Originally Posted by TheBigM:
“You've been talking about data. Unlimited data is only really a cost to the company in terms of cell site capacity. This was their unlimited everything bundle including unlimited calls. Most networks have an FUP of about 3,000 (for minutes and texts each). Three's one plan is like that.”
That's not true they have to pay transit data rates to anyone they don't peer with. Obviously they peer with a lot of people but there is still a fair bit of transit data too.
On top of that cell site capacity costs money, data and calls cannot stay unlimited on Giffaff.
Yes I've been talking about data, the unlimited data wont last. I'm just highlighting this as an example of the fact they are starting to cancel the unlimited packages just like they did on O2 and just like O2 did when they reduced other packages too.
The reason why I feel the need to highlight this is because Giffgaff fans rage on and on about deals and I try and warn that they aren't sustainable and can't last, I'm told by the Giffgaff fans that I'm wrong.
There will be a FUP or data cap within months, I'll quote this post when it happens. So think carefully before you switch, bear in mind that there are generous offers by a new brand 100% owned by O2, bear in mind their actions in the past and use those to make a judgement.
If you are joining because you like the community great!, but if you are joining specifically for the unlimited packages consider both points of view, that of the hardcore giffgaff fans and the people who take a general interest in the mobile space and post here about all sorts of mobile discussions.