Asda Mobile

lee18xx · 26-01-2005, 12:40

Hmmm....looks interesting. If it's anything like Asda it could be quite cheap.

The following article is taken from Mobile Today:

Quote:

Supermarket giant Asda is in talks with mobile operators over the possibility of launching an own-brand MVNO to rival Tesco Mobile, according to sources.

The company is understood to be revamping its electronics business, with a heavy emphasis on mobile phones. It is currently recruiting a new director to head the department and is looking for someone who has had a senior role within the mobile industry, the source claimed.

Asda currently lags behind Tesco, the country’s biggest retailer, which has surged ahead of the competition as it has expanded out of food into the more profitable non-food sector.

Tesco Mobile has notched up 500,000 subscribers since it launched its MVNO in partnership with O2 in September 2003. However, Sainsbury’s MVNO has been less successful.

An Asda spokeswoman denied that any deal was imminent, stating: ‘There are no current plans, but we’re always looking for new initiatives.’

swiftyme · 26-01-2005, 13:03

looks interesting, wonder when it'll be out if it is and how well it goes

Mr Cable · 26-01-2005, 15:07

Tesco Mobile is a great service - for light users that is.

Stuck me mum on it....

Steven L Hunter · 26-01-2005, 16:17

I will go with them as long as they don't use the O2 network like Tesco do!

I think Morrisons may bring one out as well soon as they seem to only sell vodafone phones in their shops so i would reckon they would use the vodafone network!

I hope that ASDA use vodafone or T-Mobile networks as this make it a good service

lee18xx · 26-01-2005, 16:19

My local Morrison's only sells T-Mobile phones!

According to a senior manager I know at Morrisons, the company is not looking to expand in non-food items such as Tesco and Asda are.

Stormwatch · 26-01-2005, 22:55

easyjets easy mobile is lauching in march on the t-mobile network. EasyMobile

steveyboy99 · 27-01-2005, 09:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenGray16

I will go with them as long as they don't use the O2 network like Tesco do!

I think Morrisons may bring one out as well soon as they seem to only sell vodafone phones in their shops so i would reckon they would use the vodafone network!

I hope that ASDA use vodafone or T-Mobile networks as this make it a good service

When you go on Teso Mobile you only ever speak to trained 'tesco' staff, not o2 so the customer experience is completely different to o2, hence the 500,000 subscribers.

It is cheaper for light users than any other network, the only argument that you could have that you wouldnt use them as the use o2, is if the coverage is poor in your area.

jackslick · 27-01-2005, 09:52

we had better watch out for Aldi mobile and also Lidl mobile next. What about Spar mobile?

Steven L Hunter · 27-01-2005, 10:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackslick

we had better watch out for Aldi mobile and also Lidl mobile next. What about Spar mobile?

LOL

:yawn:

steveyboy99 · 27-01-2005, 10:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenGray16

LOL

:yawn:

hilarious.

RRLiam · 28-01-2005, 00:08

*Any Shop On The High Street* Mobile

bond007 · 28-01-2005, 00:17

be wanadoo mobile next

28-01-2005, 02:01

I, as chairman of Zazizam call upon "Zazizam Mobile" to be introduced.

Alex

DOS · 29-01-2005, 20:52

Digitalspy mobile?
Google mobile?
ebay mobile?

26-01-2005, 12:40	#1
lee18xx Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,794	Asda Mobile Hmmm....looks interesting. If it's anything like Asda it could be quite cheap. The following article is taken from Mobile Today: Quote: Supermarket giant Asda is in talks with mobile operators over the possibility of launching an own-brand MVNO to rival Tesco Mobile, according to sources. The company is understood to be revamping its electronics business, with a heavy emphasis on mobile phones. It is currently recruiting a new director to head the department and is looking for someone who has had a senior role within the mobile industry, the source claimed. Asda currently lags behind Tesco, the country’s biggest retailer, which has surged ahead of the competition as it has expanded out of food into the more profitable non-food sector. Tesco Mobile has notched up 500,000 subscribers since it launched its MVNO in partnership with O2 in September 2003. However, Sainsbury’s MVNO has been less successful. An Asda spokeswoman denied that any deal was imminent, stating: ‘There are no current plans, but we’re always looking for new initiatives.’

26-01-2005, 13:03	#2
swiftyme Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 753	looks interesting, wonder when it'll be out if it is and how well it goes

26-01-2005, 15:07	#3
Mr Cable Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,868	Tesco Mobile is a great service - for light users that is. Stuck me mum on it....

26-01-2005, 16:17	#4
Steven L Hunter Guest Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,517	I will go with them as long as they don't use the O2 network like Tesco do! I think Morrisons may bring one out as well soon as they seem to only sell vodafone phones in their shops so i would reckon they would use the vodafone network! I hope that ASDA use vodafone or T-Mobile networks as this make it a good service

26-01-2005, 16:19	#5
lee18xx Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,794	My local Morrison's only sells T-Mobile phones! According to a senior manager I know at Morrisons, the company is not looking to expand in non-food items such as Tesco and Asda are.

26-01-2005, 22:55	#6
Stormwatch Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: By The Standing Stones Posts: 304	easyjets easy mobile is lauching in march on the t-mobile network. EasyMobile

27-01-2005, 09:45	#7
steveyboy99 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 188	Quote: Originally Posted by StevenGray16 I will go with them as long as they don't use the O2 network like Tesco do! I think Morrisons may bring one out as well soon as they seem to only sell vodafone phones in their shops so i would reckon they would use the vodafone network! I hope that ASDA use vodafone or T-Mobile networks as this make it a good service When you go on Teso Mobile you only ever speak to trained 'tesco' staff, not o2 so the customer experience is completely different to o2, hence the 500,000 subscribers. It is cheaper for light users than any other network, the only argument that you could have that you wouldnt use them as the use o2, is if the coverage is poor in your area.

27-01-2005, 09:52	#8
jackslick Banned User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Newcastle Posts: 90	we had better watch out for Aldi mobile and also Lidl mobile next. What about Spar mobile?

27-01-2005, 10:11	#9
Steven L Hunter Guest Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,517	Quote: Originally Posted by jackslick we had better watch out for Aldi mobile and also Lidl mobile next. What about Spar mobile? LOL :yawn:

27-01-2005, 10:14	#10
steveyboy99 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 188	Quote: Originally Posted by StevenGray16 LOL :yawn: hilarious.

28-01-2005, 00:08	#11
RRLiam Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mid Devon Posts: 122	Any Shop On The High Street Mobile

28-01-2005, 00:17	#12
bond007 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: UK Posts: 647	be wanadoo mobile next

28-01-2005, 02:01	#13
kentboy Posts: n/a	I, as chairman of Zazizam call upon "Zazizam Mobile" to be introduced. Alex

29-01-2005, 20:52	#14
DOS Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 883	Digitalspy mobile? Google mobile? ebay mobile?

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