Three phases out "The One Plan" and Unlimited tethering

Zee_Bukhari · 07-06-2015, 10:22

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I'm still in the One Plan so wonder what deal I'll be offered? I too have got used to uploading and downloading files via my phone, so don't expect the loss of unlimited tethering to be much of a problem.

In fact, I haven't used tethering at all for about two months.

im still on the one plan aswell, contract ended in 2014 so surprised they are leaving me on it still

Jack_Wilson2 · 26-06-2015, 17:00

I'm on my last month of 'The One Plan'

Notice of contract termination has already been given.

Richard_T · 26-06-2015, 17:17

Just chugged round for another 30 days - how much longer?
the app is showing my plan as "this portlet encountered an error and could not be displayed"

ConnorL9382 · 26-06-2015, 17:45

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Originally Posted by Richard_T

Just chugged round for another 30 days - how much longer?
the app is showing my plan as "this portlet encountered an error and could not be displayed"

Mine too and I'm on a new plan so assuming the app isn't working again

SeanMcQ · 26-06-2015, 20:31

Hi, this is not One Plan related, but just thought I'd pop it in here instead of a whole new thread. I am going to switch to them soon for the Feel at Home feature. O2 travel was alright for Europe, but will need data while in the US.

Got a PAYG sim card to check the signal at the few places I will need it, and jobs a goodun'

Looking at their tarrifs, they have a sim-only plan for £20pm with:

- Unlimited Data
- 200 minutes
- 30 day rolling contract

But, they also have a PAYG tariff, where you just top up £15 a month, purchase the add-on and get:

- Unlimited Data
- 300 minutes
- No contract (top-up every 30 days).

Is there a catch? Or is it just cheaper due to having to top-up or something? If anything I thought it would be more expensive.

lightspeed2398 · 26-06-2015, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeanMcQ

Hi, this is not One Plan related, but just thought I'd pop it in here instead of a whole new thread. I am going to switch to them soon for the Feel at Home feature. O2 travel was alright for Europe, but will need data while in the US.

Got a PAYG sim card to check the signal at the few places I will need it, and jobs a goodun'

Looking at their tarrifs, they have a sim-only plan for £20pm with:

- Unlimited Data
- 200 minutes
- 30 day rolling contract

But, they also have a PAYG tariff, where you just top up £15 a month, purchase the add-on and get:

- Unlimited Data
- 300 minutes
- No contract (top-up every 30 days).

Is there a catch? Or is it just cheaper due to having to top-up or something? If anything I thought it would be more expensive.

No tethering?

jaffboy151 · 26-06-2015, 21:11

Three at home was great in America last year, worked well if not always overly fast, sadly since then I've tried it in some places in Europe and have been less then impressed.. Still on my one plan here, expired in march but may jump before I'm pushed if my network troubles continue, comes to something when a 1mbps Vodafone 3g signal seems like lightening in comparison!

d123 · 26-06-2015, 23:39

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Originally Posted by lightspeed2398

No tethering?

And no guarantee of being around in the future, it could disappear without notice at any time.

coachtrip_fan99 · 26-06-2015, 23:56

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Originally Posted by d123

And no guarantee of being around in the future, it could disappear without notice at any time.

But then, you are in no way tied into anything. If the do decide to remove this offer, you could always reassess and see what deals are around then.

bampsam · 27-06-2015, 06:09

I'm still on the One Plan at £15/month. Contract ran out end of January,and still no contact from Three. Long may it continue.

Jack_Wilson2 · 27-06-2015, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by bampsam

I'm still on the One Plan at £15/month. Contract ran out end of January,and still no contact from Three. Long may it continue.

Don't hold your breathe too long... They won't forget about you

Thine Wonk · 27-06-2015, 13:07

I'm still on it, but I don't mind when I get moved really. 4GB of tethering should be enough, if I need more I'll get a dongle I can use with the laptop / mobile bb.

natbike · 28-06-2015, 09:59

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Originally Posted by Thine Wonk

I'm still on it, but I don't mind when I get moved really. 4GB of tethering should be enough, if I need more I'll get a dongle I can use with the laptop / mobile bb.

That's what I've done for convenience (still one plan ATM). £11 for 15GB means I don't have to worry. Though I wish they would allow you to top up if you run out (I've set the data limit at 15GB to prevent a scary bill).

Mikdyer252 · 28-06-2015, 11:27

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Originally Posted by jaffboy151

Three at home was great in America last year, worked well if not always overly fast, sadly since then I've tried it in some places in Europe and have been less then impressed.. Still on my one plan here, expired in march but may jump before I'm pushed if my network troubles continue, comes to something when a 1mbps Vodafone 3g signal seems like lightening in comparison!

