Free MSN on 3-mobile

marks thespot · 31-01-2008, 10:33

My daughter is about to get a new phone and is keen to go with 3, as they are offering free MSN.

Does anyone have this on 3? Is it really free, or are there any hidden costs/pitfalls that we should be aware of?

Mr Cable · 31-01-2008, 10:43

It's free and they give a 'Fair usage policy'. Think it's 6,000 instant messages a month. Is she going with Contract or Pay as you go?

They did publicise that it would only be free on Prepay till the end of 2007, but they MAY still be allowing it. Any vouch for this?

chris20 · 31-01-2008, 11:04

some one i know at 3 told me its free till the end of summer but it is looking like it will stay free on both contract and pay as you go the limit is now 10.000 the same as yahoo messenger.

marks thespot · 31-01-2008, 11:13

She would be on contract.

The ads said that MSN would be free "for the duration of the contract". They originally said that you had to sign up by end Jan, but have changed that this week to end Feb.

Dumb question, but how can it be free? Aren't you dialling an internet connection each time you use it? They are just absorbing this cost?

chris20 · 31-01-2008, 11:20

on contract it is deffently free for the whole time you are with 3 and its the same with skype calls. http://threestore.three.co.uk/mixnma...riff=0&id=1201

Mr Cable · 31-01-2008, 15:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by marks thespot

Dumb question, but how can it be free? Aren't you dialling an internet connection each time you use it? They are just absorbing this cost?

Unlike some other networks, 3 handsets like (and some insist) to be connected to the internet at all times.

This will be 3's own Server, etc so yes while you're on-line (NOT dial up, mind) any MSN or most things like video news, etc within 'Today on 3' are completely free.

See it like broadband. That stays connected all the time, but you don't pay more for MSN popping up every so often.

MSN really is free. Honest!

marks thespot · 31-01-2008, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Cable

Unlike some other networks, 3 handsets like (and some insist) to be connected to the internet at all times.

This will be 3's own Server, etc so yes while you're on-line (NOT dial up, mind) any MSN or most things like video news, etc within 'Today on 3' are completely free.

See it like broadband. That stays connected all the time, but you don't pay more for MSN popping up every so often.

MSN really is free. Honest!

OK, I trust you (just didn't quite trust the ads!!)

pje1979 · 01-02-2008, 09:51

Definitely free, I use it all the time. If your daughter gets an X-Series compatible phone she can sign up to X-Series silver (£5/month) and make Skype Voice calls for no extra cost, it will also give her unlimited internet access from her handset.

The Skype service is really good if you know plenty of people with Skype on their computer or other 3 customers with it on their phone. Me and my girlfriend are both on 3 and both have Skype so calls between us cost no more than the £5/month for X-Series silver. This is a big bonus because we primarily signed up for the internet access.

wavejockglw · 01-02-2008, 14:31

It is free and that is a great deal but in practice it's a pain to use. MSN/WLM and Yahoo messenger (which is also free on 3) really needs a qwerty keyboard to keep up to speed and make conversations work well. The LG Viewty has such a facility but it does not allow that configuration when the MSN application is used.

Until phones appear with a qwerty keyboard this facility will be nothing more than a bit of marketing hype.

riaz · 04-02-2008, 10:00

pop into a 3store and try it on one of the handsets she likes! i use it regularly and you can even stay signed in at all times and receive a alert when someone sends you a message. sony ericssons is what i like to use the msn on best.... and its all free!

marks thespot · 04-02-2008, 12:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavejockglw

It is free and that is a great deal but in practice it's a pain to use. MSN/WLM and Yahoo messenger (which is also free on 3) really needs a qwerty keyboard to keep up to speed and make conversations work well. The LG Viewty has such a facility but it does not allow that configuration when the MSN application is used.

Until phones appear with a qwerty keyboard this facility will be nothing more than a bit of marketing hype.

Personally, I would agree with you, but having seen the speed at which my daughter and her friends can text, i 'm sure they will manage!

chris20 · 04-02-2008, 14:07

3 are doing a £25 deal 3000 text 300min free phone free msn that would be a good deal all round only in store.

