Let's do the math for iPhone 4S on all networks

fashao2012

Here are my calculation on how much u will pay for each month on the cheapest iPhone 4S 16GB plan for all networks:
(Updated based on the feedback from swampy353, thx )

1) Vodafone:
- My way (18 m) = (30 euro*18 + 269)/18 = 45 euro per month for 500MB data (Total: €810)
- My way (24 m) = (30 euro*24 + 269)/24 = 37 euro per month for 500MB data (Total: €888)

2) Three:
- FlexiFix 25 (18 m) = (25 euro*18 + 389)/18 = 46.6 euro per month for ulimited text and data + 200 flexi-units (Total: €838.80)
- Classic Flex Max (24 m) = (40 euro*24 + 139)/24 = 45.8 euro per month for ulimited text and data + 350 flexi-units (Total €1099.20)
- Classic Flex Max (18 m) = (40 euro*18 + 239)/18 = 53.27 euro per month for ulimited text and data + 350 flexi-units (€958.86)

3) O2:
- All in 250 (18 m) = (40 euro*18 + 199)/18 = 51 euro per month for 150 MB data (Total: €918)
- All in 250 (12 m) = (45 euro*12 + 299)/12 = 70 euro per month for 150 MB data (Total: €839)

4) meteor:
- 24 m = (45 euro*24 + 0)/24 = 45 euro per month for 5GB data + 200 min + 200 text (Total: €1080)

5) eMobile
- Select Smart 300 (24 m for eircom customers) = (54 euro*24 + 0)/24 = 54 euro per month for 3GB data + 300 min + 300 text (Total: €1296)
- Select Smart 300 (24 m for or non eircom customers) = (59 euro*24 + 0)/24 = 59 euro per month for 3GB data + 300 min + 300 text (€1416)
- Select 100+data (18 m) = (24 euro*18 + 329)/18 = 42.3 euro per month for 1GB data + 100 min + 100 text (Total €761.40)
- Select 100+data (12 m) = (29 euro*12 + 329)/12 = 56.4 euro per month for 1GB data + 100 min + 100 text (Total: €676.80)

400R

Are emobile the only provider offering a 12 month contract? I fnd the length of contract one of the biggest dealbreakers tbh. Apart from the fact that there may be a possibility of an iphone 5 in 12 months-the shorter you're tied to any of these robbin' f***ers the better IMO!

Dublinstiofán

Because you have included the handset price in this calculation its giving an inaccurate account of the value that can be had from the plans on their own. Also it doesn't take into account the 32GB or 64GB model.

Its nice to see some of the plans all in one place though, fair play.

swampy353

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biko

Thanks, I was just about to start doing the numbers.
Handy to be able to see the totals.

4s 16gb unlocked
€599
add on 3 unlimited data prepay €20/month (cheapest unlimited data plan)

Cost after 12 months = 240 + 599 = €839
Cost after 18 months = 360 + 599 = €959
Cost after 24 months = 480 + 599 = €1079

swampy353

Just a note on the emobile price for select smart is for eircom customers. For non eircom customers they are as follows
- Select Smart 300 (24 m) = (59 euro*24 + 0)/24 = 74 euro per month for 3GB data + 300 min + 300 text (€1776)

Dades

The data allowance is a dealbreaker for a lot of us making those figures a bit misleading if an add-on is required.

Good start though!

Dman001

biko wrote: »

Thanks, I was just about to start doing the numbers.
Handy to be able to see the totals.

4s 16gb unlocked
€599
add on 3 unlimited data prepay €20/month (cheapest unlimited data plan)

Cost after 12 months = 240 + 599 = €839
Cost after 18 months = 360 + 599 = €959
Cost after 24 months = 480 + 599 = €1079

Bare in mind you get €10 free at the end of every month you top up by €20 with Three too!

murpho999

Wow, I'm confused with all the variables....we need an app for this!:p

murpho999

Also, do people really look at texts in their package with iMessage and different text apps etc....surely they will be come a thing of the past?

It's all about Data.

bogof

Good thread Fashao. Its hard to get this kind of data. Its a minefield out there. Murpho is right ,data is yer only man these days. Especially if you cant get free wifi

TrustedApple

The deal i got with e mobile works out on a 12 month contract with utdtd everything
350 for the iPhone 64 gb
1st 3 month line rental

Then 69 a month then after for 9 months = €621 works at €51.75 a month with all the calls txts and Internet I can use = €971 euros for the year great deal when you think the 64GB is 799 euros sim free from apple

Tell me where you get a better deal then that

Paid last year €300 euro for my iPhone 4 got 2 months free line rental then 50 for 12 months then 100 to buy out my contract it cost me a 1000 euros for the year and 2 months with my iPhone 4

