FREE Motorola V220 & Nokia 3120 200 xnet/100 txt or 750/50 texts (via Cashback) [Archive]

18-07-2005, 21:13

This offer did get a mention two or three months ago, but I it was worthy of another mention. MobileShop (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=) currently have the following totally free deal...

You get a free phone, free delivery, free minutes all with free line rental. Basically you sign up to a 12 or 18 month contract, and pay £16 or £30 per month as per a normal contract. At certain points throughout the year you claim back part of that line rental and they will send you back a cheque. Over the course of the year / 18 months, this equals a full refund of your line rental, so if you never go outside your inclusive minutes and texts the deal works out totally free!

Nokia 3120 (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=^QA^url=http%3A//www.mobileshop.com/mobile-phones/t-mobile/contract-mobile-phones/nokia-3120.php/pone2031200002) - TMobile 750 off peak mins, 50 texts - £16 a month, 18 month contract, all 18 months refunded!

Motorola V220 (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=^QA^url=http%3A//www.mobileshop.com/mobile-phones/o2/contract-mobile-phones/motorola-v220.php/pnewo2v2200004) - O2 200 mins xnet anytime, 100 texts - £30 a month, 12 month contract, all 12 months refunded!

Nokia 3120 (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=^QA^url=http%3A//www.mobileshop.com/mobile-phones/o2/contract-mobile-phones/nokia-3120.php/PNEWO231200004) - O2 200 xnet anytime, 100 texts - £30 a month, 12 month contract, all 12 months refunded!

Wondering what the catch is? They're hoping you forget to claim your cashback, so when you get the phone program its calendar with the dates for when you should be making your claims! :thumbs:

If you want to transfer an existing mobile number, don't get MobileShop (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=) to do this for you, as they charge £10. When you get the phone, just call O2 direct on their 0870 241 0202 number and get them to do it for free!

Also, don't forget to cancel the free insurance, which they'll start charging for after three months.

:)

Lagerlout

18-07-2005, 21:43

Wondering what the catch is? They're hoping you forget to claim your cashback, so when you get the phone program its calendar with the dates for when you should be making your claims! :thumbs:

Did that with my LG8120 from 3. Shame its a crap phone and died, wiping its memory! Am more tempted by the Motorola V3 offer at the min, but I'll def be passing on info on these to others. Is it OK to copy the links from here and use them elsewhere, or do they have to come from your IP for the referrer links to work (and you get your money)? Not everyone I know uses these forums, but if you need it to come from here I'll make them register :)

18-07-2005, 21:44

Still looking ;)

Nec e338 on Three (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://www.dgm2.com/m/onestopphone/t.asp^QS^A=33130^QA^I=6426^QA^c=http%3A//www.onestopphoneshop.co.uk/ourdeals.php%3FPROV%3DTHREE%26OFF%3D3E338%26TAR%3D3T60018) - 500 anytime cross network minutes and 100 texts per month, 15 months free on an 18 month contract - charged at £30 a month, an additional £10 cashback + car charger, so works out to £4.44 a month across the term of the contract - not too shabby! :)

18-07-2005, 21:48

Did that with my LG8120 from 3. Shame its a crap phone and died, wiping its memory! Am more tempted by the Motorola V3 offer at the min, but I'll def be passing on info on these to others. Is it OK to copy the links from here and use them elsewhere, or do they have to come from your IP for the referrer links to work (and you get your money)? Not everyone I know uses these forums, but if you need it to come from here I'll make them register :)
I know what you're saying - all these phones are at the more basic end of the market, but ideal for people like me who simply want a small phone that rings and texts :D - I might do a breakdown of the numerous 9 and 10 month free deals that are knocking around another day.

The links here all go via a page on the forums anyway (as long as you right click them and copy), though please do encourage people to join :)

FunkyD

18-07-2005, 21:48

18-07-2005, 21:53

Would I get a better deal by going to a shop? I wouldn't mind getting a data cable thrown in!
I doubt a bricks and morter store can even come close to these prices! :lol:

Lagerlout

18-07-2005, 23:01

The links here all go via a page on the forums anyway (as long as you right click them and copy), though please do encourage people to join :)

Posted a link to this thread on another forum I visit, rather than copying the links. Hopefully a few will come look :)

Prufrock

19-07-2005, 08:22

I like the look of the Motorola E1000, also free for 12 months on an 18 month contract - I doubt there is a better deal to be had?

Would I get a better deal by going to a shop? I wouldn't mind getting a data cable thrown in!

I got the E1000 on Three's £40 a month plan (750 cross net anytime minutes, 150 texts). I get 12 months line rental back on an 18 month contract and can change down to their lowest priced tariff after the 12th month. I got the phone free, a bluetooth headset and a bodyglove case. Where from?

The Link (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click^QS^p=1470^QA^a=60823^QA^g=352937&url=http://www.thelink.co.uk/product.php?sku=088865)

Prufrock

19-07-2005, 08:23

I doubt a bricks and morter store can even come close to these prices! :lol:

The Link (instore) is doing the E1000 deal Funky D's after. You can get the sales person to chuck in extras.

Direct Link (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click^QS^p=1470^QA^a=60823^QA^g=352937&url=http://www.thelink.co.uk/product.php?sku=088865)

Fred the Alien

19-07-2005, 12:11

Sounds like there are some great deals there <b>ic</b> - thank you :)

ramit

19-07-2005, 12:52

Does anyone know what onestopphone shop are like for cashback?

Tiny Guy

19-07-2005, 13:05

I've looking to change networks now my Vodaphone contract expires the end of this month. Decided to take the V220 deal, cheers IC :clap: :thumbs: :clap:

blender

19-07-2005, 14:03

Thanks IC went for this.

Does anyone know if you can transfer your old mobile number at a later date (ie. when the contract runs out)

- interesting question in the checkout "Have you seen this handset before purchasing" - I wonder if this has anything to do with the sales of good act.

19-07-2005, 14:09

They're all standard contracts run by the networks - once the contract is up you should be able to take the number with you as normal. :)

giger

19-07-2005, 15:56

Thanks IC, gonna go for one of these

Trying to work out if I can port my existing Orange number to a new orange contract?

Is it only between diff. networks u can do this?

Caesar

19-07-2005, 16:32

My other half has been on about getting a new phone for ages so this post is well timed, thanks IC :)

JamesThomson

19-07-2005, 16:56

giger

Think you can only keep your existing number if moving to a different network and you'll need your PAC code to do that.

shelley

19-07-2005, 17:30

gone for the motorola deal :)

5string

19-07-2005, 20:13

Alisonsvilla

19-07-2005, 22:23

I have an orange payg phone supplied by the people I work for. (Very useful for orange wednesdays)

Having been brought kicking and screaming into the 21st century and normally only using £50 credit a year-I can now see some of the advantages of using a mobile phone (disadvantages being asked to babysit at last minute when I would have rather have gone shopping!)

Which of those phones would be the best and are any of them orange? Can I transfer my orange number? Otherwise I would have to carry two phones around.

Thanks for your help.

blender

19-07-2005, 22:32

nokia is best for you alison. Its easy to use and orange

Alisonsvilla

19-07-2005, 22:43

Thanks Blender-it would have helped of course if I had read all of the OP thread where it said it all!!!!

I think my brain just screams -it's technical and then blots everything out-lol!

I'll have a look at it tomorrow-as long as the cost of the year is as close to nothing as possible-that should be fine.

