4G. Is it really worth it?

[Blownupdolly]

I have had my iPhone 4S for a good while now and I'm perfectly happy with it. Last night my daughter asked if I wanted to take over a new contract she ordered for an iPhone 5s. The silly moo decided after placing her order she would rather have the pink 5c version ( I know, I know, stupid kids )

Of course I would love a shiny new bling gold phone, but, my head is asking is it worth it for the new 4G connection? I have heard hardly any areas have coverage for it. Is that correct? If so I can't see the point, and, more importantly, just how much faster is it? I know I can read Apples blurb singing its praises etc, but I would like to hear from my friends on here that have any real experience of it.

[andy01424]

Think O2 and Voda were doing free sim swap for the 4g connection !

[OneDay]

From what (little) I understand, 4G will be worth it IF you use your phone for lots of surfing/downloading and WHEN it's widely available, but not right now

[jakethevape]

No no and did I just say NO!

Dont mean to be a party pooper but 4G is proving so far to be an overpriced epic fail. Yes it is rather nice to have Broadband quality speed on your mobile, but are you really going to be streaming HD movies on your phone out and about?

The price for 4G is disgusting especially with the capped data limits. Facebook, Email and even YouTube works fine on 3G.

My advice from a technical professional point of view is STAY AWAY.

PS: Nothing wrong with having a phone that is compatible, just do not get suckered into it YET. New technology with allot of teething problems.

[jakethevape]

Oct 16, 2013 9:10:36 GMT andy01424 said:

Think O2 and Voda were doing free sim swap for the 4g connection !

There is a dam good reason for this from a financial business point of view. Just because its free does not make it any better.

Proceed with caution.

I am in my final stages of implementing a mobile PDA solution for our 150 mobile mechanics and drivers. This is one of the areas that I had to research and investigate both the pro's and the con's.

No difference on a consumer level, it is still pants and very overpriced.

[Brambles]

Oct 16, 2013 8:03:46 GMT Blownupdolly said:

I have had my iPhone 4S for a good while now and I'm perfectly happy with it.

Hi, you have answered your own question in the very 1st sentence if you think about it.

[Blownupdolly]

Oct 16, 2013 9:29:22 GMT jakethevape said:

No no and did I just say NO!

Dont mean to be a party pooper but 4G is proving so far to be an overpriced epic fail. Yes it is rather nice to have Broadband quality speed on your mobile, but are you really going to be streaming HD movies on your phone out and about?

The price for 4G is disgusting especially with the capped data limits. Facebook, Email and even YouTube works fine on 3G.

My advice from a technical professional point of view is STAY AWAY.

PS: Nothing wrong with having a phone that is compatible, just do not get suckered into it YET. New technology with allot of teething problems.

Yes, you are a party pooper Jake but you have only confirmed what I was thinking deep down. The fact it is not widely available yet is the big one for me. As we don't know how long it will take to get to that point I could well be tied into a contract that is a waste of time.

Bah humbug!! It's soooo pretty though.

[jakethevape]

Oct 16, 2013 9:38:11 GMT Blownupdolly said:

Oct 16, 2013 9:29:22 GMT jakethevape said:

No no and did I just say NO!

Dont mean to be a party pooper but 4G is proving so far to be an overpriced epic fail. Yes it is rather nice to have Broadband quality speed on your mobile, but are you really going to be streaming HD movies on your phone out and about?

The price for 4G is disgusting especially with the capped data limits. Facebook, Email and even YouTube works fine on 3G.

My advice from a technical professional point of view is STAY AWAY.

PS: Nothing wrong with having a phone that is compatible, just do not get suckered into it YET. New technology with allot of teething problems.

Yes, you are a party pooper Jake but you have only confirmed what I was thinking deep down. The fact it is not widely available yet is the big one for me. As we don't know how long it will take to get to that point I could well be tied into a contract that is a waste of time.

Bah humbug!! It's soooo pretty though.

Do yourself a favor and try to buy the phone you want then take out a Sim only contract. It saves a ton of money in the long run.

Then again on the contrary you can use this as leverage with the sales guys for your provider. Basically say yes I want the new X phone but I am not willing to pay that price as I refuse to accept the 4G plan. Remember people you CAN barter with these sales staff. They want your business!

[Not aimed at you, just a general observation, I may be wrong]
It seems this day and age people submissive to company's, when really it should be the other way round. Just my 10p worth but then again I am an argumentative sod who goes out of his way to ensure I get the best deal at a realistic price basically I am the customer services worst nightmare Never forget your rights, because they will be ignored unless you make it clear.

