Three phases out "The One Plan" and Unlimited tethering

nigelbb · 29-01-2016, 13:43

AYCE data doesn't have the same attraction when tethering is limited to 12GB. I looked through my bills for the past year & I rarely use more than 4GB. Two months when I moved & didn't have any broadband I used 11GB & 23GB mostly tethering so only in one month have I ever really used AYCE but then wouldn't have been able to use it all for tethering on a new contract limited to 12GB.

jonmorris · 29-01-2016, 13:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by eljmayes

I got a text from EE last week offering 4GB of data and unlimited everything else for £18.89 per month.

I'm on the One Plan at £18 a month but still no letter- I'd imagine that those who are paying the higher price for the tariff will be targeted last.

I'm not sure how they're doing it. My wife connected to the One Plan (at £15) not too long after me, but she hasn't had a letter.

It would make sense to hit those paying £15 first, then £20 then £25. It also makes sense to hit those who tethered the most, or had the highest monthly data average.

My average is still low, probably within 12GB and I've not tethered since December where I used 5GB and it still came in under 12GB overall.

My wife uses hardly any data, so for her AYCE data was very much a peace of mind thing. She's never tethered once! Maybe she'll last a bit longer... but it will still happen.

Thing is, for her, she can probably get a better deal from just about every network. Three will almost certainly attempt to put her on the £30 plan too, but I think she could actually pay less than she does now - so Three should really leave her alone!

leondean · 29-01-2016, 13:51

Just posted this to my facebook page.

Dear friends.

Yesterday I received a letter with the saddest of news, it was truly a terrible day.

Over the years I have bored many of you to tears (especially on my last job) about my amazing unlimited everything + tethering mobile contract for £15 a month.

It is now, tragically, coming to the end. I will again be a mobile pleb like the rest.

RIP The One Plan.

jonmorris · 29-01-2016, 14:02

Clever!

moox · 29-01-2016, 14:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonmorris

I'm not sure how they're doing it. My wife connected to the One Plan (at £15) not too long after me, but she hasn't had a letter.

It would make sense to hit those paying £15 first, then £20 then £25. It also makes sense to hit those who tethered the most, or had the highest monthly data average.

My average is still low, probably within 12GB and I've not tethered since December where I used 5GB and it still came in under 12GB overall.

My wife uses hardly any data, so for her AYCE data was very much a peace of mind thing. She's never tethered once! Maybe she'll last a bit longer... but it will still happen.

Thing is, for her, she can probably get a better deal from just about every network. Three will almost certainly attempt to put her on the £30 plan too, but I think she could actually pay less than she does now - so Three should really leave her alone!

My usage has dropped to next to nothing in recent months and I have not received a letter.

I'm certainly going to move to a 30 day plan that is the same or cheaper than £15 anyway (while I consider my options/wait for VO2 to improve), so they aren't going to get any more money out of me - and not really any more profit, either

leondean · 29-01-2016, 14:15

It's difficult to figure out what to do. At home I hardly use any/minutes data and the data I do use is mostly because I don't even bother connecting my phone to the wifi.

However, when I work away (which I do a lot) the unlimited internet/tethering was a lifesaver. I didn't have to worry about stupid hotel internet. When work couldn't get broadband into our temporary flat last year I was the only person who didn't care and could actually get some work done. It's a big shame.

Even though I'm feeling like leaving out of spite (and the fact unlimited tethering has gone) I'm really not sure where else to go as the good deals I've enjoyed in the past seem to have dried up. I guess this is a result of the consolidation of all the UK operators. Sad times.

Richard_T · 29-01-2016, 14:24

Im still on the one plan sim 15, no letters yet.
However if i do need to negotiate, how can I sign up for something like cashback?

As for the end of unlimited tethering, i dont suppose general web broiwsing without streaming would use a huge amount of data, and if any larger files need transfering/uploading/downloading it could always be downloaded to the phone as handset data then just copied to a computer

NathDogg · 29-01-2016, 14:41

I haven't received my letter yet. I'm on the £18 one plan. I will need to stay with three for the AYCE data.

08/01/16-07/02/16 I have so far used 22.08GB, with 1.74GB of that being tethering. So for me, it looks as though three are my only option.

