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 The Main Man  Group: Admin Team Posts: 21,038 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage  |
T-Mobile to shake up UK Mobile Data market?
There's quite a buzz over in this topic at Mobiholics... and it's around some rumours that have surfaced regarding T-Mobile and some forthcoming tarrif changes. T-Mobile have been somewhat blazing-the-trail for Windows Mobile users of late, with their adoption of just about every HTC device under the sun (the Tornado being the unfortunate and notable omission), coupled with their impressive 'web-n-walk' and innovative 'FlexT' tariffs. Orange's plan to introduce a new (and somewhat underwhelming) new tariff structure on the 1st April has been widely reported on sites such as The Register, and it seems T-Mobile are set to do the same, also on the 1st April. With T-Mobile's current drive to recruit new customers, it looks like THEY aren't going to be April Fools, and a reworking of Web-n-Walk and FlexT is on the cards, to integrate the tariffs. All good I hear you say, but how does this shake up the UK Mobile Data market? Well, if our sources are to be believed, T-Mobile will announce - with some fanfare - a £7.50 per month flat rate data usage plan! Likely subject to a fairly relaxed 'acceptable usage plan' (1GB seems likely), the deal looks set to have Smart device users on other networks migrating in droves. Further information is slowly trickling in... but in the interim, feel free to discuss in this topic... will YOU be jumping ship from your current provider should this deal arrive? P  -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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Mar 14 2006, 15:26
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 Regular  Group: Posters Posts: 54 Joined: 2nd October 2004 From: Suffolk, UK Member No.: 58,896 Device(s): XDA Orbit |
I hope flat rate applys to existing customers. I'm paying T-Mobile £4 for 6MB at the moment.
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Mar 14 2006, 16:37
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 Enthusiast  Group: Posters Posts: 249 Joined: 25th June 2003 From: Sunny South Florida Member No.: 8,871 |
I find it odd that T-Mob Europe and USA plans are so different. I'm currently paying $5 per month for their T-Zones plan and it gives me unlimited email and web surfing on the EDGE network (typically 100-200Kbps).
We're (USA) usually the ones way behind when it comes to getting new devices, so I'm surprised that Europe has such an expensive rate structure. L.B. -------------------- the fastest instructions are none at all :)
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Mar 14 2006, 17:09
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 AKA 'jlowap' MoDaCo Old Skool Group: Moderator Team Posts: 3,540 Joined: 12th February 2003 From: North Devon, UK Member No.: 2,777 Device(s): glofiish X800 + HTC Diamond |
woo woo! flat rate GPPS at last... we have wanted this ever since the original SPV back in 2002/2003...
bad news is, i only just got a contract with T-Mobile... hope i can upgrade my tarrif!?! -------------------- James Lovell
Microsoft Windows Mobile Specialist 2008 And ive got a certificate to prove it :P Get Your HTC DIAMOND or TOUCH HD HERE! |
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Mar 14 2006, 18:02
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 Addict  Group: Posters Posts: 746 Joined: 13th January 2005 From: Eire Member No.: 105,252 Device(s): HTC S740 |
so freekin jealous :evil:
Ireland = 12euro for 3MB and 3euro per MB after that !!! -------------------- 1111100111
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Mar 14 2006, 18:07
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 21,038 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
QUOTE(James @ Mar 14 2006, 17:09) woo woo! flat rate GPPS at last... we have wanted this ever since the original SPV back in 2002/2003... bad news is, i only just got a contract with T-Mobile... hope i can upgrade my tarrif!?!  Since I got one at the same time as you James, I really hope so  P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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Mar 14 2006, 19:58
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 Abre Los Ojos Group: Posters Posts: 758 Joined: 14th February 2003 From: NewcastleGateshead Member No.: 2,830 Device(s): HTC TyTn II |
GOnna be interesting how Orange retentions react
-------------------- I will tell you in another life when we are both cats
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Mar 14 2006, 20:30
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 115 Joined: 16th August 2004 Member No.: 53,055 |
QUOTE(pisquee @ Mar 14 2006, 19:58) GOnna be interesting how Orange retentions react I wouldn't hold your breath - so far as I can tell, there's very little retaining that goes on with retentions these days. |
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Mar 14 2006, 20:30
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 Hardcore Group: Moderator Team Posts: 4,408 Joined: 19th February 2003 From: South Croydon Member No.: 2,910 Device(s): MDA Vario II |
Here's hoping T-Mobile do let people add such a data deal as an add-on unlike Web N Walk where they won't let you transfer on unless you at the end of your contract or take out a new one...
As for whether Orange will react, they didn't react to Web N Walk and they've just announced a new tariff scheme reducing what they offer to low spend customers... can't see them offering anything near as good as this! :?: Now I just hope a killer device is out in time for the upgrade on my original contract in September! 
