24 MONTH PHONE CONTRACTS ARE A MASSIVE SCAM....

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
  • 24 month phone contracts are a massive scam. Stay clear. They should wear balaclavas signing you up. But fear not, there are options...don't get robbed this Christmas.
    Prices as of 20/12/19 from www.carphonewarehouse.com.
    Operators are Vodafone, Eir, Three & GoMo.
    Phone is a Samsung Galaxy S10e.
    €459 Samsung Galaxy S10e is from www.adverts.ie.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 283

  • @jimmythemac869
    @jimmythemac869 2 роки тому +103

    what I don't get is they can put your bill up mid contract! if its a contract it should stay the same price until it ends.

    • @Whizzy-jx3qe
      @Whizzy-jx3qe 2 роки тому +4

      @@bet_big9917 In the uk the major operators o2,Vodafone and three put the price of the contract mid term up in line with the RPI (Retail Price Index) this yr o2 increased their mid term contract by 11.7% if the RPI is eg 3.7% they add a further 3.7%. Tesco Mobile and Sky don’t rise their contracts mid term.

    • @jutsu712
      @jutsu712 2 роки тому +1

      @Sean can cancel it if you change you close ur old bank account and open a new one with another bank

    • @pathfinder5651
      @pathfinder5651 Рік тому

      Exactly

    • @FMCREPAIRARMAGH22
      @FMCREPAIRARMAGH22 Рік тому +4

      You agree to the increase when you sign up they mention it goes up every April

    • @jimmythemac869
      @jimmythemac869 Рік тому +7

      @@FMCREPAIRARMAGH22 I know but they shouldn't be aloud to. If the price goes up you should be aloud to leave with no contract breach.

  • @ORIGINOLINDIVIDUAL
    @ORIGINOLINDIVIDUAL 2 роки тому +12

    It all depends on what phone you buy & how much data you use, contracts can work out cheaper especially on iphoned if compared to buying a new phone sim free

  • @ck4you891
    @ck4you891 3 роки тому +14

    It's not really about the phone for me. It's mostly how it can improve my credit score take in mine I'm 16 and I'm already thinking alot into my future I've saved 500 pounds up tk never miss a payment so it doesn't affect my score

  • @rickvxy9681
    @rickvxy9681 3 роки тому +13

    Put a phone plan and a airtime plan together and you pay the same for 24 months, in some cases even cheaper

  • @Zoki4444
    @Zoki4444 4 роки тому +50

    There's a reason why it's a CONTRACT: so you can't get out of it. Phone contracts are specifically designed to lock you in a payment plan that will feed off your paycheck, and it is intentionally 24 months (2 years) which is when new phones tend to come out or how long your phone lasts, so by the time you finish paying for it, you need a new phone.

    • @rickvxy9681
      @rickvxy9681 3 роки тому +13

      That’s why you upgrade? Also don’t sign if you’re not happy with the contract

    • @muhammadah6850
      @muhammadah6850 Рік тому +1

      So tell me what happens when you buy a phone outright?

    • @oliverqueen6124
      @oliverqueen6124 Рік тому

      no actually not all companies contract are SCAM Apple offers contract with 0 % interest and no plan bullshit like if the phone cost 1000£ you pay monthly till you reach 1000$ total and that's it

  • @deebee3424
    @deebee3424 4 роки тому +53

    I used to work in Three and I'd tell people the exact same thing. People generally still went for the bill option. Absolute madness.

    • @StevieCahill
      @StevieCahill  4 роки тому +10

      Biggest rip off ever 💪

    • @pathfinder5651
      @pathfinder5651 Рік тому +1

      Do a video content and warn people mate

    • @parminderkaur-hi9xc
      @parminderkaur-hi9xc Рік тому

      If someone want to return the device which a person purchased from EE network is it possible???

    • @johnnydepp6434
      @johnnydepp6434 Рік тому

      Can I break my sim contract in 3 without paying early termination fee?? Help me with this I'm soo obsessed with 3 mobile

    • @quickshorts-4u
      @quickshorts-4u Рік тому +1

      Because technically if you do the math the best phone is about £800+ then you join a SIM only network for about 20 a month that's literally 1.2 where as on contract you build credit you get a phone and you're basically paying the phone and the SIM at the same time, if you actually do the math it's so much more hassle to buy it out right especially if you want a flagship phone you're looking at about 1k just for the phone and the. You gotta join some shit mobile network to save money, the reason they charge more is because you'll have signal in most places I went for network and rarely had signal so had to go for the big ones because the small ones lack the signal and speeds others have

  • @ep1929
    @ep1929 2 роки тому +7

    Always buy phone outright, then SIM only or prepay sim

    • @mosbos4783
      @mosbos4783 6 місяців тому

      Buy the phone on contract, pay a little upfront, get a reduce line rental. Good deals on available on upgrade.

