Anybody would think they didn't want my money.

barryboris

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

I wasn't aware you were the arbiter, of what justifies a vent?

Got a bit of a chip on your shoulder, don't ya fella.

You've had a fair amount of reasonable and sensible advice on here - whether you choose to act on that advise or not is your decision.

Nobody has questioned your right to vent, but don't automatically expect people to agree with you!

Those who have disagreed with you haven't been particularly rude about it - they have offered you sensible advice.

Do with it what you will.

Juzza12

If you're still looking... http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/galaxy-tab-s-10-5-wifi-319-20-with-code-samsung-uk-free-del-other-models-discounted-1989832

Bollotom

You'll always get the censorship nazis on these boards to show how clever they are when they're just wums with very little left to do in life. I think you'll find all the phone companies do the same. Virgin certainly did with me. Someone mentioned getting a card and pre-loading it with the amount and tacking that to a DD. Sounds a good idea. Always remember this, if someone doesn't want your money there's other places that will. :cool:

brightonman123

check if any 'upfront' deals on the network's own websites, or ask on twitter!

unholyangel

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

Not at all MSK.

I just don't like being tied into contracts, least of all a 2 year one. :eek:

Apart from anything else, there's nothing to stop them increasing the monthly amount, after I've signed up.

Anyway, I've just been looking at a Cellular Tablet for £499, with PAYG, so I'll probably get that instead.

Actually, yes...now there has been a judgement from ofcom. Previously you would have had to argue it was materially detrimental. However now ofcom have confirmed that ANY increase (other than tax being increased of course) means they will have to give consumers the right to withdraw from the contract penalty free.

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/phones/2013/10/phone-firm-hiking-prices-youll-soon-be-able-to-dump-it-penalty-free

kwikbreaks

unholyangel wrote: »

ANY increase (other than tax being increased of course) means they will have to give consumers the right to withdraw from the contract penalty free.

What's the betting they'd want the tablet/phone back though...

I can't see them letting somebody keep one if they'd only paid a month or so before the price hike.

powerful_Rogue

kwikbreaks wrote: »

What's the betting they'd want the tablet/phone back though...

I can't see them letting somebody keep one if they'd only paid a month or so before the price hike.

Nope. My partner and I both got out of our T-Mobile contracts a year early penalty free due to the price rise and got to keep the handsets.

kwikbreaks

That's good. I really can't see it lasting though considering some smartphones cost £500+ I imagine that they'll either change new contracts in some way to cover themselves in view of this new change or maybe, shock horror, actually stick to the deal they originally agreed.

powerful_Rogue

kwikbreaks wrote: »

That's good. I really can't see it lasting though considering some smartphones cost £500+ I imagine that they'll either change new contracts in some way to cover themselves in view of this new change or maybe, shock horror, actually stick to the deal they originally agreed.

Im presuming if they start going along the lines of o2 refresh, where the phone and airtime are kept separate, then if the contract is cancelled penalty free you would still be liable for the cost of the handset. Until then, majority of operators are giving you the phone free and including the cost in the contract, so if the contract is cancelled penalty free, you get to keep the handset.

kwikbreaks

powerful_Rogue wrote: »

..majority of operators are giving you the phone free and including the cost in the contract, so if the contract is cancelled penalty free, you get to keep the handset.

Exactly - so if you took out a 24 month contract that included a new iPhone and their general price rise came around a couple of months later you could walk away with £600 of hardware having paid £60 - I don't think so - they'll either be changing contracts in some way to avoid that or doing what they should have done originally and sticking to the agreed pricing. I'm guessing on the latter as the value of this stuff drops dramatically as soon as you walk out of their door.