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Posted 24 May 2012
200 min, 200sms , 512 Mb per month for £5 one off, then £0 per month! sponsored by ads Ovivo Mobile
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About this deal
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My first post on here even though I often consult this site, but I thought this was a very good deal so I decided to post.
So you pay £5 upfront and you get a monthly allowance of:
200 mins to any network
200 sms to any network
512Mb
+ free calls to Ovivo (on top of free allowance)
Downsides:
For now, when you go online, you are redirected to the ovivo website which displays ads. (not a big deal for me but let's see how it evolves in the future)
Only works for Android phones, win7 and Iphones (blackberry phones should follow up shortly).
Roams on Vodafone.
After allowance, 6p per min, sms or Mb.
I subscribed and I am very happy with it so far. I think the downsides are not that bad for what it offers, especially that in my case, the free allowance covers by far what I need, so I don't have to remember to top up etc. I had to contact CS and I must say, it is very reactive and friendly.
Tethering allowed, you can stick the tablet's sim in a dongle to use on a laptop.
Probably not for everyone but I am sure many people will be interested.
Update: as pointed out soled73 they only supply standard SIMs NOT microsims
- bp4917
I have posted the cheapest microsim cutter i could find if anyone is interested in cutting down their SIM cards
- bp4917
Remember you need to add their APN. On Android, for internet access use (APN type: default, worked for me):
Name: Ovivo Internet
APN:ovivomvno.com
APN type: internet
OR
Name Ovivo Internet
APN:ovivomvno.com
APN type: default
For MMS use:
Name: Ovivo MMS
APN: ovivomobile.com
Proxy: 212.183.137.12
Port: 8799
MMSC: mms.ovivomobile.com/ser…mms
MMS Proxy: 212.183.137.12
MMS Port: 8799
APN Type: mms
- wordsworth
Just thought I'd add this (from the t&c) to the original description so people know what they're getting in to! (Credit to rathod post #114 and stuartc1 post #115). Also see first post by kas786 to see the dodgy history of the company!
9.5 By registering or activating an Account with Ovivo Mobile, you consent to Ovivo Mobile collecting, processing and sharing Peronsl Data provided by you or generated in the course of supplying the Services to you, including details of voice calls, messages or data that you have sent (“Traffic Data”) and the geographic position of your GSM mobile telephone (“Location Data”) for the purpose of:
(a) Supplying the Products and Services to you
(e) Market research and profiling your usage and purchase preferences
(f) Supplying selected and targeted marketing materials and media to you by web access, SMS, phone, e-mail or post
"... By using the Service you consent to us sharing your information with third parties for advertising campaigns and agree to be contacted by mail, email, text or telephone. If you disable any device to block receipt of such communication we shall be entitled to terminate the Service to you..."
"...YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to ask us not to process your personal data or pass your details to third parties for marketing purposes. You can exercise the right at any time by contacting us at support@ovivomobile.com or writing to Ovivo Mobile Communications Limited, 65 Walton Street, London SW3 2HT and terminating the agreement between you and us. If you do not wish to receive marketing communication you must stop using the Service and return the Sim Card provided to you as part of the Service."
- bilalbilal
dont forget that this offer is available for mobile data too
ovivomobile.com/23/…ff/
Got my sim up and running in an unlocked Three dongle.
Just make sure you do not give them a phone number when ordering and use a disposable email address. that way they cannot spam your normal email address / have no connected voice line to call - so the only way they can get you is by post and that can go straight in the bin. Use a made up name so that you can spot the Ovivo generated spam.
- elitom
So you pay £5 upfront and you get a monthly allowance of:
200 mins to any network
200 sms to any network
512Mb
+ free calls to Ovivo (on top of free allowance)
Downsides:
For now, when you go online, you are redirected to the ovivo website which displays ads. (not a big deal for me but let's see how it evolves in the future)
Only works for Android phones, win7 and Iphones (blackberry phones should follow up shortly).
Roams on Vodafone.
After allowance, 6p per min, sms or Mb.
I subscribed and I am very happy with it so far. I think the downsides are not that bad for what it offers, especially that in my case, the free allowance covers by far what I need, so I don't have to remember to top up etc. I had to contact CS and I must say, it is very reactive and friendly.
Tethering allowed, you can stick the tablet's sim in a dongle to use on a laptop.
