O2 seem to have added another option for 'Online' customers

mattworld · 22-03-2005, 00:24

called Pay as you Go ‘Talkalot with Calls and Messages’ .....from their website....

Quote:

If you would prefer your allowance to provide you with free calls as well as messages, you can select the Online Pay as you Go ‘Talkalot with Calls and Messages’ option. For a minimum monthly top up of only £10, this entitles you to the following free allowance each month:
[list][*]Up to 100 anyone, anytime minutes or 100 text messages or 33 media messages or a combination of all three[/list][list][*]1MB O2 Active Browsing

[/list]

Ben1900 · 22-03-2005, 01:12

that could be why mine is taking ages to top up then as my sim is on the Online PAYG Talkalot tariff...

UMRO · 22-03-2005, 08:45

That actually looks like a good deal, 100 Cross-network mins for a Tenner a month

mattworld · 22-03-2005, 10:00

I think its even better than that, I think you still get the £10 credit to use as well - so really 100 minutes for free.

I've sent of for a 99p sim card (now with free java games

) to get the full details.

UMRO · 22-03-2005, 10:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattworld

I think its even better than that, I think you still get the £10 credit to use as well - so really 100 minutes for free.

I've sent of for a 99p sim card (now with free java games

) to get the full details.

Oh yeah right enough

its a really good deal then

oorshug42 · 22-03-2005, 12:11

Where do you get the sims for 99p when I checked their site it's £9.99

mattworld · 22-03-2005, 12:25

the 99p SIMs are at:

http://www.o2.co.uk/students

though you don't actually have to be a student to use it.

mikee770 · 22-03-2005, 13:10

got 2 going free if anyone wants first 2 to message me get em

oorshug42 · 22-03-2005, 13:55

Cheers Matt got 1 ordered no probs.

22-03-2005, 22:35

More info:

Quote:

The inclusive anyone any time minutes, the text messages and the media messages are part of the same allowance. 1 minute of call time is equivalent to 1 text message. 1 media message is equivalent to 3 text messages or 3 minutes of calls.

Thanhuk · 23-03-2005, 13:44

Ah, this seems like a really good plan!!!!
I might change my current one for this

suspect23 · 23-03-2005, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by oorshug42

Cheers Matt got 1 ordered no probs.

Do you still have the other one spare?

suspect23 · 23-03-2005, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikee770

got 2 going free if anyone wants first 2 to message me get em

would help if i quoted the right person!! But as above /\

DOS · 23-03-2005, 21:18

Can i get the free calls? Iv had my 02 sim since august...

Is there a link to change the tarrif?

Thanks
Josh

mattworld · 23-03-2005, 21:52

It says on their website that if you want to be on the free call tariff instead to call 2425 from your phone.

I assume its open to all customers, so might be worth a try giving them a call.

Ben1900 · 23-03-2005, 21:58

when i call 2425, i get the following message: "Sorry, Bolt Ons are not compatible with your current calling plan" then it goes on about how to change to a compatible calling plan, such as Online Talkalot. now, what do these Online PAYG sims come connected to as default? Online Talkalot, then why the hell are O2 giving me that crap

Stuart P · 23-03-2005, 22:08

i have the answer............dump o2 & join virgin!! none of this complicated business when wanting to change options & certainly no '0906' rip-off numbers to call

stuart

Ben1900 · 23-03-2005, 22:09

as i said before, i dont like Virgin

Stuart P · 23-03-2005, 22:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben1900

then why the hell are O2 giving me that crap

:yawn:

stuart

Ben1900 · 23-03-2005, 22:35

Quote:

Thank you for your request.

There is no charge for changing your messaging bundle or tariff. Please note that a change of tariff request will be actioned within 48hrs and a change of messaging bundle request will happen on your bundle anniversary date. Please ensure that you have enough credit on your mobile to cover this purchase.

just logged into www.o2.co.uk and selected to change to Online PAYG Talkalot (as it doesnt seem to be on that already), see what happens within the next 48 hrs

Stormwatch · 23-03-2005, 22:54

To activate the free calls allowance text ONCALLSMSG to short code 21300 on your o2 payg phone.

Ben1900 · 23-03-2005, 23:16

done that, now i wait until my next anniversary date

broonale · 24-03-2005, 10:46

Why cant they just give in and give us all back the genie sims we had with unlimited wap access and 300 txts a month all for only TEN QUID per month.

Redcoat · 24-03-2005, 14:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by broonale

Why cant they just give in and give us all back the genie sims we had with unlimited wap access and 300 txts a month all for only TEN QUID per month.

Maybe because they want a running functional network - the 300 texts & Wap is still available, not unlimited but much better than nothing.

The new offer is certainly now very tempting for those that don't text as much but certainly like to chat -the first PAYG plan which gives you free minutes for just topping up!

mattworld · 24-03-2005, 15:46

My SIM arrived today, the packs are still the same as the old ones & don't mention the new tariff at all.

I now have a dilema. When my contract runs out do I stick with my original plan & go with the nice people at Virgin Mobile, have decent service or go with O2 & put up with their annoying balance updates?

Past experiece tells me will it would be a bad idea to go with O2 but it will save me a bit of money.

O2 is very tempting as I chat more than I text & would be the sensible choice given I have no job lined up yet for after I graduate. I still also like Virgin Mobile.