Alisonsvilla

19-07-2005, 22:49

looks like I might have missed the boat-the deal says it's for today only!

blender

19-07-2005, 22:56

its been today only for a couple of days but I would not leave it too long.

mistake

20-07-2005, 10:55

Thanks - I've gone for the Motorola deal, why payg when you can paynowt?! :thumbs:

danrees

20-07-2005, 19:00

Gone for the Moto deal

terminalterror

20-07-2005, 21:24

Does anyone know what onestopphone shop are like for cashback?

I signed up to the 11 months free line rental offer on an Orange SPV C500 at Christmas and have recieved my first cashback cheque, which went into my bank nicely. Only downside is I'm still unsure exactly what bill to send off (I sent off the one before and after 4 months of connection last time).

21-07-2005, 11:10

why payg when you can paynowt?! :thumbs:
I like that - stuck it in the title :)

kcxdev

21-07-2005, 11:40

Not everyone can get a contract, bad credit history, under 18 etc. and some can't be bothered with cashbacks.

giger

21-07-2005, 12:01

giger

I'm also currently with Orange and I want to sign up to the Motola V3 / Orange £1.99 p.m.deal but I've been told I cannot keep my number when switching from Orange to Orange, you can only transfer your number from a different network with the PAC code.
However I've been told the way to do it is to buy a cheap PAYG SIM on another network, transfer my Orange number on to the PAYG, then get the PAC for the PAYG and transfer it on to the new Orange contract. I don't think there are any free PAYG SIM deals around at the moment so it will cost £10 for the SIM and up to 7 days for each transfer so may take up to 14 days to complete the move,

Nice 1 matey. I have some free sims on various networks from when they used to give away free PAYG sims. Might give it a try. I've had my number over 5 years and want to keep it! Went for the V3 on talk 200 yesterday. Offer was pulled from everywhere about an hour after I ordered!

Geoggy

21-07-2005, 12:30

ive got an 02 payg sim - how do i get the PAC to transfer over?

cheers

CrazyAl

21-07-2005, 12:33

Ring O2 - they should give you the PAC code for you to transfer across to your new provider.

moochbert

21-07-2005, 12:58

giger

I'm also currently with Orange and I want to sign up to the Motola V3 / Orange £1.99 p.m.deal but I've been told I cannot keep my number when switching from Orange to Orange, you can only transfer your number from a different network with the PAC code.
However I've been told the way to do it is to buy a cheap PAYG SIM on another network, transfer my Orange number on to the PAYG, then get the PAC for the PAYG and transfer it on to the new Orange contract. I don't think there are any free PAYG SIM deals around at the moment so it will cost £10 for the SIM and up to 7 days for each transfer so may take up to 14 days to complete the move,

AFAIK you can only port a number every 30 days, so it might take you a little longer to do the number shuffle.

BTW - went for the v220 last week. cashback vouchers look straight forward, although as you'd expect they have a limited window in which to send them in. it also states clearly that they will not be replaced, so good idea to make a photocopy or 3.

Also, remember to cancel the 'free' insurance before 2 months, as you'll be automatically charged otherwise.

REMOVED - this runs in competition to our own links above (which pay to run this site!)

Ooops, sorry :doh:

Jules@work

21-07-2005, 15:41

I wrote a polite but firm letter to Orange when they wouldn't port my old orange number to my new orange contract, explaining if they had matched the new deal, there wouldn't have been an issue about getting a new contract.

7 days later I got a call from Orange saying my number would be ported orange to orange.

let them know what you're not happy about, be polite, then tell them how you'd like it fixed. most cases, you tend to get your way. (unless you ask for the moon on a stick)

Keeks

21-07-2005, 19:04

Gone for the Moto deal - thanks to the OP!

TimK

22-07-2005, 08:27

Thanks IC.

I've been looking for a cheap PAYG phone for a while as I'm a very light user, so the V220 deal is ideal.

ekeir

22-07-2005, 08:31

Would any of these deals give internet on the move with my bluetooth ipaq pda ? Also could the free minutes be used for the internet connection?
Sorry if these are daft questions but I'm absolutely clueless about mobile phones.

budgie55

22-07-2005, 08:48

thanks IC went for the v220 deal for the wife, she was on 3 PAYG which seems to have a crazy system which forces you to pay £15 per month for calls and connection to the network. For that sort of cost its better to go contract and get free mins and a new phone, so went for the V220 deal at £25 per month.

mistake

22-07-2005, 09:17

Just to update, I order the V220 on Wednesday morning, and the phone's arrived today :clap: all the vouchers are in with the paperwork, and all looks in order - can't fault that service! :)

Mr Spew

22-07-2005, 13:26

Eh? This isn't "PAYNowt", you have to pay out for all the line rental, something which I can't do (too poor right now). So you have to pay something, bit of a misleading title. I thought it was going to be like a PAYG phone. :(

22-07-2005, 13:31

Yeah, but it gets refunded - so in the end you have effectively paid nothing. Not like I don't say that in the very first post? You can't be telling me that you thought that title was highly detailed, especially with "pfffttt!" in the middle of it :?:

Mr Spew

22-07-2005, 14:32

Yeah, I know that, I just don't see the point of the refund malarky - and I don't have that money to spend in the first place, so it's hardly pay nowt. :p

budgie55

22-07-2005, 14:42

The refund malarky is a cunning ploy to tempt people in to contracts. Obviously in the case of the zero cost ones they hope that people either forget to claim, continue the contract past the 12months or go over the 100 minute/100text limit.

I suppose it depends on how much you spend per month on PAYG phone you have MrSpew? £10 £15 £25? If its £25 then you really cant lose as the pay monthly tarriff is £25 per month aswell. Fact is that overall the packages are free providing you send the cash back off on time and dont go over your monthly minute/text allocation. Whether you can afford £25 per month is a different matter I suppose, to me its not a lot of money. If your so skint every month perhaps you shouldnt really have a mobile at all? Either way its up to you :)

Hope the last point isn't to "in yer face" its not meant to be but the deal is not a whole lot more cost wise than running a PAYG phone, even less so if you dont own a PAYG phone as they usually cost in the region of £50 or more for the phone alone. Some providers such as 3 insist on you crediting £15 per month to the phone to keep the PAYG connected to their network which is silly if you ask me, may aswell go for a contract one for the extra £10.

Allan

kcxdev

22-07-2005, 14:48

3's on their own though. All the other networks require somehting like £10 every 6 months as long as you make 1 call.

Mr Spew

22-07-2005, 14:57

My mobile I spend around £10 a month on, for 300 free texts on an O2 sim. I'm not exactly skint most of the time, but paying out an extra £15 just isn't viable for me when I could be eating on that money. :p

budgie55

22-07-2005, 15:20

:) sounds like your fine on o2 then. Enjoy the £15 worth of food ;)

budgie55

22-07-2005, 15:21

3's on their own though. All the other networks require somehting like £10 every 6 months as long as you make 1 call.

yeah Im going to send them an email saying that their service at £15 pm is to expensive and we are moving to another provider I think. Unlocked the 3 7600 I bought from Amazon anyhow :n0rty: :suspect:

Deaks

22-07-2005, 23:50

Ok, it's free so I'm tempted by this. If I get the V220 and simply get it unlocked and bung in my existing orange sim will I have any problems?

Deaks.

