What should I expect from EE retentions?

theonenonly
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I'm currently paying £9 for 20gb data, unlimited minutes and texts. 

I've loads of loyalty discount "add-ons" added on, which reduces it to this price, cos apparently its £30ish for the same plane (!)

I'm assuming the add-ons won't be ported over to any rention offers I sign up for.

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  • Brie
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    I always check what the alternatives are so I can use them as examples of what deals I'd be happy to go for if they won't match it.  They will deny they are the same company as Plusnet but always match their offers the last few times I've renewed.
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  • xzibit
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    I’m currently paying £19 for 25gb and unlimited minutes and texts. It started off at £16 but has gone up over the past few years. I shall have to phone them up and see what they can do. Trouble is I don’t want to get stuck in a whole new contract. 
  • P1Fanatic
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    xzibit said:
    I’m currently paying £19 for 25gb and unlimited minutes and texts. It started off at £16 but has gone up over the past few years. I shall have to phone them up and see what they can do. Trouble is I don’t want to get stuck in a whole new contract. 
    Smarty are doing 30Gb for £10pm and monthly rolling contract with no annual increases.
  • ciderboy2009
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    I've just upgraded to 20gb and unlimited calls a texts for £8 per month with id Mobile - it looks like this is only available to existing customers though
  • Neil49
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    Do you want/need to stay with the EE network (for reception reasons etc) or are you open to moving to other networks such as Three (and its various MVNO'S such as ID Mobile).

    Although Plusnet are part of the same group their service lacks wifi calling and short codes sms messaging which can be an issue to many. BT Mobile is obviously part of the same group as well and pretty much replicates EE services but they aren't that cheap. 

    Take a look at Uswitch Mobile to see what deals are currently available as I've found some very competitive prices on there. 
  • eDicky
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    EE have managed to retain me since the early days of Orange. I'm currently paying £3.27 monthly contract for 3.2GB
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  • mrbg07546
    mrbg07546 Posts: 286 Forumite
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    edited 27 September 2023 at 4:14PM
    I am really struggling to find any good new deals for EE. I am currently voda but want something with EE.

    looking at around 25gb. No speed limit and I don’t mind Netflix .

    im struggling to find anything. Could I get a 1 month sim only then request the PAC in order to get a retention deal? 
  • savergrant
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    mrbg07546 said:
    I am really struggling to find any good new deals for EE. I am currently voda but want something with EE.

    looking at around 25gb. No speed limit and I don’t mind Netflix .

    im struggling to find anything. Could I get a 1 month sim only then request the PAC in order to get a retention deal? 
    You could try it. Although it might be better ringing for a pac and dropping into conversation that someone you know got a good deal to stay.
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