Mobile deals and handsets by Jeremy Keen, KSBR https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2 What's out there? en-us 2016-06-30 14:15:51 UTC 2025-05-14 08:28:06 UTC hello@padlet.com Welcome... jem_keen https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/119833967 Hi everyone! 

Before you come to the group, please use this 'wall' to post a couple of things you've discovered out there about:

(i) Mobile contracts

(ii) Mobile phone handsets - including some of the less obvious ones

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]]> 2016-08-25 15:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/119833967 Phone contract - Lizie Dolton https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121485008 Sony Xperia E]]> 2016-09-04 12:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121485008 Tonya- Samsung Sony S7 Edge. Available in 5 different colour's and tariffs. 24 months contract. guineyt https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121556289 2016-09-05 08:03:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121556289 Tonya-  Samsung Galaxy J3 - 24 Month contract with a number of different tariffs starting from £12.50  to £36.00 per month guineyt https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121558060 2016-09-05 08:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121558060 Having a look on tesco mobile and came across their deal and the month! With prices starting from £12.50 a month for 24 months..... for the smallest package but you can add more data/minutes/messages but obviously at a cost but at half price it's not a bad price at all.  lianehart7 https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121564936 2016-09-05 09:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121564936 Went onto compare the supermarket.com and had a look at some simple card deals only and advertised as their most popular sim card only deal of today is this one.....  lianehart7 https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121568437 2016-09-05 09:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121568437 Referring to money supermarkets most popular sim only deal I actually looked and found this one which I thought was a better deal with unlimited minutes and texts and 2500 mb and month only terms so no massive contracts all for £6.99 a month. The only thing is its with a company I've never heard of which slightly puts me off but as I wouldn't be signed into a massive 12 or 24 month contract for £6.99 I'd probably be willing to give it ago. (If I were shopping for a simple card deals only lianehart7 https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121569010 2016-09-05 09:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121569010 samsung s7 edge https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121577019 reasonable monthly contract. £42 5000 mins/texts and 3gb of data. find tesco very competitive regarding prices. ]]> 2016-09-05 10:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121577019 https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121577819 2016-09-05 10:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121577819 i found this and know a few people who have this phone. tesco mobile offer a range for smart phones for all budjets which is good. this is a decent phone and for only £22.50 a month for what i'd say is enough minutes,data etc  https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121577931 2016-09-05 10:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121577931 IPhone 6S 64G https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121583632 I'm an iPhone user and will most likely get the new one when I renew my contract. However, as that's not out yet I'll look at 6S prices. Tesco worked out the cheapest, with £42 for 3000 mins, 5000 texts and 4GB of data. Vodafone and EE were higher prices, though they did offer some perks, including data allowances in the EU, BT Sport subscriptions (EE) and Sky Sports subscriptions (Vodafone). Whilst these are tempting perks, I would still go for the best value deal which is Tesco. I also looked at what phone I would go for if I couldn't or didn't want to pay for one of the better phones such as an iPhone or Samsung G7. I found that again Tesco was by far the best network, with a contract on a Motorola Lumia 550 for £7.50 a month with no upfront cost. The cheapest contracts on both EE and Vodafone were both over twice as much.]]> 2016-09-05 11:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121583632 https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121614814 iPhone 6 from £35 per month with tesco. Great deal as it is a 64gb model]]> 2016-09-05 16:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121614814 https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121622044 iPhone 6 deal from tesco. 64gb phone from £35. Great value for a high quality phone with large memory.]]> 2016-09-05 18:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121622044 https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121623052 Tom - iPhone 6 64GB deal on Tesco Mobile. With a basic phone payment per month of £23.50. You can adjust your tariff by paying monthly payments starting at £11.50 this is inclusive on a 1000 mins, 1000 texts and 1GB of data. ]]> 2016-09-05 18:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121623052 https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121627811 2016-09-05 19:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121627811 Pete - For the purpose of the exercise I did a brainstorm about what I needed from a mobile phone before I looked at models and tariffs. For me, I need a smartphone which affords access to email, unlimited texts, unlimited calls, 5-6 GB of data, Facebook, streaming media (youtube or amazon prime), a half decent camera and apps for online banking. I'm an IPhone user and as such I cant see me changing to another model. I'm quite active and would potentially consider an alternatively more robust phone, but for the moment I am satisfied with my IPhone 6 and would only consider an upgrade to a 6S as I'm too lazy to familiarise myself with another model (cameras and RAM don't particularly interest me ). I looked at providers which offer a reliable service (in this case Vodafone and O2) as an alternative to EE. I then compared these to Tesco. Looking at the 16GB IPhone 6s, I was looking for something around the 5GB of data mark for around £40 monthly tariff.   https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121627903 I was not that impressed by O2 and Vodafone but pleasantly surprised by the deals on Tesco mobile site. I thought the offer for 4GB of data and 3000/5000 of texts/calls was good value for money over the more well known ]]> 2016-09-05 19:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121627903 Pete - pictures below https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121628997 2016-09-05 20:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121628997 https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121629086 Pete - winning Tesco deal]]> 2016-09-05 20:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121629086 Similar deal but slightly higher cost https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121631749 In the past I have used GiffGaff when they were sim only and to be honest had a bad experience as the signal kept dropping. I have since found out they now sell phones with their contracts on a credit agreement similar to Tesco. I found this which is most similar to my current Tesco tariff but works out a few pence more a month. I guess the major advantage with giffgaff is that it is a sim free phone, which is a nice feature - especially as I am buying the phone so why should I be tied down. I also like the flexibility of giffgaffs 30day contract. If it wasn't from my previous reliability issues, I would probably very seriously consider this deal.

