T-mobile web'n'walk USB modem

Stuart_W

Didn't know whether to post in mobiles or broadband thread for this one.

What is the best deal anyone knows about for the T-mobile web'n'walk USB modem (allowing up to 3GB data transfer over 1.8mbps 3G-broadband).

The standard monthly rental is £29.00 per month. I've found the USB modem for free and cashback via Quidco so far. Anything better anywhere?

The product: http://www.thelink.com/martprd/product/757717

patwa_2

OK, I hope this makes sense. Going for a 12 month contract:

From your link above: £29 x 12 = £348 for the year.

Take a look here:
http://www.devicewire.co.uk/s.nl/it.A/id.2766/.f?fromsla=T = £160

Now if you go 12 months cashback here:
http://www.themobileoutlet.co.uk/handset.asp?txtMode=2&txtNetwork=4&txtHandset=307

Then add on the £5 extra to take you up to Web 'n Walk Plus with the 3GB limit.

£160 for the modem divided by 12 = £13.34. Add on £5 for the upgrade on the tariff = £19.34. Your contract is free after cashback. So at the end of the year you're monthly cost after savings is £19.34 so you're saving £10 a month or £120 for the year.

This is a bit long winded and if you don't have the £160 now it's obviously not something you'll want to go for. It would be remiss of me not to advise you of the very long TheMobileOutlet thread on here with complaints and problems noted there, but also note that there are strict T&Cs which you must follow to get your cashback, and people have had success with it. Also note that TMO currently don't have the N70 in stock despite what the website says, mine was changed to a SEK750i after I phoned to check Order Status.

Hope this makes sense.

H.

Stuart_W

Thank you, from what I understand from T-mobile is that any of the add-on web 'n' walk plus deals they only cover internet browsing from a mobile and NOT for laptop access - at least this is what I was told and the website does seem to confirm this - have you been able to use a laptop with Flext + Web'n'Walk, patwa?

MickKnipfler

Can't u just use the phone as a modem and keep the usage under the fair use radar?

patwa_2

Yes, you can use the laptop even on the base tariff. This is not 'official' but T-Mobile told me they 'didn't care' as long as I didn't go over the 1GB cap and paid my bill on time. Not sure if this is just a business privilage or standard policy, but lots of people use laptops.

And one reason for not using the phone as a modem is it uses up the battery which could otherwise be used for voice calls. It's Ok for quick checks for e-mail or quickly buying something online, but if you're using the laptop for hours (such as browsing forums) you'll run the mobile battery down.

H.

hammodt

patwa wrote: »

£160 for the modem divided by 12 = £13.34. Add on £5 for the upgrade on the tariff = £19.34. Your contract is free after cashback. So at the end of the year you're monthly cost after savings is £19.34 so you're saving £10 a month or £120 for the year.

Doesn't £13.34 + £5.00 = £18.34, not £19.34?

David

hammodt

patwa wrote: »

OK, I hope this makes sense. Going for a 12 month contract:

From your link above: £29 x 12 = £348 for the year.

Take a look here:
http://www.devicewire.co.uk/s.nl/it.A/id.2766/.f?fromsla=T = £160

Now if you go 12 months cashback here:
http://www.themobileoutlet.co.uk/handset.asp?txtMode=2&txtNetwork=4&txtHandset=307

Then add on the £5 extra to take you up to Web 'n Walk Plus with the 3GB limit.

£160 for the modem divided by 12 = £13.34. Add on £5 for the upgrade on the tariff = £19.34. Your contract is free after cashback. So at the end of the year you're monthly cost after savings is £19.34 so you're saving £10 a month or £120 for the year.

This is a bit long winded and if you don't have the £160 now it's obviously not something you'll want to go for. It would be remiss of me not to advise you of the very long TheMobileOutlet thread on here with complaints and problems noted there, but also note that there are strict T&Cs which you must follow to get your cashback, and people have had success with it. Also note that TMO currently don't have the N70 in stock despite what the website says, mine was changed to a SEK750i after I phoned to check Order Status.

Hope this makes sense.

H.

For £11 less, you can get 18 months instead of 12 months here:

http://www.mobiles.co.uk/t-mobile-3g-usb-modem.html

The modem itself is free, and you get 11 months half price. This works out cheaper per month than the previous suggestion, as long as you don't mind being "tied-in" for 18 months! To make it £11 less you need to go via quidco and claim £25 cash back!

David

MickKnipfler

patwa wrote: »

but if you're using the laptop for hours (such as browsing forums) you'll run the mobile battery down.

H.

Not if you use a phone that charges over the USB socket.

I checked through the back door with T-mobile and was advised that technically, they can tell if you're using a laptop/pc but as long as you're within fair use, there shouldn't be a problem

patwa_2

Yes, typing error on my part.

I was going for 12 months as most people don't like the idea of being tied in for 18 months (especially if you're at a time in your life where circumstances may be changing on the horizon). Say you went for 18 months, it's cheaper yes but then if you have to buy yourself out of the contract with 6 months to go it works out quite expensive all in one go.

H.

e_munky

MickKnipfler wrote: »

I checked through the back door with T-mobile and was advised that technically, they can tell if you're using a laptop/pc but as long as you're within fair use, there shouldn't be a problem

Anyone know if this is still the case? Also if it is can you keep tabs on your usage levels apart from on your bill? Thanks in advance

Sid_Harper

they would have to snoop your data to see what is going back/forth to tell - e.g. a PC will identify the browser it has to a website as being IE7, for example, which must be running on a PC... you CAN pay the extra to upgrade from a phone-only data Web'n'Walk to the plus or pro versions which legitimately allow additional use such as voip and laptops....

It is much easier for them to detect if you're using VOIP from the ports in use (and they'll be interested in this I would have thought as it deprives them of revenue).