I found this in France & Spain last month. It was nice being able to download & upload without financial concerns, but I found that bandwidth was severely restricted and really only useful for social media posts, email and web browsing etc.

cooler · 28-06-2015, 15:27

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Originally Posted by natbike

That's what I've done for convenience (still one plan ATM). £11 for 15GB means I don't have to worry. Though I wish they would allow you to top up if you run out (I've set the data limit at 15GB to prevent a scary bill).

What plan are you on to get 15GB for £11.

Party Animal · 28-06-2015, 18:13

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Originally Posted by bampsam

I'm still on the One Plan at £15/month. Contract ran out end of January,and still no contact from Three. Long may it continue.

same here and mine ran out last November

Thine Wonk · 28-06-2015, 19:06

Mine was last June I think.

Jack_Wilson2 · 29-06-2015, 00:05

Just saw something online...

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...91&oe=56333E2F

Maybe it's a mess up on Three's website?....

Quick buy it and challenge them under a screenshot of the plan (which i'm yet to locate) and you might get unlimited tethering or they'll have to cancel the contract for showing that as you sign up.

Found it go to ;-

http://www.three.co.uk/Store/SIM/Plans_for_phones

then 'Help me choose' to the right hand side of the page

Select any one...

Then select Tethering

Then put the slider for tethering at the top...

12 month

Any sim card

Shows you a plan with the information of : 'Unlimited data for tethering' Just like the screenshot...

Then when you actually go on it, it says '4GB' http://store.three.co.uk/view/content/basket?intid=15g

Maybe you could challenge Three to give you a unlimited tethering package based on that information... At least worth a try?

MTUK1 · 29-06-2015, 00:17

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Originally Posted by cooler

What plan are you on to get 15GB for £11.

A Data Only plan.

enapace · 29-06-2015, 00:24

I was on this plan and decided it was time for to move away from Three network seemed to be falling apart grinding to a halt. I was waiting around for a couple of hours on Saturday was surprised I had a 4G on EE as it wasn't a remote area but wasn't very urban either. Got my iPad out turned on tethering and streamed some Simpsons episodes this type of experience is my priority for my choice of network I know it's likely not for all. I'm on a large data plan with EE and am using around 4-6GB a month though that might go up when Apple Music is released on Tuesday. Three forced me off the plan and didn't offer me anything to stay with them so didn't see any reason to not look at my options.

Basically what I'm saying in a long-windedly way I'm glad some people still have the plan and enjoying low prices. I've personally found the experience with EE has been better so if you do get forced off do look at your options don't just resign with Three without checking around.

natbike · 29-06-2015, 07:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooler

What plan are you on to get 15GB for £11.

It is a mobile broadband SIM (data only).

I started with 5GB sim only and used it for a month, then phoned to cancel and that was the retention deal they offered.

cooler · 29-06-2015, 13:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by natbike

It is a mobile broadband SIM (data only).

I started with 5GB sim only and used it for a month, then phoned to cancel and that was the retention deal they offered.

Is EE the network that gave you the retention deal?

Do Three offer retention deals or only EE?

It's strange they would do that after you just being on a 5GB sim only plan for just 1 month, especially as most people have to pay nearly twice as much as £11 for 15GB.

moox · 29-06-2015, 13:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by enapace

Basically what I'm saying in a long-windedly way I'm glad some people still have the plan and enjoying low prices. I've personally found the experience with EE has been better so if you do get forced off do look at your options don't just resign with Three without checking around.

If EE's prices were slightly more competitive I'd strongly consider it (their 4G coverage here is light years ahead and getting better all the time). They also seem to be happy to rip off SIM only customers by letting full fat phone customers get the better tariffs

lightspeed2398 · 29-06-2015, 17:42

EE is light years ahead even in Manchester compared to Three. When my letter comes I'll consider them then look at Vodafone and go with a nice deal with Vodafone. The sim only deals on EE are just ridiculous.

enapace · 29-06-2015, 18:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by moox

If EE's prices were slightly more competitive I'd strongly consider it (their 4G coverage here is light years ahead and getting better all the time). They also seem to be happy to rip off SIM only customers by letting full fat phone customers get the better tariffs

I have a different sim only deal then any on there site and it works out at brilliant value but the bog standard prices aren't the best I agree. Though it also depends on your phone things like visual voicemail and wifi calling would be enough for me to justify the difference to me.

Oh plus fact EE seem to be able to hire Call centre people who speak English unlike Three which is a big boost to me.

