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2gb Data 4G
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Unlimited texts.

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  1. Quids's avatar
    I'm voting hot - but reluctantly tbh.

    I was a LIFE customer that got taken over by Plusnet.

    I got the 'everything's fine, just carry on as normal, don't worry about a thing' texts and emails about the takeover, so I did just that.

    My last three bills from Plusnet have been way over what I normally paid to LIFE. The reason? Texts.

    I used emojis and long texts with LIFE and never got charged a penny more than my normal bill. As soon as Plusnet took over, I got charged extortionate rates for emojis, any text over 140 characters and more than three texts in a row to the same number.

    Naturally, I queried this rise in my bills with Plusnet. All the above was explained to me by their CS as... MMS's. According to Plusnet CS, emojis, any text over 140 characters and more than three texts in a row to the same number are automatically converted to an MMS which carries a premium rate charge.

    Don't get me wrong, this is fair enough imo - providing you know about it in advance. I didn't.

    And I stopped sending emojis immediately, but still got a high bill - which was down to texts over 140 characters, then was told it was due to three texts in a row to same number.

    So, I'd actually - possibly - go for this deal, but atm I'm a bit miffed at Plusnet.
  2. Helpful567's avatar
    Quids

    I'm voting hot - but reluctantly tbh.I was a LIFE customer that got taken … I'm voting hot - but reluctantly tbh.I was a LIFE customer that got taken over by Plusnet.I got the 'everything's fine, just carry on as normal, don't worry about a thing' texts and emails about the takeover, so I did just that.My last three bills from Plusnet have been way over what I normally paid to LIFE. The reason? Texts.I used emojis and long texts with LIFE and never got charged a penny more than my normal bill. As soon as Plusnet took over, I got charged extortionate rates for emojis, any text over 140 characters and more than three texts in a row to the same number.Naturally, I queried this rise in my bills with Plusnet. All the above was explained to me by their CS as... MMS's. According to Plusnet CS, emojis, any text over 140 characters and more than three texts in a row to the same number are automatically converted to an MMS which carries a premium rate charge.Don't get me wrong, this is fair enough imo - providing you know about it in advance. I didn't. And I stopped sending emojis immediately, but still got a high bill - which was down to texts over 140 characters, then was told it was due to three texts in a row to same number.So, I'd actually - possibly - go for this deal, but atm I'm a bit miffed at Plusnet.



    Thanks for your post - I was about to order this for my daughter, but I dont think I can stop a teenager using emojis in text messages.

    I will look for another provider
  3. Judge-Jury-Executioner's avatar
    Quids

    Ta. See my previous post, but I will try Handcent too.



    Was this using the default SMS app on the same handset without resetting phone to factory settings at any time?

    If so, very weird.

    What I will say if you decide to try 'Handcent Next SMS' is that the default settings are the same as the default SMS app (to auto-convert long messages to MMS).

    To change this setting:

    1. Launch 'Handcent Next SMS' and tap 'Inbox' at the top of the screen.
    2. From the dropdown menu, tap 'More'.
    3. Tap the 'Settings' icon.
    4. Tap the 'All' tab at the top of the screen.
    5. In the 'Chat' section, tap 'Send Message Settings'
    6. Scroll down and untick 'Auto Convert To MMS'
    7. No confirmation required, so just tap the back button until to return to the home screen
    8 Alternatively tap left soft button (Samsung handsets) and tap 'Close All')

    [image missing]



    Job done!

    (edited)
  4. RidgeRacer's avatar
    If you're already with Plus.net mobile, perhaps as a previous LIFE mobile customer, you can switch to this deal by contacting customer services, without going through Broadbandchoices.
  5. SFconvert's avatar
    Helpful567

    Thanks for your post - I was about to order this for my daughter, but I … Thanks for your post - I was about to order this for my daughter, but I dont think I can stop a teenager using emojis in text messages.I will look for another provider


    I'd this not a setting on the phone though, where it's the phone, rather than plusnet that turn the texts into mms? Some phones do this by default but you should be able to change it. I've known windows phones do this, and for group texts.
    Alternatively, you can delete the MMS APN settings from the phone.
  6. deleted75953's avatar