23-07-2005, 00:08

As long as you keep up payments on the contract (which obviously are refunded later) O2 couldn't care less what you do with the phone :)

danrees

23-07-2005, 08:13

Hope the last point isn't to "in yer face" its not meant to be but the deal is not a whole lot more cost wise than running a PAYG phone, even less so if you dont own a PAYG phone as they usually cost in the region of £50 or more for the phone alone. Some providers such as 3 insist on you crediting £15 per month to the phone to keep the PAYG connected to their network which is silly if you ask me, may aswell go for a contract one for the extra £10.

Allan

I think in the age of 0% balance transfer credit cards etc, it can't be that hard to effectively put £25 away each and get it back after a few months?

Even if you only spend £5-£10 a month on PAYG credit (a low amount), you are likely to save £60-£120 over the course of the year since as a low user you will not go over the 100 min/100 text allowance. If you do, the tariff is comparable to most PAYG prices.

budgie55

23-07-2005, 10:26

I have heard that the phones already come unlocked... I am expecting my v220 on Monday morning so will post to let people know.

Allan

mattwakeman

23-07-2005, 10:34

Just placed an order for mine. I have absolutely no intent to use more than the time that it comes with as standard. Have only gone for it because as long as I am careful I am getting a phone for 12 months for nothing. So thanks for the heads up ic :)

danrees

23-07-2005, 10:40

Got mine this morning - just charging now. Didn't realise that the 100 free messages includes video and picture messaging - these are simply charged as 4 text messages each. Not sure if this is standard, but it sounds pretty good to me.

bchookang

23-07-2005, 18:50

These deals look really good, but what happens when you reach the end of a 12 month contract? Can you switch to a PAYG tariff?

I have always used PAYG because I am a fairly light phone user, but these '12 month free rental' offers look to be even better for me (ie. pay nothing and get free minutes and texts to boot!). My worry is that at the end of the contract I'll be obliged to continue on a contract if I want to keep the phone and number. Does that happen or could I go back to PAYG when the contract has run out???

Thanks for any advice.

23-07-2005, 20:06

I think you can transfer a number to another networks PAYG, but don't hold me to that. Personally I'm on the 100 mins and text deal, and hoping that come next year, another similar offer will be running, to which I can transfer to - i.e. another year for free! :)

Tenex

23-07-2005, 21:48

...and hoping that come next year, another similar offer will be running, to which I can transfer to - i.e. another year for free! :)
It will - I have 400mins from Orange and 500mins from "3" and this is the third year of 100% cashback ....

Don't know if the terms have changed but OSPS give you 45 days past bill date to make your claim. HTH

neilacaldwell

24-07-2005, 10:14

Don't forget guys that when your doing the sums about how the networks make any possible money on these deals, that no-one seems to include the incoming calls to mobiles (say from landlines) obviosly no cost to the recipient (Unless the wife's ringing you from the home phone). I reckon the networks make quite a tidy sum from all those incoming calls and extra long voice mail messages!

24-07-2005, 10:24

Very true - but the charges aren't any different because of these cashback deals. However I believe the majority of people now use their inclusive mobile minutes to make mobile to mobile calls, and typically it can still be cheaper to use a mobile beyond inclusive minutes. Voicemail isn't required, and can easily be disabled. Use of friends and family deals or the likes of 18866 and 1899 can also further reduce costs.

Daneel

24-07-2005, 10:50

Thanks a lot, got one the Motorola for my mother. I just hope there aren't any problems with the cash back.

bchookang

24-07-2005, 11:45

OK, gone for the V220 deal... looking forward to getting the phone. Thanks to the OP for this deal!

Walrus Man

25-07-2005, 07:48

Damn it! I was thinking of going for the 3120 deal, but it's over now - only 8 months free. :mad:

25-07-2005, 08:22

Damn it! I was thinking of going for the 3120 deal, but it's over now - only 8 months free. :mad:
I've updated the first post.

What about the Motorola V220 deal here (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=^QA^url=http%3A//www.mobileshop.co.uk/mobile-phones/o2/pay-monthly/motorola-v220.php/pnewo2v2200001)? - 1000 minutes off peak and 100 texts, doubled for the first three months, £4.99 a month.

:)

Deaks

25-07-2005, 08:35

I have heard that the phones already come unlocked... I am expecting my v220 on Monday morning so will post to let people know.

Allan

That'll tip me over the edge! Thanks!

Deaks.

budgie55

25-07-2005, 11:23

Phone arrived this morning, box was a little torn but everything is brand new and working fine. Cashback is in 4 installments 5,7,9 and 11 months from memory @ £75 each.

Tried my 3 sim in the phone and it did not work (the O2 sim for the contract worked fine incase anyone was wondering :D ), however this could be as it is a 3g sim and not 2g. Will try an older sim when I get home and let you know if the phone is unlocked from the shop. Also came with a £150 off holiday voucher which may get used during September!

Cheers again to IC and the forums for this great offer!!

Allan

25-07-2005, 11:27

I believe 3g sims aren't compatible with 2g - and vice versa :)

unrealnils

25-07-2005, 14:20

Deaks

25-07-2005, 14:27

I couldn't hold out any longer. Just ordered the V220.

Don't forget that in addition to sending in for your cash-back you need to remember to cancel the insurance if you don't want it.

Deaks.

25-07-2005, 15:43

HEy IC what do you think of this phone ......

http://www.dialaphone.co.uk/offerdetails.aspx?offercode=VOD1KOP28

As its another pay nothing free phone deal i think ..... gotta read the small blurb as it sounds a good deal :)
Not bad - but it isn't new...
Available today absolutely FREE! Also because your phone has previously been despatched and returned to us in pristine condition, you are entitled to a fantastic line rental offer.
Plus its an 18 month contract, so you'll be stuck with it for longer, plus you must redeem it as five installments over the 18 month period - so more chance of missing/forgetting a date? A last point is its 1000 inclusive off peak minutes, which are only good for Vodafone or landlines, you'll be charged normal rates during the day and to other networks.

We're currently trying to get this lot as an affiliate, if anyone has an email address for them please let me know! :)

Walrus Man

25-07-2005, 20:38

I've updated the first post.

What about the Motorola V220 deal here (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=^QA^url=http%3A//www.mobileshop.co.uk/mobile-phones/o2/pay-monthly/motorola-v220.php/pnewo2v2200001)?No good for me. The reason I was interested in the 3120, is that I am not allowed to take a camera phone in to my work, and as 90% of decent phones now include a camera, I'm rather stuffed.

Should have gone for the 3120 deal when it was on, it's about the best looking non-camera phone out there, but I nearly got burnt on a cashback deal before (mobilemadness - I ended up going through the courts) so was a bit hesitant. :doh:

wcheung

26-07-2005, 21:50

Motorola V220 deal seems to have been replaced by a Sony Ericsson T630 (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=^QA^url=http%3A//mobileshop.co.uk/mobile-phones/o2/pay-monthly/sony-ericsson-t630.php/PNEWO2t6300003)

26-07-2005, 22:47

Deaks

26-07-2005, 22:51

How quick did people's orders for the v220 arrive?

Deaks.

bchookang

26-07-2005, 22:56

How quick did people's orders for the v220 arrive?

Deaks.

I ordered mine on Sunday, got a confirmation of dispatch today. According to the parcel tracking website it should arrive tomorrow - I'll let you know.

moochbert

26-07-2005, 23:02

How quick did people's orders for the v220 arrive?

Deaks.

Ordered on a Friday and arrived on a Monday if I remember correctly. You won't have to wait long anyway. Port took another 10 days on top of that.

