iPhone 5s on billpay or simfree?

comfortseeker

I have an iPhone 4 and its 2 and a half years old. Recently it is running really slow and the apps keep crashing. I am looking at getting the iphone 5s but dont know whether to get the sim free or billpay. At the min I am on the o2 deal where i get free calls to all networks for 20 a month and never spend more than that on credit but then the phone is 650. Other options is to go bill pay 55 a month for 24 months and get the phone for 60, I done the maths and it works out 250 cheaper to pay upfront but would I be crazy to pay that much on a phone just like that?

Wanderer2010

comfortseeker wrote: »

I have an iPhone 4 and its 2 and a half years old. Recently it is running really slow and the apps keep crashing. I am looking at getting the iphone 5s but dont know whether to get the sim free or billpay. At the min I am on the o2 deal where i get free calls to all networks for 20 a month and never spend more than that on credit but then the phone is 650. Other options is to go bill pay 55 a month for 24 months and get the phone for 60, I done the maths and it works out 250 cheaper to pay upfront but would I be crazy to pay that much on a phone just like that?

60? How did you manage to get that figure? I have the Iphone5s after upgrading before Xmas and I had to pay 280euros for it because I was on prepay and I moved over to bill pay. Like you said, Im also on 55euros a month for 24 months and its a fantastic phone but there was nothing cheaper than 280euros even going down that road, and I was a very long term customer for years before that. I think you may have your figures a bit wrong..

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comfortseeker

Wanderer2010 wrote: »

60? I think you may have your figures a bit wrong..

I don't think so... check the link. I went on to the website and chose the 55 option then selected the phone and it said 60?
http://www.o2online.ie/shop/view/product/ql_catalog/catdevice/IP5S16GBSILV?tariffType=PAY_MONTHLY

Zcott

If you can afford the lump sum, do. Lower monthly bills are always good. To me, anyway.

Nonoperational

Just work out which is cheaper over the 2 years of the contract. (Initial cost + monthly spend) or (cheaper initial cost + monthly contract). Usually if you get a good deal the contract works out to be decent value. People tend to forget that if they buy the phone outright they still have to pay at least €20-30 a month to use the phone.

Agent Smith

This might sound redundant, but have you tried wiping the phone? Doing a full factory reset?

IrishHomer

Nonoperational wrote: »

Just work out which is cheaper over the 2 years of the contract. (Initial cost + monthly spend) or (cheaper initial cost + monthly contract). Usually if you get a good deal the contract works out to be decent value. People tend to forget that if they buy the phone outright they still have to pay at least €20-30 a month to use the phone.

I have a contract free iPhone 5c that I bought from Apple store in New York and I only spend €10 per month

drunkmonkey

Buying a 4G capable phone with only 2GB of data is madness especially if your going to sign into 2 years. I'd go find some more data friendly price plans if your going to go bill.

flower tattoo

If you're happy to pay €55 a month then maybe switch to 3. The 5c is free, and you get unlimited data.

Heisenberg1

comfortseeker wrote: »

I don't think so... check the link. I went on to the website and chose the 55 option then selected the phone and it said 60?
http://www.o2online.ie/shop/view/product/ql_catalog/catdevice/IP5S16GBSILV?tariffType=PAY_MONTHLY

On open 24month @€;55 PM the phone works out at €179.99 I can't see the phone for €60 here's the link

http://www.o2online.ie/shop/view/content/pricePlan;jsessionid=DEC88DE14C77091E0825F3B3B3184FB9.AppNode2?device=IP5S16GBSILV&tariffType=PAY_MONTHLY&journeyType=FTC

Mick Murdock

It's €59.99 at €70 per month. Girlfriend got the €179 contract the other day.

Eire Go Brach

Work out how you actually use the phone.

Phone company's offer you bells and whistle these days. But what's the point in paying more if you don't use it.

Buy it from Apple get this Tesco deal for €10 a month. http://www.tescomobile.ie/priceplans/pay-monthly-plans.aspx

Tesco are doing some great deals. Just tell People your with 02 ha ha

mdwexford

Wanderer2010 wrote: »

60? How did you manage to get that figure? I have the Iphone5s after upgrading before Xmas and I had to pay 280euros for it because I was on prepay and I moved over to bill pay. Like you said, Im also on 55euros a month for 24 months and its a fantastic phone but there was nothing cheaper than 280euros even going down that road, and I was a very long term customer for years before that. I think you may have your figures a bit wrong..

You got an awful deal.