Have T-mobile and Orange finished?

Neil_N · 17-03-2015, 21:29

I was reading a best PAYG comparison on Kens Tech Tips and it said there are no longer sims being given away for Orange and T-mobile.

Those of us who still possess a T-Mobile sim (my six month net booster expires next month), will the packages become invalid? Also have they closed down?

jchamier · 17-03-2015, 21:35

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Originally Posted by Neil_N

I was reading a best PAYG comparison on Kens Tech Tips and it said there are no longer sims being given away for Orange and T-mobile.

Those of us who still possess a T-Mobile sim (my six month net booster expires next month), will the packages become invalid? Also have they closed down?

No they have not closed down, Orange and T-Mobile merged to form EE back in 2010.

EE is the successor (and is currently owned by Orange, SA the renamed France Telecom, and Deutsche Telekon the German national telco who owned all T-Mobile networks).

EE no longer let you start new Orange or T-Mobile contracts or PAYG services - but existing services stay going.

So if you need a new SIM you need to get an EE SIM - but you can carry on using your T-Mobile SIM, but maybe if you let it expire (don't top up for 3 months etc) then you may have to get a new EE SIM to reconnect.

mupet0000 · 17-03-2015, 21:36

Afaik there is only EE now, but I don't know what that means for Orange/T-Mob PAYG customers. Obviously customers on legacy contracts can be moved over to EE once their contract is up, but as for someone buying 3G data bundles from T-Mobile, I wonder if that's still ongoing.

d123 · 17-03-2015, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil_N

I was reading a best PAYG comparison on Kens Tech Tips and it said there are no longer sims being given away for Orange and T-mobile.

Those of us who still possess a T-Mobile sim (my six month net booster expires next month), will the packages become invalid? Also have they closed down?

They haven't closed down, the brands are just being wound down by the brand owner, EE.

Your sim should continue to work for the foreseeable future but there are no new T-Mobile or Orange sims coming into the retail channel anymore as EE are now concentrating on the EE brand.

Thine Wonk · 17-03-2015, 21:55

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Originally Posted by d123

They haven't closed down, the brands are just being wound down by the brand owner, EE.

Your sim should continue to work for the foreseeable future but there are no new T-Mobile or Orange sims coming into the retail channel anymore as EE are now concentrating on the EE brand.

Well, until it all becomes BT Mobile then T-mobile, Orange and EE will all be gone!

jchamier · 17-03-2015, 22:23

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Originally Posted by Thine Wonk

Well, until it all becomes BT Mobile then T-mobile, Orange and EE will all be gone!

BEE TEE of course

Gigabit · 17-03-2015, 22:24

No no no, BT EE Mobile.

jchamier · 17-03-2015, 22:27

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Originally Posted by Gigabit

No no no, BT EE Mobile.

I think I'd prefer BT EE, or just EE (a BT group company). The word 'mobile' is not needed in my view.

mrgs1 · 17-03-2015, 22:30

The Mifi unit I use on T mobile payg still takes you to a T mobile page to top up, check balance and help and support is still all T mobile branded. One good thing the 180 day cut off clause doesn't occur I have left it nearly a year before topping up in the past and still works.

Soho · 17-03-2015, 22:32

T Mobile & Orange Sim Cards are still available on Amazon & EBay but I do think it will revert to EE when the new sim is activated.

Neil_N · 17-03-2015, 23:05

Thank you guys for your answers. I was just worried in case I would lose the allowances.

BT mobile will be indeed interesting?

jchamier · 17-03-2015, 23:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil_N

Thank you guys for your answers. I was just worried in case I would lose the allowances.

BT mobile will be indeed interesting?

The deal still needs government/regulatory approval, as this article on The Register shows yesterday:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/03...e_mobile_deal/

Mystic Eddy · 18-03-2015, 00:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by d123

They haven't closed down, the brands are just being wound down by the brand owner, EE.

Your sim should continue to work for the foreseeable future but there are no new T-Mobile or Orange sims coming into the retail channel anymore as EE are now concentrating on the EE brand.

EE are/were paying licensing fees to Orange/DT to use the brands - one reason they've stopped using them as well as to reduce confusion. Oh and to make it look better to sell!