  • @Jack-cx8tj
    @Jack-cx8tj 3 роки тому +7

    Simple answer, get prepaid, unlock asap, get 48, then its €8 per month for the credit.
    Edit: oh ya by the way Harvey Norman sells all phones unlocked already

  • @HamzaTalksFootball
    @HamzaTalksFootball Рік тому +4

    Phone up front and a sim only deal is the way to go. People can't see past the expense of the phone up front, but works out cheaper in the long run.

    • @ismailiqbal2029
      @ismailiqbal2029 Рік тому

      still wrong. iPhone 14 pro is £1,099 upfront plus for my sim card over 24 months I will pay £450 so that is £1,507 over 2 years for the phone. I can get the same deal with the same provider for £1,300 total. people just don't know how to shop around.

    • @wearethepeople2586
      @wearethepeople2586 11 місяців тому

      Really depends how much you end up paying for the sim only deal. Pay as you go is ridiculously expensive so you need to get a good monthly deal for the sim anyway

  • @mark-se6ef
    @mark-se6ef 3 роки тому +5

    yep EE have done me with a 4.5% increase, well above inflation, never will I go with them again, once my contract ends.

    • @JuniorNGU
      @JuniorNGU 3 роки тому +1

      Same happen to me never again

    • @khadijaaah._5315
      @khadijaaah._5315 3 роки тому

      EE literally took my money I had £5 credit and it literally when away in 2 days when I only called my doctor and I also used to get the £10 30 day data and text it never lasted for more than 2 weeks when I also only use it when I go out

    • @dantedevilboy9817
      @dantedevilboy9817 3 роки тому +1

      Lol every company increases the price each April.
      There are two charges one as per RPI second from the company.
      And also every company mention it in terms and conditions which I am sure you did read completely and said I Agree.

    • @FateBoost
      @FateBoost 2 роки тому

      Everywhere is around 3% + CPI

    • @mark-se6ef
      @mark-se6ef 2 роки тому

      @@FateBoost this post is eight months old, so any comments can not apply, as things have changed

  • @80skid83
    @80skid83 Рік тому +1

    Dont even need to save , can buy a phone using PayPal credit and then pay as little or as much as you want. Its even interest free for like the first 6 months, could technically pay the balance in 6 months and pay no interest. Furthermore many places will trade your phone as a trade in , which will bring prices down further

  • @Shadow-sk1oj
    @Shadow-sk1oj 3 роки тому +5

    I got the s20 fe 5g for a friend, 100GB data, unlimited calls n texts for 19£ per month. And 200£ upfront. I think its a fairly good deal at least in my oppinion. Comes up around 656£ altogether on a 700£ phone. And im aware u can get it for like a lil lower in some places but the convenience of 2 years of basically unlimited everything seems worth it.

    • @jibraani10
      @jibraani10 2 роки тому +1

      What network is this with

    • @Shadow-sk1oj
      @Shadow-sk1oj 2 роки тому +1

      @@jibraani10 3

    • @soniczforever5470
      @soniczforever5470 2 роки тому +1

      My one sucks

    • @soniczforever5470
      @soniczforever5470 2 роки тому

      I ended up using the data part of contract company fine for coverage but not for that phone. At least it was very good range. Swapped the sim into second hand phone iPhone. I used it as a hot spot. Streamed it onto a cheap Samsung I couldnt connect a wireless headset to listen to you tube while training. while I have two devices now it works. The new one froze during calls. The phone is broken 166 euro to fix. It had 1% battery life not really worth the repair. Works out to 49 a month that way. The 66 was for insurance and theft.I wouldn't have given the phone away! 😄

    • @afrosamurai6705
      @afrosamurai6705 2 роки тому

      Website?

  • @djpaul146
    @djpaul146 3 роки тому +3

    Good video
    I was on a 2 year contract with o2 for £26 a month using a Huawei pocket WiFi and it's a bloody rip off as its not even unlimited data I've finished my contract so I'm cancelling it

    • @georgeyboy8186
      @georgeyboy8186 7 місяців тому

      Do you have a specific reason for needing portable WiFi in the UK?That's the same cost as my airtime plan, I have unlimited everything and 5g/4g works virtually everywhere if you are in the UK just as quick as home WiFi, and obviously you get the bonus of having unlimited calls and texts too

    • @georgeyboy8186
      @georgeyboy8186 7 місяців тому

      Sorry old post now

  • @StefanGenov7
    @StefanGenov7 4 роки тому +10

    I agree it's to expensive just get a SIM only deal instead

  • @rubit1626
    @rubit1626 3 роки тому +4

    I paid £320 upfront and paying £41 a month for 24 years! I think that's a super deal. I basically pay about £1,300 total cost

  • @hughlivingstonbarclay4892
    @hughlivingstonbarclay4892 Рік тому

    I see your logic.. but it is all relative. If you are looking at the IPhone 14 pro on O2 for example. It’s a brand new phone. So total cost on the cheapest deal with unlimited everthying for 24months is £49 upfront for the phone and total cost after with the contract is £1417.. so 2 years £1466 for everything 2 years. If you buy the phone from apple its £1209 for the phone alone. So then you need airtime.. the difference of this cost is £257 which in 24 months is £10.70… you can’t get a sim free with the benefits for that price.

