O2 to scrap unlimited data
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From: Martin S Taylor on 11 Jun 2010 14:56 Mark wrote > Others to follow. Although of course, there's unlimited and then there's > unlimited. A victim of their own success (or rather, the customers are the > victims of their success?) "O2 had become the industry poster-child of the capacity crunch era," said Thomas Wehmeier. I couldn't have put it better myself. Actually, on reflection.... MST
From: Martin S Taylor on 11 Jun 2010 15:05 Woody wrote >> >> So does all this mean that they ar taking away unlimited for the >> existing users or just new ones?D > > On all new contracts from october. Isn't it all new contracts on the iPhone 4 from when it comes out? That's what the BBC site and O2's site both say. But information conflicts. For example, the BBC: > The network's cheapest tariff will cost �25 per month for two years and will > allow a user to download 500MB per month. but O2's site, specifically referring to the iPhone 4: <http://shop.o2.co.uk/new-iphone/tariffs.html> shows their 12 month Simplicity contract at �15/month including 500MB. If you're on PAYG, it's cheaper still. Again, referring (apparently) to the iPhone 4 (ibid): > Top up �10-�14. Get 300 texts and 500MB internet and PAYG simplicity at <http://www.o2.co.uk/explore/tariffs/paygo> quotes unlimited texts and unlimited web for �10/month. I'm sure the smoke will have cleared in the next couple of weeks. MST
From: Gwynne Harper on 12 Jun 2010 09:53 Woody <usenet(a)alienrat.co.uk> wrote: > > So does all this mean that they ar taking away unlimited for the > > existing users or just new ones?D > > On all new contracts from october. So, can we guess when contracts for iPhone 4 start? Gwynne -- My real email is net, not line.
From: Jonathan White on 12 Jun 2010 10:30 On 2010-06-12 14:53:28 +0100, g.harper(a)gmx.line (Gwynne Harper) said: > Woody <usenet(a)alienrat.co.uk> wrote: >>> So does all this mean that they ar taking away unlimited for the >>> existing users or just new ones?D >> On all new contracts from october. > So, can we guess when contracts for iPhone 4 start? Err.. we don't have to guess, we know. June 24th. The point in this case surely is if you have existing iPhone contract with the 'unlimited' data option, when you next come to renew that contract you won't be offered that. The only option you will be offered is the new tariff, assuming your renewal date is October or later. Basically O2 will transition everybody off the unlimited tariff as their contracts roll over. Jon
From: Gwynne Harper on 12 Jun 2010 15:44
Jonathan White <jonbwfc(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > > So, can we guess when contracts for iPhone 4 start? > Err.. we don't have to guess, we know Sorry; I do have to guess as I'm out of the country and most of O2's site helpfully says "you have to be in the UK to see this". I can't be bothered to proxy my way in, although it's irritating when my 18m is up next month. I'm sure I can sort out something by email. Sorry for any confusion. Gwynne -- My real email is net, not line. |