07-06-2015, 10:22	#1676
Zee_Bukhari Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,319	Quote: Originally Posted by jonmorris I'm still in the One Plan so wonder what deal I'll be offered? I too have got used to uploading and downloading files via my phone, so don't expect the loss of unlimited tethering to be much of a problem. In fact, I haven't used tethering at all for about two months. im still on the one plan aswell, contract ended in 2014 so surprised they are leaving me on it still

26-06-2015, 17:00	#1677
Jack_Wilson2 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom Posts: 561	I'm on my last month of 'The One Plan' Notice of contract termination has already been given.

26-06-2015, 17:17	#1678
Richard_T Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: East Midlands Posts: 3,842	Just chugged round for another 30 days - how much longer? the app is showing my plan as "this portlet encountered an error and could not be displayed"

26-06-2015, 17:45	#1679
ConnorL9382 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 106	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard_T Just chugged round for another 30 days - how much longer? the app is showing my plan as "this portlet encountered an error and could not be displayed" Mine too and I'm on a new plan so assuming the app isn't working again

26-06-2015, 20:31	#1680
SeanMcQ Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,280	Hi, this is not One Plan related, but just thought I'd pop it in here instead of a whole new thread. I am going to switch to them soon for the Feel at Home feature. O2 travel was alright for Europe, but will need data while in the US. Got a PAYG sim card to check the signal at the few places I will need it, and jobs a goodun' Looking at their tarrifs, they have a sim-only plan for £20pm with: - Unlimited Data - 200 minutes - 30 day rolling contract But, they also have a PAYG tariff, where you just top up £15 a month, purchase the add-on and get: - Unlimited Data - 300 minutes - No contract (top-up every 30 days). Is there a catch? Or is it just cheaper due to having to top-up or something? If anything I thought it would be more expensive.

26-06-2015, 20:41	#1681
lightspeed2398 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 1,325	Quote: Originally Posted by SeanMcQ Hi, this is not One Plan related, but just thought I'd pop it in here instead of a whole new thread. I am going to switch to them soon for the Feel at Home feature. O2 travel was alright for Europe, but will need data while in the US. Got a PAYG sim card to check the signal at the few places I will need it, and jobs a goodun' Looking at their tarrifs, they have a sim-only plan for £20pm with: - Unlimited Data - 200 minutes - 30 day rolling contract But, they also have a PAYG tariff, where you just top up £15 a month, purchase the add-on and get: - Unlimited Data - 300 minutes - No contract (top-up every 30 days). Is there a catch? Or is it just cheaper due to having to top-up or something? If anything I thought it would be more expensive. No tethering?

26-06-2015, 21:11	#1682
jaffboy151 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Woore, Cheshire/Shropshire Posts: 1,675	Three at home was great in America last year, worked well if not always overly fast, sadly since then I've tried it in some places in Europe and have been less then impressed.. Still on my one plan here, expired in march but may jump before I'm pushed if my network troubles continue, comes to something when a 1mbps Vodafone 3g signal seems like lightening in comparison!

26-06-2015, 23:39	#1683
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by lightspeed2398 No tethering? And no guarantee of being around in the future, it could disappear without notice at any time.

26-06-2015, 23:56	#1684
coachtrip_fan99 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,127	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 And no guarantee of being around in the future, it could disappear without notice at any time. But then, you are in no way tied into anything. If the do decide to remove this offer, you could always reassess and see what deals are around then.

27-06-2015, 06:09	#1685
bampsam Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NORTHANTS Posts: 992	I'm still on the One Plan at £15/month. Contract ran out end of January,and still no contact from Three. Long may it continue.

27-06-2015, 10:39	#1686
Jack_Wilson2 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom Posts: 561	Quote: Originally Posted by bampsam I'm still on the One Plan at £15/month. Contract ran out end of January,and still no contact from Three. Long may it continue. Don't hold your breathe too long... They won't forget about you

27-06-2015, 13:07	#1687
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	I'm still on it, but I don't mind when I get moved really. 4GB of tethering should be enough, if I need more I'll get a dongle I can use with the laptop / mobile bb.

28-06-2015, 09:59	#1688
natbike Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 475	Quote: Originally Posted by Thine Wonk I'm still on it, but I don't mind when I get moved really. 4GB of tethering should be enough, if I need more I'll get a dongle I can use with the laptop / mobile bb. That's what I've done for convenience (still one plan ATM). £11 for 15GB means I don't have to worry. Though I wish they would allow you to top up if you run out (I've set the data limit at 15GB to prevent a scary bill).

28-06-2015, 11:27	#1689
Mikdyer252 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Westbury, Wiltshire. Posts: 122	Quote: Originally Posted by jaffboy151 Three at home was great in America last year, worked well if not always overly fast, sadly since then I've tried it in some places in Europe and have been less then impressed.. Still on my one plan here, expired in march but may jump before I'm pushed if my network troubles continue, comes to something when a 1mbps Vodafone 3g signal seems like lightening in comparison! I found this in France & Spain last month. It was nice being able to download & upload without financial concerns, but I found that bandwidth was severely restricted and really only useful for social media posts, email and web browsing etc.

