[access-uk] Re: Verdict on iPhone 6 Plus
- From: "Ibrahim Gucukoglu" <ibrahim_gucukoglu@xxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2014 20:08:13 -0000
Hi Craig.
Thanks very much for taking the time to reply so thoroughly. Yes, I too have
had a bad experience with EE, that’s why o2 interests me, in part because I’m
already on Giffgaff which as you may know is a virtual network operator running
on their network. Coverage is generally very good where I go and they are
rolling out 4G gradually, though what their pricing will be when they finally
launch proper is anyone’s guess at the moment. I’ve also been looking at
Vodafone, though in truth I already have a 5S and am quite happy with that, I
just wondered how it was you were able to get the latest phone so cheaply.
All the best, Ibrahim.
From: C. Blake
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2014 2:32 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Verdict on iPhone 6 Plus
Ibrahim,
If you want the 20GB data that O2 offers with the 128GB with as little to
deposit you’ll be looking at about £50-£58 a month.
Since I don’t use cellular data much, I opted for the 2GB plan (read why below)
and my deposit was about £140 with it being £48 a month.
There are 20, 5 and 2GB data plans, (I think there might be an 8GB data plan,
but don’t quote me on that) If you are able to afford the upfront cost - DO NOT
BUY FROM A CARRIER their margins are ridonculous because Apple have forced
their hand so it’s cheaper buying outright at the Apple store (not a bad
position Apple are in, I’d love to have a company with that much retail might.)
Anyway, if you paid outright the cheapest plan is £18 for 2GB on O2 and I think
it’s about £28 for 20GB (£10 more for 10 times more).
I opted for 2GB because I don’t use cellular much, but also, I don’t have 4G in
my area either. If you are out and about pretty much all the time and use data
a lot (I can’t see why you would be, there’s BTWifi, The Cloud, free wifi
hotspots blah blah blah) then I would probably recommend going with EE -
because they do have the better 4G LTE network, and already incorporate Voice
over LTE (VoLTE) which makes phone calls sound like HD.
However, I have heard a pile of bad press about EE, so I can’t really give an
honest or 1st hand review of them (heck, they are Orange, which I can say are
absolute hell.)
I will point out though, using 4G will run your battery faster, another reason
why I stick to WiFi. In fact the only time I use my data is on trains. And O2
offer a booster of 5GB I believe of £5 at least that is what I was told a year
ago, don’t know if that is changed now they are doing 4G.
If I were you, if you want X carrier and they don’t have 4G, sign up anyway
with your favourite and write a letter every month to complain about lack of 4G
since that is what you’re paying for, if you do it every month, they will
either hurry up, or if you’re lucky, give you a little treat here and there,
the point is not to be satisfied until you got what you are paying for.
Regards,
Craig Blake
On 26 Oct 2014, at 14:13, Ibrahim Gucukoglu <ibrahim_gucukoglu@xxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hi Craig.
How much data do you get for 48 quid a month? We don't get 4g in
Peterborough as yet to my knowledge, but it sounds like a wonderful deal if you
get a decent allowance.
-----Original Message----- From: C. Blake
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2014 11:10 AM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Verdict on iPhone 6 Plus
MJ,
For me, £48/month for 128GB iPhone 6 Plus on O2 is totally worth it - if you
get 4G in your area, if you don’t, I’d argue the price is a bit steep.
I spent 10am to 2am yesterday/last night streaming, yes, streaming podcasts
in Downcast (not downloading them first) and when I went to bed I had 51%
battery left. VoiceOver and the phone in general is superbly smooth and
responsive, Alex is finally here and the almost 900MB for him is worth it.
I have no complaints, was well worth skipping the 5S for, I’ve always skipped
the S models.
Regards,
Craig Blake.
On 26 Oct 2014, at 11:01, MJ Williams <matthewjwilliams101@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
People,
So, what's it like? is it worth the £50 a month 2 year contract? Well,
Tesco is offering it for £45 pcm.
I'm going to wait until january when the prices are hopefully a bit more
affordable.
Cheers,
Matt
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