o2 - Same deal from another retailer?

pimento

o2 have an offer where if you're already with them, you can have a 12 month contract. I have had a SIM only contract for 13 months and o2 confirmed that I would qualify for a 12 month contract with a handset if I wanted to upgrade, however, they don't do the handset I want (Desire HD).

If I were to go to CPW or P4U, would they be able to offer the same 12 month contract for upgrading customers deal that o2 offer?

I'm a very (very) low user so would be looking at 50 or 100 mins a month, a minimal amount of texts (100 would probably do) and 500mb. I don't want to have to mess around with cash back and I don't mind putting some money towards the handset. The only thing I dont want is an 18 month contract. My budget is a maximum of £25 a month and preferably less.

Ideally, I'd buy a SIM free handset but they're really expensive.

grumbler

pimento wrote: »

o2 have an offer where if you're already with them, you can have a 12 month contract. I have had a SIM only contract for 13 months and o2 confirmed that I would qualify for a 12 month contract with a handset if I wanted to upgrade, however, they don't do the handset I want (Desire HD).

Don't have or don't offer?

I think elsewhere you you can get a better deal as a new customer than for upgrading. However, I think Desire HD for £25x12 is an unrealistic target.

pimento

o2 don't do the Desire HD full stop.

It's hard for me to work out whether it's cheaper to pay £350 ish for the handset and stay on my SIM only £15 a month deal, or pay more for a contract.

Is there a formula I can use?

o2's upgrade deal gives you the 18 month price but you only have to sign up for 12 months.

grumbler

pimento wrote: »

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I'm a very (very) low user so would be looking at 50 or 100 mins a month, a minimal amount of texts (100 would probably do) and 500mb.

pimento wrote: »

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It's hard for me to work out whether it's cheaper to pay £350 ish for the handset and stay on my SIM only £15 a month deal, or pay more for a contract.

Is there a formula I can use?

o2's upgrade deal gives you the 18 month price but you only have to sign up for 12 months.

You airtime costs not more than £10x12 (in fact you'll get much more than 50+100+500 for £10).

I don't know where you can buy HD for £350, but if you really can the cost of 12 months package is £350+£120=£470. Compare this to the total cost of a contract with a phone.

I don't want to have to mess around with cash back

I hope you don't mean quidco/TCB

pimento

I forgot to add that if I stay with o2, I get £5 a month off my home phone and broadband.

I don't know how Quidco or TCB (Top Cash Back?) work and I don't want to have to think about remembering to claim money back.

I have a Wildfire at the moment and a buyer lined up for when I upgrade. They will buy it for £100.

pimento

Play have the handset for £390, I could buy it second hand for less.

grumbler

pimento wrote: »

I forgot to add that if I stay with o2, I get £5 a month off my home phone and broadband.

Take extra £60 into account then.

I don't know how Quidco or TCB (Top Cash Back?) work

Get to know then:Top Cashback Sites

and I don't want to have to think about remembering to claim money back.

You don't have to.

I have a Wildfire at the moment and a buyer lined up for when I upgrade. They will buy it for £100.

This information is absolutely irrelevant if you are determined to change the phone.

pimento

Thanks Grumbler. Preliminary calculations are showing I'd be better off with an 18 month contract than buying a phone and having a SIM only deal.

speirsro

I spoke to O2 today, and they do Desire HD on 12 month upgrade contract...You have to phone the upgrades team though, as they're not doing it via online.
Hope that helps!

pimento

Really? That's great news.

I'll be giving them a call. Thanks!

pimento

Actually, this deal with Dial-A-Phone looks alright. Is there anything I'm missing?