Mobile Phone Contract Thread.

DrR · Oct 19, 2024

Look on Uswitch, never seen anywhere cheaper.

davo172 · Oct 19, 2024

Geddes said:
Aye thanks, what sort of speel should I say to start off. I’m looking at going over to another network what can you offer ? That sort of thing or do they ask you loads of questions on why your speaking to cancellation

Just have a look first what better deals out there to what you are paying, you could say you you have been offered it by sky or whoever at a shopping center (they can offer un advertised deals to get you to change)
Or just say it is purely cost, you can't afford it.
They possibly won't put you thru to cancellations first just upgrades so they will then offe you something but that will not be the best.
Just then say no I would like to cancel put me thru to cancellations.

When there they will ask you why you can say whatever you want really, but they will then offer you there best you can also then haggle at that point.

Let's say they offer you 20 quid off and 300 speed ask them for more speed and say 23 off and you will renew now. (If you are happy that is)

They will possibly also say the offer is only available now and won't be if you call back or don't say yes now.

But it won't be! you can always say have to talk it thru with Mrs etc they will leave offer on screen just call back and speak to cancellations again.

Offer will be same or slightly better or worse next time. Deals vary every day.

You will get better deals the longer you have been a customer with them.

Let us know how you get on😉

Geddes · Oct 19, 2024

davo172 said:
Just have a look first what better deals out there to what you are paying, you could say you you have been offered it by sky or whoever at a shopping center (they can offer un advertised deals to get you to change)
Or just say it is purely cost, you can't afford it.
They possibly won't put you thru to cancellations first just upgrades so they will then offe you something but that will not be the best.
Just then say no I would like to cancel put me thru to cancellations.

When there they will ask you why you can say whatever you want really, but they will then offer you there best you can also then haggle at that point.

Let's say they offer you 20 quid off and 300 speed ask them for more speed and say 23 off and you will renew now. (If you are happy that is)

They will possibly also say the offer is only available now and won't be if you call back or don't say yes now.

But it won't be! you can always say have to talk it thru with Mrs etc they will leave offer on screen just call back and speak to cancellations again.

Offer will be same or slightly better or worse next time. Deals vary every day.

You will get better deals the longer you have been a customer with them.

Let us know how you get on😉

Cheers for the information, i was enquiring for next time which is around mid next year , just so I know what to do and say. I can certainly do it again for my parents too. I’ll certainly pop it up on here how things get on

Steve · Oct 19, 2024

I F’d off EE & moved to Lebara so far better signal & costs peanuts

Ray Gin · Oct 19, 2024

Not seen 120GB p/m cheaper than £12 from Three. I’ll be paying £24 p/m for the Apple Ultra 2 through Three as well, seems a good deal.

imprezaworks · Oct 19, 2024

Steve said:
I F’d off EE & moved to Lebara so far better signal & costs peanuts

I'm going to look into this, ee is really bad lately.

rctempire · Nov 7, 2024

Steve said:
I F’d off EE & moved to Lebara so far better signal & costs peanuts

backbone of Vodafone, so onto a winner there.

Do you call India / Pakistan much? Seems to be their main markets.

Steve · Nov 7, 2024

rctempire said:
backbone of Vodafone, so onto a winner there.

Do you call India / Pakistan much? Seems to be their main markets.

Nah, so long as roaming is good in Spain not looked back.

Ray Gin · Wednesday at 3:14 PM

Going to cancel my contract with Three and go back to EE I think, the speed and coverage is just so poor all around the country compared to EE. In a lot of work areas I can’t actually get any signal at all. I assume I can use this reason to get out of the contract? I’m paying for a service which I can’t use etc. I’ll no doubt have to still pay the cancellation fee.

Daz... · Wednesday at 3:19 PM

Ray Gin said:
Going to cancel my contract with Three and go back to EE I think, the speed and coverage is just so poor all around the country compared to EE. In a lot of work areas I can’t actually get any signal at all. I assume I can use this reason to get out of the contract? I’m paying for a service which I can’t use etc. I’ll no doubt have to still pay the cancellation fee.

Surely you can just use smoke signals up there?

Ray Gin · Wednesday at 3:20 PM

Daz... said:
Surely you can just use smoke signals up there?

Simon_16v · Wednesday at 3:21 PM

Ray Gin said:
Going to cancel my contract with Three and go back to EE I think, the speed and coverage is just so poor all around the country compared to EE. In a lot of work areas I can’t actually get any signal at all. I assume I can use this reason to get out of the contract? I’m paying for a service which I can’t use etc. I’ll no doubt have to still pay the cancellation fee.

I'm not sure if some of the networks try and wriggle out of it by telling you to use wi-fi calling, plus they may not entertain your complaint with it being work and not at home?