28-06-2015, 15:27	#1690
cooler Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11,177	Quote: Originally Posted by natbike That's what I've done for convenience (still one plan ATM). £11 for 15GB means I don't have to worry. Though I wish they would allow you to top up if you run out (I've set the data limit at 15GB to prevent a scary bill). What plan are you on to get 15GB for £11.

28-06-2015, 18:13	#1691
Party Animal Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,319	Quote: Originally Posted by bampsam I'm still on the One Plan at £15/month. Contract ran out end of January,and still no contact from Three. Long may it continue. same here and mine ran out last November

28-06-2015, 19:06	#1692
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	Mine was last June I think.

29-06-2015, 00:05	#1693
Jack_Wilson2 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom Posts: 561	Just saw something online... https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...91&oe=56333E2F Maybe it's a mess up on Three's website?.... Quick buy it and challenge them under a screenshot of the plan (which i'm yet to locate) and you might get unlimited tethering or they'll have to cancel the contract for showing that as you sign up. Found it go to ;- http://www.three.co.uk/Store/SIM/Plans_for_phones then 'Help me choose' to the right hand side of the page Select any one... Then select Tethering Then put the slider for tethering at the top... 12 month Any sim card Shows you a plan with the information of : 'Unlimited data for tethering' Just like the screenshot... Then when you actually go on it, it says '4GB' http://store.three.co.uk/view/content/basket?intid=15g Maybe you could challenge Three to give you a unlimited tethering package based on that information... At least worth a try?

29-06-2015, 00:17	#1694
MTUK1 Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: London, United Kingdom Posts: 19,783	Quote: Originally Posted by cooler What plan are you on to get 15GB for £11. A Data Only plan.

29-06-2015, 00:24	#1695
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	I was on this plan and decided it was time for to move away from Three network seemed to be falling apart grinding to a halt. I was waiting around for a couple of hours on Saturday was surprised I had a 4G on EE as it wasn't a remote area but wasn't very urban either. Got my iPad out turned on tethering and streamed some Simpsons episodes this type of experience is my priority for my choice of network I know it's likely not for all. I'm on a large data plan with EE and am using around 4-6GB a month though that might go up when Apple Music is released on Tuesday. Three forced me off the plan and didn't offer me anything to stay with them so didn't see any reason to not look at my options. Basically what I'm saying in a long-windedly way I'm glad some people still have the plan and enjoying low prices. I've personally found the experience with EE has been better so if you do get forced off do look at your options don't just resign with Three without checking around.

29-06-2015, 07:46	#1696
natbike Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 475	Quote: Originally Posted by cooler What plan are you on to get 15GB for £11. It is a mobile broadband SIM (data only). I started with 5GB sim only and used it for a month, then phoned to cancel and that was the retention deal they offered.

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Three phases out "The One Plan" and Unlimited tethering

29-06-2015, 13:45	#1697
cooler Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11,177	Quote: Originally Posted by natbike It is a mobile broadband SIM (data only). I started with 5GB sim only and used it for a month, then phoned to cancel and that was the retention deal they offered. Is EE the network that gave you the retention deal? Do Three offer retention deals or only EE? It's strange they would do that after you just being on a 5GB sim only plan for just 1 month, especially as most people have to pay nearly twice as much as £11 for 15GB.

29-06-2015, 13:54	#1698
moox Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 14,645	Quote: Originally Posted by enapace Basically what I'm saying in a long-windedly way I'm glad some people still have the plan and enjoying low prices. I've personally found the experience with EE has been better so if you do get forced off do look at your options don't just resign with Three without checking around. If EE's prices were slightly more competitive I'd strongly consider it (their 4G coverage here is light years ahead and getting better all the time). They also seem to be happy to rip off SIM only customers by letting full fat phone customers get the better tariffs

29-06-2015, 17:42	#1699
lightspeed2398 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 1,325	EE is light years ahead even in Manchester compared to Three. When my letter comes I'll consider them then look at Vodafone and go with a nice deal with Vodafone. The sim only deals on EE are just ridiculous.

29-06-2015, 18:24	#1700
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	Quote: Originally Posted by moox If EE's prices were slightly more competitive I'd strongly consider it (their 4G coverage here is light years ahead and getting better all the time). They also seem to be happy to rip off SIM only customers by letting full fat phone customers get the better tariffs I have a different sim only deal then any on there site and it works out at brilliant value but the bog standard prices aren't the best I agree. Though it also depends on your phone things like visual voicemail and wifi calling would be enough for me to justify the difference to me. Oh plus fact EE seem to be able to hire Call centre people who speak English unlike Three which is a big boost to me.