3 Network - £15 for Life , Anyone got it ?

coopermanyorks · 18-02-2007, 12:15

Hi

I see three are offering the following phones

http://threestore.three.co.uk/planof...x?tariffid=546

SE K610i

SE Z610i

LG U400

LG U880

LG U300

For £15 on an 18 month contract to include either

500 x network minutes

or

75 x network minutes
and
600 texts

It seems a good , when compared to my 02 400 mins , 100 texts at £30 per month

Are the phones any good ?

Looking around the reviews it sems to be conflicting advice , does the LG U400 comes with a SD memory card or not

Ethereal. · 18-02-2007, 12:22

Sounds a good deal.

Unwritten · 18-02-2007, 12:29

That's pretty good. Might think about joining Three.

Mr Cable · 18-02-2007, 14:16

I signed up for it for my Mum. Arrives 26th. I wanted it later but they wouldn't let me as the offer apparently ends 28th February.

I know 3 have a history of extending promotional periods but they seem more keen to end this one as planed on 28th Feb. I'll believe it when it happens mind, but anyone interested in the deal should sign up before 1st March.

stevejk75 · 18-02-2007, 15:18

The call time is the only thing good about three.
Avoid them like the plague.
Their customer services are terrible.

the chimp · 18-02-2007, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevejk75

The call time is the only thing good about three.
Avoid them like the plague.
Their customer services are terrible.

I dont find 3 that bad and their coverage seems better than my t-mobile phone by some way.

coopermanyorks · 18-02-2007, 21:50

Hi

We have dealt with three for a few years now , in the early days the phones were micky mouse and the battery life was laughable

But now with the intro of branded phones such as SE , Nokia and Motorola things have greatly improved

wavejockglw · 19-02-2007, 00:00

Just beware they dont let you try the service now. The 14 day peace of mind guarnatee does not allow you to return a handset if it is used to make or receive calls or take a photo.

If you use a 3 contract phone at all after it arrives or you take it home you are likely to be stuck with it for the duration of the contract whether the coverage and service levels suit you or not.

More info here: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...0#post13155030

chris20 · 19-02-2007, 07:55

you can use and mess with the phone in the shop so to avoid problems have a good look at the phone in the shop if you like it get it

Inkblot · 19-02-2007, 10:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavejockglw

Just beware they dont let you try the service now. The 14 day peace of mind guarnatee does not allow you to return a handset if it is used to make or receive calls or take a photo.

I thought a cooling-off period was a legal requirement not at a company's whim?

Last edited by Inkblot : 19-02-2007 at 10:27.

coopermanyorks · 19-02-2007, 11:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavejockglw

Just beware they dont let you try the service now. The 14 day peace of mind guarnatee does not allow you to return a handset if it is used to make or receive calls or take a photo.

If you use a 3 contract phone at all after it arrives or you take it home you are likely to be stuck with it for the duration of the contract whether the coverage and service levels suit you or not.

More info here: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...0#post13155030

And if you buy it online are you not covered by distance selling ?

pje1979 · 19-02-2007, 15:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by coopermanyorks

And if you buy it online are you not covered by distance selling ?

Yes. If you look at the new terms and conditions it says your statuary rights are not effected so the distance selling law still applies if you order online.

coopermanyorks · 19-02-2007, 16:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Cable

I wanted it later but they wouldn't let me as the offer apparently ends 28th February.

Hi

Me to , I still have 3 months left on an 02 contract , which is £30 for 200 mins and 100 txts , I recently complained and now have 400 mins and 100 texts plus 10 free treats texts.

DXRulz · 19-02-2007, 16:58

I remember when i had phones on 3 and they were faulty so i took them back and got them exchanged/refunded under the 14 day money back guarantee. Is that still in place or has that changed too? Not that im thinking of going to 3 again because i cant stand them. I dont know if they've got better or not since then and the last time i actually dealt with them was back in July 2004 - July 2005 ...

stevejk75 · 19-02-2007, 19:05

It has got worse believe me.To qualify for the 14 day peace of mind guarantee you cant even use the phone.I am having trouble with three over a faulty phone.I dont want it repaired or replaced.I have managed to get the contract cancelled, after having the phone for one week.It was the indian call centre that sorted it.The english call centre is full of the most arrogant women.Most unhelpful.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DXRulz

I remember when i had phones on 3 and they were faulty so i took them back and got them exchanged/refunded under the 14 day money back guarantee. Is that still in place or has that changed too? Not that im thinking of going to 3 again because i cant stand them. I dont know if they've got better or not since then and the last time i actually dealt with them was back in July 2004 - July 2005 ...

on the air · 22-02-2007, 15:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by coopermanyorks

Hi

Me to , I still have 3 months left on an 02 contract , which is £30 for 200 mins and 100 txts , I recently complained and now have 400 mins and 100 texts plus 10 free treats texts.