    Quids

    I'm voting hot - but reluctantly tbh.I was a LIFE customer that got taken … I'm voting hot - but reluctantly tbh.I was a LIFE customer that got taken over by Plusnet.I got the 'everything's fine, just carry on as normal, don't worry about a thing' texts and emails about the takeover, so I did just that.My last three bills from Plusnet have been way over what I normally paid to LIFE. The reason? Texts.I used emojis and long texts with LIFE and never got charged a penny more than my normal bill. As soon as Plusnet took over, I got charged extortionate rates for emojis, any text over 140 characters and more than three texts in a row to the same number.Naturally, I queried this rise in my bills with Plusnet. All the above was explained to me by their CS as... MMS's. According to Plusnet CS, emojis, any text over 140 characters and more than three texts in a row to the same number are automatically converted to an MMS which carries a premium rate charge.Don't get me wrong, this is fair enough imo - providing you know about it in advance. I didn't. And I stopped sending emojis immediately, but still got a high bill - which was down to texts over 140 characters, then was told it was due to three texts in a row to same number.So, I'd actually - possibly - go for this deal, but atm I'm a bit miffed at Plusnet.

    Quids

    I'm voting hot - but reluctantly tbh.I was a LIFE customer that got … I'm voting hot - but reluctantly tbh.I was a LIFE customer that got taken over by Plusnet.I got the 'everything's fine, just carry on as normal, don't worry about a thing' texts and emails about the takeover, so I did just that.My last three bills from Plusnet have been way over what I normally paid to LIFE. The reason? Texts.I used emojis and long texts with LIFE and never got charged a penny more than my normal bill. As soon as Plusnet took over, I got charged extortionate rates for emojis, any text over 140 characters and more than three texts in a row to the same number.Naturally, I queried this rise in my bills with Plusnet. All the above was explained to me by their CS as... MMS's. According to Plusnet CS, emojis, any text over 140 characters and more than three texts in a row to the same number are automatically converted to an MMS which carries a premium rate charge.Don't get me wrong, this is fair enough imo - providing you know about it in advance. I didn't. And I stopped sending emojis immediately, but still got a high bill - which was down to texts over 140 characters, then was told it was due to three texts in a row to same number.So, I'd actually - possibly - go for this deal, but atm I'm a bit miffed at Plusnet.




    This isn't just plus net that can do it and often it could be the phone that dies it, best to switch off MMS messaging, so that only text messages are sent.

    Lots of info online
    Your text here

    Your text here

    Your text here
  7. Taksim_Red's avatar
    Quids

    Ta.I did speak to Plusnet CS twice, and the second guy sounded like he … Ta.I did speak to Plusnet CS twice, and the second guy sounded like he was reaching for any excuse for the unexpectedly high bill. I did send the same text to three people at the same time (and was charged for it). And I have sent 3-4 texts to the same person and don't think I was charged for it.So, tbh, I'm not THAT sure what I'm being charged for, which I reckon is slightly worse.Edit - and tbf, the CS was quite pleasant, if not 100% certain of what was happening.



    It isn't your network converting your messages to MMS... it's your phone. Try downloading a third party messaging app, such as Handcent, use that instead of your native message app and make sure to turn off "convert to MMS" in settings.
    (edited)
  8. schnecker's avatar
    cold voters post better?
  9. Ulti's avatar
    Seems like a good deal to me? Cheapest SIM only 2GB plan that I've seen with no requisites.
  10. twindy's avatar
    There's an other offer through mobiles.co.uk which works
    Out about £6 a month, but have to submit monthly cashback claims.
    Posted yesterday I think

    Found it hotukdeals.com/dea…792 (edited)
  11. roflll's avatar
    I've been with Plusnet mobile for a couple of months. I double checked to see if more than one strung together text message to the same number is chargeable, as I've never been charged more. I just sent a long text message (5 texts) to a number and have not been charged for it.

    Personally, it's good value on Plusnet mobile, but their customer service is pretty dire.
  12. salahwrexham's avatar
    JoolsG4

    If you're already with Plus.net mobile, perhaps as a previous LIFE mobile … If you're already with Plus.net mobile, perhaps as a previous LIFE mobile customer, you can switch to this deal by contacting customer services, without going through Broadbandchoices.