Chris1973 · 29-01-2016, 15:37

As a phone user I used less than 1GB a month on a Mobile with very few calls and texts, but was heading towards 15GB per month tethered, so when I got the push from the one plan I just put the phone back in its box and went over to a MBB contract. Having no ADSL (512k speeds here), MBB was my only option for streaming and although not a heavy internet user my monthly usage varied a lot and so I wanted to get a larger allowance to futureproof any changes in use.

I looked at Three MMB and was offered their (then newly introduced) 40GB deal for around £45 at the time, but was a bit annoyed to see Three in Ireland offering 60GB for 40 Euros, more data allowance and sold cheaper than 40GB the UK.

Even worse now as the 60GB MBB deal in Ireland is currently on offer for the first six months at 19.99 Euro's. So why can't they offer the same MBB deals in the UK?, there isn't even a 60Gb / Month offered.

cooler · 29-01-2016, 15:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris1973

As a phone user I used less than 1GB a month on a Mobile with very few calls and texts, but was heading towards 15GB per month tethered, so when I got the push from the one plan I just put the phone back in its box and went over to a MBB contract. Having no ADSL (512k speeds here), MBB was my only option for streaming and although not a heavy internet user my monthly usage varied a lot and so I wanted to get a larger allowance to futureproof any changes in use.

I looked at Three MMB and was offered their (then newly introduced) 40GB deal for around £45 at the time, but was a bit annoyed to see Three in Ireland offering 60GB for 40 Euros, more data allowance and sold cheaper than 40GB the UK.

Even worse now as the 60GB MBB deal in Ireland is currently on offer for the first six months at 19.99 Euro's. So why can't they offer the same MBB deals in the UK?, there isn't even a 60Gb / Month offered.

I asked Three why Ireland has much better mobile MBB deals than the UK. They said that Three Ireland are a separate company to Three UK trading in a different country, so they have different plans.

Richard_T · 29-01-2016, 16:00

and now the Daily mail has started to scream

Quote:

"Mobile phone users' fury after Three doubles the cost of bills for hundreds of thousands of their longest serving customers from £15 to £30 a month

Network sent letters to those affected informing them of automatic change
Customers have 30 days to either choose another plan or leave Three
Company said it was phasing 'legacy' plans out, against wishes of users
Users vented fury by hijacking and ridiculing firm's #makeitright slogan

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-30-month.html

david16 · 29-01-2016, 17:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by leondean

It's difficult to figure out what to do. At home I hardly use any/minutes data and the data I do use is mostly because I don't even bother connecting my phone to the wifi.

However, when I work away (which I do a lot) the unlimited internet/tethering was a lifesaver. I didn't have to worry about stupid hotel internet. When work couldn't get broadband into our temporary flat last year I was the only person who didn't care and could actually get some work done. It's a big shame.

Even though I'm feeling like leaving out of spite (and the fact unlimited tethering has gone) I'm really not sure where else to go as the good deals I've enjoyed in the past seem to have dried up. I guess this is a result of the consolidation of all the UK operators. Sad times.

Consolidation is a very dirty word.

Also price matching competitors, i.e. less data, texts and minutes on offer at a much more expensive cost is terrible.

Chris1973 · 29-01-2016, 17:28

Just looking at the PAYG Bundles offered on the "MobileK" network that somebody here linked to previously.

http://mobilek.co.uk/bundles/

Whilst I doubt the Unlimited Data is truely unlimited or that any tethering is included, there doesn't seem to be anything obvious about a FUP for data use on the website. Does anybody have any experience of them?.

B_W2 · 29-01-2016, 17:38

The website looks a bit dodgy to be honest! They will surely be a MVNO with a priority lower than a basement.. Three have AYCE handset data for £20 on PAYG and SO..

Chris1973 · 29-01-2016, 17:47

I may be wrong but from reading their website I think they are something to do with Kingdom Mobile (who run on EE), Kingdom have had bundles "Coming Soon" for over 12 months on their main website along with posts to their Social Networking promising that their bundles would go live in Summer 2015. Needless to say, they still haven't, nor have their Staff posted any further updates for several months

Clicking the "Buy Now" links on each bundle on the MobileK site, just takes you around in a Loop - no obvious way of buying anyway.

david16 · 29-01-2016, 17:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris1973

Just looking at the PAYG Bundles offered on the "MobileK" network that somebody here linked to previously.

http://mobilek.co.uk/bundles/

Whilst I doubt the Unlimited Data is truely unlimited or that any tethering is included, there doesn't seem to be anything obvious about a FUP for data use on the website. Does anybody have any experience of them?.