Probably not for everyone but I am sure many people will be interested.
Update: as pointed out soled73 they only supply standard SIMs NOT microsims
- bp4917
I have posted the cheapest microsim cutter i could find if anyone is interested in cutting down their SIM cards
- bp4917
Remember you need to add their APN. On Android, for internet access use (APN type: default, worked for me):
Name: Ovivo Internet
APN:ovivomvno.com
APN type: internet
OR
Name Ovivo Internet
APN:ovivomvno.com
APN type: default
For MMS use:
Name: Ovivo MMS
APN: ovivomobile.com
Proxy: 212.183.137.12
Port: 8799
MMSC: mms.ovivomobile.com/ser…mms
MMS Proxy: 212.183.137.12
MMS Port: 8799
APN Type: mms
- wordsworth
Just thought I'd add this (from the t&c) to the original description so people know what they're getting in to! (Credit to rathod post #114 and stuartc1 post #115). Also see first post by kas786 to see the dodgy history of the company!
9.5 By registering or activating an Account with Ovivo Mobile, you consent to Ovivo Mobile collecting, processing and sharing Peronsl Data provided by you or generated in the course of supplying the Services to you, including details of voice calls, messages or data that you have sent (“Traffic Data”) and the geographic position of your GSM mobile telephone (“Location Data”) for the purpose of:
(a) Supplying the Products and Services to you
(e) Market research and profiling your usage and purchase preferences
(f) Supplying selected and targeted marketing materials and media to you by web access, SMS, phone, e-mail or post
"... By using the Service you consent to us sharing your information with third parties for advertising campaigns and agree to be contacted by mail, email, text or telephone. If you disable any device to block receipt of such communication we shall be entitled to terminate the Service to you..."
"...YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to ask us not to process your personal data or pass your details to third parties for marketing purposes. You can exercise the right at any time by contacting us at support@ovivomobile.com or writing to Ovivo Mobile Communications Limited, 65 Walton Street, London SW3 2HT and terminating the agreement between you and us. If you do not wish to receive marketing communication you must stop using the Service and return the Sim Card provided to you as part of the Service."
- bilalbilal
dont forget that this offer is available for mobile data too
ovivomobile.com/23/…ff/
Got my sim up and running in an unlocked Three dongle.
Just make sure you do not give them a phone number when ordering and use a disposable email address. that way they cannot spam your normal email address / have no connected voice line to call - so the only way they can get you is by post and that can go straight in the bin. Use a made up name so that you can spot the Ovivo generated spam.
- elitom
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Seems the owners are the types who setup co's then within 2 yrs close them down. They do have a history of this already (more info to follow below). Like my son i thought this was a mega hot deal but then checking the companies history I've decided not to allow my details to be passed onto them. I feel they may be using the data/ID info for their own unscrupulous activites (ie selling on to other parties without the users knowledge, also location & other online activity details).
The company details:
07768728 : OVIVO MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED (setup 9/9/11). Originally called OZONE MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED (changed name on 26/1/12) - 1 director company (ie SME - small business - a 1 man band it seems?)
07456222 : MOBIUS MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED (setup 1/12/10)
This is one of his other companies (he has 3)
07435849 : GRAND SLAM MOBILE LIMITED (setup on 10/11/10) the 1st years accounts should have been up to 30th November 2011, no accounts or other paperwork (bar setup info) filed with companies house.
Risk : Credit Rating is Suspended - Exercise extreme caution. Exercise extreme caution in dealing with this company. This Company is being voluntarily wound up.
From the above it would seem there is a history of this 33 yr old (yes that's how old the boss is of these co's) closing companies down within a short period of time. They are all new companies, the model as most of the other members state is not sustainable, an individual would not setup a company and not desire a profit, this would be an ideal way of harvesting peoples credit/debit card numbers, other ID info & info on my surfing habits & location history & then selling them onto the highest bidder. The chances the owner will be reprimanded for it are very slim knowing the likes of most government bodies!
If possible use as an emergency backup phone only & make the payment either with a prepaid card or with a card linked to an account with little or no activity.
Just my thoughts/views as always other HUKD'ers can flame me for my comments but i thought i did put up some pertinent comments re: the gamedemon in the past. Even though some of the HUKD sites were still advertising that phony co's wares!!!
