Fecking Orange

whyamihere
whyamihere Posts: 7,719
edited August 2010 in The Crudcatcher
Like sheeps, I'm due a phone upgrade. I've been waiting for this, as much as I love my 5800, it's getting on a bit, and I like shiny new toys.

There are two phones I'm interested in, the Nokia X6 and the HTC Desire. I want to know how much they'll cost to upgrade to (I'm on a cheap contract, but should be able to get them to waive the upgrade fee if it's not too much, or substantially reduce it at least). Unfortunately, Orange are out of stock, of both of them. Arse.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    whyamihere wrote:
    Like sheeps, I'm due a phone upgrade. I've been waiting for this, as much as I love my 5800, it's getting on a bit, and I like shiny new toys.

    There are two phones I'm interested in, the Nokia X6 and the HTC Desire. I want to know how much they'll cost to upgrade to (I'm on a cheap contract, but should be able to get them to waive the upgrade fee if it's not too much, or substantially reduce it at least). Unfortunately, Orange are out of stock, of both of them. Arse.

    i noticed this too as the htc is a phone i quite like the look of, some of the blokes have one at work.
  • Gazlar
    Gazlar Posts: 8,083
    can you not go to the Caerphone Wheerhouse (other cellphone retailers are available)? I'm sure they do upgrades too, sometimes at better prices, worth a butchers though
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  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,719
    Tried them last time I was due an upgrade. Because I've been with Orange for years, I'm on a really good loyalty bonus, so they can't even get close to the tariff I'm on.
  • Gazlar
    Gazlar Posts: 8,083
    tell them you're mates with Ed Byrne :D
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  • projectsome
    projectsome Posts: 4,010
    try it on t mobile, they're practically the same network now.
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  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,223
    I lost my loyalty bonus when I went to the jesus phone :(

    And worse, there is still no bl00dy reception at home
  • Mr Wu
    Mr Wu Posts: 1,238
    My missus has an HTC desire.

    I've an iPhone 3. But which is best? There's only one way to find out!!

    Seriously though, the HTC does everything pretty much that an iPhone does. It's massively personalisable if your into your wallpapers and colour schemes etc.

    Speed wise - varies really, we both sit there like saddos and see who can load FB or eBay quickest. Sometimes mine is quicker, sometimes hers. Exciting life we lead.

    The only things I don't like about the HTC

    screen - iPhone screen is scratch resistant pretty much
    the htc looks like it will mark up should it come accross a set of keys

    iTunes store - the htc equivalent has pretty much all the app you could every rub yourself silly over however, most of them are priced in dollars. No GBP.

    Think that's about it for now!
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  • John Moore
    John Moore Posts: 580
    I've just got the Samsung Galaxy S from Orange.

    Great phone, great screen in the sun and a great camera.

    Take a look
    http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/mobi ... prd_detail

    I don't have anything to do with Orange or Samsung BTW
  • RupertCommunicator
    RupertCommunicator Posts: 734
    Told you Orange are shît!

    Stupid folded metal, badly welded things!
  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,719
    My Nokia X6 is coming tomorrow. :)
  • Kitty
    Kitty Posts: 2,844
    What deal have you blagged then?

    You've reminded me to alter mine, just changed it too 500mins, unlimited texts, and 500mb internet for £22 a month.
    Kitty's World
  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,719
    Kitty wrote:
    What deal have you blagged then?

    You've reminded me to alter mine, just changed it too 500mins, unlimited texts, and 500mb internet for £22 a month.
    Same as that, but 200 minutes and £4 a month cheaper.
  • compo
    compo Posts: 1,370
    You may be bashing Orange but this aint a bad deal: http://shop.orange.co.uk/shop/show/offer/ateam
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  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,719
    compo wrote:
    You may be bashing Orange but this aint a bad deal: http://shop.orange.co.uk/shop/show/offer/ateam
    £25 a month for unlimited texts isn't a great deal, especially when you have to buy the phone...
  • thel33ter
    thel33ter Posts: 2,684
    I got my HTC hero from some random online place, £20 a month with unlimited internet and texts and 600 minutes :D

    It always pays to spend ages looking for stuff.
    And now you know, and knowing is half the battle
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  • Biggus86
    Biggus86 Posts: 385
    whyamihere wrote:
    Tried them last time I was due an upgrade. Because I've been with Orange for years, I'm on a really good loyalty bonus, so they can't even get close to the tariff I'm on.

    I'm due an upgrade soon, though i should get a similar deal to what i have now.
    900mins, unlim txts, 500mb internet, orange insurance for £28 a month.

    Come 06/09 i'll prob be gettting iphone4...

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