Steve]]> 2016-09-05 20:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121631749 Moneysavingexpert.com https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121632649 Whenever I look to buy something a bit pricey I usually look at moneysavingexpert first to see if they have any good deals. For my phone I am a little gutted to see they have a fantastic deal - my phone, for only £25 upfront, for the same monthly cost and more data. If this was was available when I bought my current contract I very probably would have gone for it.

Steve]]> 2016-09-05 20:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121632649 Alex Richards alex_richards1983 https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121632906 BT Mobile offers a wide range of tariffs on the new Samsung S7. available In x2 different colors, and as BT broadband customer you'll also be able to take advantage of a monthly £5 discount on your monthly line rental. prices range from £30 per month.]]> 2016-09-05 21:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121632906 Helen sim only iPhone  https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121740948 2016-09-06 12:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121740948 So I've popped into tesco phone shop today and found some good deals on display. This you can't miss as you walk through the door, but with good reason they want you to know about it. I like that fact they offer you a little bit back end. Glad  £20 gift card to spend at tesco 😀 that's an extra little bonus and would come in handy. lianehart7 https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121758225 2016-09-06 12:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121758225 I've noticed someone has mentioned I. Phone 6 deals from tesco start at £35! Well that's pretty good value. I found deals at carf one warehouse for the invite phone 6s plus from £42 a month with 16gb. I think I would be happy with an I phone 6 with 64gb for £7 less!  lianehart7 https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121761602 2016-09-06 13:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121761602 Still looking and comparing I phones. And came. Across this deal again in store at tesco! This is such good value at £17 a month! I would actually consider this as my next contract. I know it's an older handset but £17 month 16gb is really good value.  lianehart7 https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121764348 2016-09-06 13:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121764348 So I've checked out a few handsets including the 3 recommended in your email and liked the huawei p9 for the camera but seemed like it could be very pricey. The HTC again was OK and liked the fact it seemed stronger then most handsets, but I really liked the Alcatel it's looks great, classy, curved edges, slim, loved how there no right way up, and you can turn it right round. Not too bad a camera, but shame it isnt alittle better as this is a must for me with lots of kiddies and memories to catchso i do love to have a half decent camera. The other thing that disappoints me Is the light plastic it is made of, I would like a slim classy phone but one that is not going to smash into a hundred pieces if I accidentally drop it.  lianehart7 https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121843167 2016-09-06 15:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121843167 Sony https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121930297 2016-09-06 19:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121930297 Sony Xperia E https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121930302 2016-09-06 19:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121930302 Sony Xperia e5 https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121930547 The only downside with this deal at Tesco is that my current contract has unlimited text. This contract is cheaper at £21/month as I currently pay £28, and does come with all the plus sides of my current contract
Lizie dolton]]> 2016-09-06 19:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/121930547 Huawei P9 https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/122016643 I really liked the look of this on the youtube video, i tried it out in a Vodafone shop and was quite impressed by the camera. not overly priced like the iphones / samsungs.
