I cancelled after 1 day but got no confirmation - I live chatted with them every day for the next week to chase one and each person said it was cancelled, the 7th day of chasing I was told by another person that there were early termination charges on the account and it hadn't been closed down properly.
Looking online it appears there are many horror stories of cancelling/leaving so please bear this in mind.
Wurze
20 Apr 16#69
Just bought through TCB and tracking. Now leaving Giffgaff, Good find OP.
bnxc
20 Apr 16#68
Thanks for the reply, I got a call back from EE, they offered me 2GB data, 500 mins, unlimited texts for £6.99 a month. Which I deiced to take, I only have 500MB at the moment, which I rarely go over, so 2GB will be ample. Plus when I read into it Talkmobile charges for being abroad and using Data were by the MB. I need to check emails ect when I'm away. EE would still let me use their daily charge as a Sim only customer, so it helps to know in advance what I'll be charged.
deany76
19 Apr 16#67
Hopefully the signal will be strong at your home office, if it isn't you can still cancel within 14 days of receiving the sim, so you wont lose out.
Unlike 'Three' that would hold you to contract.
Shame Talkmobile don't offer "wifi calling" but as they don't offer 4G yet then it maybe a while.
The Vodafone signal booster don't work with MVNOs http://kenstechtips.com/index.php/femtocells-vodafone-sure-signal-aim-to-improve-phone-reception-indoors
bnxc
19 Apr 16#66
Also, just reading that they aren't owned by Talk talk anymore is a bit of a bonus!
bnxc
19 Apr 16#65
I'm seriously tempted with the £7.50 a month for 2gb of data deal. My EE contract runs out on May 9th, so I just gave notice and got my PAC from them. They wouldn't match the deal. Just a bit concerned that it's using Vodafone. I was with them before switching to EE, sometimes a bit patchy signal in my office (I work form home). But for just over £5 a month after TCB, it seems a bit of a no brainer. My phone is less than a year old as had to buy a new one, so no point going onto another £25/£30 a month tariff.
edit
the link still seems to have the
offer for TCB, so must have extended
deany76
17 Apr 16#63
My understanding is that they use the Vodafone cells but only 3G at present. So a Vodafone coverage checker should be fine. (Talkmobile were bought from TalkTalk last year by Vodafone plc)
Vodafone being the 2nd largest mobile network company in the world https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_network_operators
so Talkmobile are NOT a Micky Mouse company.
deany76
17 Apr 161#62
see #61
deany76
17 Apr 16#61
I took this very hot deal out a few weeks ago.
The were some initial teething problems where they wanted to see a copy of my bank statements (we are talking a 00.01p sim here not an Airbus 380 purchase).
My Experian is also fine.
I had to phone them quite a few times maybe 10 and each person I spoke to were charming, helpful & knowledgeable.
They have a number of call centres one in North West either Crewe or near Manchester area & one in Cairo (maybe the https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vodafone_Egypt link) with views of the pyramids, very nice people.
Cap this if your dumb enough to go with this horrible company abysmal customer service
eset12345
14 Apr 16#54
awwww you tried to make a joke
sm-1991
14 Apr 162#53
Vodafone have great signal, it depends where you are, my sister got poor signal with 3, she moved to Vodafone and is happy as she can get 4g everywhere. Check if you can get signal in your area or wherever you travel frequently.
Be careful, I noticed on the coverage checker that just cos you get a good 4G signal doesn't mean you get a good 3G signal in the same place, and vice versa.
ws007
14 Apr 161#51
It seems about right for where we are, you should be using this:
It incorporates all 4 networks, so good for checking when looking to jump network.
s100nko
14 Apr 16#50
the same deal on uswich - gives you shopping vouchers
tuckeral
14 Apr 161#49
I ordered the 4GB deal on 20th Jan (cashback at topcashback was £47.50 then). I'm having to pursue my cashback through a claim, which is still pending. At£10/month it's still a decent deal (if you get a decent 3G signal everywhere you want to use it) but don't rely on the cashback is my advice - it's very unreliable! I also seem to recall that 4G service will be rolled out shortly.
ScreechMF
14 Apr 16#48
Yes no problem, I use it frequently
ScreechMF
14 Apr 16#47
also, I didn't say I had just taken out the contract, it did take 2 or 3 months, but you know that before you sign up
ScreechMF
14 Apr 16#46
have you got access to my tcb account? no. I have no reason to lie, I am posting a deal not working for them. everyone knows the score with cash back so hardly false hope. get a grip ffs
kayceelondon
14 Apr 161#45
Your cashback can't be paid mate. Quidco or TCB I know can't pay-out mobile phone contract cashback rapidly.
