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HTC Desire phone/network/seller?

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without · 14/08/2010 16:16

Hi,
I've checked out all the HTC Desire threads and it seems a popular phone so I think I'll go for this soon.

However, I'm currently with O2, but my son is off to Uni and is on Orange, so I may chnage - anyone any thoughts on this.

Also, where do I get it from? The main shops seem good but there appears to be an excellent deal with mobile.co.uk
www.mobiles.co.uk/.

I can't afford more than £25pcm

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NetworkGuy · 14/08/2010 17:01

Not sure if you linked to something more specific (an actual contract deal, showing omonthly fee and so on - when I clicked the link it ground to a halt because of 'redirectingat.com' website)

Anyway, mobiles.co.uk and some other names (eg e2save.com) are mail-order firms owned by Carphone Warehouse, just so you know... offering slightly different deals or colours or whatever.

Not sure why your son using Orange would have any effect, unless you want to also use Orange for him to have you as a 'special friend' on his account (sorry, out of touch with 95% of promotions).

If you are considering move of network (and presumably taking your phone number with you), then you might find a Vodafone deal on e2save.com

Vodafone 24m contract. No fee for the phone, pay 30 pounds a month (but get refund of 28.01 seven times during the contract, taking cost down from 720 pounds to 523.93 ... the equivalent of paying 21.83 a month).

They offer 1 GB of data, 'unlimited' texts and 300 minutes of calls.

I know it means sending off past statements/receipts to get the cashback deal, but if you want to be able to access the internet when away from home or office, this contract has data included, and it would be an extra cost.

Why Vodafone ? Only that the latest version of Android (v2.2) is due to be on Vodafone phones quite soon, so one to look out for (unless you spot a better deal with v2.2 of Android in the phone).

With hundreds of possible deals, someone else may spot something better, but knowing the phone is capable of using the net, displaying maps and so on, using Android, felt it might be worth pointing at a contract which (overall) should be within budget.

Of course it depends on how well Vodafone works in your area, too... I'm using ASDA PAYG (which uses the Vodafone network) and have no modern 'smartphone', so just a bit green with envy at people getting these nice gadgets!

NetworkGuy · 14/08/2010 17:03

Sorry, had hoped the link would show the specific contract deal - looks like you will need to select Vodafone, 24 month contracts, and then look down the rows until you see the 'from 21.83' price.

NetworkGuy · 14/08/2010 17:04

Tariff is called

Vodafone 300 24m with Mobile internet

NetworkGuy · 14/08/2010 17:12

Just went back to the mobiles.co.uk site, and if you're after the Orange deal, then that looks better, so long as you don't go over 500 MB.

Saves at least 150 quid compared with the Vodafone deal. Just be sure they are offering the phone with Android v2.2 software!! I'd suggest phoning them and double checking - if you're getting the phone soon, you don't want to have a several month wait and then some complicated procedure to update the software (and risk losing photos, address book, browser bookmarks and any Apps you have paid for!)

NetworkGuy · 14/08/2010 17:19

I'd be careful if you use the phone as a Sat Nav when driving in case it downloads maps from Google and doesn't store them in the phone - it could 'eat up' your monthly data allowance if you leave it on.

The dedicated SatNav units store all the maps internally, they don't download as you drive.

nappyzoneloveschinesefood · 14/08/2010 17:21

i have this on orange, its £free then £15 a month for unlimited texts, 250 talk time and unlimited internet for 2 yrs, i had probs with an iitial phone (not desire) and then got the desire and they actually do me that £15 package for £10 a month. Prepare for quite a difference in battery time to the old fashioned phones .

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