Vodafone seem to have put there Black Friday deals on. This seems to be a great deal -
6GB of 4G UK data
Unlimited UK minutes
Unlimited UK texts
500MB inclusive roaming data
£24 per month and £70 up front.
Top comments
irjez
25 Nov 164#7
This isn't cheap at all... Why would you pay £70 upfront and £24/month when it's cheaper buying it outright and getting a sim-only deal? o.0
Ouenben
25 Nov 163#5
£24 a month at Carphone Warehouse with £59.99 upfront and you get an unlocked phone
Latest comments (159)
ryan1888
4 Dec 16#159
Hi Jono,
Well some good news for a change then some bad :smiley:, I have managed login now to my Vodafone account .
Offer does not appear correct as no mention of 6gb data so may need to call and have this amended .
Not sure if looking in correct place but went under upgrades and bundles then selected bundle detils and showing the following -
Line rental - £24.00
Unlimited UK minutes
Unlimited texts
1GB data
500MB inclusive roaming data
Inclusive roaming calls texts and picture messages
750MB Wi-fi
ryan1888
4 Dec 16#158
Hi Jono,
sorry for late reply, great news you have your s7 :smiley:
I was glad you commented on this as yesterday I also received this from Vodafone - This is to let you know that we’ve blocked content unsuitable for under 18s on the number ***************. This means you won't be able to access content such as:
Erotica
Violence & Discrimination
Drugs & Crime
Still no phone for me and showing stage 2 but just about to try login to my account and hope for the best without getting those crazy error messages. :smiley:
jono8
3 Dec 16#157
Ha, well what do you know it was home waiting for me when I got home. I didn't get any notification of delivery or tracking numbers but they must have sent it DPD Saturday delivery!
I literally just got the phone and a sim card loose in a posting bag and that was it.
jono8
3 Dec 16#156
Just to let you know, last night i got an email re erotica/violence etc being turned off, with my new number listed. I was then able to log in to my account and i now have a number as well.
Also my bundle in my account is correct. It reads:
Line rental - £24.00
Unlimited UK minutes
Unlimited texts
1GB data
5GB additional data
500MB inclusive roaming data
Inclusive roaming calls texts and picture messages
Discount: 20% off bundle
750MB Wi-fi
I assume this means the handset will be on its way to me now or very soon. Tracking still says stage 2 but they have set up my number and account so it must have all gone through ok.
Can't complain as it did say 1-2 weeks delivery when ordering and i ordered Sunday evening. The email also said that "my account" will not be available until my device has been delivered so i take this to mean it is on its way.
In fact i am glad they didnt set it up straight away otherwise i would have been charged a week with no phone to use.
jono8
2 Dec 16#155
Well I hope mine turns up early next week as the Vodafone site now says if you add the Galaxy S7 to your basket. "Delivery to your billing address in 1 - 2 working days "
sionwhughes
2 Dec 16#154
Mine said 1GB + 5GB additional data, but then changed yesterday. I had an email with some new T's & C's which put me on a £32 tariff but was then discounted down to my expected rate. This just shows as a full 6GB data instead of the previous standard plus add on.
newbie68
2 Dec 16#153
Was fearing the worst given all the negative comments here and elsewhere but although the whole process moved slowly I eventually got the phone (stunning phone BTW) got my account signed up and was surprised to see the correct package and price. Does say 1GB in the main heading but they have +5GB in the extras.
Don't worry about porting number. You have plenty of time to do this and its easiest done once you have access to your account online. You will see the section in your account and its as easy as ABC when there
ryan1888
1 Dec 16#152
Thanks Jono much appreciated for this link, showing option 2 also .
Will not hassle you anymore or will try not :smiley:
Does anyone know when I can apply the VEA 15% ? . Do I need to wait until I have an actual account setup ?
Also I need to transfer my old number from O2 which I know I need to obtain a pac code but again not sure if I need to wait until my account is live and phone is dispatched before I can .
i got a dozen emails from vodafone about new lines and erotica etc etc and everytime i checked the tracking it was on number 2.
just to let you guys know incase you havent received your phones yet and are going crazy
i got mine yesterday and my tracking is still showing at number 2
the data in the account shows as 1gb per month and bonus 5gb per month total 6gb
£19.20 per month is a cracking price and if the £75 topcashback pays out it will be an added bonus
james_79
30 Nov 16#148
Neither did I but really chuffed, its about £70 worth of extras, only got 15% discount of line rental, buts till good enough.
ryan1888
30 Nov 16#147
]Hi Jono,
Any luck with getting logged into your account as yet ?
I still have no account setup, had various emails regarding my direct debit has now been setup and that I have requested another line to my account which I have not.
I was with Vodafone 2 years ago and left due to various mistakes and shocking customer service so I think they have possibly sent out these emails because I used the same email address and maybe my account was not closed properly the last time.
I am hoping most of these duplicate emails are system generated and things go smooth[/quote]No not yet. Had no contact or emails since order day. Tracking still at stage 2. Direct debit showed up in my bank account though yesterday so presume they are starting to set things up.
Would rather they didn't start things till the phone was in stock and sent though so I'm happy to wait. It did say 1-2 weeks delivery when I ordered so not expecting anything till next week anyway.[/quote]
Thanks Jono,
How are you managing to check the tracking details ? I would have thought this would have to be done within the account which we are both not set up for as yet and getting strange messages when trying to login.
