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Tesco Mobile Sim Only- 1 month- 500 mins, Unlimited texts, Unlimited data
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Posted 31 August 2010

Tesco Mobile Sim Only- 1 month- 500 mins, Unlimited texts, Unlimited data

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Just been into my local Tesco and have picked up this sim only deal. 1 Month rolling contract with 500 mins, unlimited texts and data for just £10! Unlimited Data remains for the DURATION OF YOUR CONTRACT,

The salesman I spoke to said that it was the first day for the deal and that it was going to go online soon. They are just sorting out the press for this.

My first post (keep HUKD'er)... go easy on me

image of my reciept:

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Credit goes to Stuteman, who said that

"Just been to Tesco in York and they have a flyer which says it is available to 10th October. Presume it is nationwide.
£10 - 500mins Unlimited Internet and texts
£15 - 750mins Unlimited Internet and texts
£30 - Unlimited everything"

Thanks for the update!



Your Inclusive calls , Texts and credits can be used on ,

Calls and texts to any uk mobiles
Call to uk landlines 01 , 02 , 03
Voicemail
Sending Picture messages in the Uk
Uk Mobile internet browsing 500MB limit a month
Calls to Tesco Customer Care
Video Calling

Parental controls - restrictions can be set up on your account

Adult content
Making or receiving premium rate calls
Block premium rate texts
- cruisecars

AVAILABLE OVER THE PHONE 0800 433 4990

- DAMNOME

DOESN'T EXPIRE UNTIL 10th OCTOBER
- kar999

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  1. xbexyx's avatar
    Also on their billing system it doesn't actually tell you how much data you've used in MBs, it tells you it in seconds (the guy from Tesco said it's due to change in that you will be soon be able to see what you've used in MBs... apparently..)

    Tesco man says that Duration/Volume is in seconds e.g. 1959:22

    To work out how much MB you have used take the number to the left of the colon of Total Duration/Volume - (1959)
    Multiply by 60 (60 x 1959 = 117,540)
    Add the number to the right of the colon (117,540 + 22 = 117,562)
    Divide by 1024 (117,562 / 1024 = 114.81)

    This gives the usage in MB (114.81MB) !

    Hope that was useful for someone..
  2. ConorOH's avatar
    Just to clear some of the confusion about unlimited data expiring, I was in my local store which has only had the phone shop opened a couple of days ago (Banbridge, Northern Ireland) and there was a woman from head office (I think that's what she said ) in England setting up the systems. Anyway she said under no uncertain terms would the unlimited data disappear as it was the exact same as the current offering for £15 online.
    (first post btw :D)
  3. williamj1's avatar
    Tunner

    How can unlimited internet mean 500mb?



    Increasingly nowadays, networks are just quoting all their tarrifs to include unlimited and then hiding (or in tesco's case not showing at all) that it is capped in small print and terms and conditions to 500mb. They assume most users won't notice as they won't go over this. And if they do, they can make a huge profit as someone above said by charging like £4 p/ mb over.

    They classify it as unlimited, as they "claim" that 500mb is far more than "most" users will ever need in a month. And they are most likely correct in this. Most people won't go over 500mb a month by just checking facebook etc. It's only if you are frequently streaming video's, online radio or just very heavy use.

    Rona7do

    Looking at getting this as the other half works for Tescos:DWhat will … Looking at getting this as the other half works for Tescos:DWhat will 500mb get you roughly a month? anyone know??Ta.



    According to o2 (I thought i'd quote them since Tesco is over their network)

    "Every 500MB of UK data will allow you to (approx):


    Send 500,000 emails, without attachments
    or send 1,000 emails, with photos attached
    or visit 5,000 simple sites, like Twitter or your favourite blog
    or visit 1,500 rich content sites, like bbc.co.uk, guardian.co.uk or yahoo.co.uk
    or download 50 (low quality) or 12 (high quality) music tracks
    or watch 60 YouTube videos, about 4.5 minutes long"

    What phone do you have and what will you use it for... because if its an iphone or android device, id recommend staying well clear of 500mb tarrifs. These phones are built for using the web. As I said, most users won't go over but it very much depends on the individuals usage.

    Personally, I'd advise you do the same as me.... Giff Gaffs (who offer completely limitless data) summer sale ends on the 6th of September (I think) whereas this deal expires on the 10th of October. Therefore, i'm gonna wait to see if giff gaff keep their summer sale prices ongoing or match this or whatever, and if not consider which I prefer. There's no point rushing into it, as either deals going nowhere for a few days at least by which point we should know much more...
    Hope this helps






    (edited)
  4. Stuteman's avatar
    ollieh1

    Go to Tinypic browse for the file on your computer and then upload it. … Go to Tinypic browse for the file on your computer and then upload it. Once it's uploaded copy the 'direct link to image'. Come back to this thread, reply, then paste the direct link in the box after pressing on the picture icon (button second from the right).


