kaspaas
Expert Member
A lot has been set recently about the 2-year contracts and subsidised phones.
There is nothing as such wrong with a 24 month contract!
I actually love them, though I do have some reservations...
I know I'm paying for a decent phone for 22 months, but I accept the cost. It is a way of financing a deal, and once signed, one does so willingly. Besides, as it is a business expense, the receiver pays his part for it. I consider it as a form of credit required to do business similar to the vehicle on 48 monthly downpayments.
What I don't like about these contracts, is the "freebie" HiFi's, Cameras etc that are include in the deals. I, and I guess many others, would love to pay less per month and not pay for these specials over 24 months.
I would love to see an industry voluntary agreement (without ICASA being involved) to offer packages with a phone, and the same without a phone so one could decide which way to go.
Ok, this is my view in my circumstances. 24 month contracts work for me, but there is room for a lot of improvement. Maybe we will see some of this courtesy of Virgin.
PS: Virgin would cost me around 30% more than my current VC contract - phone included. I receive a lot, but don't call a lot.
There is nothing as such wrong with a 24 month contract!
I actually love them, though I do have some reservations...
I know I'm paying for a decent phone for 22 months, but I accept the cost. It is a way of financing a deal, and once signed, one does so willingly. Besides, as it is a business expense, the receiver pays his part for it. I consider it as a form of credit required to do business similar to the vehicle on 48 monthly downpayments.
What I don't like about these contracts, is the "freebie" HiFi's, Cameras etc that are include in the deals. I, and I guess many others, would love to pay less per month and not pay for these specials over 24 months.
I would love to see an industry voluntary agreement (without ICASA being involved) to offer packages with a phone, and the same without a phone so one could decide which way to go.
Ok, this is my view in my circumstances. 24 month contracts work for me, but there is room for a lot of improvement. Maybe we will see some of this courtesy of Virgin.
PS: Virgin would cost me around 30% more than my current VC contract - phone included. I receive a lot, but don't call a lot.