  • @zomils
    @zomils 4 роки тому +13

    i got a banging phone contract deal, £33/month and only £20 upfront for an iphone xs which works out £810 total, theyre around £600 in john lewis so £200 for 24 months with 30 gb data is pretty good

    • @gunnyo50
      @gunnyo50 2 роки тому

      That's certainly NOT a good deal. They're ripping you off with you paying 33 quid a month for just measly 30 GB of data. Give your head a little shake whilst your there.

    • @abdisgamez2313
      @abdisgamez2313 2 роки тому

      @@gunnyo50 it comes with a phone, a somewhat recent and good phone aswell and 30gb if data is plenty for anyone. good to hear you got a great deal JamZ

    • @YourTypicalAverageAsianGuy
      @YourTypicalAverageAsianGuy 2 роки тому

      @@abdisgamez2313 I agree

  • @soniczforever5470
    @soniczforever5470 2 роки тому +2

    I got a bill for almost 50 in 3 days 24th contract. The phone supplied is broken. I rang customer service extremely abusive saying phone could not be broken. In addition termd extremely vague and can't even gate a date for billing. Im giving the phone back and I'm terminating the contract. Never again.

    • @soniczforever5470
      @soniczforever5470 2 роки тому

      Update...this company refuses to take the money out of my account and charges double bill and extra they now have now have technical difficulties and I'm seriously considering cutting the direct debit

  • @MussoliniLondon
    @MussoliniLondon 4 роки тому +6

    I used to buy my phone separate and then a sin only contract but I wanted the S20 Ultra 5G and if I got that by itself and a separate sim it worked out more expensive so it's the first time in years I've bought a phone contract I pay £56 a month on EE which is unlimited data, its £1,344 at the end of 24months
    I haven't got WiFi at home that's why I got the unlimited data, also bear in mind the phone was going for £1,200

    • @adee7h
      @adee7h 4 роки тому +4

      The Goat how do you not have WiFi at home crazy geezza

    • @lewis93156
      @lewis93156 Рік тому +1

      Its still cheaper in the long run buying a phone outright providing you find one at a good price and not direct from main dealers. Contracts do not take into account depreciation of the phone.

  • @goodboy905
    @goodboy905 3 роки тому +17

    I guess it's not applicable in all cases. Right now, Vodafone UK is giving iPhone 12 for 50£ per month contract with unlimited data, calls & SMS. I think it's a pretty good deal overall.

    • @trap784
      @trap784 3 роки тому +1

      Hello so basically my mom got me a a new sim with this plan so if I loose my current phone do I get an iPhone 12?

    • @shahwaizraza659
      @shahwaizraza659 3 роки тому +1

      My friend i am agent in their call center named as "BUY MOBILES" directly affiliated to Carphone warehouse , Well i know its not the right place for the offer just trying to maximize my sales , But we are offering iphone 12 pro max with unlimited data , Sms , Calls and 500 international minutes with the same number and network yOu guys are using right now in just 45£ a month for 24 months contract
      There are no hidden charges or any type of cancellation fee etc. Just 30£ as an upfront
      Hope so it sounds good to you !!

    • @shahwaizraza659
      @shahwaizraza659 3 роки тому

      @@trap784 i had a great offer for yOu as i mentioned in previous reply u can see
      If yOu are intrested you can share your gmail for further info ...

    • @iluvmusicqwe
      @iluvmusicqwe 3 роки тому

      If you're only paying 10-15 for your contact, then no it's not a good deal. You'll pay less by buying outright and keeping the cheap plan.

    • @jackwatsonepic626
      @jackwatsonepic626 2 роки тому +2

      @@iluvmusicqwe if you have the money
      Some of us have no bloody choice

  • @iamnothassmartlemow7585
    @iamnothassmartlemow7585 3 роки тому +5

    I’m paying £8.50 a month for a Samsung a21s wich is pretty good imo

  • @colinwright3290
    @colinwright3290 Рік тому +3

    Great stuff, this country needs more people like you

  • @annshyno8489
    @annshyno8489 Рік тому +1

    I’m happy that I end my contract sim (Vodafone) in the 4th month. They increased 4 pounds in the 3rd month. Such a scam

  • @jarvis1596
    @jarvis1596 4 місяці тому

    I just want to clarify something as I have worked for a network myself: CPI (Consumer price index of 3.9% of your agreed tariff price) is by the network, the advisors have no control over it. RPI (Retail Price Index) is by THE GOVERNMENT. They decide how much the tariff price goes up by, not the network. They are just doing their jobs. If they don’t tell you, THEN you have a reason to complain. At the end of it, it’s INFLATION. IT. IS. INNEVITABLE!

  • @tutacat
    @tutacat 11 місяців тому

    No, the upfront cost is part of the loan. The upfront cost actually makes the phone cheaper. At €80/mo, thats roughly about €1000 for the phone and €30/mo for the 30GB data.