    I confirm that you can. I called about the uSwitch deal. It expired at the time and they told me to quote this one instead. Great customer service every time I call. The switch to this tariff from the old 3G was smooth and painless. Heat added.
  13. davnav's avatar
    as you have to order through your plusnet account username,can somebody explain how my partner would get her own sim ,as she would need to port her old number over,but needs to own this sim in her name incase she decides to move to another provider
    Thanks
    (edited)
  14. deleted259947's avatar
    Cold, absolutely appalling customer service since the change to the Plusnet brand, I moved two numbers away from them to BT Mobile in January 2017 as I'd rather pay more to receive better service.
  15. Judge-Jury-Executioner's avatar
    Quids

    any text over 140 characters and more than three texts in a row to the … any text over 140 characters and more than three texts in a row to the same number are automatically converted to an MMS which carries a premium rate charge.


    Are you sure this is not down to the SMS app you are using?

    I had a similar problem a few years back where the Samsung Galaxy S2 or S3 default messaging app was converting long text messages to MMS. Emojis were also being charged for as messages containing them were automatically converted to MMS.

    AFAIK, there was no setting in the default app to change that at the time and I ended up switching to 'Handcent' (now known as 'Next SMS') and never had a problem since.

    A few generations later and still using 'Next SMS' on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge without issue. Not sure if the current default app can be configured to not convert to MMS though.
  16. deanjohnson666's avatar
    Quids

    I'm voting hot - but reluctantly tbh.I was a LIFE customer that got taken … I'm voting hot - but reluctantly tbh.I was a LIFE customer that got taken over by Plusnet.I got the 'everything's fine, just carry on as normal, don't worry about a thing' texts and emails about the takeover, so I did just that.My last three bills from Plusnet have been way over what I normally paid to LIFE. The reason? Texts.I used emojis and long texts with LIFE and never got charged a penny more than my normal bill. As soon as Plusnet took over, I got charged extortionate rates for emojis, any text over 140 characters and more than three texts in a row to the same number.Naturally, I queried this rise in my bills with Plusnet. All the above was explained to me by their CS as... MMS's. According to Plusnet CS, emojis, any text over 140 characters and more than three texts in a row to the same number are automatically converted to an MMS which carries a premium rate charge.Don't get me wrong, this is fair enough imo - providing you know about it in advance. I didn't. And I stopped sending emojis immediately, but still got a high bill - which was down to texts over 140 characters, then was told it was due to three texts in a row to same number.So, I'd actually - possibly - go for this deal, but atm I'm a bit miffed at Plusnet.



    Breach of the original contract with Life. Refuse to pay it and cancel.
  18. Nujol's avatar
    joon79

    I was due for upgrade on my EE sim only deal, so called their retentions … I was due for upgrade on my EE sim only deal, so called their retentions and cited this deal - got 2GB data, unlimited minutes and texts for £7.49 per month...



    You should have cancelled anyway and waited for the call from refuse to lose, you could have got 10gb at that price.
  19. Gollywood's avatar
    ZXDeals

    Not A Bad Deal, Though My 3 Deal Is Better.AYCE TEXTS[b][b]AYCE MINUTES4G … Not A Bad Deal, Though My 3 Deal Is Better.AYCE TEXTS[b][b]AYCE MINUTES4G OF 4GB DATA



    ​That helps...
  20. deleted412337's avatar
    Quids

    I'm voting hot - but reluctantly tbh.I was a LIFE customer that got taken … I'm voting hot - but reluctantly tbh.I was a LIFE customer that got taken over by Plusnet.I got the 'everything's fine, just carry on as normal, don't worry about a thing' texts and emails about the takeover, so I did just that.My last three bills from Plusnet have been way over what I normally paid to LIFE. The reason? Texts.I used emojis and long texts with LIFE and never got charged a penny more than my normal bill. As soon as Plusnet took over, I got charged extortionate rates for emojis, any text over 140 characters and more than three texts in a row to the same number.Naturally, I queried this rise in my bills with Plusnet. All the above was explained to me by their CS as... MMS's. According to Plusnet CS, emojis, any text over 140 characters and more than three texts in a row to the same number are automatically converted to an MMS which carries a premium rate charge.Don't get me wrong, this is fair enough imo - providing you know about it in advance. I didn't. And I stopped sending emojis immediately, but still got a high bill - which was down to texts over 140 characters, then was told it was due to three texts in a row to same number.So, I'd actually - possibly - go for this deal, but atm I'm a bit miffed at Plusnet.