Thats a bit rough, their online tariff gives you 600 minutes, 1000 texts, long weekends, rollover minutes for a month, for £35 a month

NightHawk123 · 22-02-2007, 16:01

Just spoke to a 3 sales rep on online chat and he couldn't give me the above deal on W850i which is the phone I wanted. The K610 has no walkman and only 64mb internal memory. The best deal he could offer on W850i was £17.50 half price line rental a month for 10 months then £35 a month thereafter which I wasn't interested in. He did give me a promo code for a free bluetooth headset though!

Adam D · 22-02-2007, 21:13

can you put a limit on thee? so you cant go over your free mins?

coopermanyorks · 22-02-2007, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by on the air

Thats a bit rough, their online tariff gives you 600 minutes, 1000 texts, long weekends, rollover minutes for a month, for £35 a month

Hi

Not when its 9 months into a 12 month contract anything is an improvement

Looking at the deal as a whole it was a decent deal , as it got my son the brand new phone he wanted a SE W550I with the equivalent ( by redemption ) of 7 months free and 5 months @£30 , total for 12 months = £150.

With Free speakers and £40 discount for introducing a friend.

A Total for the 12 months is £150 less £40 IAF = £110

If divided by 12 months gives a monthly average of £9.16 per month with 200 mins , 100 texts , a brand new phone and free speakers

He got the phone and I got the sim and mins as I put him on the 02 payg tariff .

I was offered the 600 mins but turned it down as it was another £5 on top of the £30 per month

Mr Cable · 23-02-2007, 01:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by adtech

can you put a limit on thee? so you cant go over your free mins?

The only network that offers anything like that (on contract) is T-Mobile and their UFix tariff; although they're not the best value compared to Flext or other networks.

To be fair to 3 - and I've never seen this to the same extent on any other network - The excellent 'My 3' function is usually only 2 or 3 button presses away and, for free, will let you know onscreen how many minutes (or Texts, MMS's, Video Call Minutes, Data and Download credit, if these are in your priceplan) you have left.

It's saved me a FORTUNE over the years...

Last edited by Mr Cable : 23-02-2007 at 01:07.

Adam D · 23-02-2007, 21:33

what about wap? and using through pc?

wavejockglw · 24-02-2007, 14:16

You can use your phone as a modem but it's £2 a MB on 3. Some phone browsing add-ons are available to browse the Internet.

Some on-line dealers are now offering this contract with cashback (Mobileshop and Dial-a-Phone).

Looks reasonable if you have decent 3 coverage in your area and don't require customer support.

mjfleach · 01-03-2007, 14:20

Hi

I signed up to this deal yesterday on the LG U400, so far its great! Coverage is excellent and the customer service is good. Plus when I was at the shop setting up the contract they gave me a free bluetooth headset becuase I had to wait for a sales consultant to be free! can't complain at that!

coopermanyorks · 01-03-2007, 15:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjfleach

Hi

I signed up to this deal yesterday on the LG U400, so far its great! Coverage is excellent and the customer service is good. Plus when I was at the shop setting up the contract they gave me a free bluetooth headset becuase I had to wait for a sales consultant to be free! can't complain at that!

Hi

Give us a review of the LgU400 when you have had chance to use it for a few days , please

I am interested in the feel quality , menus , ease of use etc

neo6776 · 02-03-2007, 03:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by coopermanyorks

Hi

Give us a review of the LgU400 when you have had chance to use it for a few days , please

I am interested in the feel quality , menus , ease of use etc

terrible phone imo.

My g/f has had one on 3 for a few months now and had nothing but bother from it. She just today got it swapped over for a SE k800i which she is much happier with.

18-02-2007, 12:15	#1
coopermanyorks Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Gods Own County Posts: 20,678	3 Network - £15 for Life , Anyone got it ? Hi I see three are offering the following phones http://threestore.three.co.uk/planof...x?tariffid=546 SE K610i SE Z610i LG U400 LG U880 LG U300 For £15 on an 18 month contract to include either 500 x network minutes or 75 x network minutes and 600 texts It seems a good , when compared to my 02 400 mins , 100 texts at £30 per month Are the phones any good ? Looking around the reviews it sems to be conflicting advice , does the LG U400 comes with a SD memory card or not Last edited by coopermanyorks : 18-02-2007 at 12:41.

