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  • $17mma
    $17mma Posts: 2,623 Forumite
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    Just found this little beauty:

    Iphone 5s 16gb
    8gb data per month
    unlimited calls
    unlimited text
    £25 cash back
    £37 per month
    24month contract
    o2
    £29 for phone (get £25 back in cash back deal so only paying £5 for the phone)

    Go to Carphone Warehouse and type the following into the search:

    18843499

    http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/buy/APPLE-IPHONE-5S-16GB-U445-D208U/18843499

    Web only offer.
    MFWB
    Mortgage when started: £232,000
    Current mortgage Sept 2024: £232,000
    Mortgage free day: Sept 2029

    Saving: £12k 2025
  • Hi guys has anybody had any recent deals for iPhone 5s? I'm currently paying £30 approx a month and have iPhone 4S. That includes a £10 "loyalty discount" which I've had to fight tooth n nail for every time I've upgraded (last 3 contracts). There offering me £42 per month, which I can't afford.
  • easy
    easy Posts: 2,532 Forumite
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    nah, O2 seem to be doing nothing to retain customers.

    I rang last week to give 30 days notice, and asked for my PAC.

    notice accepted, PAC given and no effort to offer me anything. I thought I might get a text after a few days, but nowt so far.

    I'm planning to keep my S2 and go onto a Tesco single month contract until I see a spiffing deal somewhere
    I try not to get too stressed out on the forum. I won't argue, i'll just leave a thread if you don't like what I say. :)
  • O2 retentions dept. have offered me:


    unlimited minutes (to whom I don't know - I use less than 100 anyway usually)


    unlimited texts


    5GB data (guaranteed to use 3 and there was nothing between 1 and 5)


    iPhone 5S 16G (no upfront fee)


    £42 a month/ 24 month contract


    I should be saving money really and looking at SIM only deals as my handset is just fine but this looks so juicy!!


    What do you guys think??
  • Tony5101
    Tony5101 Posts: 1,589 Forumite
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    Just over £1000 over 2 years...put that way it maybe doesn't look as 'sweet'. Especially as you already know you don't need a new phone!
    Unlock your current phone, and stick a giffgaff sim in it. £12 a month will get you plenty minutes for what you use, unlimited texts and unlimited mobile data. Did I mention the £720 you'd save :)

    EDIT: you might not even need to unlock the phone...so extra saving there too!
  • Thanks for the reply :)


    Who is giffgaff then?


    As for the money, £42 split £22 line rental and £20 handset over 24 months means I'm getting a phone worth over £700 for £480 with no upfront cost and unlimited everything (pretty much). Factor in that I can guarantee good coverage and avoid the hassle of switching. Thinking I can sell my iPhone 4S which is in fairly good condition.


    I'm a dream customer, I called them to downgrade to a SIM only and they've flogged me the newest iPhone on a two year contract :rotfl:
  • Tony5101
    Tony5101 Posts: 1,589 Forumite
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    http://giffgaff.com/

    Runs on O2 (actually part of the same group as O2) so coverage should be perfect for you!
    Buy a £12 goodybag each month - 250 minutes/unlimited texts/unlimited mobile data.
  • Thanks for that! Can't believe giffgaff isn't more popular! Is there a catch?
  • Tony5101
    Tony5101 Posts: 1,589 Forumite
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    Thanks for that! Can't believe giffgaff isn't more popular! Is there a catch?

    LOL - it is popular :) If you do a forum search you'll find a massive thread on it :)
    Definitely worth a look ;)
  • xxdeebeexx
    xxdeebeexx Posts: 1,964 Forumite
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    Thanks for that! Can't believe giffgaff isn't more popular! Is there a catch?

    Don't forget to order your sim through Topcasback for £4.54 cash back.


    dx
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