    Stimpington

    This sounds like the kind of issue and scenario where you could score a … This sounds like the kind of issue and scenario where you could score a bit of a slam dunk if handled right.I'm a bit busy and haven't read the rest of the thread, therefore excuse that it's rushed, or if perhaps youre familiar with elements of the following approach, or if you have already received advice along these lines;I would recommend pushing back, hard. If you're still a customer, research the relevant bodies in advance (Ofcom, Trading Standards etc) who you would in theory report Plusnet to. You will ask some questions you probably already know the answers to, and you'll be implying that you're about to leave, when in reality this may not be your immediate intention.Call up, and have a conversation along these lines. Start your story again with anyone in a new department that you are put through to.Be pleasant and diplomatic to anyone you talk to. Refer to 'Plusnet' and not 'you' whenever you describe the company or service you have received. Keeps people less defensive, and more on your side.eg 'Plusnet pledged to deliver a competent service to me as a customer'.Describe the issue as plainly as you have stated it above.Explain the reason for your call is that you're preparing a case, and that you will be in touch a few times over the next few days/weeks while you prepare notes for a third party that will be taking over the issue shortly on your behalf.Next, ask to have the procedure for ceasing your contract with Plusnet described.Then ask if there is a complaints team you could talk to in order to update them too, and to officially register your dissatisfaction over the charges you have received. Explain that you would like to speak personally with the person best suited to discuss the issue once more before it is escalated, and Plusnet are contacted by a third party representing your case.Explain that you would like to avoid this, because its already taken up much of your time. That all you want is a credit for the MMS charges PLUS a token of compensation for the time you have spent investigating the issue created by Plusnet.Companies are jumpy when they first take over another company. They don't want a headline like '10,000 customers outraged at Plusnet price hikes' a few months into their merger, and they throw resources and money at the problem in advance.




    (edited)
  21. Judge-Jury-Executioner's avatar
    Ronski007

    I've also been with PN for around 13 years, and currently they are not a … I've also been with PN for around 13 years, and currently they are not a company I can recommend for anything!


    Weird! My experience has been the total opposite (an NO, I don't work for them).

    Never had any long lasting problems myself and I've been with Plusnet well over 10 years.

    There's been the occasional downtime, but not for long.

    Whenever I've heard people complaining about their IPS ITRW, it has always been Sky, TalkTalk and BT that have been getting slated.

    I have never heard one person complain about Plusnet.oO
  22. trex's avatar
    is it cold because it's plus net?
  23. schnecker's avatar
    heat added.
  24. deleted75953's avatar
    twindy

    There's an other offer through mobiles.co.uk which worksOut about £6 a … There's an other offer through mobiles.co.uk which worksOut about £6 a month, but have to submit monthly cashback claims. Posted yesterday I thinkFound it http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/ee-12-month-simo-2gb-17-99-p-m-215-88-save-150-cashback-redemption-mobiles-co-uk-2618792



    not really the same type of deal, not a 30 day contract, have to do the cashback.

    nothing wrong with plusnet, they have fixed the issues on customer service they had in December/ January, contact them quick and number ported 24 hours, up to 25Mb speeds and in our area where EE 3G signal was terrible, 4G seems always available
  25. spannerzone's avatar
    Good deal, this is usually only available to Plusnet broadband customers. It is a bit annoying that Plusnet seem to constantly change their offers and if you're an existing customer you may not benefit when one of these affiliate offers pops up.
  26. Scentastic's avatar
    Is this like sky? Whereby they will increase the bill? It seems too good to be true. There must some catch
  27. fishsticks's avatar
    I've been looking for a SIMO deal with 2gb data and this looks good. The People's Operator has 2gb, 600 minutes and unltd texts for £6.99 a month and uses three network. Have to see which network is fastest in my area!
  28. northerngeezer's avatar
    I've just had EE match this offer. Only difference was it is a 12 month contract at £7.49 per month
  29. bold_guy's avatar
    Is there a site you can check to see who has the fastest network in a persons area
  30. BargainBasementBill's avatar
    bestestbud85

    Is this like sky? Whereby they will increase the bill? It seems too good … Is this like sky? Whereby they will increase the bill? It seems too good to be true. There must some catch