    Many thanks. Hopefully the 2 sides of the flyer are below.

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    (edited)
  5. vgopal's avatar
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  6. zooloo66's avatar
    i am with virgin and asked them for a pac code so i could leave.they asked me why and i told them about this deal and got offered 800mins,unlimited text(3000) and unlimited internet(1gb)X) for £12 a month 30 day contract.well pleased
  7. Tarzion's avatar
    I called up Vodafone to request my PAC code and thought I might try and get a similar deal with VF and they told me that they cannot match the Tesco deal and then I called Tesco to confirm a couple of things

    1) Calls to voicemail will not be charged extra but will be deducted from your inclusive mins and anything over the inclusive mins will be charged at 10p /min
    2) Users going above the 500mb data will not be charged immediately at £4 per mb but Tesco will monitor those persistent users with high usage and deal with them on a case by case basis.


  8. gary_rip's avatar
    snapdragon

    Last time I looked, it was O2's old (Cellnet) network, which raises the … Last time I looked, it was O2's old (Cellnet) network, which raises the question, is their 3G data network any cop?



    What utter carp.
  9. Stuteman's avatar
    AV1985

    Thanks for bumping your post count for irrelevant posts like this. You … Thanks for bumping your post count for irrelevant posts like this. You knew exactly what I meant and the date is irrelevant to the point that was being made. Try being productive? Thanks.


    Thanks for your constructive comment. The date the deal ends IS important, perhaps to people who have a contract ending soon. No need to be so agressive just cause you can't read.
  10. Stuteman's avatar
    AV1985

    Same question I was wondering even though I got flamed by two people … Same question I was wondering even though I got flamed by two people wanting to up their post count simply for a typo.


    Go to bed. Things will be better in the morning.
  11. J400uk's avatar
    Wonder if giffgaff will extend the half price offer to compete with this
  12. Number6's avatar
    williamj1

    Meaning not fully unlimited...? Part of the reason I was considering Giff … Meaning not fully unlimited...? Part of the reason I was considering Giff Gaff was that it was completely limitless internet or on one of their tarrifs 100mb / day which is more than enough. Currently, I could eat through a 500mb plan in weeks not a month, hence why I was looking at new ones. Maybe I won't get this after all



    I've recently started with Tesco on a PAYG mobile, and signed up for their unlimited data add-on for £2 a week. There is a fair usage policy, which is 100MB per week but this is not stated in the T&C's on their website. My iPhone 4 sucked over 100MB of data in 5 days (Gods knows how, and I wasn't leaving apps multi-tasking on it and using it on my home broadband wifi in the evenings, yet it was still downloading 3G data behind my back) so what did Tesco do? They automatically charged £4 PER MB for using any data over 100MB.

    Limited + extortionate charges upon exceeding the limit = "Tesco Unlimited" so just be aware that they may well charge the same for people going over their 500MB 'unlimited' allowance.

    On the plus side, Tesco re-credited me in full when I phoned them up to find out where all my PAYG credit had gone. They offered to re-imburse the charges to me without me even asking as soon as the iPhone 4 was mentioned.
  13. Blasphemous's avatar
    williamj1

    Personally, I'd advise you do the same as me.... Giff Gaffs (who offer … Personally, I'd advise you do the same as me.... Giff Gaffs (who offer completely limitless data) summer sale ends on the 6th of September (I think) whereas this deal expires on the 10th of October. Therefore, i'm gonna wait to see if giff gaff keep their summer sale prices ongoing or match this or whatever, and if not consider which I prefer. There's no point rushing into it, as either deals going nowhere for a few days at least by which point we should know much more... Hope this helps

    Some very sound advice there William. Thank you. I would have repped you but obviously Admin decided he didn't like that any more so we all have to go along with it!

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  14. leighonigar's avatar
    This seems like a great deal, and I'd jump were it not for the crazy data charges some are reporting. Anything this disingenuous cannot be good news.
  15. ddude05's avatar
    samosa

    i'm looking on their site and the offer is showing for £15 and the … i'm looking on their site and the offer is showing for £15 and the unlimited data is for 3 months.



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    INSTORE ONLY DEAL!!!!!
    Was £15
    NOW £10
    ---------
    500 Mins
    Unlimited Texts
    Unlimited Data
    ----------

    Hope this clears things!

