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PAYG Phone Contracts
I am looking to buy a iphone 6 as a upgrade from my current Iphone 4. I`m interested in this phone because of a number of reasons e.g connectivity, browsing, apps, music and battery. However, I know how much phone shops like to con you, so I`m being careful about what I select.
My specifications are it has to be a pay as you go deal, no contracts, able to call, text etc, wifi, no windows. Now, I am basically looking for the best PAYG deal out their, the best one I have found so far is from Three. I would buy it now, but I want to make sure the £32 a month is not a contract or anything http://www.three.co.uk/iPhone/iPhone...our=Space_Grey. I think it`s set to contract at the moment? So overall, I am looking for a PAYG phone, which I pay off monthly, no contracts. Upfront cost is not a problem, Neither is the monthly amount of pay. Just want to make sure I don`t buy the wrong contract. |
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So overall, I am looking for a PAYG phone, which I pay off monthly, no contracts. Upfront cost is not a problem, Neither is the monthly amount of pay. Just want to make sure I don`t buy the wrong contract.
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If upfront cost is not a problem, why don't you buy an iPhone 6 and get a PAYG SIM?
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Just brought a PAYG sim, didn`t know they existed. Reason why Is because I don`t have £500 in my bank, £99 I can do for sure. So if I buy this phone, I pay £32 monthly for it until I pay it all off?
If it has a fixed monthly price for a set time, it's a contract. |
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Why not get an interest free credit card. Buy the IPhone 6 from someone like giffgaff and pay off the balance monthly.
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Why not get an interest free credit card. Buy the IPhone 6 from someone like giffgaff and pay off the balance monthly.
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Why not get an interest free credit card. Buy the IPhone 6 from someone like giffgaff and pay off the balance monthly.
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Just brought a PAYG sim, didn`t know they existed. Reason why Is because I don`t have £500 in my bank, £99 I can do for sure. So if I buy this phone, I pay £32 monthly for it until I pay it all off?
An iPhone 6 will be about £400 by the time the first wave of 6S arrive. And don't forget your iPhone 4 is worth something. |
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That's a really good point. As the iPhone is £450 now on there so take off what is the rough Apple price cut of £60 and I suspect it will be selling at £399 next week.
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You may not have £500 in the bank, but you will pay a lot more than that over the course of the contract. Basically, it's interest charges. This is how the phone companies make their money.
An iPhone 6 will be about £400 by the time the first wave of 6S arrive. And don't forget your iPhone 4 is worth something. |
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Is GiffGaff reliable? I saw a article while I was browsing about not using them because they scam you.
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Yeah, £15 apparently.
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Is GiffGaff reliable? I saw a article while I was browsing about not using them because they scam you.
I suspect that was someone writing who wasn't happy about something. I would describe them as cheap and cheerful. They do the job, but don't expect bells and whistles. |
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Is GiffGaff reliable? I saw a article while I was browsing about not using them because they scam you.
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Is GiffGaff reliable? I saw a article while I was browsing about not using them because they scam you.
There are lots of giffgaff horror stories when things go wrong with handsets. I know Apple provide a warranty but if you have an early life issue I wouldn't want to be stuck with a "remanufcatured" warranty unit because giffgaff won't provide a brand new replacement. There's no customer service to call so you can't speak to anyone. it's really upto you if you're happy to take your chance. Perhaps have a look at review sites like Trustpilot. Personally I'd buy from a more reputable source that I know will offer good real time customer service. Apple direct also offer a pay monthly finance option and their early life after sales support is great. The direct from phone from Apple will work with any UK PAYG or contact sim. |
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OP - if you can't afford it then you shouldn't get it. And what's wrong with saving up for something? It sounds like you have a £100 saved up now so just save up the £300 needed to buy the phone. In a couple of months the price of a refurb iP6 will be even lower. A grade A on Smartfonestore is £360 (network locked) and a tenner more unlocked.
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