Sorry if I am missing something obvious
jono8
30 Nov 16#146
No not yet. Had no contact or emails since order day. Tracking still at stage 2. Direct debit showed up in my bank account though yesterday so presume they are starting to set things up.
Would rather they didn't start things till the phone was in stock and sent though so I'm happy to wait. It did say 1-2 weeks delivery when I ordered so not expecting anything till next week anyway.
ryan1888
30 Nov 16#145
Hi Jono,
Any luck with getting logged into your account as yet ?
I still have no account setup, had various emails regarding my direct debit has now been setup and that I have requested another line to my account which I have not.
I was with Vodafone 2 years ago and left due to various mistakes and shocking customer service so I think they have possibly sent out these emails because I used the same email address and maybe my account was not closed properly the last time.
I am hoping most of these duplicate emails are system generated and things go smooth
sionwhughes
30 Nov 16#144
Didn't know Samsung did such a bundle. Mine turned up as just the handset....
sionwhughes
30 Nov 16#143
Chap on the phone sorted it all out. My advice to anyone, give them a call regarding any issues rather than live chat. Package now shows as:
Line rental - £24.00
Unlimited UK minutes
Unlimited texts
1GB data
5GB additional data
500MB inclusive roaming data
Inclusive roaming calls texts and picture messages
Discount: 20% off bundle
750MB Wi-fi
jono8
30 Nov 16#142
Out of stock? lol, how do they work that one out. Still available to order online with 1-2 weeks delivery. Also, it isnt like they wont have S7's on constant order anyway!
they will probably get a job lot of them in soon.
sionwhughes
30 Nov 16#141
Thanks, just ordered a black S View case. Was going to buy a Spigen Neo Hybrid but thought for this price S View was worth it
secretmsg
30 Nov 16#140
out of stock message 4me.. just because 1st order was messed up by voda..
one2one24
30 Nov 16#139
Hi, has anyone managed to get 20% discount through live chat and corporate discount applied?
just waiting for my new Torro leather flip case to arrive now. eBay vodafone are selling the black/silver s view cover half price.
james_79
29 Nov 16#138
I have just received mine, bigger then i expected the packaging. Inside I have a Samsung S7 Bundle back which consists of a Samsung S7, a Samsung Wireless Speaker and a Samsung Battery Pack. Not sure what it is yet as I am waiting for a case and screen protector before I open up. But quite chuffed for the unexpected extras.
powerful_Rogue
29 Nov 16#137
Expired now. Price back to £42
sionwhughes
29 Nov 16#136
Looks sensible. Mine still shows as an error! :disappointed:
doz123
29 Nov 16#135
My plan
Line Rental - £24
Unlimited UK Minutes
Unlimited texts
1GB Data
5GB additional data
Inclusive roaming calls texts and picture messages
20% bundle discount
750MB Wi-Fi
newbie68
29 Nov 16#134
Hi, just able to see the order tracking. As a new customer (pay monthly) I can't set up account until I have the mobile number so just checking - no other way to gather information on my order?
sionwhughes
29 Nov 16#133
Called 0333 304 0191 (same as 191 off a Vodafone phone) and went to the billing option.
endothecat
29 Nov 16#132
Hi, what number did you call please?
sionwhughes
29 Nov 16#131
Spoke to a lovely chap on the phone. He's sorted it all, should show up online shortly. Apparently online chat fold made a mess of my account placing order after order after order. Seems like giving them a call sorts things out!. We'll wait and see. Currently more impressed by chap on the phone than all of the online chat folk.
mondayrunner
29 Nov 16#130
Had same problem as you. Just on the phone with them now and they are hopefully sorting it out. Sounds like a big balls up.
sionwhughes
29 Nov 16#129
Is anyone's online account showing as having 6GB data on this plan??
Mine showed 1GB, they said they fixed it, now package doesn't show online at all. I've spoken to Live Chat this morning and apparently now they can't give me the 6GB data. I think this handset is going to be sent back and a complaint put into Ofcom.
doz123
29 Nov 16#128
Mine was due to come today, just sent email it is delayed now due to come tomorrow.
hash47
29 Nov 16#127
ordered an upgrade for my wife yesterday by using this deal....They waived £50 from upfront cost and confirmed it will be eligible for 15% corporate discount....overall very good deal.
ChickenDinner2000
29 Nov 16#126
Seriously Ryan....... chill man
Vodafone is a massive massive company, and just like any big organisations there are all kinds of toss ups, just like Samsung, Nike, BP, Lehman Brother, Northern Rocks you name it mate.
We can not shy away from these institutions because they produce the things we need as consumers but that doesn't mean they will operate on a flawless basis, especially during times like Black Friday weekend.
So while you have encountered a problem before (big deal), it doesn't necessary mean it will happen again, and it doesn't necessary mean it will happen to the rest of us, and even if it does, it is not the end of the world.
Sashittt happens, it's life.
ryan1888
28 Nov 16#125
No I am acting the way I did when I left Vodafone and was the reason I left for similar silly mistakes .I am not acting like my first day buying things online as have purchased many things in the last fews days and no issues, I am only expressing my concerns about vodafone and the issues I had previously. ok?
ChickenDinner2000
28 Nov 16#124
Just chill out ryan, you are acting like it is your first day buying things online.
