Virgin £10 deal

fixerman · 25-03-2007, 18:47

I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to Mobile deals. It's probably an age thing (62). I have virgin media TV and they are offering me a deal for £10 a month. 300 calls and 300 texts (I cannot ever see me needing so many texts).

1/ Is this a good deal?

2/ Are there any catches?

3/ After the initial 12 moth period will the same rates still apply?

At present I have a deal with T Mobile for £12.50 I get 150 calls and 150 texts.

Any advice will be very welcome.

Mr Cable · 25-03-2007, 20:22

Hello Fixerman! In my Opinion;

1) It's a pretty good deal. They're Cross Network Anytime Minutes and while you don't get a phone with it (I think they used to throw a pretty basic 'Lobster' phone into the deal - you could always ask) but you should be able to stick the Virgin SIM straight into your T-Mobile handset. Should.

2) I don't think there any real catches to speak of.

3) There is no indication that the tariff'll change after the contract period is up.

Go for it!

Helen25 · 25-03-2007, 20:57

and there is no 12 month contract. You just need to give a months notice!

fixerman · 25-03-2007, 21:23

Thanks for the prompt replies. I shall call them tomorrow and sign up.

Mr Cable · 01-04-2007, 01:14

Any Joy? Did they offer you a Lobster after all?

intheknow · 01-04-2007, 06:40

It's T-mobile so the coverage is Sh**e, but apart from that it's ok.

fixerman · 01-04-2007, 12:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Cable

Any Joy? Did they offer you a Lobster after all?

No Lobster! I have a pretty good phone that I like so that's OK. I got the sim the next day and it is simplicity itself to set up. Just insert the sim and away you go. So good that I called up and got a second sim for the wifey. Also the minutes roll over for one month and it is dead easy to check your account online. I am very pleased.

flackers · 01-04-2007, 12:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by intheknow

It's T-mobile so the coverage is Sh**e, but apart from that it's ok.

No worse than Vodafone! I've found T-mobile to give reasonable coverage.

sean2003 · 01-04-2007, 12:23

So its not one SIM per household?

fixerman · 01-04-2007, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean2003

So its not one SIM per household?

When I called up to order the second sim they had to check to see if I was "eligible" for a second sim. I don't know what that is all about but it was not a problem. As far as I know there is a limit of two per account.

Mr Cable · 01-04-2007, 15:53

Thanks FM. It's a good deal after all!

fixerman · 01-04-2007, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Cable

Thanks FM. It's a good deal after all!

Seems so! It remains to be seen. If it continues as is then it is a fantastic deal. I have not seen anything approaching it anywhere. However the mobile phone companies can change the famous "terms and conditions" when ever they see fit. So far so good!

Steven L Hunter · 03-04-2007, 11:02

The only catch is that if you cancel your Virgin Media services such as TV, Phone or Internet then the price reverts to £20 per month so as long as you keep them your eligible

Kurdt Kobain · 14-04-2007, 02:40

I got the same deal for £15p.m. We've not got cable it was just a launch deal when the sim only contracts first came out. They also threw in 12 months free 8MB BB aswell!

Cracking deal as the full price is now £20! At the time I chose 200mins/500texts as it suited me better back then but would now prefer 300/300 instead but can't change tariff or I will lose the discount and have to pay £20p.m.

Can't complain though and I'm now looking at getting dual sim for cheaper minutes when my 200 run out.

14-04-2007, 11:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by intheknow

It's T-mobile so the coverage is Sh**e, but apart from that it's ok.

Couldn't agree more. Great deals if you have a base station in your back garden! Texts not being sent for hours on end as voice calls have priority. Fantastic.

Last edited by epsomsalts : 14-04-2007 at 11:29. Reason: spelling

pierreuk · 23-04-2007, 19:40

The cable deal is two per household providing you pass the credit check good enough to let you have two numbers.

Steven L Hunter · 24-04-2007, 09:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by pierreuk

The cable deal is two per household providing you pass the credit check good enough to let you have two numbers.

The Credit check is also rated higher than Virgin Media is its the same with off net broadband and phone ex Virgin.Net

25-03-2007, 18:47	#1
fixerman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hounslow Posts: 1,317	Virgin £10 deal I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to Mobile deals. It's probably an age thing (62). I have virgin media TV and they are offering me a deal for £10 a month. 300 calls and 300 texts (I cannot ever see me needing so many texts). 1/ Is this a good deal? 2/ Are there any catches? 3/ After the initial 12 moth period will the same rates still apply? At present I have a deal with T Mobile for £12.50 I get 150 calls and 150 texts. Any advice will be very welcome.