  • @petef7323
    @petef7323 3 роки тому +8

    Genius!
    Absolutely love this video!
    Taking your time out to help and give people options is greatly appreciated. ❤

  • @muhammadah6850
    @muhammadah6850 2 роки тому +1

    It really depends tbh. For example I know a company that essentially offer me a 24 month contract for a phone and I’ll end up paying up the same amount of the phone as I would brand new + with data.
    Example:
    O2 contract with this company: unlimited data, text and calls, upfront £49.99, 40 a month essentially £42 a month. £42.00x24= £1008
    iPhone 13 pro cost= £949
    Essentially I’m spending an extra £59 extra in the course of 2 years and that’s with the data included. I furnace guarantee you can’t find a sim that even offers £59 for half a year let alone 2 years.
    Moral is do the math, see how much extra you’re paying/saving, if you’re paying an extra idk £500 over a course of 2 years and there’s a sim company offering the same sim deal for £15 a month then it makes sense not to get the contract.
    Also many sim companies offer a discount after your contract ends if you’re not happy with the single etc. i got 50% off.

    • @juliazhang4944
      @juliazhang4944 Рік тому

      Thanks for your advice, may I ask if it’s not worthy to get a contract in march as April the price will goes up? Thanks

    • @muhammadah6850
      @muhammadah6850 Рік тому +1

      @@juliazhang4944 it depends on your provider, some providers do say they have a cap so if they have a cap then I guess it’s worth it. Like I said my first contract was so good that even with the price increase my contract was overall lower than the actual cost of the phone

    • @juliazhang4944
      @juliazhang4944 Рік тому

      @@muhammadah6850 thanks very much, but I noticed the CPI price increase each April plus an additional for example 3.9% for Three mobile , so what I understand is the price will goes up regardless. I’m not sure if I am correct?

  • @marcb8934
    @marcb8934 4 роки тому +5

    Half goes on airtime and the rest towards the phone it’s never free

  • @marcodeux9755
    @marcodeux9755 2 роки тому +1

    I mean if you buy from raylo an iPhone 12 is £20pm for a 24 month contract sim free and unlocked. If you to pay £20pm after 24 months you are spending £480 for 2 years which would be a deal in a sense. As the phone cost currently between £800:£600 depending market. So you are getting a great price if you buy from raylo

    • @afrosamurai6705
      @afrosamurai6705 2 роки тому

      Bro I can't order an another device on raylo. Any other websites?

    • @marcodeux9755
      @marcodeux9755 2 роки тому

      @@afrosamurai6705 I can't think of any execept trying to bid on ebay

    • @Dwrkh
      @Dwrkh 2 роки тому

      Raylo, leases the phone & as a normal contract you keep the phone as you pay for it in installments and raylo at the end of the contract you then need to pay a one off fee to keep the phone, cancel contract or upgrade you never own it

  • @mehrdadcerti
    @mehrdadcerti 2 роки тому +3

    80 euro a month is just an outright scam

  • @billyquilligan1377
    @billyquilligan1377 4 роки тому +2

    You are bang on kid.I have been doing this for a lot of years but decided a few months ago , enough throwing money away.My current contract with THREE expires in November , then its bye bye.I'm offski.
    Fair play to you for trying to get other people to see sense.
    Mind the body fella and stay safe.

    • @StevieCahill
      @StevieCahill  4 роки тому +1

      Cheers Billy hope all good pal 🍺👍

    • @billyquilligan1377
      @billyquilligan1377 4 роки тому

      @@StevieCahill Yip , all good Stevie. Be safe and keep putting a smile on our faces in these times.It helps a lot 👍☘️

  • @deano_bites
    @deano_bites 7 місяців тому +1

    For example look at the Samsung Galaxy s24 ultra just been released people are flocking towards it and now the new normal is 36 month contracts 85 euros a month on EE or any other provider near the same didn't they forget we are in a cost of living crisis but it seems people head for these expensive handsets

  • @XratedRC
    @XratedRC Рік тому

    I have a sim only deal for me and my wifes phone. Its with EE and we get a cracking deal.
    So I get
    Calls & Texts unlimited + 50GB of data which is doubled to 100GB of data for £13.50 a month because im a BT customer too
    With pays £8 a month for the above with 10GB of data doubled to 20GB
    £21.50 a month for both....
    Bought a 2nd hand Samsung Note 10 Plus 5G wgen it first came out. Still going strong.
    Play it smart.....

  • @MartinBradyRallyCoDriver
    @MartinBradyRallyCoDriver 4 роки тому +18

    Best UA-cam channel in the parish.

    • @StevieCahill
      @StevieCahill  4 роки тому

      😂😂😂🙌

    • @MartinBradyRallyCoDriver
      @MartinBradyRallyCoDriver 4 роки тому +3

      Stevie Cahill Videos I’m asking Santy for more subs for you. If that doesn’t work I’m texting Mark Zuckerberg and the Illuminati as soon as Esat Digifone give me my next 100 text allowance bundle.

    • @StevieCahill
      @StevieCahill  4 роки тому +1

      😂Esat Dodgyfone. Blast from the past. Had a Ericsson phone from them with an aerial bigger than a fishing rod.

