deano87
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When I went from PAYG to O2 Simplicity I distinctly remember upgrading free of charge, then about 5 days in they took the first Direct Debit of £25 a month in advance.
I kind of understand the reasoning behind this, but does it apply to all contracts?
The reason I ask is the Nokia N8 is available through NokiaDirect.co.uk on O2 on a fantastic Pay Monthly 18 Month contract deal, as a new contract, but not as an upgrade option. As I currently only have a Simplicity deal, I am happy to take out a completely new contract and transfer my number to this new contract, but can't really afford £25 final payment for my Simplicity plus another £35 for this new contract come end-September / beginning-October.
Now I know I can call them tomorrow but can anyone actually try and clarify when/if I will be charged for this new contract?
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Gary
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Never been charged up front for a phone (unless apart for the money you put to fr an expensive phone)
You won't get a bill until a month after.
Simplicity is a bit weird as it's not a proper contract.
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deano87
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Hmmm interesting - going to give all relevant parties a call tomorrow otherwise I'll be ordering an N8 
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Gary
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deano87
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Have you seen how much they want online for the phone on a £35/month contract. It's actually ridiculous. I'm convinced that the iPhone 4 can't be so much better than any other smart phone they can ask for ~£180 upfront for the phone.
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John
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I'd check if you can port your number.
As with most things O2 these days you can't normally do it O2-O2.
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deano87
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Just going to check Vodafone signal. Might just cancel O2 Simplicity and shift number to Vodafone.
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John
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Ahh that's ok, thought you were going from an o2 simplicity to another o2 contract.
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deano87
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Well that would make sense as it would save swapping SIMs I guess.
Is O2 Simplicity Pay Monthly to O2 18 Month Pay Monthly not simple then?
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Gary
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What about 3? Best 3G signal now haven't they?
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John
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if you upgrade yes, if you take out a new contract, afaik, you can't port numbers.
Better to phone to find out for sure though.
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deano87
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It isn't available. Only on O2, Vodafone and T-mobile. iirc all the press I have read only mentions those 3 carriers.
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deano87
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Available as an upgrade on O2 on 24 month contract. Nokia Direct can do this and use existing SIM.
If I start a new contract they can do O2 to O2 but would need PAC. Costs with O2 are pro-rata so would get charged if I go over on Simplicity and new contract should get charged pro-rata from the next payment date.
Got PAC code so think I'll go to a new contract as only on Simplicity and get the phone in about 11 days
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VrsTurbo
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If your stuggling for £60 maybe you should re think getting a good phone to "look good"
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Sam
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quote:
Originally posted by John
I'd check if you can port your number.
As with most things O2 these days you can't normally do it O2-O2.
I ported my number twice with O2:
PAYG > Simplicity
Simplicity > Proper Contract
Didn't have any problems doing so either occasion.
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pow
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quote:
Originally posted by VrsTurbo
If your stuggling for £60 maybe you should re think getting a good phone to "look good"
This.
Rather live than have a Nokia N8
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deano87
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 things aren't that bad. But the N8 is £10 extra over existing contract.
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