Deaks

26-07-2005, 23:17

Just wondering if I'm gonna get mine before I go away on Thursday morning.

Not looking likely. :(

Deaks.

TimK

27-07-2005, 08:00

How quick did people's orders for the v220 arrive?

Deaks.I ordered mine Friday morning and still haven't heard anything.

blender

27-07-2005, 08:09

I got mine next day but I think I got in early. Tatty outer box too - but nice on the inside. Hungry Fish ain't as good as I hoped.

bchookang

27-07-2005, 09:13

I ordered mine on Sunday, got a confirmation of dispatch today. According to the parcel tracking website it should arrive tomorrow - I'll let you know.

Arrived today, about 8.30. Everything seems in order - cashback vouchers present, phone in sealed box in good condition. Phone charging now but quick test reveals that it is working. Mobileshop can arrange for your number to be transferred but they charge £10. The O2 (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-582776-10309950^QS^url=http%3A//service.o2.co.uk/IQ/SRVS/CGI-BIN/WEBCGI.EXE/,/%3FSt%3D71,E%3D0000000000588100314,K%3D176,Sxi%3D15,Case%3Dobj(8144)) website suggests that you can sort it our with them for nothing.

bchookang

27-07-2005, 09:32

The O2 (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-582776-10309950^QS^url=http%3A//service.o2.co.uk/IQ/SRVS/CGI-BIN/WEBCGI.EXE/,/%3FSt%3D71,E%3D0000000000588100314,K%3D176,Sxi%3D15,Case%3Dobj(8144)) website suggests that you can sort it our with them for nothing.

AS an addendum to my last post, my online request was bounced back with an email asking me to send more information including an online order number which I don't have. So I phoned the Customer Care on 0800 005005 (not the 0870 number) and they sorted it - said I should get a date for transfer in a couple of days. Fingers crossed!

unrealnils

27-07-2005, 13:50

hey any places where you dont need to be there in person to pick up the phone would rather send it to my parents house .......

DLENGTH

27-07-2005, 16:47

Sony EricssonT630 Mobile 100 x-net/100 txt 12 Months FREE Line Rental (Via Casback)

MobileShop (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=^QA^url=http%3A//www.mobileshop.com/mobile-phones/o2/pay-monthly/sony-ericsson-t630.php)

moko7t8

27-07-2005, 17:55

crazy. what a great deal. just need to work out which parent needs a new phone

raymondlin

27-07-2005, 17:56

So what's the catch and what's the monthly contract cost?

rugman

27-07-2005, 18:25

So what's the catch and what's the monthly contract cost?
looks like £25 per month refunded via 4 x £75 cashbacks refunded over the 12 months

spike7

27-07-2005, 18:27

£25.00 per month.

Get 12 months FREE line rental when you connect to this deal. The 12 months FREE line rental can be redeemed as Cash Back to your bank account in 4 stages, £75.00 at months 5,7, 9 and 12. Full claim details are included when you receive your order.

Tariff Breakdown for O2 100 + 100 Texts on O2

Network
O2

Tariff
O2 100 + 100 Texts

Subscription Length
12 Months

Free Minutes per month
100 Any Time

Free Minutes can be used to call Landline, Same Network & Cross Network

Free Texts per month 100

Line Rental per month £25.00

Itemised Billing
Available additionally – 99p per month

Rollover Minutes
0 month(s)

Rollover Texts
0 month(s)

Peak Hours
07:00 - 19:00

Off Peak Hours
All other times

27-07-2005, 19:37

DLENGTH - your thread was repeating my existing thread, so I've merged them :D

gms_sep

27-07-2005, 20:50

I recently ordered a V220 (for me) and T630 (wife). We're both very pleased. Must remember to shortly cancel the insurance and also to place a mark on the calendar as to when to return the vouchers.

If you are thinking of buying a v220 be aware that it does not come with bluetooth and there is no syncronisation software available free of charge. With the T630 you get both of these.

DunkWho

28-07-2005, 10:05

WOW - I love my t630 and was only planning on grabbing the vx220 for its sim\contract and selling on the phone as my current cashback contract is up next month ... now it looks like I'll be refreshing the phone with a new one too !!! grrrr8!
Thanks
Duncan

jtorry

28-07-2005, 12:22

I am currently on the last month of a BT mobile contact from last year and was going to cancel as the cashback offer ends this month. Will I be able to transfer my number to one of these deals?

28-07-2005, 12:26

Yes. Ask BT Mobile for a PAC code, do not cancel your contract yourself. When you order with MobileShop (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=) you can provide the PAC code as part of the order and they will arrange the transfer for you (costs £10 I believe). However it has been reported earlier in this thread that you can do it yourself, contacting O2 through their website (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-582776-10309950) and they'll do it for you for free.

When the transfer has been carried out your existing contract will automatically be cancelled.

:)

pstarfsh

28-07-2005, 21:54

I 've just put my order in for the the O2 Sony Ericsson T630 from MobileShop (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=) :-)

Just a note though - as well as remembering to claim the cash back theres also insurance that you get free for 3 months then have to remember to cancel also....it says full T's&C's come withe the phone...so ill let you know if there is some other catch....and if i actually remember to claim!

28-07-2005, 21:58

welcome to the forums pstarfsh :wave:

brownmj

29-07-2005, 08:53

Was just about to order a PAYG Sony Ericsson T630 when I saw this post, so I had to go for this deal instead - Many thanks to the OP. :thumbs:

moochbert

29-07-2005, 09:24

Tried my 3 sim in the phone and it did not work (the O2 sim for the contract worked fine incase anyone was wondering :D ), however this could be as it is a 3g sim and not 2g. Will try an older sim when I get home and let you know if the phone is unlocked from the shop. Also came with a £150 off holiday voucher which may get used during September!

Cheers again to IC and the forums for this great offer!!

Allan

Any word on whether the phone (v220) comes unlocked. Flogging my handset as new, so don't want to open it up, but would be good to know for buyer.

pstarfsh

29-07-2005, 19:02

Thanks ic..think im kinda getting the hang of it! :-)

Caesar

30-07-2005, 10:11

Gone mine this morning, thanks again to the OP.

salubby

30-07-2005, 10:20

thanks to op, ordered a phone for my dad.

iceking

30-07-2005, 20:11

What colour is the T630 you get with O2?

REMOVED - this site operates affiliate links in competition to our own (which pay for the running costs of the site!)

iceking

31-07-2005, 16:52

Sorry ic, will know next time. I assume the £20 deal on the mobileshop website for refering a friend is not part of this though?

31-07-2005, 18:38

We do not allow people to refer one another on the forums, as per the terms and conditions. Using MobileShop (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=)'s own referral scheme instead of via our links still takes income away from the site - as they call to make the order. :(

Deaks

01-08-2005, 08:10

Finally got my v220. Very pleased with it, in black too! Can confirm it's unlocked as my Orange sim worked straight away.

Deaks.

moochbert

01-08-2005, 12:07

Finally got my v220. Very pleased with it, in black too! Can confirm it's unlocked as my Orange sim worked straight away.

Deaks.

Thanks for letting us know about the unlock :thumbs:

Shakey21

01-08-2005, 12:14

Are there currently any deals on the go whih are free or nearly free where you just get the cashback and DON'T have to send your bills off - I'll never remember to do it.