It is not the end of the world if things go wrong, ok?
ryan1888
28 Nov 16#123
Thanks Jono, I will try again Tomorrow and see if I can login but I am trying hard not to call them as guaranteed they will completely mess everything up as always.
I will keep you updated how it goes . Fingers Crossed I do not need to start pulling my hair out over this lot
jono8
28 Nov 16#122
Fingers crossed it will all go ok! It is a cracking deal if it does. Their ineptitude gives me faith that maybe TCB will pay out (as in their systems seem so borked it might slip through) but I won't hold my breath on that because of the code used.
ryan1888
28 Nov 16#121
Thanks Jono, I thought I was going off my head but nice to know I am not the only one having issues :smiley:
Thanks again for the update
jono8
28 Nov 16#120
Mine does the same. Give them time. they say it can take time to get your account ready and also for the order tracker to update.
ryan1888
28 Nov 16#119
When I try login to my account they have so called created or change or whatever they have done I get prompted to have a sec code sent to me mobile, then when I enter the code I get some crazy page appears - Java.Lang.Null for more information please see the server's log fro an entry beginning with ADF
I GIVE UP
jono8
28 Nov 16#118
yes i got all that gubbins as well. The tracker shows the order as confirmed and i believe they are waiting for stock so i am just waiting to see what happens.
i still cant log in to my account ( i just get some weird error message) but they might not have finished setting up my account yet so i will wait.
ryan1888
28 Nov 16#117
Thanks for replying feel bit better now but just got the major fear factor as they is the way I ended up with Vodafone, they do everything possible to stress you out.
Other 10 emails I received are - This is to let you know we’ve created your account for you.
You should get another email from us soon with a temporary password for My Vodafone that you’ll be able to change after you first log in.
Then
This is just to let you know that we've now registered your email address as ****************. If you didn't ask us to change it, please call us on 191 free from your Vodafone mobile or 03333 040 191 from any other phone. Standard call charges apply.
Seriously if they start the usual nonsense I will be cancelling which will not be easy knowing this company. fingers crossed I am over reacting and nothing to worry about :disappointed:
jono8
28 Nov 16#116
I got this too (i also was a customer a few years ago). I'm just ignoring it. probably just one of those automated quirks .
ryan1888
28 Nov 16#115
I so wish I never started this . I was with Vodafone 2 years and cancelled,.
I orederd this phone and have now receievd 12 emails from Vodafone and this being the latest which no doubt means they did not close my account properly the last time
Thanks for requesting an extra phone line - we’re working on this now and we’ll keep you updated with our progress.
If you didn’t want to add an extra line and think you’ve received this email in error, please let us know as soon as you can. You can call us free on 191 from your Vodafone mobile or on 03333 040 191 from any landline or mobile (standard call charges apply).
I am so annoyed that I did not stop myself getting back into dealing with this outfit again
sionwhughes
28 Nov 16#114
Had a DPD tracking number email for the handset, but Vodafone tracker still showing awaiting order confirmation! The system is a little pants to say the least.
Still awaiting to see if my argument about discount and 6GB data is resolved.
jono8
28 Nov 16#113
My order confirmation email itself says quite clearly that I will be getting 20% off for the first 24 months of the contract. I just used the code posted earlier in the thread.
DBore
28 Nov 16#112
I (hopefully, once processed) will get the deal. Got the 20% discount through live chat, then got transcript of live chat e-mailed to me and also screenshot/print of the order showing the 20% discount for the full 24 months, just in case.....
ryan1888
28 Nov 16#111
Thanks for the reply, much appreciated I will screen shot what she advised me earlier.
ryan1888
28 Nov 16#110
Unfortunately none of our Advisers are available to chat to you at this time. Please try again shortly.
Impossible to speak with anyone now . I should call it a day I think
scaryprowler
28 Nov 16#109
that's so they can get commission... if you ask nicely they'll do it. if you are super worried they won't honour, take a screenshot of the chat window. plus there's always cooling off (albeit after a credit check)
scaryprowler
28 Nov 16#108
only till 10pm guys! Just spoke to online chat to get 20 % off code so my bro could take advantage of this deal
ryan1888
28 Nov 16#107
Why do I fear Vodafone more than the dentist :smiley:
Just about to sign up to this deal even though I swore 2 years ago I would never touch them again as long as I lived due to me experience with them in the past and they appear to have only got worse but too good a deal.
has anyone else spoken with live chat and had the 20% added, I was offered it then I was disconnected , she advised she would need to stay with me as I book online then added it on. I have a bad feeling about this again :smiley:
matermind19
28 Nov 16#106
I first saw this ad on Fri and left it with my friends to check it out as I already have unlocked iPhone 6s with rolling contract SIM (I pay about £12 p.m to get 3GB data on Giffgaff)
When you look at this deal closely - it works out this way.
£70 + £24 pm on Vodafone ... apply 15% Employee Discount you get it down to £70+£20.40 p.m.
Works out to be £559.60 over 24 months ...
If you trade-in your brand new S7 ... you could get min £270 from on-line traders (O2 recycle - most reliable) and probably more elsewhere (ebay, friend etc).
Trade-In and your 24-month expenditure works out to be £289.60 ... which is basically £12.07 p.m.
