FreedomPop review thread - find out how MNers children are getting on! NOW CLOSED

[AnnMumsnet]

FreedomPop have sent 25 MNers (from our panel) either a mobile handset and SIM or a SIM on their FreedomPop service for their child to try.

Here’s what FreedomPop have to say: "We'd love to hear what MNers (and their children) think about our service!
Here are the top benefits of FreedomPop
-100% Free Plan -- 200 minutes, 200 texts, & 200MB data every month for no cost. Users can get a SIM or Phone and then never pay another bill
-Unlimited calling & texting between FreedomPop phones, even when on the 100% free plan. Great for families who all subscribe to FreedomPop
-Highly discounted premium plans for those who require more usage each month (the unlimited minutes, texts, & 2.25GB plan is only £6.99/month)
-Parents can easily view who their child is calling and texting
-WiFi callling & texting when you're in an area without a cellular signal
-International Calling for only 99p"

Testers: please share the below

Who is trying the FreedomPop service? Did you try the handset or the SIM only? Why did they/ you want to try it? Was it their first mobile?
Do you see FreedomPop as a mobile service alternative for both parents and children?
How did your child get on with the phone (if applicable)?
What did you like about the service? And what features would you like to have in the future?

All those selected who give the required feedback will be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £100 Amazon voucher.

Tweet your feedback to @FreedomPopUK

Good luck
MNHQ

Insight T & Cs apply

Who is trying the FreedomPop service?
My 14-year-old DS1.

Did you try the handset or the SIM only?
SIM only.

Why did they/ you want to try it?
With four children we could end up spending a lot of money on mobile phone contracts, especially as phones seem to be an everyday part of life for teenagers. FreedomPop seems like a much better alternative to playing around £15 every month for his current contract.

Was it their first mobile?
No, he already had an old iPhone on a Three contract.

Do you see FreedomPop as a mobile service alternative for both parents and children?
Yes. I am currently paying £7.50 for a GiffGaff contract which offers a similar package to the FreedomPop £4.99 package. I would consider switching to FreedomPop except they piggyback on the Three network which doesn't have great coverage in my area. If I lived in an area with good Three coverage then I would definitely switch to FreedomPop's premium package which would save me money and give me more data each month.

How did your child get on with the phone (if applicable)?
N/A

What did you like about the service?
The free package is ideal for children that don't need to make a lot of calls a month, 200 texts per month seem plenty, and my kids mostly use the Internet on home WiFi so they don't need a lot of data. When my DS2's Three contract comes to an end I will probably switch him to FreedomPop because we are currently paying £12 per month. He doesn't use his phone very much at the moment so the £4.99 per month package would be perfect for him.

And what features would you like to have in the future?
I would like an additional price point, say £2.99 which offered unlimited texts.

Thanks for all the feedback - am pleased to say TripleMinion wins the £100 Amazon voucher.