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BenMcr 01-11-2012 11:37
Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
[Mod edit: Link removed due to security concerns]

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The operator’s two new PAYG deals offer unlimited data, or unlimited landline calls, from £10 per month
Full details are on the Virgin Mobile site here http://www.virginmobile.com/vm/gener...iff.shop.sm285

Osem 01-11-2012 11:48
Re: Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
Just got a malicious URL warning from Avast when I just clicked on the first link.

Itshim 01-11-2012 12:02
Re: Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
Sorry how can payg have a fee ? By definition paying a monthly fee is not payg.

BenMcr 01-11-2012 12:04
Re: Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35491237)
Sorry how can payg have a fee ? By definition paying a monthly fee is not payg.
There is no requirement to make any payment, however if you top up by a specific amount, then you get the extras

It's not a new concept in the world of PAYG ;)

jimexbox 01-11-2012 12:13
Re: Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
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Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35491226)
Just got a malicious URL warning from Avast when I just clicked on the first link.
Ineed. Kaspersky stopped two trojens from being download.

Itshim 01-11-2012 12:17
Re: Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
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Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35491239)
There is no requirement to make any payment, however if you top up by a specific amount, then you get the extras

It's not a new concept in the world of PAYG ;)
Did not say it was. Just that it is not PAYG its PAYG + a (in reality) monthly on going cost that you need to pay to get the service. So its a self inflicted contract if you want to use it:dozey:

denphone 01-11-2012 12:53
Re: Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35491239)
There is no requirement to make any payment, however if you top up by a specific amount, then you get the extras

It's not a new concept in the world of PAYG ;)
Yes indeed as l use it myself.:)

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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35491248)
Did not say it was. Just that it is not PAYG its PAYG + a (in reality) monthly on going cost that you need to pay to get the service. So its a self inflicted contract if you want to use it:dozey:
Oh dear Itshim you are never happy with your lot it seems.

BenMcr 01-11-2012 14:19
Re: Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
Proper press release here http://mediacentre.virginmedia.com/S...iffs-23ff.aspx

Kymmy 01-11-2012 14:23
Re: Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
Unlimited data?? You mean unlimited upto a limit (probably 25Mb a day) then we hit you with a charge??

Stephen 01-11-2012 14:26
Re: Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35491248)
Did not say it was. Just that it is not PAYG its PAYG + a (in reality) monthly on going cost that you need to pay to get the service. So its a self inflicted contract if you want to use it:dozey:
Not at all. It is still payg, there is no contract or minimum term. Just that now by topping up £10 you get included extras for free.

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Originally Posted by Kymmy (Post 35491286)
Unlimited data?? You mean unlimited upto a limit (probably 25Mb a day) then we hit you with a charge??
From the Virgin mobile site

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Our Big tariffs give you unlimited goodness. And when we say unlimited, we mean it. Truly unlimited data, texts or calls when you top up. Just choose the tariff that suits you best.

Kymmy 01-11-2012 14:38
Re: Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
Removed link from OP due to reported virus warnings.. Had 3 myself running MSE

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Our Big tariffs give you unlimited goodness. And when we say unlimited, we mean it. Truly unlimited data, texts or calls when you top up. Just choose the tariff that suits you best.
Yet they have a line underneath that says a maximum of 3000 texts.. Would be nice for the customers to know exactly what the restrictions are if any. ;)

qasdfdsaq 01-11-2012 15:37
Re: Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
Where does it say 3000? I only see unlimited.

Kymmy 01-11-2012 15:47
Re: Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
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Originally Posted by qasdfdsaq (Post 35491322)
Where does it say 3000? I only see unlimited.
The small print at the bottom

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Welcome bonus of free texts and data are dependent on your top up value within 48 hours of your very first top-up. Welcome bonus texts and data will expire at the end of the month in which the top up occurs. Free texts, data access and call rates are for UK use only. Excludes premium rate services. Free texts or data access will be added on the first day of the month following the top up(s) and are valid for one month or until used. ¹Unlimited texts subject to a fair use policy of 3000 texts per month.
It does though refer to it as note #1 though I can't find where it's referenced from.

