02 Retentions thread 2

delboyuk2005uk

dmacwalter wrote: »

I was £18/month til Nov, then paid £35 for a couple of months (out of contract). Also went to o2 shop and CPW, making sure they had my number, and saw what deals they had (hoping it would register on their system). Also mentioned the tesco deal (which is cheaper over 18months for lightish users).

Retentions - 0800 0288151

I am currently on a simplicity tariff. I want the 32gb 3gs for free on a 18 month term for 35 a month.

What will I need to say to them or any deals to arm myself with?

delboyuk2005uk

and was this a brand new Iphone 32gb 3gs?

arpner

Just phoned up this morning and the 32gb gs is now back in stock (refurb) just accepted a free white one on a £35 18month contract......well pleased!

urbanlegend11

Just phoned this morning and as I was only spending £20 a month for last couple of years was not expecting much in the way of deals but just got a black 32gb gs refurb for £30 on a £35 18mth contract (600mins,500txt,unlimited internet)

mash440

urbanlegend11 wrote: »

Just phoned this morning and as I was only spending £20 a month for last couple of years was not expecting much in the way of deals but just got a black 32gb gs refurb for £30 on a £35 18mth contract (600mins,500txt,unlimited internet)

Just an FYI on people thinking of taking up a simplicity deal to get a cheap iPhone through retentions.

In order to get an cheaper iPhone you need to have been with 02 for 6 months. This is as the simplicity tariff is a rolling one and does not require a credit check at the start. I rang them up twice and that is the reason they gave me.

UncleSimit

Just been offered this by uprgrades:

9700 (50 for the phone)
600mins
1000text
utld o2 to o2 calls
bb bolt-on
35 a month
18 month contract

and then this by retentions:

9700 (40 for the phone)
600mins
1000text
utld o2 to o2 calls
bb bolt-on
30 a month
24 month contract

Surely they can't be serious?

Going to Orange I think, just hope my PAC comes ASAP.

By the way I've been on Simplicity paying 20 a month for a year.

coolio_2

Was on O2 simplicity. Got 16gn 3gs recon in black for free, £35 a month for 600mins, unlimited texts and unlimited internet.

Was offered 32gb for £100. I don't use my iPhone for music so the memory wasn't worth it.

delboyuk2005uk

to have a simplicity you do need to pass a credit check

urbanlegend11

mash440 wrote: »

Just an FYI on people thinking of taking up a simplicity deal to get a cheap iPhone through retentions.

In order to get an cheaper iPhone you need to have been with 02 for 6 months. This is as the simplicity tariff is a rolling one and does not require a credit check at the start. I rang them up twice and that is the reason they gave me.

I think youve got muddled. Ive been on a reduced tarrif, £15 off per month for the last two YEARS.

mash440

urbanlegend11 wrote: »

I think youve got muddled. Ive been on a reduced tarrif, £15 off per month for the last two YEARS.

I have only been on simplicity for 4 months, and they said you need to have been a member for at least 6 months to get a refurbish iphone 18 month deal.

But I didn't know the simplicity required a credit check. I'll try again when my next billing cycle comes in a few days and ask astutely.