  • @NiallLynch
    @NiallLynch 4 роки тому +35

    Why do I feel like this is an elaborate scheme to convince the wife that buying that phone is a really good idea.

  • @davidegan7888
    @davidegan7888 4 роки тому +7

    Unlimited doesn't actually mean unlimited mate. There 40gb restriction in small print.

    • @StevieCahill
      @StevieCahill  4 роки тому +1

      For real?? With Gomo? Couldn't find it.. And lots reporting going way over it and never being charged. Interesting....

    • @kylemcnamara04
      @kylemcnamara04 4 роки тому +4

      It's 80gb but it's meant to go slower after u use your 80

    • @jameswright7375
      @jameswright7375 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah, you're right Kyle.

  • @FMCREPAIRARMAGH22
    @FMCREPAIRARMAGH22 2 роки тому

    It's true contracts are a rip off. in the UK anyway their are networks like VOXI and Giffgaff that offer better deals for less. Its cheaper to buy the phone outright but you can always use finance if you cannot afford it. You only pay the price off the phone.

  • @lilacfoofness
    @lilacfoofness 3 роки тому +22

    24 months is nothing when your in a 36 month contract 😅

    • @StevieCahill
      @StevieCahill  3 роки тому

      😂

    • @patrickwannafightaboutit6338
      @patrickwannafightaboutit6338 3 роки тому

      You must be minted haha

    • @lilacfoofness
      @lilacfoofness 3 роки тому +10

      @@patrickwannafightaboutit6338 More Like Poor 🤣 As The Longer The Contract The Cheaper The Monthly Payments

    • @FateBoost
      @FateBoost 2 роки тому

      2 year contracts, that are really 3 years is common now it seems.
      Looks like a good deal, but you have to swap your phone after 2 years, or pay a further year if you want to own it

  • @ruairimcenroe3488
    @ruairimcenroe3488 4 роки тому +7

    Thanks Stevie! Brilliant.

  • @Nabaramzy
    @Nabaramzy Рік тому +1

    24 months contract are not scam if you know how to negotiate to bring the price down, currently I’m paying £40 for iPhone 14 pro max. Unlimited data unlimited minutes everything. That’s £960 after 24 month. I’m saving £240 plus getting a free sim

    • @frankeebensteadd
      @frankeebensteadd Рік тому

      No you aren't paying 40 for the 14 Pro Max, you can't negotiate on those plans. You either paid some upfront..

  • @k9koulla415
    @k9koulla415 3 роки тому +6

    During my college years, I was recommended by a friend to buy the phone full price and get a one year sim card. She told me it's the better option. When I look back, I'm glad I'm not stuck with 24 hours contract. The phone I would want is Sony Xperia 5 2019.

    • @jackwatsonepic626
      @jackwatsonepic626 2 роки тому +3

      Well it's nice to know that you have the money to buy your phone full price but some of us have no bloody choice
      And I work full-time in a restaurant but by the time you pay your normal bills and iam talking about debt and you're extortionate rent and council tax as well as your income tax you haven't got much left a buy a bloody phone outright you have to save up to buy one which takes about a year and a half because don't forget you have got Christmas and birthdays in the year as well as other things that may go wrong so you can't always put money away .
      That is real life never mind these people with money in the bank who haven't a clue

    • @quickshorts-4u
      @quickshorts-4u Рік тому

      People with contracts get flagship phones i.e iPhone etc that's about 1k+ then you gotta spend another like 400 just to have credit on the phone

  • @me1648
    @me1648 Рік тому +1

    I learned the hard way luckily I canceled the contact 2 weeks within starting it and luckily I didn’t get charged fully but still got charged for the crappy phone in which I then changed after three months of using as it was a terrible Vodafone branded phone and the charging port broke in the third month of using it.
    I stupidly never went to the store to see if it had insurance but I wasted around £200 on it. This was back in 2019 but thankfully I now have a iPhone 11.

  • @Michael-jh1it
    @Michael-jh1it 3 роки тому +1

    Run a speed test on it and compare it with Vodafone

  • @TontosVotanPaSocialistas
    @TontosVotanPaSocialistas 2 роки тому +3

    If 24 months is a scam what sport 36 months?

  • @garathjax420
    @garathjax420 4 роки тому +3

    Stormed up my most favourite UA-camr this year ya have...
    Keep going dude...
    Merry xmas

  • @joecater894
    @joecater894 Рік тому

    contracts can be a good deal.... depends on your situation and the contact. Some are a total rip though... for example... buy my phone new or on 24 month contact... the difference between the two is only 24... unless they price hike mid contract.. I'm fairly well placed.. you have to shop around and do the maths though..

