Tesco to offer £3 per month off your bill if you view adverts on lock screen

Everything Goes · 09-06-2016, 16:10

Tesco will give you £3 per month off your bill if you install an app that puts adverts on your lock screen. This will only work on Android devices and im not sure Apple would approve of such an app but you never know.

http://www.engadget.com/2016/06/09/t...ck-screen-ads/

http://shop.tescomobile.com/xtras

gomezz · 09-06-2016, 17:34

Cue apps that fool the phone into thinking it is displaying the ads but is actually displaying useful info instead.

clewsy · 09-06-2016, 17:44

Interesting idea and may give this a try as the £3 off isn't a bad deal

ihatemarmite · 09-06-2016, 18:26

I think you have to have joined Tesco after 2013 to be eligible. Stand to be corrected.

interactiv-uk · 09-06-2016, 18:29

What are they offering to iOS users if they can''t have this offer?? Its annoying when they make bill credit deals handset specific - should be the same for all if they have sold the customer the iPhone..

Resonance · 09-06-2016, 19:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by interactiv-uk

What are they offering to iOS users if they can''t have this offer?? Its annoying when they make bill credit deals handset specific - should be the same for all if they have sold the customer the iPhone..

Well they can't display the ads on iPhones, so I suppose it's a matter of if Tesco can't get paid, iPhone users can't get paid.

NathDogg · 09-06-2016, 19:37

I think I would rather pay the extra £3 than be bombarded with adverts.

I guess it's a good option for those trying to save a bit of cash, though I would say £5 off would be more attractive.

Resonance · 09-06-2016, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by NathDogg

I think I would rather pay the extra £3 than be bombarded with adverts.

I guess it's a good option for those trying to save a bit of cash, though I would say £5 off would be more attractive.

It's only on your unlock screen. If it's anything like the cheaper Amazon Kindle tablets you just swipe it away and your into your tablet/phone. Takes less than a second

samuel79 · 09-06-2016, 20:24

Interesting idea wont last long and is a huge battery drainer so I pity the fools that take it up

sdduk · 09-06-2016, 21:19

I agree with NathDogg i would rather pay the normal contract we get enough ads everywhere we go stuck in your face on TV, Internet even got a great big bill board TV on the side of the car park at my local bloody Hospital

Next they will be putting ads on each piece of your toilet roll.

Aye Up · 09-06-2016, 21:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdduk

I agree with NathDogg i would rather pay the normal contract we get enough ads everywhere we go stuck in your face on TV, Internet even got a great big bill board TV on the side of the car park at my local bloody Hospital

Next they will be putting ads on each piece of your toilet roll.

Think you and NathDogg miss the whole point, its optional in the sense that you have to sign up to it yourself, it won't be forced upon customers. It may in the future lead to tesco offering tariffs that a norminally cheaper as long as customers accepted adverts on their phones. Even then it is optional.

The idea in principle is sound, and from the looks it will be targeted advertising, based on your account details (age, location etc). Its not innovative, however it isn't something anyone else in the UK market offers, so for the moment its unique.

Everything Goes · 09-06-2016, 21:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihatemarmite

I think you have to have joined Tesco after 2013 to be eligible. Stand to be corrected.

Yes that's right.

Quote:

Xtras is available on all pay monthly tariffs with data included that started on or after 8 August 2013, including SIM only tariffs. Xtras isn't available on pay as you go right now.

Everything Goes · 09-06-2016, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by interactiv-uk

What are they offering to iOS users if they can''t have this offer?? Its annoying when they make bill credit deals handset specific - should be the same for all if they have sold the customer the iPhone..

Apple my not approve such an App as it takes over the lock screen. Apple have very a strict approval process.

NathDogg · 09-06-2016, 22:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Everything Goes

Apple my not approve such an App as it takes over the lock screen. Apple have very a strict approval process.

You are right, Apple wouldn't allow such a thing. I was thinking they could get the user to install an app which then displays the ads as notifications on the lock screen, but I'm sure that would also go against Apple's rules.

NathDogg · 09-06-2016, 22:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aye Up

Think you and NathDogg miss the whole point, its optional in the sense that you have to sign up to it yourself, it won't be forced upon customers. It may in the future lead to tesco offering tariffs that a norminally cheaper as long as customers accepted adverts on their phones. Even then it is optional.

The idea in principle is sound, and from the looks it will be targeted advertising, based on your account details (age, location etc). Its not innovative, however it isn't something anyone else in the UK market offers, so for the moment its unique.

I understand your point and the fact that it is opt in. I just don't think I would personally be willing to make the sacrifices for such a small discount. I guess I'm not the "target" audience, which is fine.