01-08-2005, 12:21

I haven't seen one like that for a long time - I used one from Carphone Warehouse (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/pan/TrackerServlet^QS^p=443^QA^a=60823^QA^g=162274) a couple of years ago - they sent out a cheque four months into the contract for the full year's line rental.

There's another thread here where E2Save.com (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click^QS^p=14992^QA^a=60823^QA^g=99367) send a cheque for about half after a month, however you still have to send bills in later to get the remainder. The phone isn't the best either.

You have to understand they make their money through people forgetting to claim the cashback, so its unlikely anyone will just give a refund automatically.

Shakey21

01-08-2005, 13:57

You have to understand they make their money through people forgetting to claim the cashback, so its unlikely anyone will just give a refund automatically.

I do understand that all too well, that's why I don't want to go for one that relies on me to do something as I will always forget (should buy that Ipaq I keep promising myself so I can set reminders).

gundo

01-08-2005, 14:24

You have to understand they make their money through people forgetting to claim the cashback, so its unlikely anyone will just give a refund automatically.

That plus any phone calls/texts you make that are outside the 100/100 included. When I fell ill in Thailand last year I spent £156 on calls/texts whilst there (receiving and sending whilst in hospital).

:oh-hum:

So BT probably did quite well from me. Still I'm not moaning the BTMobile deal has been excellent and £60 for 12mths of 150/150 plus freecalls to my BT homephone and a brand new T610 was superb. To be honest I've rarely used up all my mins/txts.

:)

I noted that it did take a while for my refund to come back after sending my 4th bill in.

mythuk

02-08-2005, 19:33

i'm just about to plunge in to the world of contract phones after being on PAYG with T-Mobile.

I've had a look around and am completely daunted frankly. I think I like the look of the v975 on 3 on the 12 month Talk&Text 600 tarrif (500 mins and 100 texts I believe).
One Stop Phoneshop (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://www.dgm2.com/m/onestopphone/t.asp^QS^A=33130^QA^I=6426^QA^c=http%3A//www.onestopphoneshop.co.uk/ourdeals.php%3FCNO%3D1%26PROV%3DTHREE%26TAR%3D%26OFF%3D3V975W) have a deal that seems to equal about £9.15 p/month. Have I worked that out correctly?
E2Save.com (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click^QS^p=14992^QA^a=60823^QA^g=99367) have a similar deal that equals £11.24 p/month (according to their site) and MobileShop (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=) have it for £12.99 per/month

What do you contract pros think of this phone and deal? It seems ok to me, but I want to know what you think! This whole thing is utterly confusing :D

brownmj

08-08-2005, 10:36

Got my T630 last week, and finally managed to check it properly at the weekend - I can confirm that the phone is un-locked.

gundo

08-08-2005, 11:01

So was mine.

riz1

08-08-2005, 12:06

only the v220 available now as t630 has been switched to 10 months free on a 12 month contract...

bchookang

08-08-2005, 18:22

My V220 is properly 'up and running' now. It is unlocked, as other posts have said, and transferring the number from my old phone was easily achieved by phone via O2 (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-582776-10309950) (for free, not £10 via Mobileshop). Took a week though. Also, remember to cancel the insurance - all these policies have a 14 day 'cooling off' period where you can cancel without obligation, so this is the best time to do it, rather than waiting until the three months free offer is up (running the risk of forgetting or the direct debit not stopping in time). The phone itself is nice enough although the T630 is probably better - but can't complain for 12 month's free tariff!

iceking

08-08-2005, 22:15

Got my T630 last week, and finally managed to check it properly at the weekend - I can confirm that the phone is un-locked.

So the T630 came as unlocked? or did you have to unlock it?

brownmj

09-08-2005, 07:43

So the T630 came as unlocked? or did you have to unlock it?

It came unlocked!

gundo

09-08-2005, 09:23

09-08-2005, 10:17

stitchie

09-08-2005, 18:44

I'm changing phone contract this month from the old Bargain forum BT Mobile deal to O2. I got a PAC code from BT Mobile and gave it O2 when I signed up and ordered the new phone. New phone has arrived (last week) and has a temp number. Attached documentation says number should be migrated on the 9th Aug. What actually happens when the number migrates. Does my old
BT Mobile phone just stop working and the O2 one start responding to
my original number?

Apologies for the numptiness of this email but I've never migrated a
number before and I can't afford to miss a couple of important calls today.

I've got both phones with me at the moment.

I've done the same as you, my motorola despatched today. When I called BT Mobile, they informed me that the contract will be automatically closed when the number transfers - (though I'd cancel the BT direct debit too to be sure, if I cancel too soon, I will happily give them a final payment with switch)

bchookang

09-08-2005, 20:28

When I transferred from O2 to Orange (with a similar free deal from MobileShop (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=)) the number transfer just quietly happened on the day - I didn't receive any notification SMS to say it was done, and I didn't seem to lose any service. :)

I transferred from Orange to O2 (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-582776-10309950) and it was pretty pain free. As IC said it just happens at some point during the day that they tell you. There was a weird period where I could receive calls on one phone but send texts with the other but after that it settled down. Easy!

09-08-2005, 22:20

(though I'd cancel the BT direct debit too to be sure, if I cancel too soon, I will happily give them a final payment with switch)
I'd recommend leaving any direct debit in place until you know you've paid everything necessary - some places can get funny if you cancel early. You may find they only accept payment via direct debit as a condition of your current contract, and that they could add fees if you pay late (or affect your credit rating). Remember that should anything extra be taken, the direct debit guarantee allows you to reclaim money back.

When I transferred from O2 to Orange, I received a final bill from O2 which covered the last half month, after that was taken I then cancelled the direct debit.

:)

foleyartist1

10-08-2005, 09:43

firekill

10-08-2005, 10:26

gone for the v220 thanks to op

bchookang

10-08-2005, 16:49

Just a quick question but if you get your old number ported over by O2 and not Mobileshop will this affect the cashback in any way as Mobileshop will have your account details under the mobile number from the Sim card they have supplied you with and not your old number??

I can't find anything in the voucher T&Cs about it, it just says that you must stay on the same network and tariff. I might write to Mobileshop (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=) anyway just to make sure that they won't cause trouble later.

jstallan

11-08-2005, 09:57

This has no doubt been asked before (but I can't find it)....

My wife has a Virgin PAYG and would like the V220 deal, but wants to keep her existing number - can this be done with PAYG numbers ?

11-08-2005, 10:02

Yes, simply ring Virgin and ask for a PAC code :)

Only thing to bare in mind is you may forfeit any remaining credit balance you have on the phone - you'll need to ask to find out if they'll do you a refund.

Chinboy

11-08-2005, 12:52

Also, remember to cancel the insurance - all these policies have a 14 day 'cooling off' period where you can cancel without obligation, so this is the best time to do it, rather than waiting until the three months free offer is up (running the risk of forgetting or the direct debit not stopping in time)

I was going to do this, but i remember when signing up is says somthing about entering into the insurance contract being a condition of the offer - Not sure what happens if ou cancel in the first 14 days as you haven't then entered into the contract.. Prob just me paranoia, but didn't want to risk it!

cutlerr

11-08-2005, 13:24

Hmmm, I cancelled within the 14 days. Maybe I'll be able to let you know :)

13-08-2005, 16:32

Just to back up earlier reports about transferring a number to the V220 on O2, you can definiately do this for free, and not have to pay MobileShop.com's (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=) £10 admin fee. My mum did this yesterday, and has been told by O2 that her number will be transferred within the week. :)

Simply ring them on 0870 241 0202, and have handy you O2 account number, your new O2 mobile phone number, the mobile number you want to transfer, and the PAC code from your old mobile provider. You might also need the SIM card code, printed on your new sim card.

