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Originally Posted by REMFwhoopitydo
1) Yes it's the cheapest so far but the question is whether it's the best plan for your usage. Is there enough minutes and text for your usage otherwise you could end up paying a lot more than choosing the best plan to suit your needs.
hi there, couple of questions:
1. is this the cheapest total cost plan to include a data plan?
2. is this an unlocked and non-crippled n900?
3. what does this: "Web Browsing & Sending Data £1 Per Day Maximum" mean?
4. never had a contract before, what happens if you bust the handset, will they send a new one, and how much will they charge?
5. presumably, when the contract ends they don't ask for the handset back?
many thanks.
2) Yes, according a few posts earlier.
3) This usually applies to PAYG (non contract) plans. Don't worry with T-Mobile you get a fair usage of 1GB per month.
4) Your phone is covered by warranty. I believe it's two years with Nokia (long time ago it was one year). You can get in touch with your operator or Nokia for any repairs. Remember this does not cover accidental damage such as liquid damage, cracked screens etc.
You can insure your phone which cost about £5 - £10 /month but make sure you read the contract and small print because some of them are no better than the warranty which already covers the phone from manufacturers defects. i.e. doens't cover accidental damage or negligence. Doesn't cover lost or stolen etc.
5) No, its yours to keep or if you're like me, I always sell it after a year (12 months contract) so recoup about 50-70% of the value.Then I buy another top notch phone on 12-months contract.
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cheers for the reply, very helpful.
i get by quite happily on £10 of PayG credit per month for texts and calls, so really i want the cheapest contract that gives me data, which sounds like this one i think.
the mobilephonesdirect insurance FAQ states:
what do you guys reckon?
i get by quite happily on £10 of PayG credit per month for texts and calls, so really i want the cheapest contract that gives me data, which sounds like this one i think.
the mobilephonesdirect insurance FAQ states:
Originally Posted by Mobilephonesdirect
seems like it covers most the bases, and possibly worth it on a phone that notionally costs £400+..............The premium is £5.99 per month including IPT (insurance premium tax) and will be collected by Direct Debit each month from your bank account.
Am I able to benefit from this insurance if I live outside the UK?
Regretfully the coverage is only available to those people who are permanently resident in the United Kingdom. If you reside in any other country such as the United States we regret that we are not able to provide insurance. If you are a UK permanent resident, you are covered for up to 30 days world-wide cover in any one year.
What am I covered for?
This policy covers you for Theft, Loss, Accidental Damage and Mechanical Breakdown.
Why shouldn't I cover this under my household Insurance?
This policy is a dedicated insurance policy especially for mobile phones, ensuring rapid replacement or repair of your handset once your claim has been accepted. Household policies often have a much higher excess and a claim for your mobile phone will more than likely affect your no claims bonus.
My phone has just stopped working?
If you have not damaged the phone by accident, and you bought the phone less than a year ago, it is likely that the handset is covered by the manufacturer's warranty. In this case please go to the repair section on our website. If you purchased the phone in excess of a year ago, call the claim line on 0844 576 2263.
what do you guys reckon?
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2009-09-24
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Originally Posted by REMFwhoopitydo
It's the cheapest we've found so far. In fact it's surprisingly cheap and maybe it will be withdrawn before the device ships.
1. is this the cheapest total cost plan to include a data plan?
Originally Posted by REMFwhoopitydo
All the evidence suggests that it is unlocked and non-crippled, but of course we can't guarantee that.
2. is this an unlocked and non-crippled n900?
Originally Posted by REMFwhoopitydo
It means if you get a contract that doesn't include data, you will be charged up to £1 per day for internet access. If you get a contract that includes "web'n'walk", "mobile internet" or similar, you don't pay this charge.
3. what does this: "Web Browsing & Sending Data £1 Per Day Maximum" mean?
Originally Posted by REMFwhoopitydo
You get a normal device warranty, but if you lose the phone or break it (e.g. by dropping it or wetting it) you would be charged the full unsubsidised price if you wanted T-Mobile to replace it. You aren't forced to replace it, but you would still need to pay the monthly charge for the remainder of the contract.
4. never had a contract before, what happens if you bust the handset, will they send a new one, and how much will they charge?
Originally Posted by REMFwhoopitydo
Correct. You can sell it, continue to use it with the same carrier, put different SIM cards in it, without restriction.
5. presumably, when the contract ends they don't ask for the handset back?
As you've not had a contract before, you should be aware of one more thing: you are normally expected to set up a direct debit arrangement for the monthly charge. This direct debit also collects payment for any "extras" you incur (e.g. calls above your included bundle, or calls to premium rate numbers, or data access while roaming internationally).
Regards,
Roger
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2009-09-24
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Woo, I finally gave in and pre-orderd from Mobile Phones Direct on the T-Mobile Combi 25 + Web'n'Walk contract.... Let the waiting commence...
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2009-09-24
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did you go with the insurance?
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2009-09-24
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Originally Posted by REMFwhoopitydo
It came with three months free insurance, so I just went with that. Don't usually insure my phones to be honest, ends up costing the earth.
did you go with the insurance?
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2009-09-24
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be careful, from my reading of things the default option is for the payments to kick in on month four, unless you don't want it in which case you should dustbin the insurance option on the buy page.
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2009-09-24
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Originally Posted by REMFwhoopitydo
Hmm, can't say I saw anything about paying for insurance after 3 months. I will call to make sure though, thanks for the heads up.
be careful, from my reading of things the default option is for the payments to kick in on month four, unless you don't want it in which case you should dustbin the insurance option on the buy page.
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2009-09-24
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1. is this the cheapest total cost plan to include a data plan?
2. is this an unlocked and non-crippled n900?
3. what does this: "Web Browsing & Sending Data £1 Per Day Maximum" mean?
4. never had a contract before, what happens if you bust the handset, will they send a new one, and how much will they charge?
5. presumably, when the contract ends they don't ask for the handset back?
many thanks.
Last edited by REMFwhoopitydo; 2009-09-24 at 09:57.