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Question regarding iPhone 4.

roseo92
roseo92 Posts: 10 Forumite
Hi, i want to get the iphone4 but have a few questions.
I was planning to go onto vodafone but have just discovered 3 is a lot cheaper, what is the likelihood of me passing thier credit check as i failed the one for vodafone. I have just turned 18 and have no credit history.
Also, what is 3's coverage like? I know this depends upon where you live but i have only ever heard bad things?
Also, do you think it is worth the paying the extra upfront for the 32gb as i have around 16gb of music and don't know if the apps take up much room?
Thanks.

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  • DarkConvict
    DarkConvict Posts: 6,347 Forumite
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    3's main issue seems to be customer service. But do take care with the IPhone 4 it has a known manufacturing fault causing low reception. I advise you go with a IPhone 3GS instead.
    Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced.

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  • boliston
    boliston Posts: 3,012 Forumite
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    I've known people who have failed vodafone credit checks but sailed through 3's checks. I suspect that it's because they are keen to gain market share.
    I've been using the 3 network for about 6 weeks now (via aaisp payg mobile) and not had too many problems yet. They are far better than orange for 3g internet. I hardly ever make voice calls so web & email are far more important for me when it comes to phones and 3 seem to be good on 3g.
    Also 3 seem to have a better unlocking policy compared with orange as orange refuse to unlock in the first 3 months which is madness really as it forces people to resort to jailbreak based unlocks.
  • roseo92
    roseo92 Posts: 10 Forumite
    I am aware of the "death grip" but i think it is only a problem on some of the phones from what i have heard.
    Thanks, so i should be able to get it myself then. Also which method will mean i get the phone earlier, internet or shop?
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