PAYG for a low volume user

[Deleted User]

StormyWeather - I use the Tesco Lite service and over the years have found it to be a good, solid network (O2).
True it's not the cheapest as Three offer lower prices but I find that Three's coverage is not quite so good as they use 3G only at 2100Mhz which is not so solid as the O2 900Mhz 2G and 3G network.
Ovivo require you to watch adverts as part of the deal so you have to decide whether that will annoy you.

grumbler

Deleted_User wrote: »

Ovivo require you to watch adverts as part of the deal ...

No, they don't require this for "calling landlines and other mobiles, and occasional text".
They don't require this even for using mobile data unless you use a web browser.

[Deleted User]

Grumbler - I just took a look at Ovivo's website and found the following statements so things must have changed since you checked the T&Cs.

"It’s worth noting that advertising is a key part of the OVIVO Mobile service, so you won’t be able to use VPNs or other services that bypass advertising whilst you’re using OVIVO. You also shouldn’t use any ad blocking software whilst on the OVIVO network.
If you do this, we do reserve the right in our terms and conditions to terminate your service without notice or refund."

And in their terms/conditions it says

"3.2 Use of the service is dependent on receiving marketing messages from OVIVO Mobile. This is a mandatory opt in requirement and if not acceptable, then OVIVO Mobile will terminate the service and if required, allow the mobile number to be ported out."

Judging by other posts about Ovivo on this forum it seems that some are falling foul of these terms and being terminated.
Ovivo can't provide a free service indefinitely for £20 - they make it clear that adverts are involved with the provision of service and if a customer is happy with that then all well and good.

StormyWeather_2

Thanks all.

I was given incorrect information.

3 have some of the same phones as Tesco mobile, but slightly more expensive. But I think 3 would work out cheaper over 12 months.

Which phones could I use with the Ovivo deal?

And if I go with 3 do I have to buy the mobile on 3's site, and if I go with Tesco do I have to buy on their site?

StormyWeather_2

What format are these ads in? How frequently do they appear and do they get in the way of making phone calls.

[Deleted User]

StormyWeather - If you go with Three you will need either an unlocked 3G enabled phone + Three sim, or a phone bought from Three.

If you go with Tesco you can use almost any unlocked phone or one from the Tesco range (which will be locked to Tesco) but the phones in the stores only come with their triple credit tariff (25p a minute).
So you will either need to get a Lite sim from the Tesco Mobile website or change from triple credit to Lite via customer services by ringing them to request a change. (That's how it worked last year anyway) They use O2 network.

Ovivo only needs an unlocked phone + a sim although their website suggests that their service is mainly for smart phones. They use Vodafone. The ads won't affect the making of phone calls or sending texts.

Argos sell a number of unlocked phones - check their website.

Before you buy it is a good idea to check who gives the best coverage/service local to you by asking neighbours etc and looking at network coverage maps (with a pinch of salt!)

ZhugeEX

StormyWeather wrote: »

Thanks all.

I was given incorrect information.

3 have some of the same phones as Tesco mobile, but slightly more expensive. But I think 3 would work out cheaper over 12 months.

Which phones could I use with the Ovivo deal?

And if I go with 3 do I have to buy the mobile on 3's site, and if I go with Tesco do I have to buy on their site?

You can use any phone with the Ovivo deal as long as the phone is unlocked. (e.g bought from Amazon or carphone warehouse with unlocked in the description)

If you buy a phone from either Three or Tesco then the phone will only work on their network. (You'd need to get the phone unlocked to use on a different network).

Do you have a phone at the moment? If not then just buy a phone from the network website to get started. Make sure to check coverage first

StormyWeather wrote: »

What format are these ads in? How frequently do they appear and do they get in the way of making phone calls.

There are no adverts for calls and texts. As Ovivo provide an effectively free service they run adverts on the internet browser to create a revenue stream. If you plan on never using the internet then this won't affect you. If you plan on using the internet then you will see adverts in the browser every now and then.

grumbler

Deleted_User wrote: »

Grumbler - I just took a look at Ovivo's website and found the following statements so things must have changed since you checked the T&Cs.

"It’s worth noting that advertising is a key part of the OVIVO Mobile service, so you won’t be able to use VPNs or other services that bypass advertising whilst you’re using OVIVO. You also shouldn’t use any ad blocking software whilst on the OVIVO network.
If you do this, we do reserve the right in our terms and conditions to terminate your service without notice or refund."

And? All this is relevant only if you use a web browser.

Deleted_User wrote: »

And in their terms/conditions it says

"3.2 Use of the service is dependent on receiving marketing messages from OVIVO Mobile. This is a mandatory opt in requirement and if not acceptable, then OVIVO Mobile will terminate the service and if required, allow the mobile number to be ported out."

Nowhere does it say that you have to use a browser and to watch the adds in order to receive other services for free.
In fact they used to say that the sim can be used with any phone, not necessarily a smartphone, but I cannot find this now.

Judging by other posts about Ovivo on this forum it seems that some are falling foul of these terms and being terminated.

I've never heard of this. I've heard of the contracts terminated, but for other reasons.

StormyWeather_2

ZhugeEX wrote: »

You can use any phone with the Ovivo deal as long as the phone is unlocked. (e.g bought from Amazon or carphone warehouse with unlocked in the description)

If you buy a phone from either Three or Tesco then the phone will only work on their network. (You'd need to get the phone unlocked to use on a different network).

Do you have a phone at the moment? If not then just buy a phone from the network website to get started. Make sure to check coverage first



There are no adverts for calls and texts. As Ovivo provide an effectively free service they run adverts on the internet browser to create a revenue stream. If you plan on never using the internet then this won't affect you. If you plan on using the internet then you will see adverts in the browser every now and then.

I do have a handset but it's locked to Orange and the buttons are starting to stick. So I plan on buying a new phone and changing provider/tariff.

I've been thinking about this and if I have a tariff that includes internet, I'll be tempted to use it. I can see me not being happy with ads. On the PC I use Firefox with adblock and flashblock.

If the handset spec doesn't specifically state "browser" would there still be some way of accessing my existing email accounts.

When the spec states "email" does that mean I'll get a new email address and it will be linked to the handset/mobile account somehow?

Sorry for all the questions, but it's ages since I bought a new phone and I'm totally out of touch with what's available.

Thanks again to everyone.

ZhugeEX

StormyWeather wrote: »

I do have a handset but it's locked to Orange and the buttons are starting to stick. So I plan on buying a new phone and changing provider/tariff.

I've been thinking about this and if I have a tariff that includes internet, I'll be tempted to use it. I can see me not being happy with ads. On the PC I use Firefox with adblock and flashblock.

If the handset spec doesn't specifically state "browser" would there still be some way of accessing my existing email accounts. You can set up your current email address as long as you know the email address and the password.

When the spec states "email" does that mean I'll get a new email address and it will be linked to the handset/mobile account somehow?

Sorry for all the questions, but it's ages since I bought a new phone and I'm totally out of touch with what's available.

Thanks again to everyone.

Most modern smartphones and even non smartphones are capable of being able to download emails.

If you post the model or link to the phone you're interested in here we can take a look and assist you with anything you need to know about it.