Wow. Seems wonderful, especially the National 10 package.

Chris1973 · 29-01-2016, 17:50

Quote:

Wow. Seems wonderful, especially the National 10 package.

Yeah too good to be true - try clicking one of the "Buy Now" links on the bundles!

I guess its just some kind of holding site, not properly live or in operation yet.

Would be good, but my initial high hopes have vanished as fast as a Promise from '3'

lightspeed2398 · 29-01-2016, 17:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris1973

Yeah too good to be true - try clicking one of the "Buy Now" links on the bundles!

I guess its just some kind of holding site, not properly live or in operation yet.

In the APN settings it lists the MCC/MNC for a Kazakhstan mobile network so there's something a bit out.

Chris1973 · 29-01-2016, 17:56

Quote:

In the APN settings it lists the MCC/MNC for a Kazakhstan mobile network so there's something a bit out.

From the "Can I use my existing number" FAQ on the MobileK website

Quote:

Of course, transferring your existing mobile number to Kingdommboile is easy. Just follow the simple steps below:
• Contact the Customer Services of your existing provider, tell them you wish to change provider and ask them for your PAC code, check with them that there is no charge for this.

And yes the spelling mistake was on the actual website

.

Seems Very Dodgy.

d123 · 29-01-2016, 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by lightspeed2398

In the APN settings it lists the MCC/MNC for a Kazakhstan mobile network so there's something a bit out.

Right region, wrong country

410-01 is Pakistan Mobilink.

Quote:

Countryname:Pakistan
Network name:Mobilink
MCC / MNC:410 / 01

http://www.broadnet.me/global_pages/p/pk.html

tghe-retford · 29-01-2016, 19:18

Martin Lewis has picked up on the story as well:

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/new...eep-bills-hike

jabbamk1 · 29-01-2016, 19:45

The media picked up on this last year as well.

But it didn't change anything.

Three are going to do what they're going to do and no one has a choice in the matter. This decision was made a long time back. In the OP I stated that the cause of concern was the summer 2013 over congestion issues, this was when Three actually made the decision.

In fact, since Three started to phase out 'The One Plan' they've actually seen an increase in subscribers. So......

tghe-retford · 29-01-2016, 20:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabbamk1

In fact, since Three started to phase out 'The One Plan' they've actually seen an increase in subscribers. So......

Under that basis, they should also be dropping AYCE, tethering, unlimited minutes, unlimited texts - and they'll probably do that anyway.

We're moving towards a high price, low data sector to the point where price conscious consumers are going to have to consider dropping smartphones for dumbphones because data is going to become unviable unless you're well off. Even more galling when people overseas are getting a far better deal for data than what UK consumers are. As people move data habits to landlines and Wi-Fi, I expect prices to go up for broadband packages and line rental as those companies take advantage of the situation.

Consumers are the biggest losers of all this as providers step in unison to provide less data for a higher asking price.

jonmorris · 29-01-2016, 20:18

I think the next step is indeed phasing out AYCE data. I'd be amazed if it wasn't, especially now we have 8 and 12GB plans.

Orangy · 29-01-2016, 20:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by tghe-retford

Under that basis, they should also be dropping AYCE, tethering, unlimited minutes, unlimited texts - and they'll probably do that anyway.

We're moving towards a high price, low data sector to the point where price conscious consumers are going to have to consider dropping smartphones for dumbphones because data is going to become unviable unless you're well off. Even more galling when people overseas are getting a far better deal for data than what UK consumers are. As people move data habits to landlines and Wi-Fi, I expect prices to go up for broadband packages and line rental as those companies take advantage of the situation.

Consumers are the biggest losers of all this as providers step in unison to provide less data for a higher asking price.

All those cells and 4G rollout is of course free.