I don't think you will ever get '6Gb+ ultd min/text + EU roaming extras' for £12.07 p.m. !!!
sionwhughes
28 Nov 16#105
Spoken to Live Chat, they reckon my order was sent by DPD today but no details of this on online tracker. Given tracking number but does not track! They had to change my package to get the 6GB data on there, as was only showing as 1GB. Now when I login, I get no package shown! Starting to think this may have been a bad idea...
secretmsg
28 Nov 16#104
They have totally messed up everything.. had to call them up and they say it needs to be re ordered and no stock at the moment which will take another week.
instead of pushing order they have ordered a new line without discount.. And been told to take the voucher to voda store to apply discount.
sionwhughes
28 Nov 16#103
Interesting mine just says the following:
Line rental - £24.00
Unlimited UK minutes
Unlimited texts
1GB data
500MB inclusive roaming data
Inclusive roaming calls texts and picture messages
Discount: 20% off bundle
750MB Wi-fi
Spoke to Live Chat about the 1GB issue, apparently getting fixed in next 24hours on my account.
doz123
28 Nov 16#102
On my plan shows 20% discount for 9 months only.
sionwhughes
28 Nov 16#101
Just got an email to say that Erotica, Violence, etc has been blocked on my number. This means they've setup my online account!
Logged into the online account, data only shows as 1GB not 6GB!! Anyone else seen this?
newbie68
28 Nov 16#100
Check the tracking link as indicated above. No email to say order accepted or confirmed, but it says so on the tracker - so tracker more up to date
sionwhughes
28 Nov 161#99
I'd assume not as the WiFi calling will be linked to the SIM not the handset.
trakker1
28 Nov 16#98
thanks for the reply, I currently use a SIM only from e2save which I will be popping in the S7, my son will have this new SIM so I can keep my current tarrif and number so I take it I wouldn't get the WiFi calling?
sionwhughes
28 Nov 16#97
The beauty of buying direct from Vodafone is that you get WiFi Calling included, which you can't get from resellers like Carphone Warehouse. If you have Wi-Fi you're sorted, but still no good if you don't!
trakker1
28 Nov 16#96
I've gone for this deal and got given the 20% off via live chat, they offered 10% at first but I said a friend was offered 20% so they agreed. I was told I could use the code again for a family member but wanted me to go on chat again so they get the credit for the sale.
My only concern is where I work we have poor signal for all networks, I get mostly no signal on my current Vodafone SIM using a iPhone 6, would you say theres a good chance of getting a better signal with the S7? I have been using iMessages but that will stop once I start using the S7 and will need to use Whatsapp instead but wondered if anyone has experiance of the two handsets.
Ta
secretmsg
28 Nov 16#95
Use the above link and enter your order number. I might try calling up and push the order for a credit check
I'm assuming that I'm at stage 2, and upfront cost taken that my Credit Check has been done, passed and they're waiting to allocate stock?
secretmsg
28 Nov 16#91
Order is still at stage 1.. not been credit checked yet.. very slow
jono8
28 Nov 16#90
A brand new Galaxy S7 and a 2 year sim only deal with this amount of minutes,texts and data will likely be more, and this way you get to pay it off over 2 years!
jono8
28 Nov 16#89
Great deal. Got fed up of waiting for EE retentions so ordered using the 20% off code posted earlier for £19.20 a month + £70 upfront. £75 TCB has tracked as well but I wont hold my breath about that. With my Santander 123 cashback as well and if I get the TCB, the deal will work out as £450 over the two years which is very very good I think.
Part of me wanted to wait for the S8 but lets face it when that comes out you are talking a minimum of £40 a month for 24 months.
order showing as confirmed on the Vodafone tracker as well :smiley:
sionwhughes
28 Nov 16#88
Has anyone had their "Order confirmation" yet? Vodafone have taken my £70 upfront cost, but have yet to confirm the order, still stuck on "Order Accepted" on their tracking. Online chat are not very helpful.
doz123
27 Nov 16#87
This is a great deal ordered mine with £19.20 a month, much better than buying the phone outright.
newbie68
27 Nov 161#86
Lot of people getting the deal for 530 for 2 years (19.20pm and 70 up front) I am yet to see the phone and similar sim package for that. Do tell where you have got it so I can check it out
frazered
27 Nov 16#85
Cold. Better to buy simfree and a super cheap sim only deal.
sussexguy
27 Nov 16#84
it was a call back about 5 hours later
newbie68
27 Nov 16#83
All those asking about when.....I spoke to Vodafone and they are snowed under. Taking a minimum for 48 hours from order placed to processing/confirming. Patience :smiley:
I place mine yesterday and they said it will be Monday (probably) before I get confirmation
jono8
27 Nov 16#82
This is what I have just done. They have till then end of tomorrow to call me back..
ChickenDinner2000
27 Nov 16#81
There is no such 80GB nonsense plan available from any provider.
crazygeordiegirl
27 Nov 16#80
Has anyone received their order yet? Ordered thurs night and was meant to collect from store yesterday but nothing...
Spacevsgravity
27 Nov 16#79
Awwww.. 80gb on average here.
jetstreamer
27 Nov 16#78
I just tried this with EE and the best they could do was £30.99 with free phone AND I had to pay £63 early upgrade fee (just over 3 months left on contract). I called their bluff and asked for a PAC and they gave it there and then and they didn't seem to have any interest in stopping me from leaving! Maybe they'll call back but they need to be quick to stop me moving over to the dark side!
