Originally Posted by technoflare:
“I understand the difference thank you finbaar. T-Mobile called me just now offering an early new contract. A Samsung SIII free, 2000mins talk, unlimitted texts and internet, 3GB of BT Openzone WIFI. Not 4G though and its 24 months....plus I guess its a branded phone...... On the subject of 4G, can you switch from 4G to 3G to save battery? (like you could with 3G to 2G)”
Yeh you can switch between 4G and 3G/2G.
And as long as that price they quote you for the deal is under £30. then go for it.
Just out of curiosity. Are you in a large city or near a landmark/built up area. If you are then you may get 4G this year/early next year. What you could do is keep the handset you have at the moment if you're happy with it and just go on a 1 month sim only which will reduce your costs until 4G handsets are released.
I don't expect EE to release 4G LTE phones until christmas period. Bear in mind coverage will be poor and there is no need for 4G speeds unless you plan on tethering all the time or streaming HD content. 3G speeds should be fine for most things so it's a case of whether you need it or not. So if you do it's also a case of how long you want to wait. Before 4G becomes nationwide (if that) we'll have to discuss this a year and half from now.