N900 on Vodafone in the UK
 

I was thinking about getting the N900 seeing as it has just come to the UK. However, the only mobile carrier at the moment is Vodafone. I really needed to get a new phone as mine is on it's last legs.

Has anyone had any experiences with using mobile internet with Vodafone? Is it any good? What are the speeds like? Are they generally a good company or not?

Thanks.

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i run my N900 on Voda and it's great, never have problem with service (london) and 3.5g data transfer is very good

My other half has O2 and data there, for London atleast, is problematic

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I'm on O2 at the moment and connection seems quite slow when trying to connect with the internet. Do you find that Vodafone is a lot faster at connecting than O2?

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Vodaphone has really good coverage in England - Ive been with them for 4 years now, but the contracts they offer with the n900 have really put me off: Ive decided to buy the device unlocked and then go for T-Mobile who offer 800min/UNLMTD Msgs & Internet (fair usage 1gb > Vodaphone is 500mb (all per month)) for only 20pounds per month for 12months!

I cannot loose the feeling but I think Vodaphone isnt the best provider for internet on your mobile device in terms of pricing and contract offers.

Do some research and find the option that works for you - thats what I did.

Websites recommended:

- http://www.omio.com/phones/nokia/n900/deals
&
- http://www.best-mobile-contracts.co....okia-N900.aspx

Hope that helps :)

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I'd love to buy then phone straight up, but I just don't have £500 to spend on the phone right now. A contract would be great. I did think that 500mb was a little bit low. I asked them and this was only a guideline but I don't want them pestering me if I go over, which I might do sometimes.

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i have it on contract with vodaphone- its good in london(all over)and surrey, and it was fine in bucks when i was there yesterday.

getting alot of 3.5 g speeds

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btw what do you mean about 500mbs
its unlimited web

its like 30 quid a month contract, phone free

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btw if you want to buy the phone- dont go with t mobile.. go with o2


700 mins messages and unlimited internet for 20 quid a month-AND ONLY 30 day contract NOT 12 MONTHS- o2 is much better than t mobile around london- but then it does depend on where you live i suppose..

on the other hand you get the same with vodaphone for 30 a month but 24 month contract-- but if the think about it thats only paying 240 quid for a 440 quid phone..

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I vaguely remember someone mentioning that they couldn't connect to Skype via a Vodafone bought N900. I would expect this for 3G (and with their data cap there wouldn't be much point), but does this effect using Skype with Wifi as well, as that is one of the (many) features that has attracted me to this device. Also, is there any addition Vodafone bloatware or restrictions in comparison to the unlocked model?

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Look up their acceptable use policy.

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no never been stung on any fair usage scheme- and gone over by 4 times-infact once probally 20 times


skype works fine on vodaphone as well

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and no bloatware

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by the sounds of vodas and infact any other providers 'fair usage'

they dont charge you if you go over.

they can however ask you to go up a price plan, or they can ask you to not use it as much(lol!!!!).. but to be honest in that case it would surely be very easy to get out of your contract

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Im afraid you are wrong. They are allowed to call it "Unlimited", but always add a their 'Fair Usage' policy, restricting your monthly allowance to a certain amount. Always check the smallprint, and read the Terms&Conditions. Also, dont ever fully rely on what a sales rep in a store tells you. They can tell you what they want and you will end up the looser. :(

On all sim-free contracts you have the choice between a long and a short term contract for certain available price ranges. For T-Mobile thats 12 months and 30 days (1 month). Since Im after a cheap Simonly contract I prefer going for 12months and getting 800min instead of 600 for a monthly contract option. Texts and Internet are unlimited.

I've just seen a similar deal for O2, but there was no notion whether it includes internet?

I live in London and am still on Vodaphone, will change soon though. The T-Mobile Website shows me outstanding coverage for London? I believe their coverage (same for Vodaphone a few years back) has improved vastly over the last few years, therefore as long as you live in a fairly urban environment you should be fine with most big names. No doubts there.

That's exactly whats not an option for me. Going for a 2 YEAR contract? Jesus, a man needs a new toy from time to time :p

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ADDITION: The cheaper the monthly rate the less impressive your monthly covered allowances will be. You will end up with a kick *** phone but a limited contract which doesnt allow you to fully enjoy your n900. And that for 2 years :eek: Keep that in mind :) Ive seen quite a few deals offering the handset for free on 20-35/month but only giving you something like 75min/monthly calls for instance.

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i can assure you that for 15 pounds o2 doesnt have web, and for 20 pounds it does have web

fair usage is hit and miss- in fact its just rubbish- no one i know has ever been stung on it.. i had a voda contract for a year and some months was downloading 5gigs worth and never got asked to limit my usage..

when you say its not an option to have a 24 month contract thats fine- i understand- but you have to rember that in this case you can save 200 quid by doing - therefore you can buy your new toy anyway....

not a problem

on ly problem would be switching networks- not buying a new toy

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i hate t mobile - i live in a leafy part of surrey , but work in london mostly- o2 is best - vodaphone is second- t mobile just doesnt work for me- so its never an option

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I kinda figured that ;) care to explain?

Or after 12 months I can switch to a new contract with another provider, saving me more money! I will renew in March, a year after that Im 100% prices have plummeted even more, and I can choose a nice new contract.

I am aware of that fact that essentially I am loosing money here but on the other side committing to a provider for 2 years is really putting me off.

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its a joke i hate this 2 year contract stuff

i did explain why i hate t mobile- i cant use it at home!!- its not really hate , its the fact i cant use it!!

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Yeah I know - the longest I do is 18months, but as I explained previously, the chances of getting the phone free with a good solid contract for 18months are = 0. The decision of buying the phone separately formed after seeing how good sim-only deals in terms of internet offered really are! No point of saving money on the phone, and then ending up in a useless 24month contract with silly 75min a month - yay, I forgot your 250 texts (I easily write in a week).

Im with you mate; perfect reasoning :) A friend of mine had to switch from Vodaphone > Orange because of the very same reason.

What do you do in London? And are you positive on the O2 deal for 20pound/month with ?min/Unltmd texts & internet? Whats their fair usage policy?

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i visit offices schools hospitals churchs- whatever - i run a health and safety company

erm not sure what the fair usage policy is to be honest never been stung on it..- but i am gonna go on it for my personal number and keep my iphone 3g rahter than upgrading in jan.

my vodaphone is on a 24 moth 30 quid (work contract)



http://shop.o2.co.uk/sim-only-simpli...2-_-4017548736

click on that

its 19.98 600 mins 1200 txts and unlimited web is a bolt on option(1 month)

or 800 mins etc 12 months

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Ah ok, I see! Busy busy job mh? :)


"Unfortunately, we are unable to sell to countries outside the UK." At home with parents atm :)

Mh I think Ill sign up for TMobile with the 6day trial period to test coverage. Im still liking 800min with the Unltmd texts/1GB internet :) But, Ill cross that bridge when I get to it! Phone comes first :)

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yep it should be fine for you- all uk networks are good tbh. just a few places where some of them dont work

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Yep I agree, coverage is generally outstanding. Unless you are in the tube :mad: It's still very poor that they dont have any reception there. Come on, London, financial capital, big city - ringing any bells? ;)

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yep i agree we should have receptiuon underground