Which Mobile?

WillyHeckaslike · 22nd January 2018, 16:38

I've never been into mobile phones so to say that I'm clueless about them might be a bit of an understatement. However as a result of yet another landline outage which left us with no phone or internet for a while last year I very recently took the plunge and bought a sim-only deal from PlusNet. All I need now is a mobile phone to use it with but which one offers the best value and compatibility with EE 4G which I think is the network used by PlusNet?

The PlusNet deal was a time-limited offer which is what pushed me to buy it. Bought mainly as a backup for calls but it provides for texting and internet too. Plan includes:

1.5GB data
1000 mins
1000 texts
Roam Like at Home in 40 countries

All for £5/mth on a 30 day rolling contract.

RPWC · 22nd January 2018, 16:54

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Originally Posted by WillyHeckaslike

I've never been into mobile phones so to say that I'm clueless about them might be a bit of an understatement. However as a result of yet another landline outage which left us with no phone or internet for a while last year I very recently took the plunge and bought a sim-only deal from PlusNet. All I need now is a mobile phone to use it with but which one offers the best value and compatibility with EE 4G which I think is the network used by PlusNet?

The PlusNet deal was a time-limited offer which is what pushed me to buy it. Bought mainly as a backup for calls but it provides for texting and internet too. Plan includes:

1.5GB data
1000 mins
1000 texts
Roam Like at Home in 40 countries

All for £5/mth on a 30 day rolling contract.

Thats a good deal, I pay £10.50 for unlimited minutes and texts and 2 Gb data, but I need to be contactable at all times, and be able to call from anywhere should I need to, as I work on my own, so I used Vodafone.
Plenty of phones on the market Steve, there were a couple for sale in the forum “market place” recently

RPWC · 22nd January 2018, 16:57

https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=274414

Heddy · 22nd January 2018, 17:07

I have that deal myself, but no longer have Plusnet broadband. I use it with iphone and have no problems. Iphones may sound technical but it's easy to get your head around them.

stevestrat · 22nd January 2018, 17:12

I love my Samsung S3 Mini but they are getting long in the tooth now. Its neat and compact, don't like a large phone and they take a memory card for music, photos etc. Personally I wouldn't have an Iphone, I no desire to be tied to Apple.

WillyHeckaslike · 22nd January 2018, 17:19

Hi Richard and thanks for the reply and to those too who replied while I was typing lol. I think that it is a good deal too, it might have been on offer before and it might be again but for now PlusNet have withdrawn it but some different variations on it were being offered by PlusNet when I checked yesterday. The monthly cost is the same on the replacement deals just changes to the usage allowances which might appeal to different customer requirements.

I have had a look on ebay but the choice on offer is a minefield for the mobile-unsavvy like me.

My concern is ending up with something that isn't 4G compatible and best for the bands used by EE on its 4G network. I think EE uses three different bands for its 4G: the 800MHz band, the 1800MHz band and the 2600MHz one. It's recommended that the choice of phone can use all three of them so that is ideally what I would like.

humphshumphs · 22nd January 2018, 17:39

I have a contract with EE and have recently changed my phone to a LG K10 (2017), can't fault it.

When I upgraded the contract in November I got a Sony Xperia L1 and had no-end of problems with it (in fact I ended up having 4 of them before changing to the LG!)

Personally wouldn't touch an iPhone (or any apple product) but that's just me. Other people love iPhones

RPWC · 22nd January 2018, 19:43

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Originally Posted by humphshumphs

I have a contract with EE and have recently changed my phone to a LG K10 (2017), can't fault it.

When I upgraded the contract in November I got a Sony Xperia L1 and had no-end of problems with it (in fact I ended up having 4 of them before changing to the LG!)

Personally wouldn't touch an iPhone (or any apple product) but that's just me. Other people love iPhones

Another vote against Iphone from me, I dont like them at all, the wife has a 5s, the daughter a 7 and the son is getting her old 5c , I have a LGK8; and like it alot, nice large screen, another decent phone,although maybe a bit old now is the HTC Desire 530, which is my old phone, again very easy to use, and decent size screen.

MSS · 22nd January 2018, 20:13

Motorola Moto G and E ranges are amongst the best value mobiles on the market. They are hard to beat for quality and features at their respective prices.

suzublu · 22nd January 2018, 20:20

I'm on my second Elephone, does everything the big names do for a fraction of the price

22nd January 2018, 16:38	#1
WillyHeckaslike This is my second home Rovers 75 & 25 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wearside Posts: 4,520 Thanks: 543 Thanked 709 Times in 511 Posts	Which Mobile? I've never been into mobile phones so to say that I'm clueless about them might be a bit of an understatement. However as a result of yet another landline outage which left us with no phone or internet for a while last year I very recently took the plunge and bought a sim-only deal from PlusNet. All I need now is a mobile phone to use it with but which one offers the best value and compatibility with EE 4G which I think is the network used by PlusNet? The PlusNet deal was a time-limited offer which is what pushed me to buy it. Bought mainly as a backup for calls but it provides for texting and internet too. Plan includes: 1.5GB data 1000 mins 1000 texts Roam Like at Home in 40 countries All for £5/mth on a 30 day rolling contract.

22nd January 2018, 16:57	#3
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=274414 __________________ Cheers. Rich…

22nd January 2018, 17:12	#5
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,465 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	I love my Samsung S3 Mini but they are getting long in the tooth now. Its neat and compact, don't like a large phone and they take a memory card for music, photos etc. Personally I wouldn't have an Iphone, I no desire to be tied to Apple. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

22nd January 2018, 17:19	#6
WillyHeckaslike This is my second home Rovers 75 & 25 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wearside Posts: 4,520 Thanks: 543 Thanked 709 Times in 511 Posts	Hi Richard and thanks for the reply and to those too who replied while I was typing lol. I think that it is a good deal too, it might have been on offer before and it might be again but for now PlusNet have withdrawn it but some different variations on it were being offered by PlusNet when I checked yesterday. The monthly cost is the same on the replacement deals just changes to the usage allowances which might appeal to different customer requirements. I have had a look on ebay but the choice on offer is a minefield for the mobile-unsavvy like me. My concern is ending up with something that isn't 4G compatible and best for the bands used by EE on its 4G network. I think EE uses three different bands for its 4G: the 800MHz band, the 1800MHz band and the 2600MHz one. It's recommended that the choice of phone can use all three of them so that is ideally what I would like. Last edited by WillyHeckaslike; 22nd January 2018 at 17:21..

22nd January 2018, 17:39	#7
humphshumphs I really should get out more....... No longer a Rover Owner Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: As far east as you can go in the UK and not get wet feet. Posts: 2,273 Thanks: 404 Thanked 309 Times in 246 Posts	I have a contract with EE and have recently changed my phone to a LG K10 (2017), can't fault it. When I upgraded the contract in November I got a Sony Xperia L1 and had no-end of problems with it (in fact I ended up having 4 of them before changing to the LG!) Personally wouldn't touch an iPhone (or any apple product) but that's just me. Other people love iPhones __________________ Richard. No longer a 75 owner as my tourer made it to the moon, and died on it's way back. But 1/4 million miles ain't bad.

22nd January 2018, 17:07	#4
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	I have that deal myself, but no longer have Plusnet broadband. I use it with iphone and have no problems. Iphones may sound technical but it's easy to get your head around them.

22nd January 2018, 20:13	#9
MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,083 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	Motorola Moto G and E ranges are amongst the best value mobiles on the market. They are hard to beat for quality and features at their respective prices.

22nd January 2018, 20:20	#10
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	I'm on my second Elephone, does everything the big names do for a fraction of the price