18-02-2007, 12:22	#2
Ethereal. Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Good question Posts: 456	Sounds a good deal.

18-02-2007, 12:29	#3
Unwritten Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 409	That's pretty good. Might think about joining Three.

18-02-2007, 14:16	#4
Mr Cable Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,868	I signed up for it for my Mum. Arrives 26th. I wanted it later but they wouldn't let me as the offer apparently ends 28th February. I know 3 have a history of extending promotional periods but they seem more keen to end this one as planed on 28th Feb. I'll believe it when it happens mind, but anyone interested in the deal should sign up before 1st March.

18-02-2007, 15:18	#5
stevejk75 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kent. Posts: 805	The call time is the only thing good about three. Avoid them like the plague. Their customer services are terrible.

18-02-2007, 21:04	#6
the chimp Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ]]]-- N.F.F.C. --[[[ Posts: 11,635	Quote: Originally Posted by stevejk75 The call time is the only thing good about three. Avoid them like the plague. Their customer services are terrible. I dont find 3 that bad and their coverage seems better than my t-mobile phone by some way.

18-02-2007, 21:50	#7
coopermanyorks Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Gods Own County Posts: 20,678	Hi We have dealt with three for a few years now , in the early days the phones were micky mouse and the battery life was laughable But now with the intro of branded phones such as SE , Nokia and Motorola things have greatly improved

19-02-2007, 00:00	#8
wavejockglw Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Glasgow Posts: 10,276	Just beware they dont let you try the service now. The 14 day peace of mind guarnatee does not allow you to return a handset if it is used to make or receive calls or take a photo. If you use a 3 contract phone at all after it arrives or you take it home you are likely to be stuck with it for the duration of the contract whether the coverage and service levels suit you or not. More info here: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...0#post13155030

19-02-2007, 07:55	#9
chris20 Guest Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,556	you can use and mess with the phone in the shop so to avoid problems have a good look at the phone in the shop if you like it get it

19-02-2007, 10:26	#10
Inkblot Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: West London Posts: 24,316	Quote: Originally Posted by wavejockglw Just beware they dont let you try the service now. The 14 day peace of mind guarnatee does not allow you to return a handset if it is used to make or receive calls or take a photo. I thought a cooling-off period was a legal requirement not at a company's whim? Last edited by Inkblot : 19-02-2007 at 10:27.

19-02-2007, 11:17	#11
coopermanyorks Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Gods Own County Posts: 20,678	Quote: Originally Posted by wavejockglw Just beware they dont let you try the service now. The 14 day peace of mind guarnatee does not allow you to return a handset if it is used to make or receive calls or take a photo. If you use a 3 contract phone at all after it arrives or you take it home you are likely to be stuck with it for the duration of the contract whether the coverage and service levels suit you or not. More info here: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...0#post13155030 And if you buy it online are you not covered by distance selling ?

19-02-2007, 15:51	#12
pje1979 Guest Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,568	Quote: Originally Posted by coopermanyorks And if you buy it online are you not covered by distance selling ? Yes. If you look at the new terms and conditions it says your statuary rights are not effected so the distance selling law still applies if you order online.

19-02-2007, 16:37	#13
coopermanyorks Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Gods Own County Posts: 20,678	Quote: Originally Posted by Mr Cable I wanted it later but they wouldn't let me as the offer apparently ends 28th February. Hi Me to , I still have 3 months left on an 02 contract , which is £30 for 200 mins and 100 txts , I recently complained and now have 400 mins and 100 texts plus 10 free treats texts.

19-02-2007, 16:58	#14
DXRulz Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 4,196	I remember when i had phones on 3 and they were faulty so i took them back and got them exchanged/refunded under the 14 day money back guarantee. Is that still in place or has that changed too? Not that im thinking of going to 3 again because i cant stand them. I dont know if they've got better or not since then and the last time i actually dealt with them was back in July 2004 - July 2005 ...

19-02-2007, 19:05	#15
stevejk75 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kent. Posts: 805	It has got worse believe me.To qualify for the 14 day peace of mind guarantee you cant even use the phone.I am having trouble with three over a faulty phone.I dont want it repaired or replaced.I have managed to get the contract cancelled, after having the phone for one week.It was the indian call centre that sorted it.The english call centre is full of the most arrogant women.Most unhelpful. Quote: Originally Posted by DXRulz I remember when i had phones on 3 and they were faulty so i took them back and got them exchanged/refunded under the 14 day money back guarantee. Is that still in place or has that changed too? Not that im thinking of going to 3 again because i cant stand them. I dont know if they've got better or not since then and the last time i actually dealt with them was back in July 2004 - July 2005 ...

