cliftyhanger
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 posted on 9/4/11 at 08:17 AM |
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Do I need a new phone?
Me being a tight-wad have been pottering on for years with cheapo mobiles (on a very cheap T mobile contract ) but as I have internet included, and
I am off on my hols to the states in the summer, I was wondering if I should get a wifi phone, and if so, it would ideally be 3G so I could make use
of mobile interweb on my contract
Is there a cost effective (that is important) solution? I use it as a phone, send a few (about 10) texts a month, and will not be overly disappointed
if I am stuck. I have about a year to go on my T mobile contract, but as it is only £5 a month that could be written off I guess.
Any suggestions? Not into the cashback stuff as I used it heavily a few years ago, but then discovered many retailers do not play ball and it is
lots of grief. Quidco is good though
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trikerneil
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| posted on 9/4/11 at 08:44 AM |
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If you're a bit techy you could get an Orange San Francisco for about £100.
They are very easy to unlock, so you could use it on your T mobile contract and with a bit of extra work you can install a new operating sysytem.
I've got a San Fran now running on Tesco PAYG and Android 2.2 and getting the F1 quali times now.
HTH
Neil
ACE Cafe - Just say No.
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Mr G
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| posted on 9/4/11 at 10:24 AM |
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Yeah I'll second the San Fran (rebranded ZTE Blade) - amazing value for money and free to unlock to any network too
Normal is getting dressed in clothes that you buy for work and driving through traffic in a
car that you are still paying for - in order to get to the job you need to pay for the clothes
and the car, and the house you leave vacant all day so you can afford to live in it.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 9/4/11 at 10:42 AM |
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As above currently using another Orange ZTE model changing to San Francisco before summer holidays, Orange PAYG conditions are you have to wait
3 months before unlocking from Orange although you should be able to get it from other suppliers but beware of scammers as you could
"brick" your phone.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 9/4/11 at 10:50 AM |
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Web link to orange shop
Orange Shop
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trikerneil
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| posted on 9/4/11 at 12:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
Orange PAYG conditions are you have to wait 3 months before unlocking from Orange.
Oops! Did mine as soon as I got it home.
Neil
ACE Cafe - Just say No.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 9/4/11 at 12:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by trikerneil
quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
Orange PAYG conditions are you have to wait 3 months before unlocking from Orange.
Oops! Did mine as soon as I got it home.
Neil
Oops ...............................
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cliftyhanger
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| posted on 9/4/11 at 02:37 PM |
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OK, looks like I need to find one of those. In due course.
Cheers chaps
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britishtrident
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| posted on 9/4/11 at 03:40 PM |
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Online Orange Shop is the best price --- high street Orange shop are dearer.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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Peteff
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| posted on 9/4/11 at 05:11 PM |
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Orange and T-Mobile are same firm now, my old Orange PAYG phone shows both networks on screen when I'm at home.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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