Comment on Ofcom to ban inflation-linked mid-contract price rises on phones, pay-TV and broadband

• thehatfox@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

  There some low cost MVNOs that offer rolling plans. No frills but cheaper than major networks.

  Giffgaff have recurring “goodybag” system that can be quite cheap. They keep costs low through things like having minimal customer support.

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  • stsquad@lemmy.ml ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

    I haven’t found any 30 day contracts that can beat a well negotiated renewal. You just need to be firm in requesting the PAC code and make them work to keep you as a customer.

    I got EU roaming included in my £9/month contract but I do need to get temporary travel packs for other countries.

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    • frazorth@feddit.uk ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

      How much data for £9?

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      • stsquad@lemmy.ml ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

        For that £9 I get 15Gb of data (including EU roaming). One of my kids gets their phone with unlimited calls/texts + 5Gb of data for £5. I doubt I’m ever going to need more than that as on a recent holiday with heavy use I didn’t even get close to exceeding the usage limits.

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    • ladel@feddit.uk ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

      If you have the energy to jump through the hoops to get a deal, then great. I can’t face it. When I feel my current deal isn’t right, I just text the number, get the PAC, and disappear, and I love the freedom. I pay £6/month for 5GB and it’s more than enough for me.

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• frazorth@feddit.uk ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

  TalkMobile.

  Vodafone’s other in-house MVNO with no-frills. 30Gb, £7, rolling 30 day contract.

  60Gb is £10 per month, 30 day rolling contract.

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  • mannycalavera@feddit.uk ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

    No doubt these are decent deals but if you look at their website and compare like for like:

    • 30GB 12 month contract £7.95 / month
    • 30GB 1 month contract £8.95 / month

    talkmobile.co.uk/sim-only

    Edit: Err, actually they have two options with the same terms at different prices for the 30GB 1 month contract. The second is as you’ve noted, £7. WTF?

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    • frazorth@feddit.uk ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

      Marketing and proofreading? What’s that?

      🤣

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