Three or Meteor? IPhone 4S

yupyup7up · 25-10-2011 11:54AM #1

Hi guys,

I'm planning on getting an iPhone 4S on billpay.

I'm currently on PAYG with meteor (€20 a month free calls, texts internet etc.), but trying to work out whether to go with Meteor again or move to Three.

Meteor is €40 a month for 24 months, 200 texts, 200 minutes (but no free
meteor to meteor calls and texts

) and 5g data

Three (I'm assuming) is €40 a month for 24 months, 350 flexi units (inc. free three calls and texts) and all you can eat data. (plus I get 20 % a month discount

making it €32 a month)

What would you guys recommend? Is 5gb data a month enough? Is Three a good enough network? Will be in Limerick city 95% of time BTW so I'm assuming coverage will be good? Does either network allow the HSDPA speeds the 4s is capable of?

Thanks for your help in advance.

du Maurier · 25-10-2011 11:58AM

You don't get free texts to 3 customers on a 40 CFMax plan. I can only advise against 3 personally. They are a complete joke of a company. You should check out some of the other threads on here about them. I should think you'll be better off and less stressed going with Meteor.

I thought on Bill pay Smart with Meteor you do get free calls and texts, but only 1 GB of data on a lower plan.

culabula · 25-10-2011 12:07PM

yupyup7up wrote: »

Hi guys,

I'm planning on getting an iPhone 4S on billpay.

I'm currently on PAYG with meteor (€20 a month free calls, texts internet etc.), but trying to work out whether to go with Meteor again or move to Three.

Meteor is €40 a month for 24 months, 200 texts, 200 minutes (but no free
meteor to meteor calls and texts ) and 5g data

Three (I'm assuming) is €40 a month for 24 months, 350 flexi units (inc. free three calls and texts) and all you can eat data. (plus I get 20 % a month discount making it €32 a month)

What would you guys recommend? Is 5gb data a month enough? Is Three a good enough network? Will be in Limerick city 95% of time BTW so I'm assuming coverage will be good? Does either network allow the HSDPA speeds the 4s is capable of?

Thanks for your help in advance.

I think you need to wait and see what exactly Three is going to offer.

Meteor's new offer is 5€ cheaper than yesterday's offer of a free iPhone 4 with that tariff.

Three is unbeatable if you're in an area of good signal -there is even more to their 40€ deal than you have mentioned (though 3-3 free texts do not exist).

Still: wait and see.

yupyup7up · 25-10-2011 12:13PM

thanks for the replies guys!

A good few of my friends have moved to Three and they have nothing but good things to say about them, but I have seen a few bad threads about them alright. But that's probably down to their location etc.. yeah I think I'll wait and see what Three have up their sleeve. Will be very tempting especially with the 20% discount!

cojomo2 · 25-10-2011 12:22PM

what 20% discount is this?

IMO, the smart network will offer a good deal on an 18 month plan..that what people want.

2 years is silly.

Uncle Mclovin · 25-10-2011 12:45PM

I'm intrigued by this 20% discount.

Chesapeake · 25-10-2011 12:50PM

I would stick with Meteor between those 2.
And wait and see what voda & O2 will offer.

cojomo2 · 25-10-2011 12:50PM

now that people mention 20%..i know a lad who gets either a 20 or 25% discount on his bill every month..it appears as 'staff discount' ..which he is not..nice.

Enright · 25-10-2011 12:53PM

looking for details of how i might get the 20% discount as well

Would appreciate a reply

marathonic · 25-10-2011 12:55PM

Meteor have just put their prices up 5 euro per month!!!

Jax Teller · 25-10-2011 12:56PM

Meteor gone up to €45 now .
https://phones.meteor.ie/phones/apple_iphone_4s

yupyup7up · 25-10-2011 01:31PM

Coletrickle88 wrote: »

Meteor gone up to €45 now .
https://phones.meteor.ie/phones/apple_iphone_4s

sneaky bastards! I'll going with three! The discount is because of a club membership I have.

quad_red · 25-10-2011 01:37PM

I don't get this.

On Meteor you have to get a 24 month contract:
A 32GB iPhone 4S for free:
200 mins + 200 texts + data
For 50e p/m
Total: €1,200

To go sim free and a sim only contract
A fully unlocked 32GB iPhone 4S from the Apple Store: €699
200 mins + 200 texts + data
For 20e p/m
Total cost over 24 months including cost of phone: 1,179

So: you pay MORE money for locking yourself in to a 2 year contract and receiving a network locked iphone than just getting it from Apple unlocked and getting a no contract plan that you can change/cancel/amend any time you want.

The only benefit being more data. But isn't 1GB enough for anybody?

murpho999 · 25-10-2011 01:43PM

quad_red wrote: »

I don't get this.

