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on 09-12-2015 18:44
Hey folks,
Having been shocked by the price of the lumia 950 (thats a whole other story lol). I decided to review other networks, CPW and sim free options.
On the O2 website, they claim that 63% of refresh customers save. Well, I've done the math based on its current offerings and i don't think this is right. Not unless they are assuming 63% will pay off the handset early and save on line rental.
In fact, ive noticed that some plans are more expensive on refresh, never mind the handset.
I get that O2 are the only network to offer refresh, but i think they need to refresh their current handset pricing to stay competitive.
I guess the days when the network subsidised handsets are long gone.
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on 09-12-2015 18:47
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on 09-12-2015 18:54
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OnePlus 6 (O2 & Sfr), Z3 Tablet (Three UK), iPhone 8+ (EE)





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on 09-12-2015 19:09
The perks of refresh is that just that, you can refresh your handset whenever you want by paying off the device plan.
Its ultimately up to the customer whether they wish to be locked into a 24 month contract, simo etc
all handset prices are different on each network. I wouldn't be surprised if some contracts or handsets are expensive on other networks.
the other thing to consider Is which network gives you the best coverage in the places you go
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on 09-12-2015 19:15
The issue of loyalty also comes up. There will be customers who will go to CPW and notice not only is the handset cheaper, but other sim only plans are too. And if CWP push thier own ID network...
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on 09-12-2015 19:15
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on 09-12-2015 19:20
Beats me why the networks don't just knock that money off to sell direct!
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on 09-12-2015 19:41
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on 09-12-2015 23:44
Lumia 950 is £70 more expensive to purchase and £150 pounds upfront on the contact I want. Both via O2. It would take nigh on 3yrs to get to stalemate. Not right on many a level.
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on 10-12-2015 00:04
I personally feel Refresh is to blame. It relies on folk who must have a new phone everytime one emerges and will pay over the odds. Trouble is a normal 24 month contact dosen't exist on O2. This overpricing has only been evident to me since it's birth !