CVByrne Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 So with Everything Everywhere shortly about to kick off its LTE network. Engadget tested the speeds at 20mbps upload, and 38mbps download. That's fast. Can anyone give an idea what pricing might be like? I have no idea what UK phone contracts are to start with. Also do you think they would allow sim only deals? Or only lockin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I have no evidence to back up what is about to be a very subjective statement. It will be **** expensive to have an LTE contract, and to the majority of people a luxury at best. Mobile operators chargec over the odds for or simpkly cap data at present. The new superfast shiny version will be subject to the same caps but will be MUCH more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 European LTE prices seem to be cheaper than American or Asian ones. Lets hope that continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Will they allow a sim only deal though? I've no interest in being locked into contracts. Also let's hope competition in the new year will let it get to payg at some stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 It will be expensive because the government **** up the process and gave one company a monopoly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 But the fact that everyone else is just a few months behind means there will be price competition soon enough. Obviously for the customer it's best if they all compete at the same time, but it's not too bad with EE hving a slight head start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Are you sure its just a few months though..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 No, just know it's in the new year isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 I'm gonna get it. Either £31 or £36 a month for 3 or 5gb. 20mbps download speed is biblical. This giffgaff 3G is awful. I'll keep the gaff gaff sim for a potential 3g Nexus 7. Anyone else tempted to go 4G? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted October 29, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted October 29, 2012 Anyone else tempted to go 4G? I will do. When the prices go down. Having BT broadband you can pretty much find an openzone wherever you go now so 4G is not a necessity... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted October 29, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted October 29, 2012 I'm on it (Sweden). jumps between 20 and 50 mbit on my network and is unlimited data. (for real). It's pretty good to be fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I have no evidence to back up what is about to be a very subjective statement. It will be **** expensive to have an LTE contract, and to the majority of people a luxury at best. Mobile operators chargec over the odds for or simpkly cap data at present. The new superfast shiny version will be subject to the same caps but will be MUCH more expensive. And I was right! EE's £36 a month for 500MB on a service where you are encouraged to stream videos? - I think the BBC were reporting that to stream a YouTube video would wipe your monthly allowance in 3 mins. Crazy. Early adopters of this are barking mad. Between wifi and HDSA+ I have absolutley no need for this service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Why did you use the 500mb allowance as an example? Nobody will get that. £31 or £36 a month sim only gives you 3fb or 5gb. Which is plenty. Also it's unlimited calls and texts, plus for £5 more it'll let you have free roaming. Very useful for me going home to Ireland often. It'll be £15 more a month for a handset. Which I may do, as it'll probably work out £120 cheaper than buying the Lumia 920 unlocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I still get GPRS in some parts, still waiting for 3G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Why did you use the 500mb allowance as an example? Nobody will get that. £31 or £36 a month sim only gives you 3fb or 5gb. Which is plenty. Also it's unlimited calls and texts, plus for £5 more it'll let you have free roaming. Very useful for me going home to Ireland often. It'll be £15 more a month for a handset. Which I may do, as it'll probably work out £120 cheaper than buying the Lumia 920 unlocked. Ah - right we're comparing apples and oranges. I was talking about the contract including phone price plans. The SIM free deals will of course be better if you use that approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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