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I think I will pass because I see a train wreck ahead.
9.5 By registering or activating an Account with Ovivo Mobile, you consent to Ovivo Mobile collecting, processing and sharing Peronsl Data provided by you or generated in the course of supplying the Services to you, including details of voice calls, messages or data that you have sent (“Traffic Data”) and the geographic position of your GSM mobile telephone (“Location Data”) for the purpose of:
(a) Supplying the Products and Services to you
(b) The administration of your Account by the Customer Services Department
(c) Providing you with service information, for example about Network faults
(d) The prevention or detection of fraud
(e) Market research and profiling your usage and purchase preferences
(f) Supplying selected and targeted marketing materials and media to you by web access, SMS, phone, e-mail or post
(g) Complying with applicable laws and regulations
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1) pay via prepaid card
2) use a email address separate to your normal one (I have one just for freebies and others where I suspect it may get passed around)
3) don't port your regular number
4) use for a backup phone as a second line
follow this and whats the worse can happen? you lose the fiver? or am I missing something?
From the Privacy Policy:
"... By using the Service you consent to us sharing your information with third parties for advertising campaigns and agree to be contacted by mail, email, text or telephone. If you disable any device to block receipt of such communication we shall be entitled to terminate the Service to you..."
Note:
"...YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to ask us not to process your personal data or pass your details to third parties for marketing purposes. You can exercise the right at any time by contacting us at support@ovivomobile.com or writing to Ovivo Mobile Communications Limited, 65 Walton Street, London SW3 2HT and terminating the agreement between you and us. If you do not wish to receive marketing communication you must stop using the Service and return the Sim Card provided to you as part of the Service."
Not for me!
No need to draw his attention to the thread, I have a feeling he authored it......
Must think we're stupid.
If you have an Android phone then all of the above are not private already!
You don't have to have money in the bank to have a successful company, i.e. you don't have to have a stash of cash at year end when you report your figures. Geez, limited companies have shareholders you know. The guy ran a consultancy firm; please understand how IT consultancy works and then cast your ignorant aspersions again.
Someone trying to do something different with the revenue model and is open about their data policy, partners with a flagship UK company and yet still gets smacked down by someone's 'dad'. How you can call this guy a fraudster is ridiculous and your accusations about VAT assumptions are frankly wrong.
You know what, I've just read your posts again, and I fell for it - clearly you are just a wind up merchant. Hehe, actually you are quite funny, I hope everyone gets the joke and has a chuckle with you. ;-)
You know what,I'll register this sim card on my dogs name :), will see how it goes.
Maybe one day my dog will be offered credit card.
I used to get a lot from the likes of Foxtons and other spammers just because of where I lived. I was often away from home on business and would come back to a mailbox stuffed full of junk with my genuine post hanging out or on the ground all around sopping wet and sodden from rain. Not happy.
I collected a couple of month's worth which filled a bin bag, drove over to Foxtons and chucked the lot all over the place and walked out without a word.
It will be like blyk where it lasted a few months but we will see.
Its pretty good though , you only pay £5 and thats it .
This is also prob better for mobile broadband than samba mobile.
Also I don't know if you know this yet, but if you went over your 512mb allowance, does it give you any notification or anything ? Or a way to check ?
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Crazywoman means that when people call your Ovivo number from their phone (be it a land line, vodafone, orange or whatever) will it come out of their inclusive minutes or are the Ovivo numbers excluded from this?
The £5 bonus is given in credit on your phone so it is not effectively refunding the £5 connection charge. You will have £10 of credit on the phone instead of £5. An extra £5 credit is good but not as good as £5 cash.
yup - got it 1 nano-second after my order. States
"Thank you for registering with Ovivo Mobile your order reference is ovivomobilecomm-xxxxx-xxxx-xxx. We have received your payment of £5.00 (including VAT) and you will be receiving your SIM card within the next 48 hours."
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+1
it is the same with iOS/Iphone
If you get it and it works for 6 months, then company goes bust. Big deal, you have lost nothing and got 6 months free service ! Who cares lol
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WOW didn't realise you could get this much info for free, well researched
05485162 : ZAND CONSULTATIVE SERVICES LIMITED (which seems to be the only active company of the one's you'd sent over)
Recommendation: In our view this company is a high credit risk. You must take suitable guarantees.
