't really penetrate well in cities. I've got first hand experience with this UMTS900 band on Giffgaff/O2 and it makes all the difference... depending on your location. Which is ultimately what it all boils down to. Who provide the best service where you live.
Although stating Three over and over again are the cheapest is incorrect.
3 - £30 = 500 mins, 5000 texts, 500mb internet
GG - £10 = 250 mins, ultd texts, ultd internet
I know 3 offer double the minutes, but have capped texts and internet, and it's their cheapest contract that come close to comparing with GG.
3 - Phone cost = £99
GG - Phone cost = £499 (or is it £512 now with VAT increase?)
3 - £99 + (£30 x 24) = £819
GG - £499 + (£10 x £24) = £739
And if you go with 3, from a technical point of view you are on the poorer performing network. O2 (and Vodafone when they pull their finger out) are allowed to use the UMTS900 band, which requires minor modifications to their existing equipment. Three don't have any 900MHz equipment so are stuck with their 2100MHz equipment which can't really penetrate well in cities. I've got first hand experience with this UMTS900 band on Giffgaff/O2 and it makes all the difference... depending on your location. Which is ultimately what it all boils down to. Who provide the best service where you live.
Although stating Three over and over again are the cheapest is incorrect.
There are cheaper then any other contract if you compare with the one plan: £35/month-2000 anynetwork mins with unlimited data ,5000 text.
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Tesco is even cheaper more minutes.
Text-you will get unlimited from iOS to iOS devices anyway
£10 a month
500 mins
3000 texts
Unlimited Internet
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/apple...snews/1079637/iphone_4s_coming_the_three.html
iPhone 4S coming to Three
Three will be stocking the Apple iPhone 4S
Three is the first network to announce it will be stocking the iPhone 4S.
We just received a call from the Three press office, although they would not comment when it would be landing or on which price plans.
According to Ars Technica, the iPhone 4S will be landing on October 14.
The iPhone 4S feature a dual core processor Apple A5 chip and will be available in 16, 32 and 64GB capacities.
iPhone 4S coming to Three
Three will be stocking the Apple iPhone 4S
Three is the first network to announce it will be stocking the iPhone 4S.
We just received a call from the Three press office, although they would not comment when it would be landing or on which price plans.
According to Ars Technica, the iPhone 4S will be landing on October 14.
The iPhone 4S feature a dual core processor Apple A5 chip and will be available in 16, 32 and 64GB capacities.
Hardly news worthy is it, just because they may have been the first* to say it's coming to them. Still doesn't make me want to switch to them.
*O2 have had an iPhone4S coming soon webpage up since yesterday - so I guess they'll be stocking it then.
All of them apart from your beloved Three!
Just checked on O2 site-you can't still pre-order.
http://www.three.co.uk/_standalone/L...=1220457324377
It will similar prices to the iPhone 4.
Just the upfront cost might be a bit more-as upfront cost goes down in price during the year-the longer the phone has been out.
On three the £35/contract
Upfront cost was £99 in sept 2010
£79 by dec 2010
£69 by jan 2011
It will similar prices to the iPhone 4.
Just the upfront cost might be a bit more-as upfront cost goes down in price during the year-the longer the phone has been out.
On three the £35/contract
Upfront cost was £99 in sept 2010
£79 by dec 2010
£69 by jan 2011
O2 until the end of October then I will be switching to GiffGaff who run on O2's network but are cheaper
Didn't think Verizon and AT&T operated in the UK.
They don't! lol. The UK uses GSM, so Verizon is out of the question. AT&T aren't here. Our carriers are O2/Vodafone/T-Mobile/Three/Orange/Giffgaff/Virgin/Tesco/Asda
Didn't think Verizon and AT&T operated in the UK.
I know a few people that use AT&T in the UK along with Google Voice, it works out not too bad. They are American of course. You also get to roam any network in the UK, so you always get good reception.