Jameseh 01-11-2012 16:10
Re: Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
Does it include tethering?

BenMcr 01-11-2012 16:39
Re: Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
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Originally Posted by Kymmy (Post 35491330)
The small print at the bottom



It does though refer to it as note #1 though I can't find where it's referenced from.
I've flagged that to the Mobile team as I don't think that should be on there

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Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35491337)
Does it include tethering?
No exclusions as far as I can tell, so I'd have to say yes.

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Ignore that, it doesn't include Tethering:
http://www.virginmobile.com/vm/gener...e.footer.sm068

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If your [PAYG] tariff includes unlimited data, then this is for mobile internet services and data consumption actually on your handset. It does not include using your handset as a modem to connect other devices such as laptops and tablets – also known as “Tethering”
and there is also this:

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For customers on the Big Data & Texts tariff excessive use over 10GB of data per calendar month will result in their maximum bandwidth being restricted to 3G speeds (384kbit/s) on our network between midday and midnight. Excludes all other PAYG tariffs. This policy will apply until the end of the calendar month, when it will be automatically removed. We reserve the right to review these usage levels from time to time. At this reduced speed, customers will still be able to browse web pages, send/receive emails, and stream audio and video all at 3G data speeds, but peer-to-peer and large file downloads/uploads will be slower than normal.

As an example, a customer would have to watch over 45 hours of high quality video before that threshold is reached. Typically far less than 0.1% of our customers will be affected on a monthly basis.

colin25 01-11-2012 18:02
Re: Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
tempting....i pay £20 FOR 6 MONTHS at 500mb limit

but may think about this, if i ever get skygo

qasdfdsaq 01-11-2012 19:13
Re: Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
10GB is actually a very generous fair use limit. More than you get on the maximum 4G tariff on EE. The 384Kb/s speeds after that are above average too.

cookie_365 01-11-2012 19:16
Re: Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
Well, the £15 tariff looks a bit pants.

£15 at 26p a minute gets you around an hour of talk time. Compare that to giffgaff where you'll get 400 mins for £15, or 250 mins for £12, both with unlimited data and texts.

Matth 02-11-2012 00:43
Re: Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
Those bonus tariffs might compare well against using bundles... - remember, the bonus stuff is on top of the credit, not a bundle charge that's taken out of it, though you still need a spreadsheet to work out what's best.
But the 26p/min flat rate for calls outside bundle is just appalling.
Wonder if there will be similar but better version of this for VM customers - ah, looks like that gets you free VM-VM minutes.

Seriously, maybe I should turn at least one of my "Original PAYG" in favour of "Simply 8p" before they cancel that deal. Only reason for not diving stright to 8p, is not entirely sure if it's best to stay with VM for the rest, and after the 8p, the Original PayG is not bad as a straight Payg, alternatively, it's unlocks & Giffgaff.

Jameseh 02-11-2012 01:22
Re: Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
GiffGaff limit you to 1GB per hour, if you use Netflix or Sky Go its pointless.

BenMcr 02-11-2012 10:56
Re: Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kymmy (Post 35491330)
The small print at the bottom



It does though refer to it as note #1 though I can't find where it's referenced from.
The term has now been removed

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Originally Posted by Matth (Post 35491534)
Those bonus tariffs might compare well against using bundles... - remember, the bonus stuff is on top of the credit, not a bundle charge that's taken out of it, though you still need a spreadsheet to work out what's best.
But the 26p/min flat rate for calls outside bundle is just appalling.
Wonder if there will be similar but better version of this for VM customers - ah, looks like that gets you free VM-VM minutes.
Apparently you can still add the Airtime Bundles on top if you want http://www.virginmobile.com/vm/gener...les.shop.sm034

qasdfdsaq 02-11-2012 11:59
Re: Virgin launch new PAYG unlimited tariffs
 
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Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35491541)
GiffGaff limit you to 1GB per hour, if you use Netflix or Sky Go its pointless.
1GB per hour is enough to stream 720p HD. I doubt you'd need more on your mobile phone.

Incidentally that's the same as the quota on VM's 60Mb service at peak times (5000MB over 5 hours) if you don't want to get STM'd.


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