Ray Gin · Wednesday at 3:34 PM

Simon_16v said:
I'm not sure if some of the networks try and wriggle out of it by telling you to use wi-fi calling, plus they may not entertain your complaint with it being work and not at home?

Can’t use WiFi calling because I’m outside/away from WiFi areas 99% of the time at work. Can’t see the work thing being an issue, who buys a data plan if they only use the phone at home.

Flat Eric · Wednesday at 3:54 PM

Anyone used TalkMobile before?
I've ordered a SIM from them. 50gb for 7.95 a month.. significantly cheaper than my Vodafone contract which has just come to end of it's 2 years.
Plus this is rolling 30 days. And they use Vodafone network

Ay Ay Ron · Wednesday at 3:57 PM

Three are the biggest c***s when trying to get out of a contract.
I got one years ago, for a month or so the signal was ok and then I literally couldn't use my phone.
Tried to cancel it and it was tough s**t as I was out of my 14 day cooling off period. I cancelled the DD and had a load of letters threatening bailiffs etc. Phoned them back and told them I wasn't getting the service I paid for and they were welcome to send the bailiff around so he could collect the phone.
Didn't hear from anyone again regarding it. Took a few months though.

Steve · Wednesday at 6:07 PM

Three months on with Lebara not had one problem with signal or coverage & saved £100 over the EE contract previously.

davo172 · Wednesday at 6:47 PM

Steve said:
Three months on with Lebara not had one problem with signal or coverage & saved £100 over the EE contract previously.

Same here went from Tesco 02 to lebara Vodafone way better signal service and I am getting unliited minutes and texts and 15 data for a quid a month for 7 months then goes up to 6 quid a month on 8th month

imprezaworks · Wednesday at 8:14 PM

Really need to move from EE to those guys

Ray Gin · 2025-01-30T09:58:50+0000

I might look at Lebara, they share the same infrastructure as Vodafone iirc. Saying that, I’d probably be safer just going with Vodafone as my broadband is with them so I’m assuming I’d get it cheap. God knows what Vodafone’s coverage is like up here though.

dann2707 · 2025-01-30T10:20:22+0000

Currently paying £8 a month for 30gb with 3 and my contract has just ended. Not sure whether to stay on that or upgrade! Genuinely really happy with my s22 ultra but an upgrade is always nice.

Flat Eric · 2025-01-30T15:59:18+0000

Ray Gin said:
I might look at Lebara, they share the same infrastructure as Vodafone iirc. Saying that, I’d probably be safer just going with Vodafone as my broadband is with them so I’m assuming I’d get it cheap. God knows what Vodafone’s coverage is like up here though.

By discount, it'll be a couple.of quid a month but still strong money e.g 16 quid onwards (going to 18 in April and 20 in April 2026 etc).

-Jamie- · 2025-01-30T16:24:28+0000

Ray Gin said:
I might look at Lebara, they share the same infrastructure as Vodafone iirc. Saying that, I’d probably be safer just going with Vodafone as my broadband is with them so I’m assuming I’d get it cheap. God knows what Vodafone’s coverage is like up here though.

It's OK but I went from from Vodafone to EE and it's better. Far more 4G coverage especially further North into rural areas.

AshyC GT · 2025-01-30T16:32:40+0000

Flat Eric said:
Anyone used TalkMobile before?
I've ordered a SIM from them. 50gb for 7.95 a month.. significantly cheaper than my Vodafone contract which has just come to end of it's 2 years.
Plus this is rolling 30 days. And they use Vodafone network

I'm with them, changed from Three as I wasn't getting signal at home.

I rate their service, never had issues.

Pay 9.99 a month 80gb data, unlimited calls and texts. Their roaming is good, 5gb per month, fair use. Most places abroad have WiFi the 5gb is nice when exploring.

I have a referral link which gives a free voucher to both of us if you use the link

https://refer.talkmobile.co.uk/ashleyc-3576

EDIT : Just seen you have already ordered a sim

Flat Eric · 2025-01-30T16:34:20+0000

AshyC GT said:
I'm with them, changed from Three as I wasn't getting signal at home.

I rate their service, never had issues.

Pay 9.99 a month 80gb data, unlimited calls and texts. Their roaming is good, 5gb per month, fair use. Most places abroad have WiFi the 5gb is nice when exploring.

I have a referral link which gives a free voucher to both of us if you use the link

https://refer.talkmobile.co.uk/ashleyc-3576

Can I use that link after I've already purchased though?

AshyC GT · 2025-01-30T16:38:44+0000

Flat Eric said:
Can I use that link after I've already purchased though?

I didn't read the last bit.... Edited my post to reflect

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