  • @gamingducky7707
    @gamingducky7707 Рік тому +1

    Phone contracts arnt scams in my opinion people are just stupid , I've just gotten a 24month contract for an iPhone 14 with unlimited everything and I'm paying £37 a month so works out to £888 over the 2 year considering the phone is £849 new im paying £1.63 per month for the data for 2 year , so to me that's a better deal then straight up buying it

    • @ellyrion8173
      @ellyrion8173 Рік тому

      I'm looking at getting a Pixel 7 and it seems like a similar situation - the phone will absolutely last me two years and the price is the same, its either £600 total over two years for a contract (with £40 upfront), or £500 for a new phone + the SIM, which would easily cost into the hundreds for two years

  • @roycropper420
    @roycropper420 Рік тому

    Pay the contract off in full and get the sim mins, texts and data for free or it’s cheaper to get a business contract with a network

  • @lluke18
    @lluke18 Рік тому +1

    Tbh I got a phone on a 24month contract cheaper than buying the phone outright

  • @domedweller4202
    @domedweller4202 4 роки тому +5

    Great advice! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

  • @levelitup_uk
    @levelitup_uk Рік тому

    One of my friends has a Three 24 month contract for £10 a month for unlimited data mins and calls whilst the pay as you go option is £35 a month for the same thing. I’d rather get a contract because surely they can’t raise the price that much from £10 a month.

    • @oeinsmyth6868
      @oeinsmyth6868 Рік тому

      Yes when this video was made the contracts where mad I am with O2 and get unlimited everything for £12 a month

  • @Homepage.
    @Homepage. 3 роки тому

    The dude needs to put his phone on airplane mode and Chuck it 😂😭

  • @soniczforever5470
    @soniczforever5470 2 роки тому

    Update I get bi monthly bills- 140 month stay the hell away. I also got 3 in 1 bill this month bank explained they were taking extra money I'm so angry. The phone they gave me did not work 1% battery life. I'm considering cancelling my direct debit

  • @noobantimonitor1014
    @noobantimonitor1014 2 роки тому +3

    When you don't have money this is the only way to get a good phone

    • @jackwatsonepic626
      @jackwatsonepic626 2 роки тому

      People who can afford a couple £100 for a phone don't understand what's like to only have a fiver it's like getting a loan of provident but that is the only way we can get a loan , is to pay extortionist interest ,if we had the money then obviously we wouldn't " nobody would
      some people out there haven't a clue
      they don't know what it's like to be on your emergency electric and have one tin of beans in the cupboard
      Waiting for the next payday
      I always say that the likes of provident and BrightHouse are just taken the piss out of Us poor people

  • @redknight3439
    @redknight3439 3 роки тому +4

    Hi Stevie, Fair point, well made... Great vid thanks for sharing. Hey I am wondering how things work in the UK, When you call someone internationally are you as the caller the only one that pays / gets charged or both do? For Receiving a international call?

    • @ep1929
      @ep1929 2 роки тому

      Free to receive international calls in uk.
      Some cheap SIM only providers which are good for international calls.

  • @leecalixto2939
    @leecalixto2939 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for speak out dude

  • @Panzerbeast
    @Panzerbeast Рік тому

    Yeah I sacked my contract completely when it ended. SIM only PAYG with Giff Gaff. That'll do me.

  • @samuraipizzacat2171
    @samuraipizzacat2171 2 роки тому +1

    In Australia, you have the phone monthly cost say $30 a month. Which is $720 over years. Its always pretty much the retail price of the phone. Then you add the plan on top. Like $40 for 40 gig and unlimited everything else. Is this how it works in Ireland? or whatever part of Britain you are based in.

    • @georgeyboy8186
      @georgeyboy8186 Рік тому

      Yea pretty much the same. You have one bill split into two, an airtime bill which is your minutes text and data plan, and a device plan which is the cost of the phone.

  • @Syeda08788
    @Syeda08788 3 роки тому +3

    Definitely agree however sometimes ite cheaper on contract. I am looking at the iphone 12 pro max. The deal i have found = £51 a month = £1224.
    The phone itself is £1099 & a sim only of that equivalent is £13 a month. 13 x 24 = £312
    So if i was to buy it outright and get a sim only it would be £1411.
    So by getting it on a contract i save
    £187.

    • @finlayhunt54
      @finlayhunt54 3 роки тому +2

      whered you find that deal?

    • @Syeda08788
      @Syeda08788 3 роки тому

      @@finlayhunt54 on you switch via mobiledirrct but you have to pay £749 upfront.... then it’s £20 a month

  • @glebe111
    @glebe111 4 роки тому +2

    Why in the name of jesus would you by a phone for €500. The boom is back baby

  • @anonymous-wt9lf
    @anonymous-wt9lf 2 роки тому +2

    What do you think about ID Mobile mate?
    24 month contract on a pixel 6, £31 a month unlimited everything or 28 a month for unlimited min and text and 20 gb data

  • @Dore.Le.Jeurne
    @Dore.Le.Jeurne 2 роки тому

    My daughter signed a 24 month contract with Vodafone broadband (just for broadband only for her house) 5 months later unfortunately financially she is going to have to move back in with us. But she is going to have to pay £400 to end her contact, Just for broadband.

  • @aaronmurray2449
    @aaronmurray2449 4 роки тому +10

    Sure what's wrong with the ol flip phone

  • @ya00007
    @ya00007 3 роки тому +2

    SIM only plans @ £10/month with 12 GB data, unlimited calls and texts from Vodafone. Can't beat it (as long as you have BroadBand at home so that you're not eating up your data allowance.)