F275
27 Nov 16#77
Go through topcashback to get £88 cadhback
secretmsg
26 Nov 16#76
Oh found it ..thanks
secretmsg
26 Nov 16#75
where did u tracked?
sussexguy
26 Nov 16#74
I got 4 months left of contract on Ee rung and asked for pac code mentioned this deal tried to get near it but couldn't. An hour later retentions rang and offered 25.99 free s7 5mg unless mins and texts. I know this is slightly more however I had £91 left to pay on contract which they wiped
sussexguy
26 Nov 16#73
ee more or less matched this for me
davidbobwood
26 Nov 16#72
Tried on web chat but got nowhere. Asked for PAC code through retention dept and got upfront cost down to £40 with a free pair of iFrogz Audio-Plugz Wireless Earbuds thrown in. I can get the EAP discount through work so works out marginally cheaper than 20% discount.
Pricejogger
26 Nov 16#71
Just spent an hour on the web chat...they refused to give the 20pc off...they reduced upfront cost to 50 quid...I said no thanks. Upgraded myself using my advantage code (15%) and paid the full 70 upfront. (20.40 per month)
ficosaneil
26 Nov 16#70
are Vodafone still offering 20% via chat today?
sionwhughes
26 Nov 16#69
Anyone had any confirmation of delivery date yet? Placed my order last night, tracking just says "Your order has been accepted"?
On another note, anyone used any recommended unlocking services? Want to get it unlocked so I can swap between SIMS.
scaryprowler
26 Nov 16#68
got the wife this for £19.20 pm... all in plus 16gb sd micro card! In-store, no upfront fee, new customer. £470 all in! Thanks OP
loopylloyd
26 Nov 16#67
So basically your saying nearly most contracts are pointless. If we could all afford £300-800 phones I am sure everyone would do this. The reality is not all can do this.
How do you go about being eligible for the 20% off rather than just throwing the code into the promo box?
brutallogic
26 Nov 16#63
Where is it?
dinglebert
26 Nov 16#62
Yes however there is a better deal for the S7 edge which for some reason is still cold while this is hot. Mine arrived today.
brutallogic
26 Nov 16#61
lol this is a great deal which you won't find cheaper equivalent today
best Giffgaff for similar is £809
ChickenDinner2000
26 Nov 16#60
Then you have overpaid by £180 compared to this original deal.
No one uses 20GB data a month max is like 6,7GB anything more the user needs to get back to real life.
Kaykay77
26 Nov 16#59
Just got a new s7 £10 up front and £34 per month for spotify / now TV / bt sport bundle for 2 yr's + 4gb in eu + 20gb in UK + unlimited talk n text. They also threw in a second Spotify / now TV bundle for my wife's account and dropped her monthly price by £3 for 12 months!
newsgroupmonkey
26 Nov 16#58
This. I'd go with anyone but, including O2
brutallogic
26 Nov 16#57
Such a shame it's Vodaphone, I wouldn't touch them. Do EE price match?
zedman75
26 Nov 16#56
For 40£ more you can get the s7 edge on the same tariff from mobiles.co.uk
jjmaia
26 Nov 16#55
What? I'm already a customer and they made 20.40£ a month.
synet
26 Nov 16#54
Do you have to be a existing customer to get the 20% off?
Seller , Bizo, has pretty good feedback, if it is dodgy should be covered with Amazon anyway? TIA
josephobrien2000
26 Nov 16#52
but folks, Vodafone recently received a massive fine for outrageously poor customer service.
melanielisacaketoppers
26 Nov 16#51
Hi thanks for 20% off line rental deal. You definitely have to chat to someone but well worth it. An as for not trusting Samsung are you forgetting the Apple iPods that were blowing up an serverly burnt a child and it wasn't charging at the time either at least Samsung will be more safety causious right now, best time to buy I say
seaniboy
26 Nov 16#50
Exactly, not had a Samsung since 4 happened, I use my phone most nights and charge when sleeping. No way is a Samsung worth the risk.
DonkeyKonk
26 Nov 16#49
I am surprised that with the story if the Note 7 that I didn't see mention of when they recalled all those S4 batteries just a few years ago (they bent and warped, etc).
seaniboy
26 Nov 161#48
£646 is what your buildings insurance will cost next renewal & you wont even have a mobile let alone your home!
Would not trust Samsung now...shoddy beyond belief product testing.
Seems ironic from what I said above but heat given anyway, great for those who have some faith in Samsung left.
dinglebert
26 Nov 16#47
No idea how a similar thread except its the S7 edge for the same monthly cost but 110 upfront is freezing.
endothecat
25 Nov 16#46
hi, same here, got 20% off on chat. Ordered the P9 & watch as well as the S7. Happy Black Friday!
sionwhughes
25 Nov 16#45
Just spoken to some nice folk on the online chat. Gave me 20% off code. Be aware of using the code without chatting to them first, as they said they need to record order numbers for orders they've given the discount code out to.
vlasta
25 Nov 16#44
20% discount code is WC20QZAS2127, not sure if will work for others , but worth a try. Good luck!
Marky264
25 Nov 16#43
Employee Discount? All Retail staff had their discounts taken away on Handsets unless you referring to VEA 15%? - £20.40?
one2one24
25 Nov 161#42
also got this deal going though web chat, originally I was asking about NHS discount which I was told can be applied and would be up to 15% off but told if I purchased via them now they will offer 20% discount by applying code WC20QZAS2127 which needs to be applied on check out after you have selected the black Friday bundle.
they wouldn't budge on £70 up front cost
Oatsy1984
25 Nov 16#41
I have just got this from Vodafone for £40 upfront and £19.80 a month plus a free samsung bluetooth speaker rrp £90.