:)

bchookang

17-08-2005, 20:47

Just a quick question but if you get your old number ported over by O2 and not Mobileshop will this affect the cashback in any way as Mobileshop will have your account details under the mobile number from the Sim card they have supplied you with and not your old number??

I emailed Mobileshop to tell them that I had changed my number and that I presumed that it wouldn't affect the cahshback. They replied:

"Hi, thank you for your Email,
I have made a note on your order about you changing your number so we will know for future reference.
Hope this helps."

So probably OK.

slyboy

19-08-2005, 20:13

Thanks to OP, gone for this for the missus. Now must remember all the dates etc..
:clap:

riz1

19-08-2005, 23:57

Deal now also possible for 200min/100 txt with the nokia 3120

20-08-2005, 09:16

Great stuff, I've added it to the first post. One thing to note is its £30 a month, but still free following cashback. :thumbs:

blade929

28-08-2005, 21:58

What colour V220's did you get? I see that it states 'colours may vary'. Not sure my Lad would be happy with a pink Phone :(

Also does a minute = a minute. i.e if you use the phone in peak hours does it cost you any more of your free time?

swale32

28-08-2005, 22:20

riz1

29-08-2005, 00:25

They don't half kick up a fuss when you port your number without paying them a tenner! they refused to send an email acknowledging the transfer just saying i have to do it at setup or else it can't happen and O2 will refuse to do it. When i pointed out i have already done it and just want to make sure it wont affect the redemption all i got was a pithy "cashback not affected". I rang up just to make sure the note was added to the account!

Other annoying thing is that it doesn't seem possible to place an order online and be referred by a friend - from what i see you have to place any subsequent "referred by friend" orders by phone...

bchookang

29-08-2005, 06:32

They don't half kick up a fuss when you port your number without paying them a tenner! they refused to send an email acknowledging the transfer just saying i have to do it at setup or else it can't happen and O2 will refuse to do it. When i pointed out i have already done it and just want to make sure it wont affect the redemption all i got was a pithy "cashback not affected". I rang up just to make sure the note was added to the account!

I guess it must depend on who you speak to /email. I was lucky - got a polite email saying they had noted the number change for future reference. I suppose the point is that changing the number doesn't affect the cashback and that's the main thing!

Phoenixetta

29-08-2005, 12:09

Deal now also possible for 200min/100 txt with the nokia 3120

I've gone for this although I've not had anything confirmed yet (bank holidays :mad: ). Not sure if I'll get it because I'm a) a poor student and b) already in a contract with 3.

riz1

29-08-2005, 17:20

yeah i tried phoning to get another one [by phone seems to be the only way to make use of the refer a friend scheme?] and the ansaphone said they are closed for the bank holiday

Taffy

29-08-2005, 18:16

Thanks, gone for it! Also noticed they have the the following phones on with this offer:

Motorola V220
Nokia 3120
Nokia 6020
Nokia 6030
Nokia 6822 (* Also inc. the O2 250 + 100 Texts package)
Nokia 7260

29-08-2005, 19:13

Taffy, aside the 3120 and the V220 offers (which this thread is about) I can't see the other Nokia's you mention on 12 months free line rental?

MuppetUK

29-08-2005, 19:31

For the cashback fans:
Carphone Warehouse Offers (http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/pan/TrackerServlet?p=443&a=60823&g=162274&url=http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/commerce/servlet/gben-server-PageServer?ARTICLE=MAIN.UK.INTERNET.TERMS.CHEQUEBACKOFFERS.AUG05.MAIN)

MuppetUK

29-08-2005, 19:48

It seems every O2 200min/100sms contract on mobileshop has a cashback offer dependant with free budget to medium phones
Motorola V220 = 10months (£300)
Nokia 3120 = 12months (£360)
Nokia 6020 = 9months (£270)
Nokia 6030 = 10months (£300)
Nokia 6822 = 8months (£240)
Nokia 7260 = 7months (£210)
and lots of other phones if ppl have a look through the entire O2 phone range they can see for themselves.

PS: Thanx for fixing my links (on this thread and elsewhere) IC.

29-08-2005, 19:49

Oh, I thought you meant they all had 12 month (i.e. FREE) deals running.

MuppetUK

29-08-2005, 19:55

FREE is a matter of perspective really, ie dependant on the value of the phone, albeit mobileshop best offerings are on their budget ranges.

Taffy

29-08-2005, 20:05

Taffy, aside the 3120 and the V220 offers (which this thread is about) I can't see the other Nokia's you mention on 12 months free line rental?

How I got to this offer was from their website, I hit the banner in the middle of the screen detailing the offer, then there was a button where you could "Choose Another Phone", from there select which one you wanted. Some are under the "free" offer, whilst some are subsidised

Direct Link (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=^QA^url=http%3A//www.mobileshop.com/mobile-phones/o2/contract-mobile-phones/nokia-3120.php/PNEWO231200004)

EDIT: Oops, looks like I didn’t read it myself properly, MuppetUK seems to have summed it up correctly.

riz1

29-08-2005, 20:08

I got wildy excited there as well [think there were other 12 month free deals]
only other 1 i know is SeK300i from onestopphoneshop

Incidently for the non-12-month, the SE T610/T630 are also 10 month frees

riz1

30-08-2005, 20:40

Other annoying thing is that it doesn't seem possible to place an order online and be referred by a friend - from what i see you have to place any subsequent "referred by friend" orders by phone...

Update - i pestered them about this and got the following email:
"Hi thank you for your Email,
Right at the end of the order form there is a special notes box if you put
in there you have been recommended and their name and order number then that
will be fine.
Hope this helps."

Will do this tonight for the 3rd phone [for pops]
I referred "myself" today by phone using my wife's order ref - a fairly painless experience admittedly even though she was a little sarky at the referred by family member from same address.
Asked about PAC code and when i didnt have it said i had to get it "within the next few hours as it has to be done during connection....but definately during the next 2 weeks (!) :doh: "
suffice to say i'll put my tenner to better use...

MuppetUK

31-08-2005, 22:44

MuppetUK

01-09-2005, 21:25

http://www.coolnewmobile.co.uk/index3.asp?handset=Motorola%20C975&network=3
Motorola C975 on £30/month 3 Talk and Text 600 [500mins and 100sms] 12months free rental via. £315 cashback on months 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 (I think 1st 3months are half price meaning £45+£270 paid to 3)

Phoenixetta

02-09-2005, 00:00

My Nokia 3120 with 200 xnet mins & 100 txts for FREE arrived this morning, very impressed :clap:

matt_uk

02-09-2005, 12:58

cheers to the OP for finding this bad boy bargain.

I received my T630 over a week ago, in black and unlocked. Nice little phone, does exactly what it says on the tin. I went for the 10months free on x200. There's some useful stuff on this tariff:-
+ double mins and txts for 3 months - these don't roll over
+ 200 mins anytime any network
+ 100 txts/month
+ 1 picture msg is 4 txts
+ texts and minutes roll over for 3 months
+ voicemail comes out of free minutes
+ no itemised billing

Got the PAC from 3 and ported the number to O2 (0800 005 005) no problemo.
First thing I did was ditch the awful Sony Ericsson sync software and installed FMA (Floats Mobile Agent) (http://fma.sourceforge.net/) - now I can use the T630 as a remote control for the laptop, send sms etc...