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Mar 14 2006, 20:35
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 115 Joined: 16th August 2004 Member No.: 53,055 |
QUOTE(bitbank @ Mar 14 2006, 16:37) I find it odd that T-Mob Europe and USA plans are so different. I'm currently paying $5 per month for their T-Zones plan and it gives me unlimited email and web surfing on the EDGE network (typically 100-200Kbps). We're (USA) usually the ones way behind when it comes to getting new devices, so I'm surprised that Europe has such an expensive rate structure. L.B. Are you sure T-zones is on EDGE? I'd thought that just allowed you to connect to their wi-fi access points. The only data plans I've seen with T-mobile USA (I'm currently looking to take out a plan) are $29.99/mo for GPRS. Meanwhile, not only is it way behind in the US in terms of devices, but the prices are insane - $349 on a new contract for a Vario or $249 for an SDA! |
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Mar 15 2006, 09:44
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 Gadget Addict  Group: Posters Posts: 17 Joined: 6th August 2004 From: Nottingham, UK Member No.: 52,070 Device(s): MDA Pro, M2000, E200 |
QUOTE(Paul [MVP] @ Mar 14 2006, 19:07) Since I got one at the same time as you James, I really hope so Same here, i Jumped on the Web'n'walk tarrif last year to get the MDA Pro. |
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Mar 15 2006, 12:24
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 iSpork Group: MoDaCo Plus Posts: 537 Joined: 15th February 2005 From: Staffs Member No.: 110,894 Device(s): SE K800, MDA Pro |
yes, Paul. Yes I will
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Mar 15 2006, 19:22
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 Regular Group: Posters Posts: 96 Joined: 29th November 2002 From: Reading Member No.: 288 Device(s): MDA Vario II |
Well my contracts all end in April with Orange so there really couldn't be a better time for this offer. I am so fed up with orange CS it's beyond a joke now. ](*,)
All you t-mobile subscribers, can you vouch for the service and reception of t-mobile? Also which phone do you suggest, I am thinking of the MDA Vario? Any comments? Thanks -------------------- I am not afraid of new ideas....
I am afraid of people who are afraid of new ideas..... |
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Mar 15 2006, 19:37
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 21,038 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
I wish they'd launch the Prophet on T-Mobile!
Both Vario and Compact II are nice... P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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Mar 15 2006, 21:32
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 Peanut Brain Group: MoDaCo Plus Posts: 6,354 Joined: 10th September 2004 From: Surrey, England Member No.: 56,072 Device(s): iPhone 8Gb. Athena, C600 |
Bye bye Orange, hello T-Mob!
-------------------- He who asks a question looks foolish for 5 minutes. He who doesn't ask a question remains foolish forever.
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Mar 15 2006, 22:19
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 Regular Group: Posters Posts: 62 Joined: 27th August 2005 From: Morecambe, UK Member No.: 146,504 Device(s): MDA Vario ( HTC Wizard ) |
I'm still not sure where I will stand, I'm on W'N'W so will they just increase my allowence as they are bringing equivellent W'N'W tarrifs out to make allowence for this ?
Terran PS - Paul - When Mobilholics coming back up ? -------------------- |
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Mar 15 2006, 22:31
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iSpork Group: MoDaCo Plus Posts: 537 Joined: 15th February 2005 From: Staffs Member No.: 110,894 Device(s): SE K800, MDA Pro |
ccsnet: the hosting company has disabled the mobiholics account due to the website using 'high load' which is a load of toff basically.
it should be back up sometime around 1AM GMT *fingers crossed* -------------------- |
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Mar 15 2006, 22:34
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 62 Joined: 27th August 2005 From: Morecambe, UK Member No.: 146,504 Device(s): MDA Vario ( HTC Wizard ) |
QUOTE(sporkguy @ Mar 15 2006, 23:31) ccsnet: the hosting company has disabled the mobiholics account due to the website using 'high load' which is a load of toff basically. Struth - whats a high load lol.... unless you hosting Microsofts files for them lol.it should be back up sometime around 1AM GMT *fingers crossed* Terran -------------------- |
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Mar 16 2006, 06:14
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 6 Joined: 9th March 2006 Member No.: 176,614 |
QUOTE(ccsnet @ Mar 15 2006, 22:19) I'm still not sure where I will stand, I'm on W'N'W so will they just increase my allowence as they are bringing equivellent W'N'W tarrifs out to make allowence for this ? I doubt they will change anything for any existing customers! Which means that you will need to look at what plan you're currently on, and then move to a higher value plan from the new Web 'n' Walk range. Apparently there are going to be 12 and 18 month versions of the new Web 'n' Walk plans, so anyone would be able to move plans as long as they move to one that costs more on a monthly basis! |
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Mar 16 2006, 13:10
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 Kaboing! Group: Posters Posts: 249 Joined: 17th August 2003 From: Hampshire, UK Member No.: 13,222 Device(s): Lots of em! |
I was just looking on the T-mobile Self Service website, and under my additional allowances and services for one of my phones that isn't on web'n'walk I had the option to add a web'n'walk option for £6.38 ex vat per month. That's £7.50 including vat. I then phoned customer services, and asked them what the option was. They first tried to tell me that it was a price plan, and I then insisted that it wasn't and that she needed to look in the bundles and additional services, and she eventually saw that it was an option I could add, but didn't know anything about it.
I'm thinking that maybe this is the new unlimited service. I've added it to my price plan and removed my 6MB bundle from my next bill date. It will be interesting to find out what happens. |
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