problem is that you can only put this on the top-up correct?Originally Posted by Ecco
problem is that you can only put this on the top-up correct?
This is the type of deal I'm looking for which Vodacom doesn't offer, so guess I'll be porting to Cell C in the next couple of months.
You guys have all been spoilt by Vodacon and Mtn's hidden pricing structures over the years, thinking you're getting fancy new phones for reasonable prices, while actually paying crazy prices just to make phone calls or use data.
I reckon, either buy the phone you want outright, or buy a cheaper phone if you can't afford it. You do not need to have the latest / coolest phone. (well you do, but if you can't afford it, tough.)
You have to realise that there's no way Cell C's gonna be able to compete the the big 2's handset pricing. They don't have the buying power since they deal in much lower volumes. So their pricing will never match.
You have to prioritise - do you want a nice phone, or do you want to be able to USE your phone. In SA at the moment, it's one or the other, not both. Awesome phone but expensive data and talk charges, or cheaper phone but really good data and talk charges. Those are the only choices available to the SA consumer as far as I can see. For now, anyway.
(Unless you're making enough bucks to buy your awesome phone outright, then you can have your cake and eat it. But then I assume you're not on here complaining about Cell C's handset prices)
For example, personally I'm using a 2 year old Xperia mini. It's not great, but it allows me to use the apps I need, surf the web (thanks Opera), check mail etc. Also, it's still in great condition. When it eventually dies, I'll probably buy a Samsung Galaxy Pocket, or maybe that entry-level Motorola. Not my ideal choices, but I refuse to be tied into a 24 month contract with the likes of Vodacon just to get a nicer phone. Unless there's a really good deal / promo that'll allow me to actually pay less than cost (and even then I'd probably still put in a Cell C sim)
Last edited by K3NS31; 08-07-2012 at 11:50 AM.
when is CellC filing for bankruptcy??? millions of users are going to migrate to the big two. including myself and my five contracts in the next few months.
"The man who smiles when things go wrong has thought of someone to blame it on" - Robert Bloch
Howcome?when is CellC filing for bankruptcy??? millions of users are going to migrate to the big two. including myself and my five contracts in the next few months.
I mean, I know why I migrated off Vodacom - didn't want to be tied into the same pricing structure for 2 years at a time when prices were changing every month, and mostly downwards. Didn't want to be paying their ripoff prices when people like Virgin and Cell C were substantially cheaper.
Then to compound the issue (although this only happened after I cancelled), ICASA allowed Cell C (and 8ta) to pay lower Interconnect rates, as an incentive to add competition to the industry. (and rightly so). However that means Voda and MTN will never really be able to compete on voice costs, at least.
So getting away from them was a no-brainer in terms of non-emotional reasons. (I won't get into the fact that those bastards used their duopoly to keep mobile prices high for over a decade, and therefore will never get anymore of my money, even if they do become the cheapest, which they've shown no sign of ever doing).
So what are your reasons for going back to them? Am I missing something or are you just an idiot? I mean, you haven't exactly substantiated your statement above.
Oh, and as for Cell C filing for bankruptcy, have you been to a mall lately? I've had to put off trying to sign up for Cell C cos their stores are always too full.
cellc built a new tower about a 100m from my home and i'm having endless problems with my 3G and calls since then. add to that their new pricing structures and i'll rather pay more and have no problems with reception etc.
"The man who smiles when things go wrong has thought of someone to blame it on" - Robert Bloch
Good Day
Please can you PM me your address so can see what tower services you.
See if there are any issues.
Regards
~AM~
Prices are ridiculous I agree. Awesome feature and I would move in a sec if I could get a decent phone on the straight 100 for no more than R220
When hungry, eat your rice; when tired, close your eyes. Fools may laugh at me, but wise men will know what I mean.
—Lin-Chi
Suddenly I am not impressed anymore.
If I recreate my RBM200 contract, it comes to R474/month over 24 months, while I am currently paying R249/month. And I am still getting 50mb data more on the RBM200.
Not good.
EDIT: And to think that the device is almost 2 years old already! I would have guessed it would be a lot cheaper. But I think AKC is trying to eyeblind us with his 99c...
Last edited by zamicro; 17-07-2012 at 10:18 PM.
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