29-01-2016, 16:00	#2036
Richard_T Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: East Midlands Posts: 3,842	and now the Daily mail has started to scream Quote: "Mobile phone users' fury after Three doubles the cost of bills for hundreds of thousands of their longest serving customers from £15 to £30 a month Network sent letters to those affected informing them of automatic change Customers have 30 days to either choose another plan or leave Three Company said it was phasing 'legacy' plans out, against wishes of users Users vented fury by hijacking and ridiculing firm's #makeitright slogan http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-30-month.html

29-01-2016, 13:43	#2026
nigelbb Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 834	AYCE data doesn't have the same attraction when tethering is limited to 12GB. I looked through my bills for the past year & I rarely use more than 4GB. Two months when I moved & didn't have any broadband I used 11GB & 23GB mostly tethering so only in one month have I ever really used AYCE but then wouldn't have been able to use it all for tethering on a new contract limited to 12GB.

29-01-2016, 13:45	#2027
jonmorris Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: a land filled with trolls Posts: 12,018	Quote: Originally Posted by eljmayes I got a text from EE last week offering 4GB of data and unlimited everything else for £18.89 per month. I'm on the One Plan at £18 a month but still no letter- I'd imagine that those who are paying the higher price for the tariff will be targeted last. I'm not sure how they're doing it. My wife connected to the One Plan (at £15) not too long after me, but she hasn't had a letter. It would make sense to hit those paying £15 first, then £20 then £25. It also makes sense to hit those who tethered the most, or had the highest monthly data average. My average is still low, probably within 12GB and I've not tethered since December where I used 5GB and it still came in under 12GB overall. My wife uses hardly any data, so for her AYCE data was very much a peace of mind thing. She's never tethered once! Maybe she'll last a bit longer... but it will still happen. Thing is, for her, she can probably get a better deal from just about every network. Three will almost certainly attempt to put her on the £30 plan too, but I think she could actually pay less than she does now - so Three should really leave her alone!

29-01-2016, 13:51	#2028
leondean Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 4	Just posted this to my facebook page. Dear friends. Yesterday I received a letter with the saddest of news, it was truly a terrible day. Over the years I have bored many of you to tears (especially on my last job) about my amazing unlimited everything + tethering mobile contract for £15 a month. It is now, tragically, coming to the end. I will again be a mobile pleb like the rest. RIP The One Plan.

29-01-2016, 14:02	#2029
jonmorris Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: a land filled with trolls Posts: 12,018	Clever!

29-01-2016, 14:04	#2030
moox Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 14,645	Quote: Originally Posted by jonmorris I'm not sure how they're doing it. My wife connected to the One Plan (at £15) not too long after me, but she hasn't had a letter. It would make sense to hit those paying £15 first, then £20 then £25. It also makes sense to hit those who tethered the most, or had the highest monthly data average. My average is still low, probably within 12GB and I've not tethered since December where I used 5GB and it still came in under 12GB overall. My wife uses hardly any data, so for her AYCE data was very much a peace of mind thing. She's never tethered once! Maybe she'll last a bit longer... but it will still happen. Thing is, for her, she can probably get a better deal from just about every network. Three will almost certainly attempt to put her on the £30 plan too, but I think she could actually pay less than she does now - so Three should really leave her alone! My usage has dropped to next to nothing in recent months and I have not received a letter. I'm certainly going to move to a 30 day plan that is the same or cheaper than £15 anyway (while I consider my options/wait for VO2 to improve), so they aren't going to get any more money out of me - and not really any more profit, either

29-01-2016, 14:15	#2031
leondean Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 4	It's difficult to figure out what to do. At home I hardly use any/minutes data and the data I do use is mostly because I don't even bother connecting my phone to the wifi. However, when I work away (which I do a lot) the unlimited internet/tethering was a lifesaver. I didn't have to worry about stupid hotel internet. When work couldn't get broadband into our temporary flat last year I was the only person who didn't care and could actually get some work done. It's a big shame. Even though I'm feeling like leaving out of spite (and the fact unlimited tethering has gone) I'm really not sure where else to go as the good deals I've enjoyed in the past seem to have dried up. I guess this is a result of the consolidation of all the UK operators. Sad times.

29-01-2016, 14:24	#2032
Richard_T Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: East Midlands Posts: 3,842	Im still on the one plan sim 15, no letters yet. However if i do need to negotiate, how can I sign up for something like cashback? As for the end of unlimited tethering, i dont suppose general web broiwsing without streaming would use a huge amount of data, and if any larger files need transfering/uploading/downloading it could always be downloaded to the phone as handset data then just copied to a computer

29-01-2016, 14:41	#2033
NathDogg Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eton Wick Posts: 108	I haven't received my letter yet. I'm on the £18 one plan. I will need to stay with three for the AYCE data. 08/01/16-07/02/16 I have so far used 22.08GB, with 1.74GB of that being tethering. So for me, it looks as though three are my only option.