    • @dantedevilboy9817
      @dantedevilboy9817 3 роки тому

      There is a new limited time offer on sim only where you will get 100gb for like 12 pounds but I think it's only for existing customers.

    • @ya00007
      @ya00007 3 роки тому

      @@dantedevilboy9817 I've just got a new SIM only 12 month contract from EE for £10/month. I get unlimited texts & minutes and 12 GB data. EE has the best UK coverage and best customer service.

    • @dantedevilboy9817
      @dantedevilboy9817 3 роки тому

      @@ya00007 nice bro.
      I do not know about EE much as currently I work for Vodafone UK chat process.
      If you face any issues with Vodafone let me know I will give you insider tips😂

  • @angoose2006
    @angoose2006 Рік тому

    Fantastic accent you have there sir. Key words dont tell EE your disabled and a meal ticket for the rest of your life. A lot of their staff are pressured into meeting targets and they dont listen to can you call at the end of the month. I only wanted to get unlimited data for my xbox one and now i have an s22 that will never see the light of day and now their ramming all sort of offers down my non eventful life. I didnt insure it so now im bombarded with buy your insurance with us. every f**king day. I will have to make my own youtube video on its flaws. HArd reset still works on any android, wait for it to die and hold volume up and power. or this device thinks its smart, its not if you see anyone trying to have fun with it just steal it out of their hand, 15 min screen lock then asks you to swipe diagonally to continue and then factory wipe it.

  • @KasimA5016
    @KasimA5016 3 роки тому

    Went sim only was paying £75 a month on contract now only paying £25 month sim only never looked back !

  • @peternolan5632
    @peternolan5632 2 роки тому

    SOME CHEEK ITS SOME CHEEK THE CHEEK OF THEM ....

  • @oliverqueen6124
    @oliverqueen6124 Рік тому +1

    just save some money and buy it with 600£ and you can pay monthly for a sim card with unlimited data and mins 25 £ instead of paying 1500£ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @dealcrisps9302
    @dealcrisps9302 3 роки тому

    Yes I change each time the minimum contract term expires

  • @craigr9881
    @craigr9881 3 роки тому +4

    Anyone tried Smarty in the UK?

    • @nisugajayawardana9103
      @nisugajayawardana9103 4 місяці тому

      Yep. SMARTY is pretty good.
      Sim: only £10
      5 GB data + unlimited calls + unlimited text: £6/month
      And I have a 250Mbps Vodafone WiFi router (£29/month) to cover all other data costs.

  • @samuraipizzacat2171
    @samuraipizzacat2171 2 роки тому +2

    Doesn't it state the amount your paying for the phone when you sign up? Like say your getting a galaxy s22 for £25 a month. That's £600 for the phone which is about the normal price. Then they add the plan which might be an extra £20 which should get you enough gig and unlimited everything else. Is the issue that the plan part cost to much?

  • @jonathanbaldwin2195
    @jonathanbaldwin2195 2 роки тому

    Yes I have a sim only deal £12 a month I have unlimited calls and text and 10gb of data i bought I phone 11 2 years ago

    • @mahsanraza8831
      @mahsanraza8831 Рік тому

      I will give you in 10 pound with unlimited som plan contract me for 2 years

  • @streetlewis2202
    @streetlewis2202 Рік тому

    So true save for it them contracts are rip off

  • @Nick_80599
    @Nick_80599 Рік тому

    You can buy a phone on credit from Curry’s PC world and most credit plans are 0% APR for 9 months, this is a good way of buying outright if you can’t afford it upfront and then take a sim only plan.

  • @CVBrennan
    @CVBrennan 10 місяців тому

    I've never understood the contract allure...

  • @KARAN_BAJAJ970
    @KARAN_BAJAJ970 Рік тому

    Nothing is free lol. There's always a catch

  • @00TheAceOfSpades00
    @00TheAceOfSpades00 3 роки тому +3

    Those prices are insane! I got a Samsung S20 FE 5G in the UK for 32 pounds, with unlimited text, calls and data. If you buy the phone and sim separately you can never get those prices. And I've also seen phones like the S21 ultra for less than 50 a month, everything unlimited

  • @Ultimate-Deadpool
    @Ultimate-Deadpool Рік тому

    I have a Google pixel 7 on a 24 month contract at 26.00 a month unlimited every thing

  • @FateBoost
    @FateBoost 2 роки тому

    It’s now €14.99/mo

  • @paulburgess176
    @paulburgess176 Рік тому

    great thanks

  • @ashizhamal9944
    @ashizhamal9944 Рік тому

    It’s same ways BMD did to me with o2 . Anybody there , let’s come together .