17-03-2015, 21:29	#1
Neil_N Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cuddling MyLee Posts: 4,736	Have T-mobile and Orange finished? I was reading a best PAYG comparison on Kens Tech Tips and it said there are no longer sims being given away for Orange and T-mobile. Those of us who still possess a T-Mobile sim (my six month net booster expires next month), will the packages become invalid? Also have they closed down?

17-03-2015, 21:35	#2
jchamier Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: This forum Posts: 3,392	Quote: Originally Posted by Neil_N I was reading a best PAYG comparison on Kens Tech Tips and it said there are no longer sims being given away for Orange and T-mobile. Those of us who still possess a T-Mobile sim (my six month net booster expires next month), will the packages become invalid? Also have they closed down? No they have not closed down, Orange and T-Mobile merged to form EE back in 2010. EE is the successor (and is currently owned by Orange, SA the renamed France Telecom, and Deutsche Telekon the German national telco who owned all T-Mobile networks). EE no longer let you start new Orange or T-Mobile contracts or PAYG services - but existing services stay going. So if you need a new SIM you need to get an EE SIM - but you can carry on using your T-Mobile SIM, but maybe if you let it expire (don't top up for 3 months etc) then you may have to get a new EE SIM to reconnect.

17-03-2015, 21:36	#3
mupet0000 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 620	Afaik there is only EE now, but I don't know what that means for Orange/T-Mob PAYG customers. Obviously customers on legacy contracts can be moved over to EE once their contract is up, but as for someone buying 3G data bundles from T-Mobile, I wonder if that's still ongoing.

17-03-2015, 21:36	#4
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by Neil_N I was reading a best PAYG comparison on Kens Tech Tips and it said there are no longer sims being given away for Orange and T-mobile. Those of us who still possess a T-Mobile sim (my six month net booster expires next month), will the packages become invalid? Also have they closed down? They haven't closed down, the brands are just being wound down by the brand owner, EE. Your sim should continue to work for the foreseeable future but there are no new T-Mobile or Orange sims coming into the retail channel anymore as EE are now concentrating on the EE brand.

17-03-2015, 21:55	#5
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 They haven't closed down, the brands are just being wound down by the brand owner, EE. Your sim should continue to work for the foreseeable future but there are no new T-Mobile or Orange sims coming into the retail channel anymore as EE are now concentrating on the EE brand. Well, until it all becomes BT Mobile then T-mobile, Orange and EE will all be gone!

17-03-2015, 22:23	#6
jchamier Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: This forum Posts: 3,392	Quote: Originally Posted by Thine Wonk Well, until it all becomes BT Mobile then T-mobile, Orange and EE will all be gone! BEE TEE of course

17-03-2015, 22:24	#7
Gigabit Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,887	No no no, BT EE Mobile.

17-03-2015, 22:27	#8
jchamier Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: This forum Posts: 3,392	Quote: Originally Posted by Gigabit No no no, BT EE Mobile. I think I'd prefer BT EE, or just EE (a BT group company). The word 'mobile' is not needed in my view.

17-03-2015, 22:30	#9
mrgs1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 84	The Mifi unit I use on T mobile payg still takes you to a T mobile page to top up, check balance and help and support is still all T mobile branded. One good thing the 180 day cut off clause doesn't occur I have left it nearly a year before topping up in the past and still works.

17-03-2015, 22:32	#10
Soho Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Preston Posts: 306	T Mobile & Orange Sim Cards are still available on Amazon & EBay but I do think it will revert to EE when the new sim is activated.

17-03-2015, 23:05	#11
Neil_N Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cuddling MyLee Posts: 4,736	Thank you guys for your answers. I was just worried in case I would lose the allowances. BT mobile will be indeed interesting?

17-03-2015, 23:23	#12
jchamier Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: This forum Posts: 3,392	Quote: Originally Posted by Neil_N Thank you guys for your answers. I was just worried in case I would lose the allowances. BT mobile will be indeed interesting? The deal still needs government/regulatory approval, as this article on The Register shows yesterday: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/03...e_mobile_deal/

18-03-2015, 00:09	#13
Mystic Eddy Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,885	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 They haven't closed down, the brands are just being wound down by the brand owner, EE. Your sim should continue to work for the foreseeable future but there are no new T-Mobile or Orange sims coming into the retail channel anymore as EE are now concentrating on the EE brand. EE are/were paying licensing fees to Orange/DT to use the brands - one reason they've stopped using them as well as to reduce confusion. Oh and to make it look better to sell!

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