29-01-2016, 15:37	#2034
Chris1973 Forum Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 667	As a phone user I used less than 1GB a month on a Mobile with very few calls and texts, but was heading towards 15GB per month tethered, so when I got the push from the one plan I just put the phone back in its box and went over to a MBB contract. Having no ADSL (512k speeds here), MBB was my only option for streaming and although not a heavy internet user my monthly usage varied a lot and so I wanted to get a larger allowance to futureproof any changes in use. I looked at Three MMB and was offered their (then newly introduced) 40GB deal for around £45 at the time, but was a bit annoyed to see Three in Ireland offering 60GB for 40 Euros, more data allowance and sold cheaper than 40GB the UK. Even worse now as the 60GB MBB deal in Ireland is currently on offer for the first six months at 19.99 Euro's. So why can't they offer the same MBB deals in the UK?, there isn't even a 60Gb / Month offered.

29-01-2016, 15:51	#2035
cooler Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11,177	Quote: Originally Posted by Chris1973 As a phone user I used less than 1GB a month on a Mobile with very few calls and texts, but was heading towards 15GB per month tethered, so when I got the push from the one plan I just put the phone back in its box and went over to a MBB contract. Having no ADSL (512k speeds here), MBB was my only option for streaming and although not a heavy internet user my monthly usage varied a lot and so I wanted to get a larger allowance to futureproof any changes in use. I looked at Three MMB and was offered their (then newly introduced) 40GB deal for around £45 at the time, but was a bit annoyed to see Three in Ireland offering 60GB for 40 Euros, more data allowance and sold cheaper than 40GB the UK. Even worse now as the 60GB MBB deal in Ireland is currently on offer for the first six months at 19.99 Euro's. So why can't they offer the same MBB deals in the UK?, there isn't even a 60Gb / Month offered. I asked Three why Ireland has much better mobile MBB deals than the UK. They said that Three Ireland are a separate company to Three UK trading in a different country, so they have different plans.

29-01-2016, 17:02	#2037
david16 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Central Belt Posts: 12,290	Quote: Originally Posted by leondean It's difficult to figure out what to do. At home I hardly use any/minutes data and the data I do use is mostly because I don't even bother connecting my phone to the wifi. However, when I work away (which I do a lot) the unlimited internet/tethering was a lifesaver. I didn't have to worry about stupid hotel internet. When work couldn't get broadband into our temporary flat last year I was the only person who didn't care and could actually get some work done. It's a big shame. Even though I'm feeling like leaving out of spite (and the fact unlimited tethering has gone) I'm really not sure where else to go as the good deals I've enjoyed in the past seem to have dried up. I guess this is a result of the consolidation of all the UK operators. Sad times. Consolidation is a very dirty word. Also price matching competitors, i.e. less data, texts and minutes on offer at a much more expensive cost is terrible.

29-01-2016, 17:28	#2038
Chris1973 Forum Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 667	Just looking at the PAYG Bundles offered on the "MobileK" network that somebody here linked to previously. http://mobilek.co.uk/bundles/ Whilst I doubt the Unlimited Data is truely unlimited or that any tethering is included, there doesn't seem to be anything obvious about a FUP for data use on the website. Does anybody have any experience of them?.

29-01-2016, 17:38	#2039
B_W2 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 62	The website looks a bit dodgy to be honest! They will surely be a MVNO with a priority lower than a basement.. Three have AYCE handset data for £20 on PAYG and SO..

29-01-2016, 17:47	#2040
Chris1973 Forum Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 667	I may be wrong but from reading their website I think they are something to do with Kingdom Mobile (who run on EE), Kingdom have had bundles "Coming Soon" for over 12 months on their main website along with posts to their Social Networking promising that their bundles would go live in Summer 2015. Needless to say, they still haven't, nor have their Staff posted any further updates for several months Clicking the "Buy Now" links on each bundle on the MobileK site, just takes you around in a Loop - no obvious way of buying anyway.