22-02-2007, 15:56	#16
on the air Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,028	Quote: Originally Posted by coopermanyorks Hi Me to , I still have 3 months left on an 02 contract , which is £30 for 200 mins and 100 txts , I recently complained and now have 400 mins and 100 texts plus 10 free treats texts. Thats a bit rough, their online tariff gives you 600 minutes, 1000 texts, long weekends, rollover minutes for a month, for £35 a month

22-02-2007, 16:01	#17
NightHawk123 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Posts: 4,914	Just spoke to a 3 sales rep on online chat and he couldn't give me the above deal on W850i which is the phone I wanted. The K610 has no walkman and only 64mb internal memory. The best deal he could offer on W850i was £17.50 half price line rental a month for 10 months then £35 a month thereafter which I wasn't interested in. He did give me a promo code for a free bluetooth headset though!

22-02-2007, 21:13	#18
Adam D Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK, Posts: 4,939	can you put a limit on thee? so you cant go over your free mins?

22-02-2007, 23:41	#19
coopermanyorks Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Gods Own County Posts: 20,678	Quote: Originally Posted by on the air Thats a bit rough, their online tariff gives you 600 minutes, 1000 texts, long weekends, rollover minutes for a month, for £35 a month Hi Not when its 9 months into a 12 month contract anything is an improvement Looking at the deal as a whole it was a decent deal , as it got my son the brand new phone he wanted a SE W550I with the equivalent ( by redemption ) of 7 months free and 5 months @£30 , total for 12 months = £150. With Free speakers and £40 discount for introducing a friend. A Total for the 12 months is £150 less £40 IAF = £110 If divided by 12 months gives a monthly average of £9.16 per month with 200 mins , 100 texts , a brand new phone and free speakers He got the phone and I got the sim and mins as I put him on the 02 payg tariff . I was offered the 600 mins but turned it down as it was another £5 on top of the £30 per month

23-02-2007, 01:06	#20
Mr Cable Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,868	Quote: Originally Posted by adtech can you put a limit on thee? so you cant go over your free mins? The only network that offers anything like that (on contract) is T-Mobile and their UFix tariff; although they're not the best value compared to Flext or other networks. To be fair to 3 - and I've never seen this to the same extent on any other network - The excellent 'My 3' function is usually only 2 or 3 button presses away and, for free, will let you know onscreen how many minutes (or Texts, MMS's, Video Call Minutes, Data and Download credit, if these are in your priceplan) you have left. It's saved me a FORTUNE over the years... Last edited by Mr Cable : 23-02-2007 at 01:07.

23-02-2007, 21:33	#21
Adam D Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK, Posts: 4,939	what about wap? and using through pc?

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3 Network - £15 for Life , Anyone got it ?

24-02-2007, 14:16	#22
wavejockglw Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Glasgow Posts: 10,276	You can use your phone as a modem but it's £2 a MB on 3. Some phone browsing add-ons are available to browse the Internet. Some on-line dealers are now offering this contract with cashback (Mobileshop and Dial-a-Phone). Looks reasonable if you have decent 3 coverage in your area and don't require customer support.

01-03-2007, 14:20	#23
mjfleach Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 45	Hi I signed up to this deal yesterday on the LG U400, so far its great! Coverage is excellent and the customer service is good. Plus when I was at the shop setting up the contract they gave me a free bluetooth headset becuase I had to wait for a sales consultant to be free! can't complain at that!

01-03-2007, 15:26	#24
coopermanyorks Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Gods Own County Posts: 20,678	Quote: Originally Posted by mjfleach Hi I signed up to this deal yesterday on the LG U400, so far its great! Coverage is excellent and the customer service is good. Plus when I was at the shop setting up the contract they gave me a free bluetooth headset becuase I had to wait for a sales consultant to be free! can't complain at that! Hi Give us a review of the LgU400 when you have had chance to use it for a few days , please I am interested in the feel quality , menus , ease of use etc

02-03-2007, 03:23	#25
neo6776 Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dundee, Scotland ♂ Posts: 9,026	Quote: Originally Posted by coopermanyorks Hi Give us a review of the LgU400 when you have had chance to use it for a few days , please I am interested in the feel quality , menus , ease of use etc terrible phone imo. My g/f has had one on 3 for a few months now and had nothing but bother from it. She just today got it swapped over for a SE k800i which she is much happier with.