    (edited)
  16. thommo's avatar
    KingOfFools

    Does anybody know whether you can move onto this promotional £10 contract … Does anybody know whether you can move onto this promotional £10 contract tariff from a Tesco PAYG tariff and keep your number?



    Spoke to cs earlier and that's what they suggested
  17. Stuteman's avatar
    The following is am extract from Tesco Mobile Terms and Conditions for a Pay Monthly contract, which is what this is. It would appear that before they charge you for excessive use the must try to contact you first. Hope this helps.

    6. Unlimited Inclusive Credit

    6.1 Unlimited Inclusive Credit may be available on selected tariffs. Where Unlimited Inclusive Credit is available we may impose an upper limit on the amount of Inclusive Credit that can be used without further charge. Any such limit will be clearly set out on tescomobile.com or in any marketing materials and will only be imposed to prevent atypical use and/or abuse.

    6.2 Unlimited Inclusive Credit is subject to the following fair usage policy which includes, but is not limited to use by you (or any third party permitted by you):

    (i) for auto delivery, continuing or extensive call forwarding, telemarketing solicitation, polling, fax or voicemail broadcasting.

    (ii) of the Tesco Mobile Network for commercial purposes;

    (iii) which we reasonably believe impacts the service of other customers or may adversely affect the Network;

    (iv) which we reasonably believe excessively or continually exceeds any upper limit which is imposed;

    6.3 We reserve the right to monitor your usage and, if we reasonably determine that your use is abusive or in breach of our fair usage policy, we may do any or all of the following:

    (i) request you to moderate your use;

    (ii) impose further charges in respect of your atypical or abusive use; or

    (iii) transfer you to a tariff that does not include Inclusive Credit.

    6.4. Where abuse or breach is suspected, we will endeavour to contact you before taking action in accordance with paragraph 6.2. In the case of severe abuse, as reasonably determined by us, we reserve the right to suspend your use of the Tesco Mobile Pay monthly service or end your service agreement, having attempted to contact you first.
    (edited)
  18. deleted148962's avatar
    simples23

    I'm in the process of leaving 3 where voicemail is free.Does anyone know … I'm in the process of leaving 3 where voicemail is free.Does anyone know if Tesco mobile voicemail is included in the inclusive mins?



    yes it is. and you can also use tesco mobile to tether and dont get charged
  19. Tam2's avatar
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  20. Tam2's avatar
    ganga

    I've taken this deal out instore for my iphone 3GS. I've heard that the … I've taken this deal out instore for my iphone 3GS. I've heard that the internet settings for iphone are different on tesco mobile? Does anyone have the correct settings for the Iphone? thanks alot



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  21. Sp0oner's avatar
    Fantastic deal, got a sim card in store yesterday that was in the old packaging so still £15 a month, phoned up and put on the £10 a month deal Also Tesco mobile were just about the friendliest, most helpful lot i've dealt with in terms of any telephone customer service.
  22. dangermoose5's avatar
    Rona7do

    Your telling me!! very poor can anyone explain this?Date … Your telling me!! very poor can anyone explain this?Date Called Number Duration/Volume Call Type Cost Charge 03 Sep 2010 20:58 07xxxxxxxxxx 30 UK Calls £ 0.10 £ 0.00 03 Sep 2010 21:06 WAP BROWSING 14 GPRS £ 0.06 £ 0.00 03 Sep 2010 21:12 WAP BROWSING 200 GPRS £ 0.79 £ 0.00blah, blah blah...Filtered Total Duration/Volume: 54:15 Filtered Total Cost £13.35 Filtered Total Charge: £0.00 Not that easy to understand for me, anyone shed any light? what's the £13.35 mean:|



    It means that £13.35 is what they could have charged you... but it's all inclusive of your package, so you pay noithign additionally.
  23. deleted78582's avatar
    Rona7do

    Your telling me!! very poor can anyone explain this?Date Called Number … Your telling me!! very poor can anyone explain this?Date Called Number Duration/Volume Call Type Cost Charge 03 Sep 2010 20:58 07xxxxxxxxxx 30 UK Calls £ 0.10 £ 0.00 03 Sep 2010 21:06 WAP BROWSING 14 GPRS £ 0.06 £ 0.00 03 Sep 2010 21:12 WAP BROWSING 200 GPRS £ 0.79 £ 0.00blah, blah blah...Filtered Total Duration/Volume: 54:15 Filtered Total Cost £13.35 Filtered Total Charge: £0.00 Not that easy to understand for me, anyone shed any light? what's the £13.35 mean:|



    It means that if you had to pay for your calls,,txts and data,,thats the price you would have to pay
  24. Asghar's avatar
    Sagor

    has anybody confirmed that video calling and mms is taken from inclusive … has anybody confirmed that video calling and mms is taken from inclusive allowance?