As for them being crap on customer care i agree 100%, after 10 years with them just request the retention team and they get it done for you without fail.
1nstant
25 Nov 16#40
How did this deal get so hot?
jammygibb5
25 Nov 16#39
I thought this would be exempt from the employee discount. I might try that. I'm currently on a simo which ends in 77 days and I'm not sure they'll let me cancel it even though is with Vodafone.
StElmo
25 Nov 16#38
Just provide id/payroll number to prove you work for them and they will apply it to the account, I think you can only do it within 30 days of a new contract or upgrade
nokhaz
25 Nov 16#31
Just ordered S7 over the phone... upgrade department reduced monthly £24 with 10% discount to £21.60... also reduced upfront cost to £40. Total cost. 558.
Cycling_chum to nokhaz
25 Nov 16#37
well done I called twice. I got the 10% but nothing else!
Booyakka
25 Nov 16#33
Just got this deal and got 20% off monthly contract so 24 @ 19.20 + 70 = 530.80
Vuu89DriftKing to Booyakka
25 Nov 16#34
good deal that mate, did you phone up or did it online? I am a little tempted lol
moreensby to Booyakka
25 Nov 16#36
How did you manage to get the 20% off? Over the phone?
hodgehegs86
25 Nov 16#35
Great deal but went for the carphone warehouse deal to get £88 tcb and an unlocked phone
nedge2k
25 Nov 161#32
How the **** is this hot!? I posted this back when the phone came out and it went cold:
Double the data, no upfront cost, better "edge" version, only 12mths contract and only £68 more expensive overall!
StElmo
25 Nov 16#29
I upgraded today and had nhs discount applied
minus222 to StElmo
25 Nov 16#30
How do you get the NHS discount to be applied? Thanks :smiley:
happenstance
25 Nov 16#28
588 is a good deal.
But I use only a few quid on credit a month. So getting a nearly new one on o2 for 306.
irjez
25 Nov 164#7
This isn't cheap at all... Why would you pay £70 upfront and £24/month when it's cheaper buying it outright and getting a sim-only deal? o.0
ctafield to irjez
25 Nov 161#8
This... Cold as anything!
Rich44 to irjez
25 Nov 16#10
Because you don't have a spare £400+?
ficosaneil to irjez
25 Nov 161#11
Can you please elaborate on that showing how it can be cheaper, and where from?
hackboski to irjez
25 Nov 161#17
I'm on a £12 a month deal (£288 over 24 months), say i could get a phone for £450-£500 - TOTAL = £738-£788
Based on those calculations, i would say this offer through Voda is a decent deal!
tigger80 to irjez
25 Nov 16#27
buddy do your maths
Az88
25 Nov 16#26
What site is that code for please? Voda? Carphone?
secretmsg
25 Nov 161#23
WC10MMDR2127 i was given this code on live chat to get 10% off on line rental which goes down to £21.60, i asked that i am getting additional line so he provided me this code, If you applying quidco or topcashback they can get declined.. So worth a punt .
Alarae to secretmsg
25 Nov 16#25
Thank you kind sir, your code worked for me too :smiley:
I wasn't sure if NHS discount would work on this deal but will enquire when I pick up the phone.
jammygibb5
25 Nov 16#24
Signed into my account and found I am applicable for 10% off, so even with the £70 upfront cost, it works out cheaper than the mobiles.co.uk deal.
When you go to upgrade it shows the full price tariff but if you click through to the basket the price reduces to the black friday deal with discount.
secretmsg
25 Nov 16#22
Can anyone confirm how much cashback on quidco ( website melted ) topcashback is offering £70ish
yeah ive been with o2 for ever and everything ive heard about vodaphone is always bad :/ but cant really turn this down - my sons 15th in oct i got him the s6 :disappointed: because this was too much so looks like im getting the s6 now lol :smiley: Quidco need to shake there .... the sites been down for an hour now x
sarah25
25 Nov 16#16
Any advance on mobiles.co.uk before i commit to buy :smiley:
lukieno1 to sarah25
25 Nov 16#18
mobiles.co.uk seems to be the best deal and you can get a bit of quidco aswell, just bear in mind though that vodafone are one of the worst rated networks for customer service.......have been for a few years, ultimately your choice but just so long as you can make an informed decision :wink:
mobiles.co.uk have it for £35 upfront on the same tariff :smiley:
Aarongee to lukieno1
25 Nov 16#13
Can you send the link for that deal please?
morrisn1
25 Nov 16#9
I was due an upgrade on my phone and this was showing in the upgrade shop as a 6gb Red bundle and not a Black Friday discount for same price so they should honour the VEA.
ficosaneil
25 Nov 16#6
So is this available on the employee discount scheme too? I know that some special offers are exempt
Ouenben
25 Nov 163#5
£24 a month at Carphone Warehouse with £59.99 upfront and you get an unlocked phone
iNSOMANiAC
25 Nov 16#4
The second line discount went up to 15% two days ago. Not sure if you can get it on this though as it's already discounted and you can only have one discount.
sbourne
25 Nov 16#3
I was able to use my employer benefit through xexec to get this for £70 upfront and £20.40/month (15% off) making a total contract cost of £559.60. Definitely the cheapest around and I can pick up the phone in-store at 0930 this morning. Chuffed to bits!
lukeburtonavfc
25 Nov 16#2
If you're a vodafone customer already, log in to your account and check your offers, I have one for 10% off an extra phone plan which makes this deal £21.60 a month. Vodafone online chat stated the employee advantage scheme will not apply to this deal as it is already discounted.
ashdogra69
24 Nov 162#1
Great deal if you have the employee discount as well brings it down to £19.20pm
Opening post
6GB of 4G UK data
Unlimited UK minutes
Unlimited UK texts
500MB inclusive roaming data
£24 per month and £70 up front.
