Is this deal for real?

Diverso · 12-09-2011, 21:38

Samsung galaxy S2 - Free
600 Minutes
500 Texts
Unlimited Internet
+
Free booster - Unlimited texts

For £23.46?

http://www.intomobilephones.co.uk/Sa...er_3920788.php

Am I missing something? is this real?

Roush · 12-09-2011, 21:52

1. It's a 24 month contract

2. The monthly cost is actually £25.54. To get the £50 line rental refund you have to send off vouchers (along with your bills) at 4 month intervals along the 24 months and you get a little over £8 back each time.

If you can live with that then it's a pretty good deal, yeah. T-Mobile want £150 for the handset if you were to get that package directly from them.

Thine Wonk · 12-09-2011, 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roush

1. It's a 24 month contract

2. The monthly cost is actually £25.54. To get the £50 line rental refund you have to send off vouchers (along with your bills) at 4 month intervals along the 24 months and you get a little over £8 back each time.

..and that's if the company doesn't go bust in the meantime as these cashback outfits have been known to.

Diverso · 12-09-2011, 22:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roush

1. It's a 24 month contract

2. The monthly cost is actually £25.54. To get the £50 line rental refund you have to send off vouchers (along with your bills) at 4 month intervals along the 24 months and you get a little over £8 back each time.

If you can live with that then it's a pretty good deal, yeah. T-Mobile want £150 for the handset if you were to get that package directly from them.

So you're saying I should get it? (even though my existing contract with Orange doesn't run out till 10th of November)

FlyinBrick · 12-09-2011, 23:00

I've been searching around for Galaxy S2 deals for the last week or so and that one's pretty decent even if you don't get the cashback.

But FGS, why on earth are Ofcom still allowing companies to adverties 'Unlimited Interenet' when it's LIMITED to 500Mb!!
Really really pisses me off

Diverso · 12-09-2011, 23:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyinBrick

I've been searching around for Galaxy S2 deals for the last week or so and that one's pretty decent even if you don't get the cashback.

But FGS, why on earth are Ofcom still allowing companies to adverties 'Unlimited Interenet' when it's LIMITED to 500Mb!!
Really really pisses me off

If you buy before 30th of September it really is unlimited internet.

FlyinBrick · 12-09-2011, 23:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diverso

If you buy before 30th of September it really is unlimited internet.

Apologies, I missed that. I was reading the bit on the blue tags that says it's cap limited to 500Mb.

That actually makes it a cracking deal then, just a shame my contract doesn't end till December.

alanwarwic · 13-09-2011, 01:11

£25 per month X 24 = £600 spent.

Mobile phones are there to attract new custom so networks may think it worth it.
If you normally spend money elsewhere its very good business for t-mobile.
Cashback is down to the agent so no doubt £50 is low.

rjb101 · 13-09-2011, 07:25

£25 per month X 24 = £600 spent.

you can buy the phone simfree for £425, which leaves you £7.20 PCM to pay for calls, texts and data, which would be hard to find.

So yes a good deal

MyPhoneDeals · 13-09-2011, 10:52

Yes that's a very good deal.. it might be a short promotion. I've just had a search and there's also one out there on the same tariff but with £65 cashback.

As was mentioned, if you look at the cashback as a bonus that you may or may not get, then you won't be disappointed.

ACU · 13-09-2011, 13:42

The biggest obsticle for me is the 24 months contract. There is no way I would take out a 24 month contract. If you can live that then yep, its a good deal. Doubt you will be able to find anything cheaper than that.

Diverso · 13-09-2011, 14:09

Guys I hate to burst the bubble but the Internet is not unlimited. According to T-Mobile any deal purchased through third parties is capped at 500 mb but you won't get charged extra when you go over the limit (it's just slowed down till the next month). Since internet is very important for me i was offered Samsung Galaxy S2 for £20, 300 minutes, unlimited texts and truly unlimited internet for £25.54 a month on a 24 month contract. Overall it's a worse deal but the internet is crucial to me and I am glad to pay a bit extra and have the internet.

Russ_WWFC · 14-09-2011, 02:09

Not a bad deal even at £25 a month, the Samsung is the best Android out there. And as for the internet capping, just keep on and wear them down, they will give in eventually, you'll get 3GB

But the internet speeds vary wildly, be prepared to be frustrated

alanwarwic · 14-09-2011, 11:33

With such a vast choice now competition means there are even better deals.

Not as good as the S2 for screen but quidco exclusive deal is £12 a month(£80 of it is cashback) for a free Motorola Atrix, SE Arc or Neo. Obviously the Atrix looks incredible value the Arc has a very usable big screen.
300 minutes is fine for many.

