Is This Some Sort Of Trick By Dial A Phone?

02-07-2008, 18:41

I've used dial a phone twice and on both occasions this has happened. I ordered a phone on C902 on Vodafone, I got an email saying the was a problem and to contact them, So I did, I got told "You have not been accepted on Vodafone but we can do that on o2" which was fine but it makes me wonder if there is an alterior motive, Same happened last year when I wanted a K810i on 3, I got accepted on Orange instead

Ricardodaforce · 02-07-2008, 18:50

P4U do have different terms with different networks. They will chase the money.

MGS4SnakeRulez · 02-07-2008, 19:16

I always thought O2 was harder to get then vodafone? I tried to order an O2 contract but got rejected however I ordered a vodafone contract and it all went through (18 month contract)

jagger2k · 02-07-2008, 19:59

how come you guys get rejected from contracts, never happened to me.

ooops · 02-07-2008, 20:50

4u have a massive VF target to chase so would push you onto voda if they could.

The DAP agreements are different to 4u however...

prking · 03-07-2008, 07:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by ooops

4u have a massive VF target to chase so would push you onto voda if they could.

The DAP agreements are different to 4u however...

So, what are the dial-a-phone "agreements"?

clubfoot fc · 03-07-2008, 09:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by ooops

4u have a massive VF target to chase so would push you onto voda if they could.

The DAP agreements are different to 4u however...

Dap are part of p4u though

semtex65 · 03-07-2008, 11:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagger2k

how come you guys get rejected from contracts, never happened to me.

Credit rating (or lack off) You've no doubt been good with your finances over the years, hence you've had no trouble.

OP, the various operators all have different criteria for customers to meet with regards to your credit rating. You were probably rejected by Vodafone on this basis, but O2 may well have less stringent credit status requirements hence you can get a contract with them.

callum9999 · 03-07-2008, 13:49

Thats strange.

I would imagine my mum has a terrible credit rating (missed mortgage payments, arrears, low income etc.) but there are two vodafone contracts (£40 and £25) in her name, they were both through phones 4 u as well (mobiles2yourdoor and dialaphone).

ooops · 03-07-2008, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by clubfoot fc

Dap are part of p4u though

They are but they are run as two separate entities as DAP are an acquisition, not a new subsidy of 4u, unlike mobiles2yourdoor.

For this reason the agreements with DAP will stick until the end of the remaining contract.

Example:
You buy an o2 deal from p4u online or over the phone, you can not port you existing number from ANY network.

You buy an o2 deal from DAP and you have 30 days to port your number....

Strange I know but hey, I'm just a minion in the corporate world!

prking · 03-07-2008, 21:00

I thought number portability was a regulatory requirement?

ooops · 03-07-2008, 21:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by prking

I thought number portability was a regulatory requirement?

To allow a customer to port AWAY from the network, yes.
To not allow a customer to port in is stupid imho, turns a lot from the respective networks....

02-07-2008, 18:41	#1
_the_don Posts: n/a	Is This Some Sort Of Trick By Dial A Phone? I've used dial a phone twice and on both occasions this has happened. I ordered a phone on C902 on Vodafone, I got an email saying the was a problem and to contact them, So I did, I got told "You have not been accepted on Vodafone but we can do that on o2" which was fine but it makes me wonder if there is an alterior motive, Same happened last year when I wanted a K810i on 3, I got accepted on Orange instead

02-07-2008, 18:50	#2
Ricardodaforce Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alacant Posts: 7,773	P4U do have different terms with different networks. They will chase the money.

02-07-2008, 19:16	#3
MGS4SnakeRulez Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16,705	I always thought O2 was harder to get then vodafone? I tried to order an O2 contract but got rejected however I ordered a vodafone contract and it all went through (18 month contract)

02-07-2008, 19:59	#4
jagger2k Inactive Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leicester Posts: 3,027	how come you guys get rejected from contracts, never happened to me.

02-07-2008, 20:50	#5
ooops Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 426	4u have a massive VF target to chase so would push you onto voda if they could. The DAP agreements are different to 4u however...

03-07-2008, 07:40	#6
prking Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 9,167	Quote: Originally Posted by ooops 4u have a massive VF target to chase so would push you onto voda if they could. The DAP agreements are different to 4u however... So, what are the dial-a-phone "agreements"?

03-07-2008, 09:15	#7
clubfoot fc Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 226	Quote: Originally Posted by ooops 4u have a massive VF target to chase so would push you onto voda if they could. The DAP agreements are different to 4u however... Dap are part of p4u though

03-07-2008, 11:39	#8
semtex65 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 460	Quote: Originally Posted by jagger2k how come you guys get rejected from contracts, never happened to me. Credit rating (or lack off) You've no doubt been good with your finances over the years, hence you've had no trouble. OP, the various operators all have different criteria for customers to meet with regards to your credit rating. You were probably rejected by Vodafone on this basis, but O2 may well have less stringent credit status requirements hence you can get a contract with them.

03-07-2008, 13:49	#9
callum9999 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 2,932	Thats strange. I would imagine my mum has a terrible credit rating (missed mortgage payments, arrears, low income etc.) but there are two vodafone contracts (£40 and £25) in her name, they were both through phones 4 u as well (mobiles2yourdoor and dialaphone).

03-07-2008, 20:29	#10
ooops Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 426	Quote: Originally Posted by clubfoot fc Dap are part of p4u though They are but they are run as two separate entities as DAP are an acquisition, not a new subsidy of 4u, unlike mobiles2yourdoor. For this reason the agreements with DAP will stick until the end of the remaining contract. Example: You buy an o2 deal from p4u online or over the phone, you can not port you existing number from ANY network. You buy an o2 deal from DAP and you have 30 days to port your number.... Strange I know but hey, I'm just a minion in the corporate world!

03-07-2008, 21:00	#11
prking Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 9,167	I thought number portability was a regulatory requirement?

03-07-2008, 21:40	#12
ooops Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 426	Quote: Originally Posted by prking I thought number portability was a regulatory requirement? To allow a customer to port AWAY from the network, yes. To not allow a customer to port in is stupid imho, turns a lot from the respective networks....

DS Forums

Is This Some Sort Of Trick By Dial A Phone?