Don't give people false hope
kayceelondon
14 Apr 161#44
I think He meant to say tracked
kayceelondon
14 Apr 161#43
What do you mean by '' you've already had your cashback'' ? Do you mean tracked ? You can't have your cashback paid out so rapidly....we all know that.
I signed mine nearly 3 wks now. It has tracked and confirmation estimation is June ending. So how could yours be paid out before the cooling-off period ?
minesastella
14 Apr 16#42
Is Tethering included? If so this is hot
jjabbar
14 Apr 16#41
this deal has been on for a couple of months now so should most probably continue for now
rasdonny
14 Apr 16#39
what about signal strength in the city of London?
jjabbar to rasdonny
14 Apr 161#40
Vodafone signal in the City (which it uses) is pretty sharp. I get constant 4G (on Voda) so 3G on Talkmobile shouldn't be a problem.
jimpom23
14 Apr 16#38
For those who care - Mrs switched from Three (4G) to this (3G) and data speed in home town, indoor and out, went from 0.2mb to over 25mb
That said, I switched too and in the centre of Leeds today there was no data at all between the station and the office (including office) so it's no good for me and I've cancelled during cooling off period.
rasdonny
14 Apr 16#37
to those who are already on Talkmobile, can you check / comment on this their signal checker pls?
Fairly poor signal and no 4G yet ! I'll be leaving as soon as I can.
darrenhughes
14 Apr 161#35
I've had this few months and cash back paid no problems. customer service is fine also. I have a £5 cap on mine. very happy.
jigsy
14 Apr 161#17
Sending messages by carrier pigeon might be quicker than this network.
pantaiema to jigsy
14 Apr 16#34
Yes, thereafter you could eat the pigeon. So double the benefit ...
ws007
14 Apr 16#33
Tempted, my misses is with Talkmobile, but in the last 2 months the local Vodafone mast has been acting up so she can't get a signal inside the house or the local vicinity, but we should be moving in the next 4 months, does anyone know how long is this deal is on for Please?
gibblesuk
14 Apr 162#32
it's 3 month lead time on TCB
callagc
14 Apr 16#31
thats the fella
kev1986
14 Apr 16#25
3g? It's 2016. Why not stick with WAP.
pibpob to kev1986
14 Apr 16#30
Because WAP has as much to do with 3G as a fish has to do with a bicycle?
Grohller
14 Apr 16#29
I've recently taken this deal. the signal indoors is woeful where I live... good price though and if cashback cimes through. I'll be happy enough.
i just wish I'd known not to sign up until as late as possible. Paying t mobile half a month or more which won't get used and these boys starting charging you before your sim has even arrived.. hey ho. you live n learn.
rhysccfc31
14 Apr 16#28
Cold
johnson293
14 Apr 161#27
Decent deal for the calls/texts/data, but I tried Talkmobile (from Carphone Warehouse) and had to have the contract ended within the cooling period as the reception at work was abysmal.
My EE contract is up next month, but I'm considering a Giff Gaff sim, and one of their 'goodybag' bundles.
Georgedeals
14 Apr 16#26
I can't find the cash back
I spoke to them, they don't offer cash back on this deal. please could you tell me where the cash back is, still a good price
choclate
14 Apr 16#24
bad service they will always charge u more change the rates without giving any notice bad signals
suzbk
14 Apr 16#23
I took out the £10 deal based on TCB and still waiting for it to pay out. it's been 2 weeks. so may cancel if I can.
adi0604
14 Apr 16#22
Good for some but 3G is the deal breaker for me.
littel helper
14 Apr 16#21
terrible customer services by TM and TCB highly unreliable. so cold from me.
Op lucky that he has got paid cashback.
callagc
14 Apr 16#19
i heard they only have one mast
maprel to callagc
14 Apr 163#20
somewhere in Panama?
tonyleelambert
13 Apr 161#3
Does anyone know if you can put usage caps on to stop you going over your alliance?
callagc to tonyleelambert
14 Apr 163#18
i would avoid any kind of alliance
gwilson30019
13 Apr 16#14
Is the data 4G?
shayanden to gwilson30019
14 Apr 16#16
only 3G signal
happydeals
13 Apr 16#15
Thanks OP
ScreechMF
13 Apr 16#13
Cashback paid.
live4less
13 Apr 161#11
I don't see any problem with the title as long as it's clear for people to understand.
dinosteveus to live4less
13 Apr 16#12
It's been 'sorted' since my first post.