29-01-2016, 17:48	#2041
david16 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Central Belt Posts: 12,290	Quote: Originally Posted by Chris1973 Just looking at the PAYG Bundles offered on the "MobileK" network that somebody here linked to previously. http://mobilek.co.uk/bundles/ Whilst I doubt the Unlimited Data is truely unlimited or that any tethering is included, there doesn't seem to be anything obvious about a FUP for data use on the website. Does anybody have any experience of them?. Wow. Seems wonderful, especially the National 10 package.

29-01-2016, 17:50	#2042
Chris1973 Forum Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 667	Quote: Wow. Seems wonderful, especially the National 10 package. Yeah too good to be true - try clicking one of the "Buy Now" links on the bundles! I guess its just some kind of holding site, not properly live or in operation yet. Would be good, but my initial high hopes have vanished as fast as a Promise from '3'

29-01-2016, 17:52	#2043
lightspeed2398 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 1,325	Quote: Originally Posted by Chris1973 Yeah too good to be true - try clicking one of the "Buy Now" links on the bundles! I guess its just some kind of holding site, not properly live or in operation yet. In the APN settings it lists the MCC/MNC for a Kazakhstan mobile network so there's something a bit out.

29-01-2016, 17:56	#2044
Chris1973 Forum Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 667	Quote: In the APN settings it lists the MCC/MNC for a Kazakhstan mobile network so there's something a bit out. From the "Can I use my existing number" FAQ on the MobileK website Quote: Of course, transferring your existing mobile number to Kingdommboile is easy. Just follow the simple steps below: • Contact the Customer Services of your existing provider, tell them you wish to change provider and ask them for your PAC code, check with them that there is no charge for this. And yes the spelling mistake was on the actual website . Seems Very Dodgy.

29-01-2016, 18:00	#2045
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by lightspeed2398 In the APN settings it lists the MCC/MNC for a Kazakhstan mobile network so there's something a bit out. Right region, wrong country 410-01 is Pakistan Mobilink. Quote: Countryname:Pakistan Network name:Mobilink MCC / MNC:410 / 01 http://www.broadnet.me/global_pages/p/pk.html

29-01-2016, 19:18	#2046
tghe-retford Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Retford Posts: 20,464	Martin Lewis has picked up on the story as well: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/new...eep-bills-hike

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Three phases out "The One Plan" and Unlimited tethering

29-01-2016, 19:45	#2047
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	The media picked up on this last year as well. But it didn't change anything. Three are going to do what they're going to do and no one has a choice in the matter. This decision was made a long time back. In the OP I stated that the cause of concern was the summer 2013 over congestion issues, this was when Three actually made the decision. In fact, since Three started to phase out 'The One Plan' they've actually seen an increase in subscribers. So......

29-01-2016, 20:05	#2048
tghe-retford Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Retford Posts: 20,464	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 In fact, since Three started to phase out 'The One Plan' they've actually seen an increase in subscribers. So...... Under that basis, they should also be dropping AYCE, tethering, unlimited minutes, unlimited texts - and they'll probably do that anyway. We're moving towards a high price, low data sector to the point where price conscious consumers are going to have to consider dropping smartphones for dumbphones because data is going to become unviable unless you're well off. Even more galling when people overseas are getting a far better deal for data than what UK consumers are. As people move data habits to landlines and Wi-Fi, I expect prices to go up for broadband packages and line rental as those companies take advantage of the situation. Consumers are the biggest losers of all this as providers step in unison to provide less data for a higher asking price.

29-01-2016, 20:18	#2049
jonmorris Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: a land filled with trolls Posts: 12,018	I think the next step is indeed phasing out AYCE data. I'd be amazed if it wasn't, especially now we have 8 and 12GB plans.

29-01-2016, 20:19	#2050
Orangy Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: West Sussex / Surrey, UK. Posts: 862	Quote: Originally Posted by tghe-retford Under that basis, they should also be dropping AYCE, tethering, unlimited minutes, unlimited texts - and they'll probably do that anyway. We're moving towards a high price, low data sector to the point where price conscious consumers are going to have to consider dropping smartphones for dumbphones because data is going to become unviable unless you're well off. Even more galling when people overseas are getting a far better deal for data than what UK consumers are. As people move data habits to landlines and Wi-Fi, I expect prices to go up for broadband packages and line rental as those companies take advantage of the situation. Consumers are the biggest losers of all this as providers step in unison to provide less data for a higher asking price. All those cells and 4G rollout is of course free.