twobears Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I want a new iPhone and am hoping to wait until the iPhone 6 is launched but I might have to buy a 5 instead because my current phone has started playing up I've always had a contract but I'm not a 'heavy user' so was wondering about buying the phone and getting a sim from giffgaff. Does anyone use them and are they any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 We recommend them here at work for overseas students for a quick uk number and cheap price. (work in a uni) no idea if they any good though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 They piggy back the O2 network same as Tesco, and you buy 'goodie bags' each month and change as you like. My son uses them and has had no problems. Think Chris`I used to use them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I use GiffGaff, basically the same network as O2, so decent coverage and really cheap. Can't go wrong really. I'd never get another phone on contract now, just seems stupid when you can buy your own phone and pay £10 a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Ye my Son used them at Uni as well, just bought a second hand iPhone and had a sim only deal. I have a sim only deal with Vodafone for 400 mins, unlimited text, 1 gig data, 100 pic messages, BT Openzone , and something else for, £9,50 per month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I have virgin sim only £15 a month unlimited calls text and data 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobears Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Thanks everyone I am always wary of things like this but since no one's said anything bad about them I will give them a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomS Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 The entire network or SMS ability can die every now and then, like maybe once every 6 months for 4-12 hours. So if it's for personal use it's fine, for business use I wouldn't have one. For the price and lack of contract, can't really argue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4510 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I've been with Giffgaff years now, I'd defiantly recommend it for price and useage, saves me a fortune! Signal and 3G ain't bad, I'm a courier and there are quite a few parts of the uk where I get bad signal, but my iPhone 4 is kinda beat now so that might be part of the problem lol. I've known Giffgaff to crash about twice since I've been with them, they fixed the problem fairly sharpish and even compensated everyone! (Not much mind you, but it's the thought that counts ) Sent from Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I use giff gaff and recommend it, just depends on your area. If you get good O2 signal you'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobears Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'm in a very rural area (when I'm at home) but O2 is actually the only network that works there. It's not brilliant but it's better than the others I've tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I got a giff gaff data sim for my ipad, cheap as chips and service has been top (since I removed the adult content block) :shameface: Only negative for me, they won't let you tether for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobears Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 I've no idea what that means: 'tether' that is, not 'adult content', snigger. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Using it to make a wifi hotspot so other devices can connect to the web. It's handy but non-essential. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobears Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Ah, I get it now. I didn't know what that was called! Thanks for explaining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I got a giff gaff data sim for my ipad, cheap as chips and service has been top (since I removed the adult content block) :shameface: Only negative for me, they won't let you tether for free. I'm sure you can tether for free with a phone contract? At least, I've never been charged... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I got a giff gaff data sim for my ipad, cheap as chips and service has been top (since I removed the adult content block) :shameface: Only negative for me, they won't let you tether for free. I'm sure you can tether for free with a phone contract? At least, I've never been charged... Could well be for phone deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoker11 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I've being using Giff Gaff for a while and would recommend it,no contracts etc and really cheap goodybags,i even took my old number with me when i moved to them.Service is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'm in the process of moving to GG. The Mrs is with them also, so free call between us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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