Well done. I don't have the guts to port.
Can upgrade already but contract ends April. Will have to make hard choices if the prices haven't come down at VC.
Let us know what your experience is, please.
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Can upgrade already but contract ends April. Will have to make hard choices if the prices haven't come down at VC.
Let us know what your experience is, please.
nazz
Well-Known Member
My Vodacom contract expires in about 5-6 weeks. So I went for the MTN R519 deal. They gave 30GB free data with it that is to be used in 30 days. I received 100GB instead after telling the consultant via SMS (as the shop do not answer the phone) their call centre explained that my SIM card were not RICA`d yet this is why my 30GB data were not active yet. About an hour later I received an SMS that my 100GB promo data is active.
I have been using Blackberry since it became available in South Africa. Previously 2-3 weeks ago I were still using my Z30 and sold it for R3250 as I were collecting money for my pay in at Vodacom when doing the upgrade. Big mistake. I were without a smart phone for about 2 weeks as they all advertised, but nobody had stock. Eventually I had a chat with MTN when they had stock. After this I had a chat with Vodacom who did not have stock yet, to confirm pay in amounts etc. My pay in were going to be R9399. My mind were made up right there and then.
I am satisfied with the device and do not miss anything such as Blackberry OS 10. I am familiar with Android so not really an issue. I am still using the Priv with its protective plastics as I am waiting for places to have stock of flip pouches and glass screen protectors.
I have been using Blackberry since it became available in South Africa. Previously 2-3 weeks ago I were still using my Z30 and sold it for R3250 as I were collecting money for my pay in at Vodacom when doing the upgrade. Big mistake. I were without a smart phone for about 2 weeks as they all advertised, but nobody had stock. Eventually I had a chat with MTN when they had stock. After this I had a chat with Vodacom who did not have stock yet, to confirm pay in amounts etc. My pay in were going to be R9399. My mind were made up right there and then.
I am satisfied with the device and do not miss anything such as Blackberry OS 10. I am familiar with Android so not really an issue. I am still using the Priv with its protective plastics as I am waiting for places to have stock of flip pouches and glass screen protectors.
Rocket-Boy
Honorary Master
It seems far too expensive for what it is.
nazz
Well-Known Member
Just checked it out yes, but still much more than R519
And much less on the package too.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Damn!
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Hehe...true that 
hj2k_x
Honorary Master
Anyone have any feedback on battery life? I like the look of the phone, but the deals, if you can call them that, are all ridiculous.
I'm pretty happy with battery life. It's not as good as the Passport (is anything?), but it's not far off. I get a full day on it, and I'm a heavy user.
hj2k_x
Honorary Master
That's decent. I guess I can't justify R699/month for this when there are so many alternatives out there nowadays for much much less. Huawei, I'm looking at you...
nazz
Well-Known Member
I still pay R519 at MTN
hj2k_x
Honorary Master
That's slightly better I suppose. Think the Huawei Mate 7 is still available for a decent price, but it may not be much less than that...
And here I was thinking LG G4, coming from a G2
hj2k_x
Honorary Master
I just think it's too expensive for what you get. Used to be a big BB fan, back when they still made phones with unique features. Like BBM before android and whatsapp dominated the market.
Been seeing and expecting a lot from the priv but either I'll wait a few months or take something else. Vodacom pgrade been due two months and if it was the MTN deal I would have taken it. But that deal just ain't worth it.