12-09-2011, 21:38	#1
Diverso Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 393	Is this deal for real? Samsung galaxy S2 - Free 600 Minutes 500 Texts Unlimited Internet + Free booster - Unlimited texts For £23.46? http://www.intomobilephones.co.uk/Sa...er_3920788.php Am I missing something? is this real?

12-09-2011, 21:52	#2
Roush Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,938	1. It's a 24 month contract 2. The monthly cost is actually £25.54. To get the £50 line rental refund you have to send off vouchers (along with your bills) at 4 month intervals along the 24 months and you get a little over £8 back each time. If you can live with that then it's a pretty good deal, yeah. T-Mobile want £150 for the handset if you were to get that package directly from them.

12-09-2011, 21:55	#3
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	Quote: Originally Posted by Roush 1. It's a 24 month contract 2. The monthly cost is actually £25.54. To get the £50 line rental refund you have to send off vouchers (along with your bills) at 4 month intervals along the 24 months and you get a little over £8 back each time. ..and that's if the company doesn't go bust in the meantime as these cashback outfits have been known to.

12-09-2011, 22:10	#4
Diverso Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 393	Quote: Originally Posted by Roush 1. It's a 24 month contract 2. The monthly cost is actually £25.54. To get the £50 line rental refund you have to send off vouchers (along with your bills) at 4 month intervals along the 24 months and you get a little over £8 back each time. If you can live with that then it's a pretty good deal, yeah. T-Mobile want £150 for the handset if you were to get that package directly from them. So you're saying I should get it? (even though my existing contract with Orange doesn't run out till 10th of November)

12-09-2011, 23:00	#5
FlyinBrick Guest Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,475	I've been searching around for Galaxy S2 deals for the last week or so and that one's pretty decent even if you don't get the cashback. But FGS, why on earth are Ofcom still allowing companies to adverties 'Unlimited Interenet' when it's LIMITED to 500Mb!! Really really pisses me off

12-09-2011, 23:12	#6
Diverso Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 393	Quote: Originally Posted by FlyinBrick I've been searching around for Galaxy S2 deals for the last week or so and that one's pretty decent even if you don't get the cashback. But FGS, why on earth are Ofcom still allowing companies to adverties 'Unlimited Interenet' when it's LIMITED to 500Mb!! Really really pisses me off If you buy before 30th of September it really is unlimited internet.

12-09-2011, 23:32	#7
FlyinBrick Guest Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,475	Quote: Originally Posted by Diverso If you buy before 30th of September it really is unlimited internet. Apologies, I missed that. I was reading the bit on the blue tags that says it's cap limited to 500Mb. That actually makes it a cracking deal then, just a shame my contract doesn't end till December.

13-09-2011, 01:11	#8
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	£25 per month X 24 = £600 spent. Mobile phones are there to attract new custom so networks may think it worth it. If you normally spend money elsewhere its very good business for t-mobile. Cashback is down to the agent so no doubt £50 is low.

13-09-2011, 07:25	#9
rjb101 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,609	£25 per month X 24 = £600 spent. you can buy the phone simfree for £425, which leaves you £7.20 PCM to pay for calls, texts and data, which would be hard to find. So yes a good deal

13-09-2011, 10:52	#10
MyPhoneDeals Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 8	Yes that's a very good deal.. it might be a short promotion. I've just had a search and there's also one out there on the same tariff but with £65 cashback. As was mentioned, if you look at the cashback as a bonus that you may or may not get, then you won't be disappointed.

13-09-2011, 13:42	#11
ACU Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7,916	The biggest obsticle for me is the 24 months contract. There is no way I would take out a 24 month contract. If you can live that then yep, its a good deal. Doubt you will be able to find anything cheaper than that.

13-09-2011, 14:09	#12
Diverso Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 393	Guys I hate to burst the bubble but the Internet is not unlimited. According to T-Mobile any deal purchased through third parties is capped at 500 mb but you won't get charged extra when you go over the limit (it's just slowed down till the next month). Since internet is very important for me i was offered Samsung Galaxy S2 for £20, 300 minutes, unlimited texts and truly unlimited internet for £25.54 a month on a 24 month contract. Overall it's a worse deal but the internet is crucial to me and I am glad to pay a bit extra and have the internet.

14-09-2011, 02:09	#13
Russ_WWFC Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,710	Not a bad deal even at £25 a month, the Samsung is the best Android out there. And as for the internet capping, just keep on and wear them down, they will give in eventually, you'll get 3GB But the internet speeds vary wildly, be prepared to be frustrated

14-09-2011, 11:33	#14
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	With such a vast choice now competition means there are even better deals. Not as good as the S2 for screen but quidco exclusive deal is £12 a month(£80 of it is cashback) for a free Motorola Atrix, SE Arc or Neo. Obviously the Atrix looks incredible value the Arc has a very usable big screen. 300 minutes is fine for many.

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