Confused!! Data? Mobile Internet? Mobile browsing? Whats the difference

mobile_newbie

Hi all,

I'm looking to take my first step towards joining the smartphone generation and retiring my trusty Nokia, but I'm stuck slightly in which contract will be best?

I've been looking at offers on the various networks and places like carphone warehouse but there is one thing I cant get my head around!!

Some places mention "data" being part of the plan, some mention "unlimited internet" some even say "mobile browsing!" What is the difference between these? If I buy "data" what does that cover? or if I buy a plan with "mobile browsing" does that mean I can't get these apps?

The other thing I cant decide is which smartphone, although I did like the HTC Desire S when I had a go of a friends (main reason Im looking to upgrade ).

Thanks for the help all :j

crazyguy

I think the apps for most part are payed for as and when you want them from maybe £0.49 up to £5.00, some are free,

Also you need to tell them what you will use it for ie: constantly looking at videos on youtube and the likes may be better off on the unlimited internet plan, it depends on what you do plan to use it for. just tell them when you go back in and purchase.

Do rember though if you get one of these beware about using in certain places abroad as some costs can be vey excessive

spiro

crazyguy wrote: »

Also you need to tell them what you will use it for ie: constantly looking at videos on youtube and the likes may be better off on the unlimited internet plan

BUT remember with mobile phone contracts that 'unlimited' does not mean unlimited as define in the dictionary. It means up to a limit set by them.

crazyguy

spiro wrote: »

crazyguy wrote: »

Also you need to tell them what you will use it for ie: constantly looking at videos on youtube and the likes may be better off on the unlimited internet planQUOTE] BUT remember with mobile phone contracts that 'unlimited' does not mean unlimited as define in the dictionary. It means up to a limit set by them.

Thats right I think they list it as fair usage !

JJ_Egan

mobile_newbie wrote: »

Hi all,



Some places mention "data" being part of the plan,
Data is best thought of as data that the phone downloads web pages maps etc over the internet .
But with a phone you usually have WifI connection to your home router or outside free sources . Data then is free .
But standard data on many Smartphones is via your mobile network and is either charged per use or part of a package with varying amounts per month .


some mention "unlimited internet"

As been said not actually unlimited and that refers to data downloaded via the network as above .

some even say "mobile browsing!"

Same meaning in that context .


An app is a program that works on the phone that may or may not require a data connection .

The other thing I cant decide is which smartphone, although I did like the HTC Desire S w

Thats down to cost and personally choice try then all read the reviews .

jje