Anyways, chuffed with the phone and service received from mobileshop.

Cheers, Matt.

riz1

02-09-2005, 13:59

i found the SE SYnch software integrated seemlessly with Outlook...

By the way apparantly you can change down to a lower tariff after 4(i think!) months as well according to the woman who i spoke to when i purchased over the phone

MuppetUK

02-09-2005, 15:42

Its a shame that software isn't far more wide ranging, cos it looks neat.

riz1

02-09-2005, 20:12

incidently has anyone asked O2 yet how much they'd charge to upgrade to a better phone?

Cheezy_bunnet

02-09-2005, 21:08

matt_uk

03-09-2005, 11:57

Can't seem to find this anywhere - is it still on Matt?
Doesn't seem to be on anymore, 12 months half price now if you want the T630.

Matt

RobinL

10-09-2005, 12:38

thanks, going for this :-) this is going to be my 4th free year of phone use :D

all thanks to the bargain forums!

riz1

10-09-2005, 17:54

Its a shame that software isn't far more wide ranging, cos it looks neat.

More far-ranging in what way? The integration and synchronicsation with Outlook [fo rcalender and contacts] is flawless for me and remains a strong reason why i stick with SEs

Qudos again to the OP
3 contracts hopefully with trouble-free cashback; 3 phones, 1 used and 2 flogged for about £75; nice business :thumbs:

jimbo68

17-09-2005, 10:44

http://www.coolnewmobile.co.uk/index3.asp?handset=Motorola%20C975&network=3
Motorola C975 on £30/month 3 "Talk and Text 600" (500mins/100sms) with 12months free rental via. £315 cashback on months 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 (I think 1st 3months are half price meaning £45+£270 paid to 3)

Free 3G phone with 6000mins and 1200sms for... nowt can't be bad ;)

Anyone know anything about coolnewmobile - who are they? They look to have some tempting deals.

I also see the V220 is now 12 months free on the 200 xnet tariff.

Also, howlong does it take from ordering the phone, it arriving, and giving the new company the PAC and your number getting changed?

DeadKenny

17-09-2005, 11:09

Does anyone know what onestopphone shop are like for cashback?
Terrible (http://thedvdforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=349417). Also worth a read: http://www.consumerdeals.co.uk/onestopphoneshop.html

Personally, I'd avoid them and their insulting staff at all costs, but then they are an affiliate.

Even ignoring their cash back I know a lot of people who've had problems just getting the phone itself.

behappier

17-09-2005, 12:42

I thought that OSPS had been bought out by CPW, has that improved anything :?: ?

DeadKenny

17-09-2005, 12:53

Interesting, so it has. That may improve things then if CPW lay down the law and run the company their way. If they do cash back the same way as CPW do and following their standards, then there's hope. If they do it the same way as they did before I'd still be very doubtful.

Web site looks more professional now.

Shirley Eugeste

17-09-2005, 20:44

Has anybody seen the thread on MSE about Boots offering the V220 free on Vodaphone £16 pm for 18 months and giving out 36,000 advantage points (£360) that's £72 profit in Boots points!

sillydan

22-09-2005, 16:42

just got a question about the motorola v220...

just ordered the 12 month free line rental v220 from mobileshop.com;

when i ordered the 100 message 02 bolt on was highlighted by default, is this because the deal includes 100 free text messages therefore i will not be charged £5 per month for these messages, or does this mean i've just signed up for more texts at my expense?

if those who have already ordered one of these can help i'd much appreciate it. cheers

22-09-2005, 16:45

To me it sounds like you've ordered an additional 100 texts on top of your free allowance of 100.

RobinL

22-09-2005, 17:18

To me it sounds like you've ordered an additional 100 texts on top of your free allowance of 100.

yes, i wasn't sure about this either....i think the default was to order an extra 100 texts. Sorry. Its only a few quid though, and you are getting a free phone...

sillydan

22-09-2005, 17:41

thats what i thought, is only £5 per month which works out 5p per text so not all bad. prob won't use them though!!

22-09-2005, 17:46

Just call them and get them to remove the option? :shrug:

jimbo68

29-09-2005, 19:10

Thanks to OP - went for the V220 with 200 free xnet minutes

riz1

29-09-2005, 21:45

i saw the sneaky 100 txt default option too - but agree that you should be able to simply cancel it

mack2

30-09-2005, 00:46

Samba123

30-09-2005, 01:00

Hi,
I am looking for a cheap deal and came across this post.
However looking at the site it seems to now show the deal for the v220 on 02 as only 9months even though the headline on the webpage states 12 months free*.
Could anyone maybe explain if this has indeed changed or how it works out to be 12 months free?

Thanks,

Easy mate - you've selected the wrong tariff. You want the second one down:
O2 200 + 100 Texts Tariff (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=^QA^url=http%3A//www.mobileshop.com/mobile-phones/o2/contract-mobile-phones/motorola-v220.php/pnewo2v2200004)

That is free for 12 months via cashback...

yad

30-09-2005, 10:06

Thanks OP, gone for the V220.

30-09-2005, 19:37

I've just updated the first post, there's now also a deal on T-Mobile:

Nokia 3120 (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=^QA^url=http%3A//www.mobileshop.com/mobile-phones/t-mobile/contract-mobile-phones/nokia-3120.php/pone2031200002) - TMobile 750 off peak mins, 50 texts - £16 a month, 18 month contract, all 18 months refunded!

:)

mack2

30-09-2005, 20:01

Easy mate - you've selected the wrong tariff. You want the second one down:
O2 200 + 100 Texts Tariff (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=^QA^url=http%3A//www.mobileshop.com/mobile-phones/o2/contract-mobile-phones/motorola-v220.php/pnewo2v2200004)

That is free for 12 months via cashback...
Thanks for that Samba123.

ranieri

30-09-2005, 20:47

Cheers, saw this a while ago but my contract was up recently. Have been scouring the net for a decent offer. Was tempted by going for a £30 month contract and then selling the phone and pocketing £200 notes straight off but I went for the V220 and will save £360 over the course of the year! thanks.

EazyDude

30-09-2005, 21:33

Just a note to say thanks to this thread, I'm in the process of getting two colleagues these phones. Hope they remember to redeem and cancel their insurance.

ranieri

01-10-2005, 09:10

Just a note to say thanks to this thread, I'm in the process of getting two colleagues these phones. Hope they remember to redeem and cancel their insurance.

Hope you did that recommend a friend thing, it said £20 for each person you refer on one screen and £30 on another.

Davel

01-10-2005, 19:15

is this company Ok ? i assume no problems with cashbacks etc ?

paul walker

02-10-2005, 06:41

Thanks gone for the nokia for my son

Paul

14-10-2005, 11:52

is this company Ok ? i assume no problems with cashbacks etc ?
Just received the email below for my first cashback claim for a deal I took out with them six months ago (pay back in two 6 month blocks):
Dear ic,

We are pleased to confirm receipt of your cashback voucher 23609A
*Expected Voucher A Payment Date: 22 Dec 2005*

Providing all terms and conditions have been complied with, your payment will be processed within 45 days of the expiry date and will be paid by cheque and posted to the address we have on record for you. Please notify us as soon as possible of any change of address.

