Hi Steve, Where did you hear that Apple set the tariffs? Sorry, but this just isn?t true when you start talking to the networks, at least with T-Mobile and O2, the first I know from personal experience and the latter from being a silent party to a conference call when the deal was set up. Apple may set tariffs, but that does not mean that networks stick by them. So, my advice is to negotiate with the network, especially if you have a competitive offer or are doing a contract renewal. _______________________________________ Have a pleasant day, Kind Regards and Best Wishes, Hussein. Hussein Patwa Tel: 0789 47 595 62 (UK) Tel: +44 (0)122 4433 954 (SIP) Twitter: www.twitter.com/hussein_patwa Skype: patwaspotterfan2 GoogleTalk: thewanderingwriter Web: <http://www.patwanet.co.uk> www.patwanet.co.uk My Blog: <http://patwaspotterfan.livejournal.com> http://patwaspotterfan.livejournal.com Find me on Facebook: <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=510013486> http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=510013486 From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steve S Sent: 17 May 2010 22:13 To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Off topic Hi Jim. Apple set their own tarrifs, so it doesn't matter where you go, all the deals are the same. I've had my iPhone for a few weeks now and as far as I can remember (don't quote me), you're looking at around £30 per month=300 minutes/300texts/1gig of data transfer and you'll have to pay approx £129 for the handset on 18 month contract. £35=600 minutes/unlimited texts/1gig of data transfer and you'll pay approx £87 for the handset on 24 month contract. Best thing to do is have a look on the web and you'll get the full picture, cheers Steve. ----- Original Message ----- From: jim <mailto:j_doherty2@xxxxxxx> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 7:42 PM Subject: [talks-uk] Off topic Hi, Apologies for the off topic message, but not sure where else I could ask this question. I'm thinking of getting an Iphone and I'm wondering what the best cim is out there, with free calls over all networks, text messages and unlimited broadband connection. Would I have to go contract with a cim only card that would achieve the above or could I go pay as you go? If i have to go contract, who is giving the best deals. If you feel this is off topic, maybe you could answer the questions off list at: j_doherty2@xxxxxxx Thanks in advance for any assistance. Jim