31-01-2008, 10:33	#1
marks thespot Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,884	Free MSN on 3-mobile My daughter is about to get a new phone and is keen to go with 3, as they are offering free MSN. Does anyone have this on 3? Is it really free, or are there any hidden costs/pitfalls that we should be aware of?

31-01-2008, 10:43	#2
Mr Cable Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,868	It's free and they give a 'Fair usage policy'. Think it's 6,000 instant messages a month. Is she going with Contract or Pay as you go? They did publicise that it would only be free on Prepay till the end of 2007, but they MAY still be allowing it. Any vouch for this?

31-01-2008, 11:04	#3
chris20 Guest Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,556	some one i know at 3 told me its free till the end of summer but it is looking like it will stay free on both contract and pay as you go the limit is now 10.000 the same as yahoo messenger.

31-01-2008, 11:13	#4
marks thespot Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,884	She would be on contract. The ads said that MSN would be free "for the duration of the contract". They originally said that you had to sign up by end Jan, but have changed that this week to end Feb. Dumb question, but how can it be free? Aren't you dialling an internet connection each time you use it? They are just absorbing this cost?

31-01-2008, 11:20	#5
chris20 Guest Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,556	on contract it is deffently free for the whole time you are with 3 and its the same with skype calls. http://threestore.three.co.uk/mixnma...riff=0&id=1201

31-01-2008, 15:07	#6
Mr Cable Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,868	Quote: Originally Posted by marks thespot Dumb question, but how can it be free? Aren't you dialling an internet connection each time you use it? They are just absorbing this cost? Unlike some other networks, 3 handsets like (and some insist) to be connected to the internet at all times. This will be 3's own Server, etc so yes while you're on-line (NOT dial up, mind) any MSN or most things like video news, etc within 'Today on 3' are completely free. See it like broadband. That stays connected all the time, but you don't pay more for MSN popping up every so often. MSN really is free. Honest!

31-01-2008, 19:01	#7
marks thespot Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,884	Quote: Originally Posted by Mr Cable Unlike some other networks, 3 handsets like (and some insist) to be connected to the internet at all times. This will be 3's own Server, etc so yes while you're on-line (NOT dial up, mind) any MSN or most things like video news, etc within 'Today on 3' are completely free. See it like broadband. That stays connected all the time, but you don't pay more for MSN popping up every so often. MSN really is free. Honest! OK, I trust you (just didn't quite trust the ads!!)

01-02-2008, 09:51	#8
pje1979 Guest Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,568	Definitely free, I use it all the time. If your daughter gets an X-Series compatible phone she can sign up to X-Series silver (£5/month) and make Skype Voice calls for no extra cost, it will also give her unlimited internet access from her handset. The Skype service is really good if you know plenty of people with Skype on their computer or other 3 customers with it on their phone. Me and my girlfriend are both on 3 and both have Skype so calls between us cost no more than the £5/month for X-Series silver. This is a big bonus because we primarily signed up for the internet access.

01-02-2008, 14:31	#9
wavejockglw Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Glasgow Posts: 10,276	It is free and that is a great deal but in practice it's a pain to use. MSN/WLM and Yahoo messenger (which is also free on 3) really needs a qwerty keyboard to keep up to speed and make conversations work well. The LG Viewty has such a facility but it does not allow that configuration when the MSN application is used. Until phones appear with a qwerty keyboard this facility will be nothing more than a bit of marketing hype.

04-02-2008, 10:00	#10
riaz Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 672	pop into a 3store and try it on one of the handsets she likes! i use it regularly and you can even stay signed in at all times and receive a alert when someone sends you a message. sony ericssons is what i like to use the msn on best.... and its all free!

04-02-2008, 12:00	#11
marks thespot Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,884	Quote: Originally Posted by wavejockglw It is free and that is a great deal but in practice it's a pain to use. MSN/WLM and Yahoo messenger (which is also free on 3) really needs a qwerty keyboard to keep up to speed and make conversations work well. The LG Viewty has such a facility but it does not allow that configuration when the MSN application is used. Until phones appear with a qwerty keyboard this facility will be nothing more than a bit of marketing hype. Personally, I would agree with you, but having seen the speed at which my daughter and her friends can text, i 'm sure they will manage!

04-02-2008, 14:07	#12
chris20 Guest Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,556	3 are doing a £25 deal 3000 text 300min free phone free msn that would be a good deal all round only in store.

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