oh yeah for sure. they all do it. take voda's unlimited texting for example. it's capped at 3000. well i've managed to hit 2000 or just over so yeah i guess it's possible to go all the way although i not managed it quite yet. it all depends on what you do with that allowance. -----Original Message----- From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Barbara Wilson Sent: 01 September 2009 12:11 To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Networks Yes Darren, as I said there is a fair use policy. Unless you are on a lot though I think you'd be okay. I have unlimited and use mine quite a bit and haven't been charged yet. It costs me an extra fiver per month and if I was using dial up I'd run up a bigger bill than this. Find me on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/barkingbabs Barbara Wilson M: 07917710779 T: 02887784046 E: barkingbabs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx IM: creativeeyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Skype: creativeeyes ----- Original Message ----- From: Darren Harris <mailto:darren_g_harris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 12:04 PM Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Networks hi, you should be careful though when the network says unlimited, it's always capped somewhere it's just that it looks good from a sales point of view. -----Original Message----- From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Barbara Wilson Sent: 01 September 2009 11:55 To: talks-uk Subject: [talks-uk] Networks I don't really think there is much point in people from different parts of the country arguing over which network is the best. T-Mobile works for Steve and Vodafone works for Darren, this just goes to prove that it depends where you are and you (Carol) should make a judgement based on where you live and not on which network someone on this list prefers. I've used most of the networks in the past and have found that the ones which give me the best coverage are Virgin, and Vodafone who I am currently using. I used to use T-Mobile and even though I believe they use the same masts or whatever as Virgin, I found I got droppeed connections more than with Virgin, so I imagine there is a lot more to it than simply the number and position of masts. I am perfectly happy with Vodafone for signal strength, coverage and value for money, but someone living a mile down the road may find them useless. I think we've probably only succeeded in confusing poor Carol! Carol, I think if you have a SIM Only or free phone contract you get the whole data bundle, whether or not this is free or extra to your monthly allowance depends on which contract you decide to go for if any. A lot of networks now have unlimited access with of course a fair use policy. This of course costs a little more than the average contract, but it may be a better deal than paying each time you dial up. This of course will depend on how often you are going to dial up and for how long. Find me on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/barkingbabs Barbara Wilson M: 07917710779 T: 02887784046 E: barkingbabs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx IM: creativeeyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Skype: creativeeyes No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.73/2338 - Release Date: 09/01/09 06:52:00 __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4385 (20090831) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.73/2338 - Release Date: 09/01/09 06:52:00 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.73/2338 - Release Date: 09/01/09 06:52:00 Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.73/2338 - Release Date: 09/01/09 06:52:00