    I have used mms and was charged 25p.
  25. BeatMaster's avatar
    Right I've spoke to Customer Services, so to clarify the following:

    1. Voicemail is taken out of your monthly allowance
    2. MMS is not included and is charged at 25p per message

    Regarding billing and allowances, the situation is as follows (based on my dates):
    1. Ordered on the 15th September (date irrelevant)
    2. Activated on the 17th September
    3. Billing date 9th October (21 days after activation)
    Month 1 - 17th September to 8th October
    Month 2 - 9th October to 8th November
    Month 3 - 9th November to 8th December

    Your billing date is 21 days after the date which you activate the sim card.
    At the end of the first month any unused allowance will rollover into the second month
    At the end of the second month any used allowance will be lost and your allowances will reset to the standard amount (500mins, unlimited texts and data)

    Hope that helps
  26. Koma.Toes's avatar
    RhysBev

    Website still shows this deal at £15. Is it instore only? Anyone got … Website still shows this deal at £15. Is it instore only? Anyone got one in and around Bristol?EDIT: Just seen it is available over the phone. Do I need to mention anything, as again, £15 on their site?



    I just rang up and asked for that deal - she said no problem... I think she said it would run for about another week too.
  27. Somebody's avatar
    Makkand

    45 Minutes left then deal is finished!!!Also just a note - video calls … 45 Minutes left then deal is finished!!!Also just a note - video calls and MMS is NOT INCLUDED!!!!!!!!!!!!



    No, offer ends 10 October. 9497436-UUVz5

  28. Koma.Toes's avatar
    Snakebite

    Just requested my PAC code from o2 and they offered me £15 - 300 mins, … Just requested my PAC code from o2 and they offered me £15 - 300 mins, unlim texts, 500MB internet and unlimited BT openzone wifi on a 12 month contract. Was better than I expected them to offer but the tesco deal still wins handsdown. Now I just need the PAC code to arrive and I'll give tesco a call. Did anyone have any trouble sorting it out over the phone? Just want to know if I can expect a fight Great deal BTW - thanks OP


    No problems here... there was no way they were going to match the Tesco deal. My number should go from O2 to Tesco's tomorrow.
  29. KingOfFools's avatar
    kaks26

    Does anyone if you can transfer a number to the new Tesco sim a couple of … Does anyone if you can transfer a number to the new Tesco sim a couple of months down the line? Reason I ask is I want to get this for daughter but her Vodafone one doesn't end till December so won't be able the PAC code till then. Was going to take up this offer now as worth paying £10 a month till December anyway. Any help appreciated.


    You can port the number over at any time but you will have to pay the £10 for two months.
  30. xbexyx's avatar
    Just checked and currently still £15 on-line for this deal
    Will watch with interest to see if it changes to £10.........
  31. deleted256031's avatar
    spoke to a tesco mobile rep and they have no knowledge of this deal :s...they said it is possibly store specific as different regions have certain offers but to their knowledge this will NOT be a nationwide deal....

    Could be wrong though so fingers crossed this comes out as it will blow every other sim only deal out of the water!
  32. Monkey.nuts.2's avatar
    It's real people but I was told it goes live tomorrow.
  33. deleted8566's avatar
    its available in dundee kingsway store
  34. deleted52559's avatar
    it is real, and if you work for Tesco you get an additional 10% off as well!
  35. deleted256031's avatar
    just rung up there and spoke to the sales team (the 0800 number on the tesco mobile website) to see if they can confirm but they have no knowledge of this deal either :(.

    Confirmation of some sort would allow me to hold off from taking the vodafone cashback deal which expires tonight at midnight :s
  37. deleted13062's avatar
    Simples.....ring up dundee kingsway store
  38. dungbug1's avatar
    Author
    its in the leicester beaumont leys store too! I have no idea how to upload an image so a link is in the original deal post!
  39. deleted256031's avatar
    I'm not disputing that that store doesn't have or the offer or it doesn't exist...i'm just trying to find out whether it will be a nationwide offer as its an amazing amazing deal!
  40. dungbug1's avatar
    Author
    lol simples, why dont you ring up your local store? tbh the only reason why I got it was cause one of the sales staff was clued in. The others didnt know much about it!
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