Comments on: Disrupting mobile data costs http://www.nevillehobson.com/2008/03/06/disrupting-mobile-data-costs/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:15:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: The data roaming cost cushion from 3 : NevilleHobson.com http://www.nevillehobson.com/2008/03/06/disrupting-mobile-data-costs/#comment-73620 The data roaming cost cushion from 3 : NevilleHobson.com Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:21:18 +0000 http://www.nevillehobson.com/2008/03/06/disrupting-mobile-data-costs/#comment-73620 [...] Disrupting mobile data costs [...] [...] Disrupting mobile data costs [...]

]]> By: A nice little earner from mobile roaming : NevilleHobson.com http://www.nevillehobson.com/2008/03/06/disrupting-mobile-data-costs/#comment-73259 A nice little earner from mobile roaming : NevilleHobson.com Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:05:43 +0000 http://www.nevillehobson.com/2008/03/06/disrupting-mobile-data-costs/#comment-73259 [...] Disrupting mobile data costs [...] [...] Disrupting mobile data costs [...]

]]> By: Experiencing 3 mobile broadband : NevilleHobson.com http://www.nevillehobson.com/2008/03/06/disrupting-mobile-data-costs/#comment-72920 Experiencing 3 mobile broadband : NevilleHobson.com Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:37:18 +0000 http://www.nevillehobson.com/2008/03/06/disrupting-mobile-data-costs/#comment-72920 [...] that route, primarily because of my perception that it’s darned expensive. Indeed, I had a costly experience with Vodafone (my mobile service provider) a few months ago when using my phone for data [...] [...] that route, primarily because of my perception that it’s darned expensive. Indeed, I had a costly experience with Vodafone (my mobile service provider) a few months ago when using my phone for data [...]

]]> By: neville http://www.nevillehobson.com/2008/03/06/disrupting-mobile-data-costs/#comment-72684 neville Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:11:44 +0000 http://www.nevillehobson.com/2008/03/06/disrupting-mobile-data-costs/#comment-72684 Stephen, yes, 3 has good pricing. It's not all about price, though. For instance, where I live, 3's 3G network coverage is pretty useless. That's a total showstopper for me. I don't have many issues really re Vodafone pricing for calls and texts. My price plan gives me loads inclusive and I never use them all. So I'm quite happy with my Vodafone deal. Data costs is the issue, though. That's where it gets tricky in comparing different operators' pricing. 3 may have a better data price deal (per your experience, Sarah) than O2 or Vodafone. Overall costs may be less. Yet what about roaming? They all seem pretty costly. Stephen, yes, 3 has good pricing. It’s not all about price, though.

For instance, where I live, 3’s 3G network coverage is pretty useless. That’s a total showstopper for me.

I don’t have many issues really re Vodafone pricing for calls and texts. My price plan gives me loads inclusive and I never use them all. So I’m quite happy with my Vodafone deal.

Data costs is the issue, though. That’s where it gets tricky in comparing different operators’ pricing. 3 may have a better data price deal (per your experience, Sarah) than O2 or Vodafone. Overall costs may be less. Yet what about roaming? They all seem pretty costly.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.nevillehobson.com/2008/03/06/disrupting-mobile-data-costs/#comment-72679 Sarah Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:45:21 +0000 http://www.nevillehobson.com/2008/03/06/disrupting-mobile-data-costs/#comment-72679 I too moved to 3 when I decided that I had had enough of the huge data charges from O2. I did all the comparisons and they (at the time) had the best data deal! It's just perfect for what I do! Works with Qik, Twitter etc... The phone I have is a small nokia smartphone and it's not bad... doesn't look fancy so people assume it's old though. I'd love to see them getting more devices! Their customer service is good too. The best I've had to date. I too moved to 3 when I decided that I had had enough of the huge data charges from O2. I did all the comparisons and they (at the time) had the best data deal! It’s just perfect for what I do! Works with Qik, Twitter etc… The phone I have is a small nokia smartphone and it’s not bad… doesn’t look fancy so people assume it’s old though.

I’d love to see them getting more devices! Their customer service is good too. The best I’ve had to date.

]]> By: Stephen Davies http://www.nevillehobson.com/2008/03/06/disrupting-mobile-data-costs/#comment-72676 Stephen Davies Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:51:39 +0000 http://www.nevillehobson.com/2008/03/06/disrupting-mobile-data-costs/#comment-72676 Try Three, Neville. Unlimited data for £5 a month. Skype Mobile and Messenger inclusive. I had similar experiences with Orange until I made the switch and my bills are a lot lower since doing so. Plus, I get the impression that Three is trying to encourage adoption of the mobile web unlike some other carriers. Try Three, Neville. Unlimited data for £5 a month. Skype Mobile and Messenger inclusive.

I had similar experiences with Orange until I made the switch and my bills are a lot lower since doing so. Plus, I get the impression that Three is trying to encourage adoption of the mobile web unlike some other carriers.

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