Samsung Galaxy S3, is this a good offer?

gogo123_2

i see mobiles.co.uk

Are offering a free S3 , unlimited mins/txt plus 1gb of data, on O2 at £ 26 a month , plus £ 50.00 cashback via Quidco.

Is this a good deal to go for, or are there any better ones, also is the S3 easy to use, ty

samizdat

It's a good deal if it fits your desired usage pattern, and you like the phone (deal only available in garnet red by the way).

However, to state some obvious points:

1. You may not need such a good or expensive phone.

2. You may not need so many minutes.

3. What is O2 coverage like for voice and data where you will be using the phone? O2 has a bad reputation for data speeds in some areas, e.g. London.

4. I don't think you can use your data allowance to tether on this deal - do you care?

5. Usual caveat about cashback having risk of non-receipt.

Ultrasonic

Another possible caveat is to consider if you'd be happy buying from mobiles.co.uk or not. If you Google for reviews you'll find they're rather a mixed bag. I've not used them myself, but they don't appear to be an entirely risk free company to deal with.

MillicentBystander

I would suggest unlimited data, and not unlimited calls, would be far more useful on a phone like the Sammy S3. Seriously, how many people actually need unlimited calls?

im-lost

MillicentBystander wrote: »

I would suggest unlimited data, and not unlimited calls, would be far more useful on a phone like the Sammy S3. Seriously, how many people actually need unlimited calls?

All women

platterfish

I love my S3 .. I've converted from Iphone on the 3 network.

Theres a deal at affordable mobiles

http://www.affordablemobiles.co.uk/contract-mobile-phones/3/the_one_plan_(new)/samsung/i9300/43264431.html

2000 Mins, 5000 text, truly unlimited data and tethering.

I use alot of data as I tether my connection and watch a fair bit of online content, so it works for me. Theres no cash back on this deal but if you use a fair bit of data it could work.

As for three, the network I find good in my area, and the internet is pretty decent.

harveybobbles

Only problem with the £26 pm deal I found on affordablemobiles site is you have to send in your phone bill in each month.

You are charged the full £36 pm, but then when you send your bill in, they then credit you the following month, which reduces next months payment to the £26 or £28 depending on whcih tarrif you pick.

Ultrasonic

Ultrasonic wrote: »

Another possible caveat is to consider if you'd be happy buying from mobiles.co.uk or not. If you Google for reviews you'll find they're rather a mixed bag. I've not used them myself, but they don't appear to be an entirely risk free company to deal with.

Also true for affordable mobiles...

Not saying don't use, but worth investigating a little before deciding to purchase.

platterfish

harveybobbles wrote: »

Only problem with the £26 pm deal I found on affordablemobiles site is you have to send in your phone bill in each month.

You are charged the full £36 pm, but then when you send your bill in, they then credit you the following month, which reduces next months payment to the £26 or £28 depending on whcih tarrif you pick.

From what I can see this isn't a cashback redemption deal, its simply £28 a month, as it mentions nothing at all of this. Also mobiles.co.uk are owned by carphone warehouse and are definitely reputable if you decide to go with them.