25-03-2007, 20:22	#2
Mr Cable Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,868	Hello Fixerman! In my Opinion; 1) It's a pretty good deal. They're Cross Network Anytime Minutes and while you don't get a phone with it (I think they used to throw a pretty basic 'Lobster' phone into the deal - you could always ask) but you should be able to stick the Virgin SIM straight into your T-Mobile handset. Should. 2) I don't think there any real catches to speak of. 3) There is no indication that the tariff'll change after the contract period is up. Go for it!

25-03-2007, 20:57	#3
Helen25 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Devon Posts: 15	and there is no 12 month contract. You just need to give a months notice!

25-03-2007, 21:23	#4
fixerman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hounslow Posts: 1,317	Thanks for the prompt replies. I shall call them tomorrow and sign up.

01-04-2007, 01:14	#5
Mr Cable Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,868	Any Joy? Did they offer you a Lobster after all?

01-04-2007, 06:40	#6
intheknow Banned User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 4,837	It's T-mobile so the coverage is Sh**e, but apart from that it's ok.

01-04-2007, 12:08	#7
fixerman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hounslow Posts: 1,317	Quote: Originally Posted by Mr Cable Any Joy? Did they offer you a Lobster after all? No Lobster! I have a pretty good phone that I like so that's OK. I got the sim the next day and it is simplicity itself to set up. Just insert the sim and away you go. So good that I called up and got a second sim for the wifey. Also the minutes roll over for one month and it is dead easy to check your account online. I am very pleased.

01-04-2007, 12:23	#8
flackers Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 612	Quote: Originally Posted by intheknow It's T-mobile so the coverage is Sh**e, but apart from that it's ok. No worse than Vodafone! I've found T-mobile to give reasonable coverage.

01-04-2007, 12:23	#9
sean2003 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reading Posts: 2,618	So its not one SIM per household?

01-04-2007, 12:48	#10
fixerman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hounslow Posts: 1,317	Quote: Originally Posted by sean2003 So its not one SIM per household? When I called up to order the second sim they had to check to see if I was "eligible" for a second sim. I don't know what that is all about but it was not a problem. As far as I know there is a limit of two per account.

01-04-2007, 15:53	#11
Mr Cable Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,868	Thanks FM. It's a good deal after all!

01-04-2007, 18:25	#12
fixerman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hounslow Posts: 1,317	Quote: Originally Posted by Mr Cable Thanks FM. It's a good deal after all! Seems so! It remains to be seen. If it continues as is then it is a fantastic deal. I have not seen anything approaching it anywhere. However the mobile phone companies can change the famous "terms and conditions" when ever they see fit. So far so good!

03-04-2007, 11:02	#13
Steven L Hunter Guest Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,517	The only catch is that if you cancel your Virgin Media services such as TV, Phone or Internet then the price reverts to £20 per month so as long as you keep them your eligible

14-04-2007, 02:40	#14
Kurdt Kobain Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Liverpool Posts: 896	I got the same deal for £15p.m. We've not got cable it was just a launch deal when the sim only contracts first came out. They also threw in 12 months free 8MB BB aswell! Cracking deal as the full price is now £20! At the time I chose 200mins/500texts as it suited me better back then but would now prefer 300/300 instead but can't change tariff or I will lose the discount and have to pay £20p.m. Can't complain though and I'm now looking at getting dual sim for cheaper minutes when my 200 run out.

14-04-2007, 11:27	#15
epsomsalts Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by intheknow It's T-mobile so the coverage is Sh*e, but apart from that it's ok. Couldn't agree more. Great deals if you have a base station in your back garden! Texts not being sent for hours on end as voice calls have priority. Fantastic. Last edited by epsomsalts : 14-04-2007 at 11:29. Reason: spelling*

23-04-2007, 19:40	#16
pierreuk Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 183	The cable deal is two per household providing you pass the credit check good enough to let you have two numbers.

24-04-2007, 09:09	#17
Steven L Hunter Guest Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,517	Quote: Originally Posted by pierreuk The cable deal is two per household providing you pass the credit check good enough to let you have two numbers. The Credit check is also rated higher than Virgin Media is its the same with off net broadband and phone ex Virgin.Net

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