22-03-2005, 00:24	#1
mattworld Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 701	O2 seem to have added another option for 'Online' customers called Pay as you Go ‘Talkalot with Calls and Messages’ .....from their website.... Quote: If you would prefer your allowance to provide you with free calls as well as messages, you can select the Online Pay as you Go ‘Talkalot with Calls and Messages’ option. For a minimum monthly top up of only £10, this entitles you to the following free allowance each month: [list][]Up to 100 anyone, anytime minutes or 100 text messages or 33 media messages or a combination of all three[/list][list][]1MB O2 Active Browsing [/list]

22-03-2005, 01:12	#2
Ben1900 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,360	that could be why mine is taking ages to top up then as my sim is on the Online PAYG Talkalot tariff...

22-03-2005, 08:45	#3
UMRO Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,806	That actually looks like a good deal, 100 Cross-network mins for a Tenner a month

22-03-2005, 10:00	#4
mattworld Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 701	I think its even better than that, I think you still get the £10 credit to use as well - so really 100 minutes for free. I've sent of for a 99p sim card (now with free java games ) to get the full details.

22-03-2005, 10:04	#5
UMRO Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,806	Quote: Originally Posted by mattworld I think its even better than that, I think you still get the £10 credit to use as well - so really 100 minutes for free. I've sent of for a 99p sim card (now with free java games ) to get the full details. Oh yeah right enough its a really good deal then

22-03-2005, 12:11	#6
oorshug42 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2	Where do you get the sims for 99p when I checked their site it's £9.99

22-03-2005, 12:25	#7
mattworld Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 701	the 99p SIMs are at: http://www.o2.co.uk/students though you don't actually have to be a student to use it.

22-03-2005, 13:10	#8
mikee770 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 44	got 2 going free if anyone wants first 2 to message me get em

22-03-2005, 13:55	#9
oorshug42 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2	Cheers Matt got 1 ordered no probs.

22-03-2005, 22:35	#10
rossonthenet Posts: n/a	More info: Quote: The inclusive anyone any time minutes, the text messages and the media messages are part of the same allowance. 1 minute of call time is equivalent to 1 text message. 1 media message is equivalent to 3 text messages or 3 minutes of calls.

23-03-2005, 13:44	#11
Thanhuk Guest Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,312	Ah, this seems like a really good plan!!!! I might change my current one for this

23-03-2005, 13:52	#12
suspect23 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 9	Quote: Originally Posted by oorshug42 Cheers Matt got 1 ordered no probs. Do you still have the other one spare?

23-03-2005, 13:53	#13
suspect23 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 9	Quote: Originally Posted by mikee770 got 2 going free if anyone wants first 2 to message me get em would help if i quoted the right person!! But as above /\

23-03-2005, 21:18	#14
DOS Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 883	Can i get the free calls? Iv had my 02 sim since august... Is there a link to change the tarrif? Thanks Josh

23-03-2005, 21:52	#15
mattworld Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 701	It says on their website that if you want to be on the free call tariff instead to call 2425 from your phone. I assume its open to all customers, so might be worth a try giving them a call.

23-03-2005, 21:58	#16
Ben1900 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,360	when i call 2425, i get the following message: "Sorry, Bolt Ons are not compatible with your current calling plan" then it goes on about how to change to a compatible calling plan, such as Online Talkalot. now, what do these Online PAYG sims come connected to as default? Online Talkalot, then why the hell are O2 giving me that crap

23-03-2005, 22:08	#17
Stuart P Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hitchin Posts: 922	i have the answer............dump o2 & join virgin!! none of this complicated business when wanting to change options & certainly no '0906' rip-off numbers to call stuart

23-03-2005, 22:09	#18
Ben1900 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,360	as i said before, i dont like Virgin

23-03-2005, 22:16	#19
Stuart P Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hitchin Posts: 922	Quote: Originally Posted by Ben1900 then why the hell are O2 giving me that crap :yawn: stuart

23-03-2005, 22:35	#20
Ben1900 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,360	Quote: Thank you for your request. There is no charge for changing your messaging bundle or tariff. Please note that a change of tariff request will be actioned within 48hrs and a change of messaging bundle request will happen on your bundle anniversary date. Please ensure that you have enough credit on your mobile to cover this purchase. just logged into www.o2.co.uk and selected to change to Online PAYG Talkalot (as it doesnt seem to be on that already), see what happens within the next 48 hrs

23-03-2005, 22:54	#21
Stormwatch Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: By The Standing Stones Posts: 304	To activate the free calls allowance text ONCALLSMSG to short code 21300 on your o2 payg phone.

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O2 seem to have added another option for 'Online' customers

23-03-2005, 23:16	#22
Ben1900 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,360	done that, now i wait until my next anniversary date

24-03-2005, 10:46	#23
broonale Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 54.98N 1.6W Posts: 4,953	Why cant they just give in and give us all back the genie sims we had with unlimited wap access and 300 txts a month all for only TEN QUID per month.

24-03-2005, 14:39	#24
Redcoat Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The wilds of West Tyrone Posts: 2,122	Quote: Originally Posted by broonale Why cant they just give in and give us all back the genie sims we had with unlimited wap access and 300 txts a month all for only TEN QUID per month. Maybe because they want a running functional network - the 300 texts & Wap is still available, not unlimited but much better than nothing. The new offer is certainly now very tempting for those that don't text as much but certainly like to chat -the first PAYG plan which gives you free minutes for just topping up!

24-03-2005, 15:46	#25
mattworld Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 701	My SIM arrived today, the packs are still the same as the old ones & don't mention the new tariff at all. I now have a dilema. When my contract runs out do I stick with my original plan & go with the nice people at Virgin Mobile, have decent service or go with O2 & put up with their annoying balance updates? Past experiece tells me will it would be a bad idea to go with O2 but it will save me a bit of money. O2 is very tempting as I chat more than I text & would be the sensible choice given I have no job lined up yet for after I graduate. I still also like Virgin Mobile.