I guess in this current financial climate any option for people to save a few quid should be welcomed.

lee18xx · 10-06-2016, 07:09

Seems a bit weird all of this. Just saying.

sdduk · 10-06-2016, 18:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aye Up

Think you and NathDogg miss the whole point, its optional in the sense that you have to sign up to it yourself, it won't be forced upon customers. It may in the future lead to tesco offering tariffs that a norminally cheaper as long as customers accepted adverts on their phones. Even then it is optional.

The idea in principle is sound, and from the looks it will be targeted advertising, based on your account details (age, location etc). Its not innovative, however it isn't something anyone else in the UK market offers, so for the moment its unique.

I know its optional and everybody has choices.
I should have said Me personally wouldn't take up the offer because i get enough ads everywhere else so again me personally would rather pay the normal price.

NathDogg · 10-06-2016, 19:27

A £3 discount just seems like an odd amount. I'm not sure how many people would be tempted by such an amount. £5 would have been much better. I guess its a balance between acceptable number of ads that they feel people will tolerate and the revenue generated by these ads.

Maybe if it's a success they could offer different levels of discount in the future.

jonmorris · 10-06-2016, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee18xx

Seems a bit weird all of this. Just saying.

I suspect it won't work out. These ideas rarely do. Amazon can do it because it is posting it's own ads and setting it's own retail prices.

I bet you'll soon see only a tiny selection of ads just like those free call/data SIMs that all failed.

gillyallan · 11-06-2016, 07:33

Hope the ad downloads wouldn't come out your data allowance.

Resonance · 11-06-2016, 12:30

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Originally Posted by gillyallan

Hope the ad downloads wouldn't come out your data allowance.

They're giving 200Mb extra to cover the ads.

sdduk · 11-06-2016, 14:10

Trouble is once Tesco do it and quite a few people take it up then it opens the door for every other Network Provider to do the same thing and we will all end up with ads whether we like it or not in the end.

jonmorris · 11-06-2016, 14:47

Three blocking ads and Tesco offering its own. The future.

sdduk · 11-06-2016, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonmorris

Three blocking ads and Tesco offering its own. The future.

Yes i just realized that after what i put Three are stopping ads on there network.

jonmorris · 11-06-2016, 23:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdduk

Yes i just realized that after what i put Three are stopping ads on there network.

Three may stop ads but only until such time that it decides to insert its own.

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Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Tesco to offer £3 per month off your bill if you view adverts on lock screen Tesco will give you £3 per month off your bill if you install an app that puts adverts on your lock screen. This will only work on Android devices and im not sure Apple would approve of such an app but you never know. http://www.engadget.com/2016/06/09/t...ck-screen-ads/ http://shop.tescomobile.com/xtras

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09-06-2016, 17:34	#2
gomezz Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Buckingham Posts: 28,590	Cue apps that fool the phone into thinking it is displaying the ads but is actually displaying useful info instead.

09-06-2016, 17:44	#3
clewsy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midlands Posts: 2,860	Interesting idea and may give this a try as the £3 off isn't a bad deal

09-06-2016, 18:26	#4
ihatemarmite Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,060	I think you have to have joined Tesco after 2013 to be eligible. Stand to be corrected.

09-06-2016, 18:29	#5
interactiv-uk Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 587	What are they offering to iOS users if they can''t have this offer?? Its annoying when they make bill credit deals handset specific - should be the same for all if they have sold the customer the iPhone..

09-06-2016, 19:31	#6
Resonance Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 9,212	Quote: Originally Posted by interactiv-uk What are they offering to iOS users if they can''t have this offer?? Its annoying when they make bill credit deals handset specific - should be the same for all if they have sold the customer the iPhone.. Well they can't display the ads on iPhones, so I suppose it's a matter of if Tesco can't get paid, iPhone users can't get paid.

09-06-2016, 19:37	#7
NathDogg Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eton Wick Posts: 108	I think I would rather pay the extra £3 than be bombarded with adverts. I guess it's a good option for those trying to save a bit of cash, though I would say £5 off would be more attractive.

09-06-2016, 19:54	#8
Resonance Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 9,212	Quote: Originally Posted by NathDogg I think I would rather pay the extra £3 than be bombarded with adverts. I guess it's a good option for those trying to save a bit of cash, though I would say £5 off would be more attractive. It's only on your unlock screen. If it's anything like the cheaper Amazon Kindle tablets you just swipe it away and your into your tablet/phone. Takes less than a second

09-06-2016, 20:24	#9
samuel79 Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 87	Interesting idea wont last long and is a huge battery drainer so I pity the fools that take it up

09-06-2016, 21:19	#10
sdduk Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 216	I agree with NathDogg i would rather pay the normal contract we get enough ads everywhere we go stuck in your face on TV, Internet even got a great big bill board TV on the side of the car park at my local bloody Hospital Next they will be putting ads on each piece of your toilet roll.