  • @johnelliott8487
    @johnelliott8487 4 роки тому +3

    Gud man steve.telling it like it is!complete rip offs the lot of them.had many a 2yr contract and never again.some of the cheaper phones are nearly as gud as the top brand names and sim only is the only way to go.we went into 3 phone shops yest(vodafone,carphone warehouse and eir)and the 1st 2 wer slagging each other off.looking for 1 of those dora(i think its called)for an eldery person.voda phone have an offer on them advertised but when you go in they not doing that phone anymore!we got 1 in the end.a €100 for a basic phone.
    Happy christams mate.was watching royal fam xmas special.(the 1 with david in the batch with the frozen turkey)🤣😂🤣😂.
    Pure class

    • @StevieCahill
      @StevieCahill  4 роки тому

      😂😂😂Happy Christmas John 👍

  • @g1expert102
    @g1expert102 Рік тому

    I calculated interest on contract phones... I found one for 80% fkn interest
    Lowest i saw is like 40%
    My mother wants to buy me a contract phone instead of a gpu... I already have like 4 phones and no graphics cards
    I found a gpu... That has a option to pay monthly at only 21% interest

  • @Safwan123-k3w
    @Safwan123-k3w 2 місяці тому

    I have taken this phone contract mistakly please give me information how can i cancle it

  • @danvalentine7238
    @danvalentine7238 2 роки тому

    In some cases u are right.but others u are wrong.when it comes to brand new phone that are verging in the 2k price.a monthly deal of 80 to 90 a month.works out cheaper to actually get it on contract

  • @edwardwilliammorris1340
    @edwardwilliammorris1340 Рік тому

    Funny how I asked UA-cam for a penny mobile review and got everything but that , honestly UA-cam is just crap these days as it just shows you what it wants to and not what you asked for 🤔

  • @siaraddy7219
    @siaraddy7219 Рік тому

    I'm paying 14 quid a month for a 24 month contract

  • @besafe5969
    @besafe5969 3 роки тому +2

    Three is rubbish

  • @daithiscreations1955
    @daithiscreations1955 4 роки тому +2

    Great 👍 video

  • @gmac5112
    @gmac5112 4 роки тому +4

    Phones and cars as soon as you leave!

    • @StevieCahill
      @StevieCahill  4 роки тому +2

      Scam city man.

    • @gmac5112
      @gmac5112 4 роки тому +3

      @@StevieCahill obviously you have not been shopping for Mac makeup 😂

    • @StevieCahill
      @StevieCahill  4 роки тому +2

      Thankfully not. 😂😂 Is it as expensive as they say?

    • @gmac5112
      @gmac5112 4 роки тому +1

      @@StevieCahill I have funded a few Mac Xmas parties I'm sure over the years.... But of course darling you don't need any make up falls on deaf ears 😂

  • @snoopy10411
    @snoopy10411 6 місяців тому

    I bought a Google Pixel 8 Pro 256GB on a 24 month contract with unlimited calls, texts and data on ID Mobile for £34 a month with £59 upfront. In total that would be £875 but to buy the phone on its own new at RRP is £1,059 with no minutes, texts or data so you would also need a SIM on top of that. Sure, it's possible to pay £80 a month for a shit phone and very little data but only if you're stupid. In the same way, I don't know many people who would pick the most expensive car insurance quote of a price comparison site but it's possible if you're dumb enough.

    • @FMCREPAIRARMAGH22
      @FMCREPAIRARMAGH22 4 місяці тому

      That's a good deal by the end of the 2 years its £900

  • @michaelmurphy1343
    @michaelmurphy1343 4 роки тому +5

    You should have more subs to be honest

    • @StevieCahill
      @StevieCahill  4 роки тому +5

      Cheers Michael. Haven't a clue how the algorithms etc work.. But when I figure that shit out... I'll reach 14k subs, which will still be awful 🙈😂😂😂🙌

    • @michaelmurphy1343
      @michaelmurphy1343 4 роки тому +4

      Stevie Cahill Videos cork should also have more all Ireland wins in the hurling but sure what can u do

  • @jibraani10
    @jibraani10 2 роки тому

    Pure rip off
    Asked customer service guy how come your phone is like £275 payg
    How come it's almost £875 he said because you paying for line rental 🤔

  • @claroibre4778
    @claroibre4778 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you

  • @user-nh3vk9jw1q
    @user-nh3vk9jw1q Місяць тому

    INTRESTING FROM SPALDING UK ile read my contract from EE I ALWAYS WATCH YOU TUBE DONT PLAY COMPUTER GAMES
    MON 29 JULY 2024 I got mine from ee Samsung A55 5G IM ON UN LIMITED HOW MUCH DO YOU PAY I USE FOR WATCHING YOU TUBE I GOT MINE CONTRACT RATHER THEN BUYING

  • @youtuberuns
    @youtuberuns 4 роки тому +1

    1:53 the sarcasm😂

  • @plusman2221
    @plusman2221 2 роки тому

    Nice work man

  • @peteneal5914
    @peteneal5914 2 роки тому

    do the network gomo do sim only plans in the uk or is it just ireland

  • @Mrwillyface69
    @Mrwillyface69 2 роки тому

    I’m paying £28 a month unlimited everything and I got an iPhone 13 3 year contract. 22/8/22

  • @GOH-ok5bs
    @GOH-ok5bs 4 роки тому +3

    Sensible advice 😊