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N95 - Better on O2 or T-Mobile? |
slymove
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I am about to upgarade to an N95 (I think so anyway, features outweigh battery issues for the moment) and like the look of the Flext 35 contract on T-Mobile. I am currently on O2 and the data options with Web and Walk are v appealing. I have a couple of questions though:
1.) Has anyone any experience of branding on the T-Mobile N95?
2.) Has anyone any knowledgae of any forthcoming O2 data tarriffs similar to 3's unlimited one and T-Mob's Web and Walk?
3.) Can I de-brand an N95 to the generic software if I buy from T-Mob?
4.) Anyone any experience of T-Mobile 3G in Northern Ireland?
5.) If I buy on O2, who is giving the best sales package, O2 direct or CPW? Saw some people getting maps and 1gb cards included. DO T-Mob match these?
I know there are a few questions there but any help would be gratefully received.
Thanks dudes!
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masseur
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On 2007-04-12 11:18:17, slymove wrote:
3.) Can I de-brand an N95 to the generic software if I buy from T-Mob?
yes, but not until the next firmware becomes available from Nokia
see this thread for more info
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slymove
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Excellent, thanks for the answer to that one. V helpful. Hoping I can get the rest answered too.
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masseur
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right, just searched and found answer to this one
1.) Has anyone any experience of branding on the T-Mobile N95?
see here where it says it is minimal, but the phone *will* be locked
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slymove
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Great, thanks Masseur. Sounds promising.
I really want to stay with O2 for their coverage but feel it may be time to say goodbye as the data tarriffs are just too tempting. No point having all that browser and GPS download loveliness without being able to use it properly! |
Anuj
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I've got one on 02 - there is no branding except the start up and shut down screens and there is an 02 theme which I rather like but it can be changed to another. The phone is unlocked to any network and came with a 1gb card bundled.
T-mobile is locked and cannot be unlocked until 3 months later - no good for me as I travel a bit and need to use foreign sim cards the 02 one was more attractive as it was unlocked!
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slymove
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Did you go direct with O2 or did you get it through another source e.g. Carphone Warehouse? How come it has a 3 month wait on it? How did you find out?
Also did O2 give you the maps included instead of having to download all of them? CPW were offering a deal with 3 years turn by turn guidance for the GPS as well. Anyone had this? |
Anuj
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I went with an 02 store. The UK maps were pre-loaded on the supplied 1GB card. Stock is limited but I managed to pick up the last one 
Sat nav is not included in the price it's £49.99 for 3 years - you need to pay Nokia directly. Using GPS and the Maps is free (search for restaurants etc) you only have to pay for route guidance.
Hope this helps... |
ayejatt
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anuj,
whats the traiff you on?
and how much on top did u pay?
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Anuj
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£40 x12 phone free..
I think it's 600 mins (I'm not too sure will have to check!) I just wanted the darn phone 
I use my Vodafone sim in it. |
slymove
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@ Anuj
Thanks, helps a lot. Seems to be various network incentives at the moment. Has anyone heard anything similar on T-Mob? |
p900 lover
Joined: Jan 08, 2004
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I would say go for o2, as mine came sim free from the CPW, not even a start up tone or pic |
masseur
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since debranding is dead easy, I wouldn't be concerned about where you get it from, its more about getting it on a tariff and benefits that suits you
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slymove
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Well, I had wanted to stick with O2 but like T-Mobiles data. Howevrer I have just found this article which gives me great hope for striking a deal with O2 and getting the best of both worlds.
"Mobile phone network O2 is slashing the cost of internet access for existing customers who threaten to leave as pressure builds on operators to reduce the price of using their 3G services...."
More here:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/mo[....]/money/2007/03/25/cnotwo25.xml
If this can be sorted I will be very happy indeed as T-Mobiles coverage in Northern Ireland looks a bit ropey too. |
Mr Miyagi
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O2 are bringing out a service where for £10 a month it will give you 37MB internet access. If i was you i would go for T mobile. I am with O2 at the moment, however will be going with t mobile instead.
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Posted: 2007-04-12 11:18
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