[Roscopecotrain]

Oct 16, 2013 9:29:22 GMT jakethevape said:

No no and did I just say NO!

Dont mean to be a party pooper but 4G is proving so far to be an overpriced epic fail. Yes it is rather nice to have Broadband quality speed on your mobile, but are you really going to be streaming HD movies on your phone out and about?

The price for 4G is disgusting especially with the capped data limits. Facebook, Email and even YouTube works fine on 3G.

My advice from a technical professional point of view is STAY AWAY.

PS: Nothing wrong with having a phone that is compatible, just do not get suckered into it YET. New technology with allot of teething problems.

I have to agree. I use my phone for everything in the truck. Email, facebook, forum, general surfing, you tube, i player, sky tv online and all work just perfectly on my 3g contract.

Sent from my Galaxy Note 2

[Roscopecotrain]

Oct 16, 2013 9:47:47 GMT jakethevape said:

Oct 16, 2013 9:38:11 GMT Blownupdolly said:

Yes, you are a party pooper Jake but you have only confirmed what I was thinking deep down. The fact it is not widely available yet is the big one for me. As we don't know how long it will take to get to that point I could well be tied into a contract that is a waste of time.

Bah humbug!! It's soooo pretty though.

Do yourself a favor and try to buy the phone you want then take out a Sim only contract. It saves a ton of money in the long run.

Then again on the contrary you can use this as leverage with the sales guys for your provider. Basically say yes I want the new X phone but I am not willing to pay that price as I refuse to accept the 4G plan. Remember people you CAN barter with these sales staff. They want your business!

[Not aimed at you, just a general observation, I may be wrong]
It seems this day and age people submissive to company's, when really it should be the other way round. Just my 10p worth but then again I am an argumentative sod who goes out of his way to ensure I get the best deal at a realistic price basically I am the customer services worst nightmare Never forget your rights, because they will be ignored unless you make it clear.

Agree with this as well. When i got my latest contract i got all sorts of extras when i started saying i will go somewhere else. Discount on the contract cost as well.

Sent from my Galaxy Note 2

[a1laserboy]

I spoke to an o2 operator about 4g and asked if it was worth it for me. They said do you stream tv, youtube etc a lot? I said no, they said 'then you'd be best off sticking to 3g'. I've found 3g to be quick enough for me in most cases anyway even when watching youtube content.

How long ago did your daughter take out the contract? You know she has a 2 week cooling off period where she can return the phone and cancel everything at no cost at all to her? (of course they will try to make that as hard as possible - just be firm)

[Bluefish]

4G I don't even get 3G 99.9% of the time, this was sent with an H internet connection lol

[Blownupdolly]

Oct 16, 2013 9:47:47 GMT jakethevape said:

Oct 16, 2013 9:38:11 GMT Blownupdolly said:

Yes, you are a party pooper Jake but you have only confirmed what I was thinking deep down. The fact it is not widely available yet is the big one for me. As we don't know how long it will take to get to that point I could well be tied into a contract that is a waste of time.

Bah humbug!! It's soooo pretty though.

Do yourself a favor and try to buy the phone you want then take out a Sim only contract. It saves a ton of money in the long run.

Then again on the contrary you can use this as leverage with the sales guys for your provider. Basically say yes I want the new X phone but I am not willing to pay that price as I refuse to accept the 4G plan. Remember people you CAN barter with these sales staff. They want your business!

[Not aimed at you, just a general observation, I may be wrong]
It seems this day and age people submissive to company's, when really it should be the other way round. Just my 10p worth but then again I am an argumentative sod who goes out of his way to ensure I get the best deal at a realistic price basically I am the customer services worst nightmare Never forget your rights, because they will be ignored unless you make it clear.

You've never met me have you Jake? Im not the kind of woman who gets talked into anything she doesn't want to be, and I am also not backwards in coming forward

[Blownupdolly]

Oct 16, 2013 13:03:40 GMT Bluefish said:

4G I don't even get 3G 99.9% of the time, this was sent with an H internet connection lol

That's not good Andy. My daughter has the same problem but we can't understand why. She lives in a village right at the top of a big hill. So much so you can see for miles up there. You would think she would get all signals loud and clear, but no.

[jakethevape]

Oct 16, 2013 13:20:07 GMT Blownupdolly said:

You've never met me have you Jake? Im not the kind of woman who gets talked into anything she doesn't want to be, and I am also not backwards in coming forward [/quote]

Ooo nothing better than a fiery woman! hehe. all the best anyways in your choice.

If you do need any advice with it feel free to PM, I am a major Android/mobile device geek at heart lol.