Are you assuming that the night owl part is only for 3 months, or do you know it for a fact? The way I see it, is that you can only sign up for this promotion during those 3 months, but you get the same deal for the whole 12 months. Right?
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Are you assuming that the night owl part is only for 3 months, or do you know it for a fact? The way I see it, is that you can only sign up for this promotion during those 3 months, but you get the same deal for the whole 12 months. Right?
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100% correct
jannievanzyl
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And the guys who bought the prepaid Cell C package are still "signed up" for 12 months. No different than signing a 12 month contract.
There is. A big difference. I'm not bound to Cell C for 12 months in any way. If i choose, i can discard my modem and data at anytime. But why would i? Whoooooooosh!!
There is. A big difference. I'm not bound to Cell C for 12 months in any way. If i choose, i can discard my modem and data at anytime. But why would i? Whoooooooosh!!
I think the point is you've parted with the same amount of money, sans OOB surprises.
jannievanzyl
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And with Topup that's also a non-issue.
The point is all these people who say they won't take the 2+2 deal from VC because it's a *contract*.
Yet they signed exactly the same contract with Cell C. Except in some cases they've even paid the contract up front. But the 12 month contract is still applicable.
VC's Topup contracts work the same as pre-paid; you will only be charged OOB rates if you have airtime available.
xera
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Parted yes, but it was altogether less money, therefore not the same amount.
How many more times must I say Top-Up = NO OOB? Or am I wrong thinking this?
I'm 99% sure it just stopped when i maxed my GF's TopUp SIM
You are correct. Only if you have extra airtime loaded will it get eaten by OOB. If you are looking at a data contract top-up is the way to go.
jannievanzyl
Telecoms expert
You're 100% right.
Top-Up is one of those products VC built by "not listening to the customers" who kept on asking for a contract-type solution but with no bill shock.
Just like many other things VC built for this community based on direct requests from mybb members. Like the Unrestricted APN, multi-data-SIM, etc.
Of course it's still impossible to satisfy morks and ginggs.
Of course it's still impossible to satisfy morks and ginggs.
I have explained the shortcomings of top-up voice contracts with bolt-on data to you already, so not taking the bait
Data only top-up contracts I have no issue with.
I have explained the shortcomings of top-up voice contracts with bolt-on data to you already, so not taking the bait
Data only top-up contracts I have no issue with.
Amen
You're 100% right.
Top-Up is one of those products VC built by "not listening to the customers" who kept on asking for a contract-type solution but with no bill shock.
Just like many other things VC built for this community based on direct requests from mybb members. Like the Unrestricted APN, multi-data-SIM, etc.
Of course it's still impossible to satisfy morks and ginggs.
This-> "Only if you have extra airtime loaded will it get eaten by OOB." is very annoying
Of course it's still impossible to satisfy morks and ginggs.
Jannie quick question but it's not exactly data related.
Just don't want to start a new thread for one quick question.I've been wondering, with prepaid customers, they have CLIP enabled at no charge. But when on a contract, to have CLIP you pay R 9.50 or something to that amount. I changed my current number from prepaid to topup contract, and instantly the CLIP dropped away.
Why do we have to pay for this? (I know that all providers charge this not only VC, so not pointing fingers.
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AirWolf
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Good question - would also like to know.
As far as I know, my wife isn't paying for CLIP and itemized billing on her new Red Bull Mobile contract.Jannie quick question but it's not exactly data related.
I've been wondering, with prepaid customers, they have CLIP enabled at no charge. But when on a contract, to have CLIP you pay R 9.50 or something to that amount. I changed my current number from prepaid to topup contract, and instantly the CLIP dropped away.
Why do we have to pay for this? (I know that all providers charge this not only VC, so not pointing fingers.
Edit- It's in their T&Cs:
OK, so she's not paying for itemized billing as it is optional, and she is not paying for CLIP as it is free.
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hmmmmm.... I pay R 9.50 for mine. :erm: I don't mind paying it. All I want to know is why? It totals to R 228 extra on a two year contract where prepaid gets it for free.
CLIP T&C Vodacom
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