09-06-2016, 21:26	#11
Aye Up Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North West Posts: 4,885	Quote: Originally Posted by sdduk I agree with NathDogg i would rather pay the normal contract we get enough ads everywhere we go stuck in your face on TV, Internet even got a great big bill board TV on the side of the car park at my local bloody Hospital Next they will be putting ads on each piece of your toilet roll. Think you and NathDogg miss the whole point, its optional in the sense that you have to sign up to it yourself, it won't be forced upon customers. It may in the future lead to tesco offering tariffs that a norminally cheaper as long as customers accepted adverts on their phones. Even then it is optional. The idea in principle is sound, and from the looks it will be targeted advertising, based on your account details (age, location etc). Its not innovative, however it isn't something anyone else in the UK market offers, so for the moment its unique.

09-06-2016, 21:59	#12
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Quote: Originally Posted by ihatemarmite I think you have to have joined Tesco after 2013 to be eligible. Stand to be corrected. Yes that's right. Quote: Xtras is available on all pay monthly tariffs with data included that started on or after 8 August 2013, including SIM only tariffs. Xtras isn't available on pay as you go right now.

09-06-2016, 22:02	#13
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Quote: Originally Posted by interactiv-uk What are they offering to iOS users if they can''t have this offer?? Its annoying when they make bill credit deals handset specific - should be the same for all if they have sold the customer the iPhone.. Apple my not approve such an App as it takes over the lock screen. Apple have very a strict approval process.

09-06-2016, 22:29	#14
NathDogg Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eton Wick Posts: 108	Quote: Originally Posted by Everything Goes Apple my not approve such an App as it takes over the lock screen. Apple have very a strict approval process. You are right, Apple wouldn't allow such a thing. I was thinking they could get the user to install an app which then displays the ads as notifications on the lock screen, but I'm sure that would also go against Apple's rules.

09-06-2016, 22:39	#15
NathDogg Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eton Wick Posts: 108	Quote: Originally Posted by Aye Up Think you and NathDogg miss the whole point, its optional in the sense that you have to sign up to it yourself, it won't be forced upon customers. It may in the future lead to tesco offering tariffs that a norminally cheaper as long as customers accepted adverts on their phones. Even then it is optional. The idea in principle is sound, and from the looks it will be targeted advertising, based on your account details (age, location etc). Its not innovative, however it isn't something anyone else in the UK market offers, so for the moment its unique. I understand your point and the fact that it is opt in. I just don't think I would personally be willing to make the sacrifices for such a small discount. I guess I'm not the "target" audience, which is fine. I guess in this current financial climate any option for people to save a few quid should be welcomed.

10-06-2016, 07:09	#16
lee18xx Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,794	Seems a bit weird all of this. Just saying.

10-06-2016, 18:28	#17
sdduk Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 216	Quote: Originally Posted by Aye Up Think you and NathDogg miss the whole point, its optional in the sense that you have to sign up to it yourself, it won't be forced upon customers. It may in the future lead to tesco offering tariffs that a norminally cheaper as long as customers accepted adverts on their phones. Even then it is optional. The idea in principle is sound, and from the looks it will be targeted advertising, based on your account details (age, location etc). Its not innovative, however it isn't something anyone else in the UK market offers, so for the moment its unique. I know its optional and everybody has choices. I should have said Me personally wouldn't take up the offer because i get enough ads everywhere else so again me personally would rather pay the normal price.

10-06-2016, 19:27	#18
NathDogg Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eton Wick Posts: 108	A £3 discount just seems like an odd amount. I'm not sure how many people would be tempted by such an amount. £5 would have been much better. I guess its a balance between acceptable number of ads that they feel people will tolerate and the revenue generated by these ads. Maybe if it's a success they could offer different levels of discount in the future.

10-06-2016, 21:08	#19
jonmorris Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: a land filled with trolls Posts: 12,018	Quote: Originally Posted by lee18xx Seems a bit weird all of this. Just saying. I suspect it won't work out. These ideas rarely do. Amazon can do it because it is posting it's own ads and setting it's own retail prices. I bet you'll soon see only a tiny selection of ads just like those free call/data SIMs that all failed.

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gillyallan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 29,115	Hope the ad downloads wouldn't come out your data allowance.

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Resonance Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 9,212	Quote: Originally Posted by gillyallan Hope the ad downloads wouldn't come out your data allowance. They're giving 200Mb extra to cover the ads.

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sdduk Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 216	Trouble is once Tesco do it and quite a few people take it up then it opens the door for every other Network Provider to do the same thing and we will all end up with ads whether we like it or not in the end.

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jonmorris Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: a land filled with trolls Posts: 12,018	Three blocking ads and Tesco offering its own. The future.

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sdduk Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 216	Quote: Originally Posted by jonmorris Three blocking ads and Tesco offering its own. The future. Yes i just realized that after what i put Three are stopping ads on there network.

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jonmorris Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: a land filled with trolls Posts: 12,018	Quote: Originally Posted by sdduk Yes i just realized that after what i put Three are stopping ads on there network. Three may stop ads but only until such time that it decides to insert its own.