Deals for returning customer

[Anonymous]

Hi All,

I used to be with o2, I was an o2 customer for around 11, having been a business customer, a consumer customer (with 2 seperate contracts) and also had o2 broadband and landline (until it was transferred to sky).

When I came to the end of my contract I tried to get a good deal on a new handset and tariff, but o2 played hardball and were not willing to offer me a deal.

Around 18 months ago I moved over to GiffGaff (I know this is still part of o2).

I'm in the market for a new phone and looking at an o2 contract again, but they all seem to be so expensive. I am even entitled to an o2open discount!

It appears it is still cheaper to stay with GiffGaff and buy a brand new sim-free handset outright from amazon and still ultimatley pay less than taking out a new contract.

Are there any better deals that can be offered to a potential returning customer?

TIA

Alex

[Bambino · Accepted solution]

O2 operates a fair deal for all. New, old, or returning. If you can find a better deal elsewhere, take it. 

[jonsie]

There are no deals anymore. Just go with the options you feel comfortable with and the price that suits your pocket.

[MI5]

It's always cheaper to buy sim free and use payg or sim only tariff.