The company as per the 31 Dec 2011 has no money in the bank no cash, just £3914 in fixed assets and liabilities (ie creditors) of nearly £3500. A worthless company basically. The figures from:
companycheck.co.uk/com…162
relate to the 30th April 2011 accounts, seems they took the money & ran
06768633 : ASK PAMI LIMITED (setup on 9/12/08). Again (this seems to be a constant with this fraudster) co setup NO TRADE reported (how can these charlatans get away with non-payment of their taxes when us working people have to pay the damn stuff, is that happens to us honest folk!)
Currently he's involved or has been:
07435849 GRAND SLAM MOBILE LIMITED
07456222 MOBIUS MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITE
07768728 OVIVO MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
06768633 ASK PAMI LIMITED
05485162 ZAND CONSULTATIVE SERVICES LIMITED
All companies he has been involved in either are valueless or have no trading history with companies house, nor with HMRC/Inland Revenue
Someone should report this guy to HMRC for non-payment of their taxes as he has been vat reg'd in the past!!!
Some on this thread state is there any harm in providing one's own personal information, tracking history (both online activities, websites viewed, searches made aswell as GPS assisted locations visited), personal contact & address info from your smartphone, credit card history ... It'd be fine with a company like BT but with a guy who seeks to close companies down within a 2 yr timescale, where he has a very chequered history ...
Can you really trust this guy with ALL your personal data
If you don't mind him using your ID for whatever purposes he intends to, then go ahead. I know i won't be & neither will any of my family members!
only when using credits, people also have the option not to have their details shown on the electoral register and also have ex directory numbers.
does it also show cc info on 192.com?
Nope didn't think so.
its much easier for a rogue trader to sit back and get concise up to date info with cc info included (whats known as fulls to credit card scammers)
You must be new to reality though so I will let it pass.
You've more chance losing your cc details in a corner shop with a hacked chip and pin device, than using online companies (provided they are secure connections - ie HTTPS verified by a trusted organisation)
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That is probably the funniest thing I've ever read on this forum. Well said sir!
I'm not even married yet
Oh & vodafun aka Mr Zand. My dad's an accountant who deals with clients of up to £6 million sales, I trust him a hell of a lot more than i trust you Mr Zand
Come on kas, look at the reg time of vodafun (only 1 hour ago).
You will easily figure out who he is...:p
Think the guy in the picture is George Cole... playing a character known as Arthur daley.. (My dad just told me that (_;) )
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Should be OK.. I used an giffgaff on 02 (used by them) ages ago & it worked !
You may just have to change settings but they are all Ovivo's website, really easy to follow !
Just got my sim today & 1 1/2 days after ordering, up & running already - Yippee !!!
You have to put APN settings in TWICE, as clearly shown alongside each other in their website. Put one set in 1st & save, then go back & click add another & put other settings in. Only takes a few mins, just done mine & everything's rosy.
I deal with fraud every day of the week and know exactly how greedy people can be when it comes to a bargain. Would you give your card details to someone who phoned you to say you'd won a prize - no, so what's the difference in giving them to a company like this. I smell scam.
Sim arrived. Popped it into my Samsung E1150 non-3G non-Android non-Apple non-Window phone and it worked straight away. Went online and put in the phone number and my password and logged in straight away. £5.00 was already credited on my account. Just called the wife on her Orange phone and she answered. Just checked online in Call History and that call is already registered as is the length of the call and what looks to me like a rolling Balance (ie, still £5.00).
Remarkable!
Hopefully I can purchase a Samsung Galaxy S3 so can start using the data as well at some point. I HIGHLY recommend this service! Woohoo!!!
"We do apologise but it is not possible to view this information in your account at the moment; our technical team are working on this and should be resolved early next week. If you have the Facebook Application on your phone you can click on the my account tab and view from there."
That should clear things up!
Look here and select your phone type from the list and click on it. ovivomobile.com/set…es/
Then get an appointment at specsavers
I know I was probably expecting too much to get an answer on a Bank Holiday but was I, and others from the posts above, expecting too much to actually get what had been paid for?
Hopefully it's just a glitch and normal service will resume after the festivities?
Load the app in Facebook: apps.facebook.com/ovi…le/ and then go to "My Account".
It's on the plastic card that your SIM card came in.