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Hi Jono,
Well some good news for a change then some bad :smiley:, I have managed login now to my Vodafone account .
Offer does not appear correct as no mention of 6gb data so may need to call and have this amended .
Not sure if looking in correct place but went under upgrades and bundles then selected bundle detils and showing the following -
Line rental - £24.00
Unlimited UK minutes
Unlimited texts
1GB data
500MB inclusive roaming data
Inclusive roaming calls texts and picture messages
750MB Wi-fi
sorry for late reply, great news you have your s7 :smiley:
I was glad you commented on this as yesterday I also received this from Vodafone - This is to let you know that we’ve blocked content unsuitable for under 18s on the number ***************. This means you won't be able to access content such as:
Erotica
Violence & Discrimination
Drugs & Crime
Still no phone for me and showing stage 2 but just about to try login to my account and hope for the best without getting those crazy error messages. :smiley:
I literally just got the phone and a sim card loose in a posting bag and that was it.
Also my bundle in my account is correct. It reads:
Line rental - £24.00
Unlimited UK minutes
Unlimited texts
1GB data
5GB additional data
500MB inclusive roaming data
Inclusive roaming calls texts and picture messages
Discount: 20% off bundle
750MB Wi-fi
I assume this means the handset will be on its way to me now or very soon. Tracking still says stage 2 but they have set up my number and account so it must have all gone through ok.
Can't complain as it did say 1-2 weeks delivery when ordering and i ordered Sunday evening. The email also said that "my account" will not be available until my device has been delivered so i take this to mean it is on its way.
In fact i am glad they didnt set it up straight away otherwise i would have been charged a week with no phone to use.
Don't worry about porting number. You have plenty of time to do this and its easiest done once you have access to your account online. You will see the section in your account and its as easy as ABC when there
Will not hassle you anymore or will try not :smiley:
Does anyone know when I can apply the VEA 15% ? . Do I need to wait until I have an actual account setup ?
Also I need to transfer my old number from O2 which I know I need to obtain a pac code but again not sure if I need to wait until my account is live and phone is dispatched before I can .
Thanks in advance for any advice
just to let you guys know incase you havent received your phones yet and are going crazy
i got mine yesterday and my tracking is still showing at number 2
the data in the account shows as 1gb per month and bonus 5gb per month total 6gb
£19.20 per month is a cracking price and if the £75 topcashback pays out it will be an added bonus
Any luck with getting logged into your account as yet ?
I still have no account setup, had various emails regarding my direct debit has now been setup and that I have requested another line to my account which I have not.
I was with Vodafone 2 years ago and left due to various mistakes and shocking customer service so I think they have possibly sent out these emails because I used the same email address and maybe my account was not closed properly the last time.
I am hoping most of these duplicate emails are system generated and things go smooth[/quote]No not yet. Had no contact or emails since order day. Tracking still at stage 2. Direct debit showed up in my bank account though yesterday so presume they are starting to set things up.
Would rather they didn't start things till the phone was in stock and sent though so I'm happy to wait. It did say 1-2 weeks delivery when I ordered so not expecting anything till next week anyway.[/quote]
Thanks Jono,
How are you managing to check the tracking details ? I would have thought this would have to be done within the account which we are both not set up for as yet and getting strange messages when trying to login.
Sorry if I am missing something obvious
Would rather they didn't start things till the phone was in stock and sent though so I'm happy to wait. It did say 1-2 weeks delivery when I ordered so not expecting anything till next week anyway.
Any luck with getting logged into your account as yet ?
I still have no account setup, had various emails regarding my direct debit has now been setup and that I have requested another line to my account which I have not.
I was with Vodafone 2 years ago and left due to various mistakes and shocking customer service so I think they have possibly sent out these emails because I used the same email address and maybe my account was not closed properly the last time.
I am hoping most of these duplicate emails are system generated and things go smooth
Line rental - £24.00
Unlimited UK minutes
Unlimited texts
1GB data
5GB additional data
500MB inclusive roaming data
Inclusive roaming calls texts and picture messages
Discount: 20% off bundle
750MB Wi-fi
they will probably get a job lot of them in soon.
just waiting for my new Torro leather flip case to arrive now. eBay vodafone are selling the black/silver s view cover half price.
Line Rental - £24
Unlimited UK Minutes
Unlimited texts
1GB Data
5GB additional data
Inclusive roaming calls texts and picture messages
20% bundle discount
750MB Wi-Fi
Mine showed 1GB, they said they fixed it, now package doesn't show online at all. I've spoken to Live Chat this morning and apparently now they can't give me the 6GB data. I think this handset is going to be sent back and a complaint put into Ofcom.