ScreechMF
13 Apr 166#8
I've already had my cash back and I'll put it in the title if I want. To those who want it this is great deal
twinkle to ScreechMF
13 Apr 162#10
You've actually had it paid (confirmed) or just tracked
ScreechMF
13 Apr 16#9
you can fix it to a certain amount if you go over the allowance. For example I have set mine to £5 so if I go over my usage allowance max it will cost me is £5
shug119
13 Apr 162#7
Quidco £45, if you prefer them.
Good deal opp.
cjhilton49
13 Apr 161#6
I took this deal 2 weeks ago and TCB tracked in 2hours so well worth as try, but agree shouldn't include cashback in title.
tonyleelambert
13 Apr 161#5
Allowance*
tonyleelambert
13 Apr 161#4
Allowance m*
dinosteveus
13 Apr 16#2
Runs on Vodafone network, naff signal where I travel.
dinosteveus
13 Apr 166#1
Misleading title you cannot include cash back on deals.
Cashback is not guranteed.
Good deal if you do get paid out.
Opening post
Best Deal - 3000mins / 5000txts and 4GB data £10/month. Taking £49.87 TCB into account brings this deal to £5.84 / month
Also - 5000mins / 5000txts and 8GB data £15/month. Taking £49.87 TCB into account brings this deal to £10.84 / month
Top comments
Cashback is not guranteed.
Good deal if you do get paid out.
Latest comments (72)
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/4gb-data-tethering-included-3000-minutes-5000-texts-for-10pm-sim-only-12-months-2418241?page=2#comments post #28 & #84 he seems to know the score
I cancelled after 1 day but got no confirmation - I live chatted with them every day for the next week to chase one and each person said it was cancelled, the 7th day of chasing I was told by another person that there were early termination charges on the account and it hadn't been closed down properly.
Looking online it appears there are many horror stories of cancelling/leaving so please bear this in mind.
Unlike 'Three' that would hold you to contract.
Shame Talkmobile don't offer "wifi calling" but as they don't offer 4G yet then it maybe a while.
The Vodafone signal booster don't work with MVNOs http://kenstechtips.com/index.php/femtocells-vodafone-sure-signal-aim-to-improve-phone-reception-indoors
http://www.topcashback.co.uk/talkmobile/
edit
the link still seems to have the
offer for TCB, so must have extended
Vodafone being the 2nd largest mobile network company in the world https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_network_operators
so Talkmobile are NOT a Micky Mouse company.
The were some initial teething problems where they wanted to see a copy of my bank statements (we are talking a 00.01p sim here not an Airbus 380 purchase).
My Experian is also fine.
I had to phone them quite a few times maybe 10 and each person I spoke to were charming, helpful & knowledgeable.
They have a number of call centres one in North West either Crewe or near Manchester area & one in Cairo (maybe the https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vodafone_Egypt link) with views of the pyramids, very nice people.
Check coverage here
http://maps.ofcom.org.uk/check-coverage/mobile
http://maps.ofcom.org.uk/check-coverage/
It incorporates all 4 networks, so good for checking when looking to jump network.
Don't give people false hope
I signed mine nearly 3 wks now. It has tracked and confirmation estimation is June ending. So how could yours be paid out before the cooling-off period ?
That said, I switched too and in the centre of Leeds today there was no data at all between the station and the office (including office) so it's no good for me and I've cancelled during cooling off period.
http://talkmobile.co.uk/uk-coverage-checker/
is it true to form or just corporate assertions ?
Fairly poor signal and no 4G yet ! I'll be leaving as soon as I can.
Yes, thereafter you could eat the pigeon. So double the benefit ...
i just wish I'd known not to sign up until as late as possible. Paying t mobile half a month or more which won't get used and these boys starting charging you before your sim has even arrived.. hey ho. you live n learn.
My EE contract is up next month, but I'm considering a Giff Gaff sim, and one of their 'goodybag' bundles.
I spoke to them, they don't offer cash back on this deal. please could you tell me where the cash back is, still a good price
Op lucky that he has got paid cashback.
Good deal opp.
Cashback is not guranteed.
Good deal if you do get paid out.