Mimikyu

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fashao2012

thx for the information, I have revised the thread accordingly :D:D

swampy353 wrote: »

Just a note on the emobile price for select smart is for eircom customers. For non eircom customers they are as follows
- Select Smart 300 (24 m) = (59 euro*24 + 0)/24 = 74 euro per month for 3GB data + 300 min + 300 text (€1776)

Ya-Boy-Ya

Excellent ... thank you for this

Aquos76

The deal I got from emobile is also pretty impressive, €179 for the 4s 16gb, and then €34.50 per month for unlimited all network calls and texts, free land line calls and 15gb of data each month. By my reckoning that works out at €800 over the term of the contract.

soterpisc

- My way (24 m) = (30 euro*24 + 269)/24 = 37 euro per month for 500MB data (Total: €888)

Impossible to get the phone on a shop and not possible to move to vodafone on their website.

They may have good value on paper... but try switching.

Spunk84

Aquos76 wrote: »

The deal I got from emobile is also pretty impressive, €179 for the 4s 16gb, and then €34.50 per month for unlimited all network calls and texts, free land line calls and 15gb of data each month. By my reckoning that works out at €800 over the term of the contract.

wow thats a great deal:eek:

redt0m

Aquos76 wrote: »

The deal I got from emobile is also pretty impressive, €179 for the 4s 16gb, and then €34.50 per month for unlimited all network calls and texts, free land line calls and 15gb of data each month. By my reckoning that works out at €800 over the term of the contract.

How'd you manage that one - none of that matches anything on emobile's site

Aquos76

redt0m wrote: »

How'd you manage that one - none of that matches anything on emobile's site

Its the eircom friends and family deal, if you know somebody working within Eircom or eMobile they can add your details and then you will be entitled to this offer of €34.50 per month. You also have the choice of any of the phones that emobile offer, many are actually free too.

Once you have been added you will receive a link to access this offer.

silverfairy

Aquos76 wrote: »

The deal I got from emobile is also pretty impressive, €179 for the 4s 16gb, and then €34.50 per month for unlimited all network calls and texts, free land line calls and 15gb of data each month. By my reckoning that works out at €800 over the term of the contract.

Wow, thats a fantastic deal. That seems like a great amout of data allowance (not very technical myself). What are emobile like for coverage/reception/internet connection etc? How long of a contract did you have to take out? Do you have any idea what the prices for the 32 and 64 GB ones are? Thanks

Aquos76

They only offer the discounted deal on the 18month contract, the prices for the iphone are. Regards coverage, well Im hoping that in my area, Waterford City, that its as good as what Meteor is

silverfairy

Aquos76 wrote: »

They only offer the discounted deal on the 18month contract, the prices for the iphone are. Regards coverage, well Im hoping that in my area, Waterford City, that its as good as what Meteor is

Hi, thanks very much for the link there. My parents are on eircom, so will def pop in to emobile and see what the story is. Thanks

silverfairy

Aquos76, whats the name of the plan you are on?

120_Minutes

I switched to eMobile today and got it on select 300: 300 mins/texts 2gb data, free landlines, 3 months free line rental, 12 months contract, phone is 299.

Sold my 3GS today for 200 so in essence the 4s cost me 100 quid, and I'm on the very same plan that I was on with voda, for a tenner less a month AND I believe I can tether at no extra charge. Coverage is good so far

I think I did pretty well

Aquos76

silverfairy wrote: »

Aquos76, whats the name of the plan you are on?

The plan is the "friends and family discount" I dont think its any thing to do with been an eircom customer, I think the plan is only available through Eircom employees.

Aquos76

120_Minutes wrote: »

I switched to eMobile today and got it on select 300: 300 mins/texts 2gb data, free landlines, 3 months free line rental, 12 months contract, phone is 299.

Sold my 3GS today for 200 so in essence the 4s cost me 100 quid, and I'm on the very same plan that I was on with voda, for a tenner less a month AND I believe I can tether at no extra charge. Coverage is good so far

I think I did pretty well

You certainly did do well, getting €200 for your 3GS

dodzy

Aquos76 wrote: »

You certainly did do well, getting €200 for your 3GS

Its the correct price for the handset. Middle of the road. Seller, and buyer, did OK.

keith_d99

dodzy wrote: »

Its the correct price for the handset. Middle of the road. Seller, and buyer, did OK.

Good thing about apple products - they do hold value. Manged 250 but phone was unlocked and had apple warranty left

kaizersoze

I think most of the networks have gotten it seriously wrong with their pricing this time around, particularly O2.
I was in Athlone today and all the network shops and CPW were unusually quiet for an iPhone launch day. What I mean by unusually quiet is....empty.

The Mad Hatter

150MB data cap from o2 - is that a joke?!