Vodafone is a massive massive company, and just like any big organisations there are all kinds of toss ups, just like Samsung, Nike, BP, Lehman Brother, Northern Rocks you name it mate.
We can not shy away from these institutions because they produce the things we need as consumers but that doesn't mean they will operate on a flawless basis, especially during times like Black Friday weekend.
So while you have encountered a problem before (big deal), it doesn't necessary mean it will happen again, and it doesn't necessary mean it will happen to the rest of us, and even if it does, it is not the end of the world.
Sashittt happens, it's life.
It is not the end of the world if things go wrong, ok?
I will keep you updated how it goes . Fingers Crossed I do not need to start pulling my hair out over this lot
Thanks again for the update
I GIVE UP
i still cant log in to my account ( i just get some weird error message) but they might not have finished setting up my account yet so i will wait.
Other 10 emails I received are - This is to let you know we’ve created your account for you.
You should get another email from us soon with a temporary password for My Vodafone that you’ll be able to change after you first log in.
Then
This is just to let you know that we've now registered your email address as ****************. If you didn't ask us to change it, please call us on 191 free from your Vodafone mobile or 03333 040 191 from any other phone. Standard call charges apply.
Seriously if they start the usual nonsense I will be cancelling which will not be easy knowing this company. fingers crossed I am over reacting and nothing to worry about :disappointed:
I orederd this phone and have now receievd 12 emails from Vodafone and this being the latest which no doubt means they did not close my account properly the last time
Thanks for requesting an extra phone line - we’re working on this now and we’ll keep you updated with our progress.
If you didn’t want to add an extra line and think you’ve received this email in error, please let us know as soon as you can. You can call us free on 191 from your Vodafone mobile or on 03333 040 191 from any landline or mobile (standard call charges apply).
I am so annoyed that I did not stop myself getting back into dealing with this outfit again
Still awaiting to see if my argument about discount and 6GB data is resolved.
Impossible to speak with anyone now . I should call it a day I think
Just about to sign up to this deal even though I swore 2 years ago I would never touch them again as long as I lived due to me experience with them in the past and they appear to have only got worse but too good a deal.
has anyone else spoken with live chat and had the 20% added, I was offered it then I was disconnected , she advised she would need to stay with me as I book online then added it on. I have a bad feeling about this again :smiley:
When you look at this deal closely - it works out this way.
£70 + £24 pm on Vodafone ... apply 15% Employee Discount you get it down to £70+£20.40 p.m.
Works out to be £559.60 over 24 months ...
If you trade-in your brand new S7 ... you could get min £270 from on-line traders (O2 recycle - most reliable) and probably more elsewhere (ebay, friend etc).
Trade-In and your 24-month expenditure works out to be £289.60 ... which is basically £12.07 p.m.
I don't think you will ever get '6Gb+ ultd min/text + EU roaming extras' for £12.07 p.m. !!!
instead of pushing order they have ordered a new line without discount.. And been told to take the voucher to voda store to apply discount.
Line rental - £24.00
Unlimited UK minutes
Unlimited texts
1GB data
500MB inclusive roaming data
Inclusive roaming calls texts and picture messages
Discount: 20% off bundle
750MB Wi-fi
Spoke to Live Chat about the 1GB issue, apparently getting fixed in next 24hours on my account.
Logged into the online account, data only shows as 1GB not 6GB!! Anyone else seen this?
My only concern is where I work we have poor signal for all networks, I get mostly no signal on my current Vodafone SIM using a iPhone 6, would you say theres a good chance of getting a better signal with the S7? I have been using iMessages but that will stop once I start using the S7 and will need to use Whatsapp instead but wondered if anyone has experiance of the two handsets.
Ta
Part of me wanted to wait for the S8 but lets face it when that comes out you are talking a minimum of £40 a month for 24 months.
order showing as confirmed on the Vodafone tracker as well :smiley:
I place mine yesterday and they said it will be Monday (probably) before I get confirmation
On another note, anyone used any recommended unlocking services? Want to get it unlocked so I can swap between SIMS.
best Giffgaff for similar is £809
No one uses 20GB data a month max is like 6,7GB anything more the user needs to get back to real life.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01C5OIIF2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Seller , Bizo, has pretty good feedback, if it is dodgy should be covered with Amazon anyway? TIA
Would not trust Samsung now...shoddy beyond belief product testing.
Seems ironic from what I said above but heat given anyway, great for those who have some faith in Samsung left.
they wouldn't budge on £70 up front cost
As for them being crap on customer care i agree 100%, after 10 years with them just request the retention team and they get it done for you without fail.
Just provide id/payroll number to prove you work for them and they will apply it to the account, I think you can only do it within 30 days of a new contract or upgrade
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-gold-unlimited-txts-mins-12gb-free-handset-12mths-60-auto-2462195
Double the data, no upfront cost, better "edge" version, only 12mths contract and only £68 more expensive overall!
But I use only a few quid on credit a month. So getting a nearly new one on o2 for 306.
Based on those calculations, i would say this offer through Voda is a decent deal!
I wasn't sure if NHS discount would work on this deal but will enquire when I pick up the phone.
When you go to upgrade it shows the full price tariff but if you click through to the basket the price reduces to the black friday deal with discount.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/samsung-s7-24-a-month-carphone-warehouse-2557842
https://www.carphonewarehouse.com/mobiles/pay-monthly-tariff.html#!/sort/relevance/model/SAMS732SIL