Orange vs O2 SIM only deals

Dark 1 · 27-02-2010, 12:18

I've got an iPhone on O2 PAYG. I've been looking at transferring to a SIM only plan. O2's 'Simplicity' plans look pretty good: 300 mins, unlimited texts and unlimited internet for £15. That's ideal for me.

http://shop.o2.co.uk/tariffs/sim-only-iphone/12_months

However, virtually no coverage and zero 3G coverage at my house means I've been looking at what Orange have to offer. Sadly though, their tariffs look rather crap by comparison.

Orange's £15 'Dolphin' SIM only deal also offers 300 mins and unlimited texts, but no internet. Seems it's not even an option on anything less than a £30 pm deal.

http://shop.orange.co.uk/mobile-phon...nthly/sim-only

So question: Is it worth contacting Orange to see if they'll price-match O2 to include internet on their lower-end SIM only plans?

Aye Up · 27-02-2010, 12:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark 1

I've got an iPhone on O2 PAYG. I've been looking at transferring to a SIM only plan. O2's 'Simplicity' plans look pretty good: 300 mins, unlimited texts and unlimited internet for £15. That's ideal for me.

http://shop.o2.co.uk/tariffs/sim-only-iphone/12_months

However, virtually no coverage and zero 3G coverage at my house means I've been looking at what Orange have to offer. Sadly though, their tariffs look rather crap by comparison.

Orange's £15 'Dolphin' SIM only deal also offers 300 mins and unlimited texts, but no internet. Seems it's not even an option on anything less than a £30 pm deal.

http://shop.orange.co.uk/mobile-phon...nthly/sim-only

So question: Is it worth contacting Orange to see if they'll price-match O2 to include internet on their lower-end SIM only plans?

Wasit a few weeks Orange is due to be reviewing all price plans and comparing them against market competition. NEw price plans should launch around April I think.

Dark 1 · 27-02-2010, 13:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aye Up

Wasit a few weeks Orange is due to be reviewing all price plans and comparing them against market competition. NEw price plans should launch around April I think.

Hope so. Ideally I'll want to know what I'm doing by June when my free data bolt-on runs out.

Cheers!

inhouseuk · 28-02-2010, 01:52

What about 3?

£12 / month sim only gives you:

unlimited texts
300 minutes
unlimited 3 to 3 calls

unlimited internet can be added for £5 / month

total £17

http://threestore.three.co.uk/sim/

in fact I've noticed on the same page "To get a SIM contract with 300 minutes, unlimited texts, unlimited 3-to-3 calls and unlimited internet for just £15 a month call 0800 358 4425."

27-02-2010, 12:18	#1
Dark 1 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,975	Orange vs O2 SIM only deals I've got an iPhone on O2 PAYG. I've been looking at transferring to a SIM only plan. O2's 'Simplicity' plans look pretty good: 300 mins, unlimited texts and unlimited internet for £15. That's ideal for me. http://shop.o2.co.uk/tariffs/sim-only-iphone/12_months However, virtually no coverage and zero 3G coverage at my house means I've been looking at what Orange have to offer. Sadly though, their tariffs look rather crap by comparison. Orange's £15 'Dolphin' SIM only deal also offers 300 mins and unlimited texts, but no internet. Seems it's not even an option on anything less than a £30 pm deal. http://shop.orange.co.uk/mobile-phon...nthly/sim-only So question: Is it worth contacting Orange to see if they'll price-match O2 to include internet on their lower-end SIM only plans?

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27-02-2010, 12:47	#2
Aye Up Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North West Posts: 4,885	Quote: Originally Posted by Dark 1 I've got an iPhone on O2 PAYG. I've been looking at transferring to a SIM only plan. O2's 'Simplicity' plans look pretty good: 300 mins, unlimited texts and unlimited internet for £15. That's ideal for me. http://shop.o2.co.uk/tariffs/sim-only-iphone/12_months However, virtually no coverage and zero 3G coverage at my house means I've been looking at what Orange have to offer. Sadly though, their tariffs look rather crap by comparison. Orange's £15 'Dolphin' SIM only deal also offers 300 mins and unlimited texts, but no internet. Seems it's not even an option on anything less than a £30 pm deal. http://shop.orange.co.uk/mobile-phon...nthly/sim-only So question: Is it worth contacting Orange to see if they'll price-match O2 to include internet on their lower-end SIM only plans? Wasit a few weeks Orange is due to be reviewing all price plans and comparing them against market competition. NEw price plans should launch around April I think.

27-02-2010, 13:01	#3
Dark 1 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,975	Quote: Originally Posted by Aye Up Wasit a few weeks Orange is due to be reviewing all price plans and comparing them against market competition. NEw price plans should launch around April I think. Hope so. Ideally I'll want to know what I'm doing by June when my free data bolt-on runs out. Cheers!

28-02-2010, 01:52	#4
inhouseuk Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 68	What about 3? £12 / month sim only gives you: unlimited texts 300 minutes unlimited 3 to 3 calls unlimited internet can be added for £5 / month total £17 http://threestore.three.co.uk/sim/ in fact I've noticed on the same page "To get a SIM contract with 300 minutes, unlimited texts, unlimited 3-to-3 calls and unlimited internet for just £15 a month call 0800 358 4425."

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