Third Party Mobile Contract Sales

dlk

Looking to upgrade I found a deal with a company called Mobiles.co.uk for a Samsung S9 for £23pm + £100 upfront on a Vodafone contract. The Vodafone shop couldn't get close to that deal at £36pm and explained they couldn't match a third party website.
What I wanted to ask was is there any downside or risk associated with buying through mobiles.co.uk in contrast to through the network themselves. Probably not but just wanted to double check with some independent people on here rather than the salespeople.

[Deleted User]

They're part of CPW are they not?

mobilejunkie

They are. It may be a cashback contract, in which case the OP needs to do some research beforehand since it sounds like they are a complete novice.

Anthorn

Yup, it could be that the price is discounted with cashback and the overall cost including the cash back is calculated over a period. In that case you will most likely have to claim the cashback on time and in the manner required or you lose it.

[Deleted User]

Mines through them and never had an issue at all. They are part of CPW.

dlk

Thanks folks. As it happens I called EE who my sim only was currently with and they matched the deal which is a lot easier than having to switch. Phone's arrived today and it's not a cashback just straightforward £23pm +£100 initial fee (+6.95 delivery)

Meimei

Did you read the following limitations for this deal as I need reassurance that there will be no extra charges with the unlimited minutes and texts offered.
"Charges outside of your allowance
Usage rates Cost
Anytime to landlines 55p per min
Call Anytime any network 55p per min
Voicemail 55p per min
Uk picture message (MMS) 55p each
Uk video message 55p each
SMS Anytime any network 35p per message"

Meimei

Did you read the following limitations for this deal as I need reassurance that there will be no extra charges with the unlimited minutes and texts offered.
"Charges outside of your allowance
Usage rates Cost
Anytime to landlines 55p per min
Call Anytime any network 55p per min
Voicemail 55p per min
Uk picture message (MMS) 55p each
Uk video message 55p each
SMS Anytime any network 35p per message"

ValiantSon

Meimei wrote: »

Did you read the following limitations for this deal as I need reassurance that there will be no extra charges with the unlimited minutes and texts offered.
"Charges outside of your allowance
Usage rates Cost
Anytime to landlines 55p per min
Call Anytime any network 55p per min
Voicemail 55p per min
Uk picture message (MMS) 55p each
Uk video message 55p each
SMS Anytime any network 35p per message"

Those are the standard charges for out of bundle calls and messages. They have to show you them, even if your contract offers unlimited minutes and texts. It is possible that MMS is not included in unlimited texts (many networks don't because they aren't actually texts).

If your contract is for unlimited minutes and texts then that is what you will get.

Meimei

Thank you. The deal seems too good to true as its pretty cheap. Just dont want to commit and miss something obvious@