the camera really sells a phone for me personally]]> 2016-09-07 07:04:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/122016643 Moto G4 https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/122027759 £12 a month is a bargain, will be ordering one for my eldest for xmas, also from what i can see you can cap the plan so that you know what you're paying, when it's a phone in your name and not your own phone it's definitely peace of mind ]]> 2016-09-07 08:14:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/122027759 Tesco choice https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/122028511 phones for me personally have to be Android and at the higher spec end of the range. I'm not a fan of iphones so i automatically discount them in my searches so it was good to see a decent filter on the searches.]]> 2016-09-07 08:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/122028511 Different LG G5 https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/122029519 not sure if swapping a battery is something anyone would ever bother doing these days]]> 2016-09-07 08:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/122029519 EE - Search https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/122029724 EE's search is horrible, really found it difficult to find out what I might even limit my choice to, they prioritize up front cost and have no useful filters]]> 2016-09-07 08:25:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/122029724 samsung s7  https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/122119504 2016-09-07 14:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/122119504 samsung s7 with ee https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/122119505 in comparsion to tesco i dont think EE can compete. only thing id like to see is unlimited data ]]> 2016-09-07 14:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/122119505 Who in their right mind wants £3 in their pocket that badly.  https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/122240613 why would you want unlocking your phone to take even longer. ]]> 2016-09-07 18:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/122240613 Tesco tariff cost https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/122241325 Seems a little excessive for the top end package, the lower end is quite reasonable though. 
8gb would mean I'd have to limit my data use. Three had a 12gb  ]]> 2016-09-07 18:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/122241325 Jo Maidment https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/124038986 I currently use an iPhone 6 and because all of my associated music etc is on this platform I would want to get another model of phone, I fear that changing the model of phone to anything except an apple would cause headaches and issue with forgotten passwords, lost music and incompatible files. Therefore I looked on confused.com, and other websites, and obviously due to their popularity, I found that all the Apple and Samsung phones appeared first on the list on phones, even if I had asked for phones to be displayed in alphabetical or price order. This means that most people wont look past these phones, and will chose one of them. I have heard of Huawei, Alcatel and HTC, but wouldn't have a Huawei or Alcatel, as my (un-informed) view of them is that they are cheap and probably wont last the contract. HTC my husband has had in the past, and it was a good phone, so out of these three brands I would consider HTC the most. However after watching the reviews - I still don't feel that any phone would draw me away from an Apple product. there is only an approximate £5-£10 difference between the handset cost so I would rather pay the difference and stick to an apple product. 
The top two images are of deals I found on a comparison website, and the prices are very similar to what I pay now. The bottom two deals are on Tesco Mobile. I wouldn't pay upfront for a phone, I would rather pay monthly for it, an upfront charge puts me off straight away. Again the difference in price isn't significant enough to make me change from what I already have. 
One good point I noticed is that you can cap usage, could be perfect for sons/daughters?!! ]]> 2016-09-15 13:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/124038986 Jo Maidment https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/124059098 Second two images referred to above. ]]> 2016-09-15 13:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jem_keen/Handsets_2/wish/124059098