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Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

Ricky Chotai — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:20:10 -0000

I have been meaning to do it. It is on my list to do, but I agree fantastic!

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

jamesbody — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:09:19 -0000

You really ought to do a piece on the new H3G pre-paid rates (that went live on 1st June).

Free internet (up to 150 MB) + free Skype + bundle of free SMS + free voicemail + free on-net voice

All valid fro 90 days per top-up! (Minimum topup = GBP 5)

Absolutely amazing!

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

Ricky Chotai — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:20:10 -0000

I have been meaning to do it. It is on my list to do, but I agree fantastic!

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

jamesbody — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:09:19 -0000

You really ought to do a piece on the new H3G pre-paid rates (that went live on 1st June).

Free internet (up to 150 MB) + free Skype + bundle of free SMS + free voicemail + free on-net voice

All valid fro 90 days per top-up! (Minimum topup = GBP 5)

Absolutely amazing!

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

DanLane — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:10:52 -0000

Yes, 3-like-home is definitely stopping on the 30th of June. They sent an SMS to those who have previously used 3-like-home containing a link to the website http://mobile7.three.co.uk/sdf/3lhactive1 which can only be seen from within Three's network (so view it on your 3UK handset). The excuses they gave seemed flimsy and unsupported.

We have an HTC Magic in for review and we'll be doing a head-to-head with the stock G1 and a hacked G1 in out first full show.

Thanks for your support :)

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

Gabe — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:02:23 -0000

Has 3 stopped 3-like-home for sure?

Their group CTO refered to that service as an example of how they've been disruptive at conference earlier this week.

Off topic, Anyone know where there's a good review of the HTC Magic?

Like how you've done the mobile site, btw.

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

JamesVincent — Fri, 22 May 2009 10:44:26 -0000

"Dongle" is the funniest word. My mother cracks up laughing everytime it's said!

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

DanLane — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:10:52 -0000

We have an HTC Magic in for review and we'll be doing a head-to-head with the stock G1 and a hacked G1 in out first full show.

Thanks for your support :)

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

Gabe — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:02:23 -0000

Has 3 stopped 3-like-home for sure?

Their group CTO refered to that service as an example of how they've been disruptive at conference earlier this week.

Off topic, Anyone know where there's a good review of the HTC Magic?

Like how you've done the mobile site, btw.

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

Guest — Fri, 22 May 2009 04:44:26 -0000

"Dongle" is the funniest word. My mother cracks up laughing everytime it's said!

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

DanLane — Fri, 22 May 2009 01:01:37 -0000

Nope, it's a US payphone. It lives in my livingroom (where this was filmed) and is one of my most favourite things.

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

Ben Smith — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:58:25 -0000

There's some more tales of woe with cancelling contracts here: http://www.bitterwallet.com/3-like-home-3-squir...

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

Ben Smith — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:55:54 -0000

That is Dan Lane's awesome toy... It's plugged into a VoIP system and ACTUALLY WORKS... cool.

P.S. Sorry for the appalling accent.

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

SteveRowlands — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:40:44 -0000

Well Vodafone CS won't let me sign up to Passport.... apparently because when I took out my contract and I negotiated a £5 per month discount, I can't have two bites of the cherry.

If I want Passport I have to drop my discount..... nice!

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

worldofnokia — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:33:20 -0000

just a note to any 3UK customers, the removal of 3LikeHome is allowing you to get out of your contract.

Just call 333 and say that is the reason and you can cancel with no ETF!

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

worldofnokia — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:30:46 -0000

tut tut James, trust you to giggle at the word 'dongle' lol

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

james vincent — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:20:09 -0000

Vodafone is the biggest mobile company in the world so thay have the money to drop this 75p connection charge for good!
Love Big Red.
Don't like 3.

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

juliancooling — Thu, 21 May 2009 19:46:29 -0000

Is that a 1970's mobile phone leaning against the wall behind Ben's right shoulder?

Having seen Ben stuck in a space without decent 3G or 2G coverage - I can imagine him reverting to his Scout's creed and packed an analogue mobile in his backpack "just in case".

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

DanLane — Thu, 21 May 2009 19:01:37 -0000

Nope, it's a US payphone. It lives in my livingroom (where this was filmed) and is one of my most favourite things.

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

Ben Smith — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:58:25 -0000

There's some more tales of woe with cancelling contracts here: http://www.bitterwallet.com...

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

Ben Smith — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:55:54 -0000

That is Dan Lane's awesome toy... It's plugged into a VoIP system and ACTUALLY WORKS... cool.

P.S. Sorry for the appalling accent.

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

TerenceEden — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:39:40 -0000

Hush your lips!

I don't think so. But it does include Vatican City.

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

James Whatley — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:35:34 -0000

Does that include the U.S. ?

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

TerenceEden — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:19:33 -0000

Heheheh you said "Dongle"!

Sorry... where was I...?

FYI, Vodafone's* roaming data rates are £5 for 24 hours (for 15MB). Enough for a bit of Shozu & Google Maps but that's about it. If you're on holiday, you should be enjoying the sights - not checking your twitter ;-)

T
*Corporate overlords, I don't speak for them, etc etc.

Re: Video Diary: James and Ben on Vodafone's Summer Roaming

SteveRowlands — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:40:44 -0000

Well Vodafone CS won't let me sign up to Passport.... apparently because when I took out my contract and I negotiated a £5 per month discount, I can't have two bites of the cherry.

If I want Passport I have to drop my discount..... nice!