On Meteor you have to get a 24 month contract:
A 32GB iPhone 4S for free:
200 mins + 200 texts + data
For 50e p/m
Total: €1,200

To go sim free and a sim only contract
A fully unlocked 32GB iPhone 4S from the Apple Store: €699
200 mins + 200 texts + data
For 20e p/m
Total cost over 24 months including cost of phone: 1,179

So: you pay MORE money for locking yourself in to a 2 year contract and receiving a network locked iphone than just getting it from Apple unlocked and getting a no contract plan that you can change/cancel/amend any time you want.

The only benefit being more data. But isn't 1GB enough for anybody?

Well the benefit for me is not having to put up €699 up front, and this might sound silly but I find it a pain to have to top-up all the time and they, sorry have to go now as I've no credit. Small issue I know but one reason for prefering bill pay.

Eire Go Brach · 25-10-2011 01:53PM

quad_red wrote: »

I don't get this.

On Meteor you have to get a 24 month contract:
A 32GB iPhone 4S for free:
200 mins + 200 texts + data
For 50e p/m
Total: €1,200

To go sim free and a sim only contract
A fully unlocked 32GB iPhone 4S from the Apple Store: €699
200 mins + 200 texts + data
For 20e p/m
Total cost over 24 months including cost of phone: 1,179

So: you pay MORE money for locking yourself in to a 2 year contract and receiving a network locked iphone than just getting it from Apple unlocked and getting a no contract plan that you can change/cancel/amend any time you want.

The only benefit being more data. But isn't 1GB enough for anybody?

I think you may be incorrect. I have been looking at doing it this way as well. I think your looking at the same plan. It is only €20 for 12 months. Then goes to €30 if you purchase online.

What I dont get if its a for 12 months. Does this mean you can gove 30 notice, or is it a contract?

yupyup7up · 25-10-2011 01:53PM

yeah the up front price is a killer for many people. I wanna get the 16gb version though, dunno why anyone would need 32/64

for me though, itll be €768 over 2 years as opposed to my current €480 (20 a month with meteor PAYG), so a cheaper iphone

culabula · 25-10-2011 01:56PM

quad_red wrote: »

I don't get this.

On Meteor you have to get a 24 month contract:
A 32GB iPhone 4S for free:
200 mins + 200 texts + data
For 50e p/m
Total: €1,200

To go sim free and a sim only contract
A fully unlocked 32GB iPhone 4S from the Apple Store: €699
200 mins + 200 texts + data
For 20e p/m
Total cost over 24 months including cost of phone: 1,179

So: you pay MORE money for locking yourself in to a 2 year contract and receiving a network locked iphone than just getting it from Apple unlocked and getting a no contract plan that you can change/cancel/amend any time you want.

The only benefit being more data. But isn't 1GB enough for anybody?

Well, I DO get it. Somewhere the phone has to be paid for. That's the reason for the tariff, though admittedly it's lousy.

I always go SIM-free. You're fooling yourself otherwise.

1Gb wouldn't see me to Friday.

quad_red · 25-10-2011 02:14PM

Eire Go Brach wrote: »

I think you may be incorrect. I have been looking at doing it this way as well. I think your looking at the same plan. It is only €20 for 12 months. Then goes to €30 if you purchase online.

What I dont get if its a for 12 months. Does this mean you can gove 30 notice, or is it a contract?

I don't understand?

See http://www.meteor.ie/plans/bill_pay/lite_sim_card/#plans-tab

Bill Pay Smart Lite with a 30 day contract is €20 p/m. The '12 month' condition will presumably allow them to end the offer eventually. But then you are free to demand a continuation of the deal or leave for another network for a better deal.

Being locked into a long term contract guarantees a network treats ye like crap with poor value. You've no choice but to take it.

murpho999 · 25-10-2011 02:19PM

quad_red wrote: »

I don't understand?

See http://www.meteor.ie/plans/bill_pay/lite_sim_card/#plans-tab

Bill Pay Smart Lite with a 30 day contract is €20 p/m. The '12 month' condition will presumably allow them to end the offer eventually. But then you are free to demand a continuation of the deal or leave for another network for a better deal.

Being locked into a long term contract guarantees a network treats ye like crap with poor value. You've no choice but to take it.

How does a network treat you like crap?

Contracts don't last forever you know.

quad_red · 25-10-2011 02:20PM

culabula wrote: »

Well, I DO get it. Somewhere the phone has to be paid for. That's the reason for the tariff, though admittedly it's lousy.

I always go SIM-free. You're fooling yourself otherwise.

1Gb wouldn't see me to Friday.

I understand that. A network subsidises the cost of the phone in order to get a customer to sign a contract, guaranteeing the network revenue.

Not charging bloody well more than it would be to buy sim free!!

sink · 25-10-2011 02:27PM

yupyup7up wrote: »

yeah the up front price is a killer for many people. I wanna get the 16gb version though, dunno why anyone would need 32/64

Music, I have a 32GB 3GS and every time I get new music/apps I have to delete old stuff. I have a 100GB music collection on my PC and can only fit 20GB on my iPhone with the other portion taken up by apps/photos. I still have a 120GB iPod which I take with me on long trips.