    Yes looks like it they can increase our bill, but you have the option to leave. Ill think i will stay with 3
  31. Nujol's avatar
    Monitor BT. Every 2-3 months their 4gb sim can be had for approx 62p per month after vouchers and cash back which both pay out. Anything more than £1 per gb is a rip off.
  32. hoggs's avatar
    been with them since Christmas on their mobile. 100% happy, cheap bills & customer services were great when I called. can't fault them.
  33. dinerr's avatar
    Customer service great
  34. Quids's avatar
    roflll

    I've been with Plusnet mobile for a couple of months. I double checked to … I've been with Plusnet mobile for a couple of months. I double checked to see if more than one strung together text message to the same number is chargeable, as I've never been charged more. I just sent a long text message (5 texts) to a number and have not been charged for it.Personally, it's good value on Plusnet mobile, but their customer service is pretty dire.



    Ta.

    I did speak to Plusnet CS twice, and the second guy sounded like he was reaching for any excuse for the unexpectedly high bill. I did send the same text to three people at the same time (and was charged for it). And I have sent 3-4 texts to the same person and don't think I was charged for it.

    So, tbh, I'm not THAT sure what I'm being charged for, which I reckon is slightly worse.

    Edit - and tbf, the CS was quite pleasant, if not 100% certain of what was happening.

    (edited)
  35. Mark43's avatar
    bestestbud85

    Is this like sky? Whereby they will increase the bill? It seems too good … Is this like sky? Whereby they will increase the bill? It seems too good to be true. There must some catch



    If they put the price up you can just move elsewhere, its only a 30 day contract.
  36. Mark43's avatar
    Helpful567

    Thanks for your post - I was about to order this for my daughter, but I … Thanks for your post - I was about to order this for my daughter, but I dont think I can stop a teenager using emojis in text messages.I will look for another provider



    eslick

    This isn't just plus net that can do it and often it could be the phone … This isn't just plus net that can do it and often it could be the phone that dies it, best to switch off MMS messaging, so that only text messages are sent. Lots of info onlineYour text hereYour text hereYour text here



    Yeah my phone will switch to MMS if the message gets too long. Though its very rare I actually send a text these days, with things like WhatsApp and FB Messenger I don't often find the need to send a traditional text.
  37. illy1965's avatar
    Quids

    I'm voting hot - but reluctantly tbh.I was a LIFE customer that got taken … I'm voting hot - but reluctantly tbh.I was a LIFE customer that got taken over by Plusnet.I got the 'everything's fine, just carry on as normal, don't worry about a thing' texts and emails about the takeover, so I did just that.My last three bills from Plusnet have been way over what I normally paid to LIFE. The reason? Texts.I used emojis and long texts with LIFE and never got charged a penny more than my normal bill. As soon as Plusnet took over, I got charged extortionate rates for emojis, any text over 140 characters and more than three texts in a row to the same number.Naturally, I queried this rise in my bills with Plusnet. All the above was explained to me by their CS as... MMS's. According to Plusnet CS, emojis, any text over 140 characters and more than three texts in a row to the same number are automatically converted to an MMS which carries a premium rate charge.Don't get me wrong, this is fair enough imo - providing you know about it in advance. I didn't. And I stopped sending emojis immediately, but still got a high bill - which was down to texts over 140 characters, then was told it was due to three texts in a row to same number.So, I'd actually - possibly - go for this deal, but atm I'm a bit miffed at Plusnet.



    I send texts with emoji's all the time to my girlfriend and I've never been charged any extra on my bill for this
  38. deleted17634's avatar
    Nujol

    Monitor BT. Every 2-3 months their 4gb sim can be had for approx 62p per … Monitor BT. Every 2-3 months their 4gb sim can be had for approx 62p per month after vouchers and cash back which both pay out. Anything more than £1 per gb is a rip off.




    Last I heard Quidco/TCB don't pay out if you take BT's sweetener?
  39. deleted289009's avatar
    northerngeezer

    I've just had EE match this offer. Only difference was it is a 12 month … I've just had EE match this offer. Only difference was it is a 12 month contract at £7.49 per month



    They've not matched it - you've had to sign up for a year oO
    If the EE signal goes t**ts up or you no longer need it, you'll have to cough up for remainder of the year
  40. Nujol's avatar
    bellboys

    Last I heard Quidco/TCB don't pay out if you take BT's sweetener?



    Well they paid out to me as they have to many more HUKD'ers. Use the search, read the threads. Why would I post something that was not true??
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