Please avoid chasing your payment during this period. In the unlikely event that you have not received your cheque after the 45 day period has passed, please contact Customer Services on 0845 345 5000 or email customer***shop.com

Please have your order number *** to hand when contacting us.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regards
MobileShop Customer Services
I posted the voucher (special delivery to be sure) yesterday! :clap:

DiveLeader

18-10-2005, 12:00

I went for a V220 for my daughter. She wasn't too impressed to get a black one, when she expected silver, but she's got used to the idea. Phone delivery was fine. Shame the SIM card/contract wasn't as smooth. First off the SIM Card wouldn't register, O2 said it needed activating. Contacted MobileShop it has been sorted, but in the process O2 have changed the phone number.
Not major problems, but definite annoyances.

We now find O2 doesn't support automated delivery receipts for text messages, and doesn't seem to support getting your airtime balance with the handset (with a free call). Initially only told about an 0870 number. After pushing we got given an 0800 number, but that is said (by the agent) to only work off a landline. Does anyone know any different ?

Still it IS a good deal for free :) Thanks ic.

18-10-2005, 12:06

Dutchie

18-10-2005, 12:25

0800 and 0870 numbers are both (I believe) charged at normal national rates on mobiles. O2 has never done delivery receipts for text messages - I believe only Vodafone and maybe T-Mobile do this (I'm on Orange and don't get them). :)

I'm on Orange and do get them. Have you switched it on in your mobile's text settings?

18-10-2005, 12:32

I'm on Orange and do get them. Have you switched it on in your mobile's text settings?
doh! :brickwall , cheers! :thumbs:

DiveLeader

20-10-2005, 12:10

Virgin do them too.

I'll have to check on the 0870 prices.

DL.

ranieri

20-10-2005, 12:12

0800 and 0870 numbers are both (I believe) charged at normal national rates on mobiles. O2 has never done delivery receipts for text messages - I believe only Vodafone and maybe T-Mobile do this (I'm on Orange and don't get them). :)

Orange do 0800 for free. They have to put that message before you connect telling you are not free if they are going to charge you.

redrabbit

20-10-2005, 12:21

i am quite tempted to get a phone at MobileShop (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=) as they are quite cheap. However, i seemed to get mixed reviews from google. hm!

riz1

21-10-2005, 11:35

got the first email yesterday from mobileshop too saying i should get the payment for friend [wife!] referral in 7-10 days...now just gotta wait another week to get the payment for referring dad too

Nitro136

26-10-2005, 05:32

26-10-2005, 06:59

Sounds like you're on the same deal as me - I sent my sixth paper bill (well a photocopy) which covers the seventh months payment. I had acknowledgement via email the day after I sent it (special delivery!) :)

Reef

26-10-2005, 09:07

noticed last night nokia 6030 on 02, free for 12 months, will be ordering this tonight (apologies if link does not work correctly, it's my first one)

MobileShop (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=)

neilacaldwell

26-10-2005, 10:17

Orange do 0800 for free. They have to put that message before you connect telling you are not free if they are going to charge you.

Only if you're on an Orange plan. If you're on a Virgin OVP, they don't tell you when making the call, but do charge you at their noprmal rates.

riz1

21-11-2005, 13:03

does anyone on these deal know the telephone number of the insurance provider?
have to cancel 3 plans as the 3 free months are up.. :D

Deaks

21-11-2005, 14:18

It says in the T&Cs that you have to write to them.

Deaks.

StPandP

21-11-2005, 14:31

Can someone please help me with this question i have.

I ordered a similar package from mobileshop (3120, orange 100xnet/100txt) in May, and received by 14th of May. I received my 6th bill about 5 days ago and wanted to know, is this the bill i send with the voucher? On the voucher it says to send the bill after being connected for 6 months, would that mean i've been connected for 6 months (do i include may in the counting) ??

Thanks

*edit* on the 1st voucher it also says that the voucher expires in december 2005, does that mean i won't get affected if i were to send the voucher and bill a litte late :thinking: (not that i intend to, i want my £150 without any problems)

I think it's worth saying that mobileshop have tightened their policy of late. The important date now is the date on the voucher. Send in the latest bill you can before the expiry date on the voucher. They will not process any claim where the voucher date has expired, even if you think you have not yet received the "right" bill yet.

Also, they then take a long time to process the claim. The voucher says "we aim to process all vouchers within 45 days from the voucher date" - this means in practice a cheque will be raised 45 days after the date on the voucher.

ranieri

21-11-2005, 15:33

It says in the T&Cs that you have to write to them.

Deaks.

Can I just cancel the Direct Debit? I did read when I took out the contract I had to write to them but on the following URL it states

Following your three months free insurance, premiums will be collected monthly by Direct Debit at £5.99 per month including any IPT and will continue by periods of one month (up to a maximum period of cover of 5 years) upon receipt of your monthly premiums. You can cancel your Direct Debit at any time.

MobileShop (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp^QS^affiliateID=17278^QA^merchantID=666^QA^programmeID=2152^QA^mediaID=0^QA^tracking=^QA^url=http%3A//www.mobileshop.com/customerservice/sinsurance.php)

riz1

21-11-2005, 18:04

It says in the T&Cs that you have to write to them.

Deaks.

okay well can you point me to the address then! :p

Chinboy

22-11-2005, 10:38

It says in the T+Cs you can cancel by stopping the direct debit too IIRC, but that probably means you'll have to pay at least one month, whereas if you write to the co. in plenty of time you wont pay a penny.

blender

22-11-2005, 13:24

from what I remember the insurance certificate has a phone number which actually goes through to Mobileshop CS. The direct debit is set up before they take any money which you can cancel for peace of mind also

Taffy

23-11-2005, 18:26

The address you need is:

Mobileshop.com Cellular Telephone Insurance
po Box 116
Ryde
PO33 2WX

riz1

23-11-2005, 21:07

Thanks, I'll get onto it.
What do i need to give - the mobile number, order number, name/address or all of the above?

ranieri

08-12-2005, 13:29

d3m0n

08-12-2005, 13:46

Has anyone had their cheque yet? I sent my voucher off a couple of weeks back and received the email confirming receipt, but no sign of a cheque???

Kryten

08-12-2005, 13:48

I think this is better off in the suppliers forum

Moving...

riz1

08-12-2005, 15:25

Just had a call from MobileShop. They said they are willing to send me a cheque tomorrow for £220 if i wanted, rather than me sending in my bills. So, I loose out on £140 quid but I get the money now, i dont have to send the bills in and dont have to worry about missing a bill sending date and loosing £90.

Might not be everyones cup of tea, but £220 just before christmas is always welcome.

They rang me too a few weeks ago; described it as a "small" reduction in cashback; when i pointed out it was £140 he said - yeah, it is a fair bit so i guess you'll not be interested.

As for their refunds - not due my first voucher send until Jan but they did pay the 2 referral fees 45 days after they emailed to acknowledge them

ranieri

08-12-2005, 15:36

They rang me too a few weeks ago; described it as a "small" reduction in cashback; when i pointed out it was £140 he said - yeah, it is a fair bit so i guess you'll not be interested.

As for their refunds - not due my first voucher send until Jan but they did pay the 2 referral fees 45 days after they emailed to acknowledge them

Yep, 140 is a fair amount to loose out but I know I'm away for a few months next year so will probably end up missing one if not more of the vouchers. Anyway, sold hte phone for 60 notes, so only 80 quid down, well considering i woudl have been paying 35 a month anyway I'm miles better off.