Etnies · 25-10-2011 02:32PM

I tried to go with meteor on their old deal, and they wanted a 300 euro deposit which I get back after 6 months.. absolutely ridiculous. Went with 3 instead and got the 3gs for free for 40 per month on a 12 month contract as a special deal for signing up.

murpho999 · 25-10-2011 02:37PM

Etnies wrote: »

I tried to go with meteor on their old deal, and they wanted a 300 euro deposit which I get back after 6 months.. absolutely ridiculous. Went with 3 instead and got the 3gs for free for 40 per month on a 12 month contract as a special deal for signing up.

Mmmm.....you know the 3GS is a very old phone at this stage?

Mirrorboy · 25-10-2011 03:03PM

any body know how much the 4S is on Three pre pay?? Meteor have it on their website for €579

Thanks

drunkmonkey · 25-10-2011 03:05PM

Mirrorboy wrote: »

any body know how much the 4S is on Three pre pay?? Meteor have it on their website for €579

Thanks

No prices released yet. The won't release till friday or all the other operators have i'm guessing..

Mirrorboy · 25-10-2011 03:07PM

Thought that might be the case, cheers! Considering ordering it off the Apple website sim free for what seems like only an extra €20, their delivery dates seem a bit sketchy though

cojomo2 · 25-10-2011 04:14PM

Etnies wrote: »

I tried to go with meteor on their old deal, and they wanted a 300 euro deposit which I get back after 6 months.. absolutely ridiculous. Went with 3 instead and got the 3gs for free for 40 per month on a 12 month contract as a special deal for signing up.

its also available for free on an 18 month 25 euro/pm contract.

IMightKnow · 25-10-2011 04:41PM

Meteor do a plan called Bill Pay Smart Lite. It is 20 euro per month if bought online and includes free meteor-meteor calls/texts, 200 non-meteor mins, 200 non meteor texts and 1GB of data.
Its a one month contract so they take 20 euro from your a/c every month but you can cancel at any time.
If this suits all you need the phone for (ie if 1GB data will be enough) you are cheaper to buy the phone from apple and go with this plan, its cheaper than getting ifone for free and paying 60per month on a 24 month contract.

This only relates to meteor and is coming from someone who needs meteor-meteor calls/texts so I haven't looked into other networks

kellygav · 25-10-2011 05:17PM

Well the first stage is actually getting meteor to answer their phone today...

If you are an already exsisting bill customer than it won't actually let you order online and it gives you a free phone number.. sounds great?

Well i was waiting for someone to answer for over 1hr 45min... then i hung up as i though there must be something wrong...

This is clever by meteor as they'll give all the phones to new customers and the current customer won't get any because they won't answer, as i write this i'm on hold again for this time only!! 35mins again (this was actually my 4th 30min call after the 1st one without an answer)

Their CS department earlier didn't even know about the phone being available for pre-order.. what a joke!! They kept saying sorry "sir" your wrong we arn't taking orders for the phone until friday, i told them to check their own website...:mad:

What a joke!! i think meteor is great but if they tell me that all the phones are gone.. then i'm moving to another network as this is a scam!

Etnies · 25-10-2011 05:44PM

murpho999 wrote: »

Mmmm.....you know the 3GS is a very old phone at this stage?

Jaysus I do just didnt feel like paying for the 4 when what everyone thought was the 5 coming out. Ill probably wait for that to come out next year or if i can get a good deal on the 4 now, either way not bothered.

cojomo2 wrote: »

its also available for free on an 18 month 25 euro/pm contract.

No it's not.. not according to the Three website anyway.

kensutz · 25-10-2011 05:51PM

kellygav wrote: »

Well the first stage is actually getting meteor to answer their phone today...

If you are an already exsisting bill customer than it won't actually let you order online and it gives you a free phone number.. sounds great?

Well i was waiting for someone to answer for over 1hr 45min... then i hung up as i though there must be something wrong...

This is clever by meteor as they'll give all the phones to new customers and the current customer won't get any because they won't answer, as i write this i'm on hold again for this time only!! 35mins again (this was actually my 4th 30min call after the 1st one without an answer)

Their CS department earlier didn't even know about the phone being available for pre-order.. what a joke!! They kept saying sorry "sir" your wrong we arn't taking orders for the phone until friday, i told them to check their own website...:mad:

What a joke!! i think meteor is great but if they tell me that all the phones are gone.. then i'm moving to another network as this is a scam!

I got 2 calls today about pre-ordering the iPhone and we definitely were not told that the pre-orders were available from today. So it's nothing to do with the CSR's. It's Meteor head office who never told us anything.

Also, over the past 3 weeks there's over 150 people trying to get through at any one stage. For some unknown reason and that's why it's taking ages for poeple to get through.

Three or Meteor? IPhone 4S

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