So yesterday we took some time out to have a look around all the mobile phone shops to see if we can get our phones bills down.
We are with Movistar who everyone says is the most expensive....its not cheap but what many of them forget to say is that everyone charges connection fee - yet many dont show that very clearly in their great offers.
Went to Orange - was very close to changing as you can get a free blackberry etc. There was an offer of 30€uros per month including loads of calls - sounds great. But then I read the small print and it said something about minimum consumption 12€uros. So I asked the girl and she said yes, 42€uros - so how do they get away with advertising 30€uros.
So thats 42€uros plus IVA before I start. Then if I make any international calls on top or calls out of the hours given, then I have to pay even more on top.
Vodafone - well they have a great offer if you speak alot, pay for 1 minute speak for 90...but you have to pay 20€uros per month before you start.
At the moment Im with Movistar - have to pay 9€ minimum then calls ontop. Not cheap but I dont have the bigger outlay to start with.
So after hours and hours of reading, looking talking we realise that actually all phone companies are crap, noone is happy with theirs and actually Movistar arent that much more expensive, its just how they set out their tariffs. Pay 9€uros min plus calls ontop. Or pay 30 40 or 50€uros get free calls included - its much of a muchness.
However, finally got through to movistar - for 1€ all bills will now come in English and when I call 609 I will be put through to English straight away.
I even called yesterday to say Im cancellling my line - in the hope that they will offer me new phones - but no!
But can I really be arsed to go from the fat in to the fire? No.
3 comments:
I've been in telecom 30 years and it's quite simple UNLESS you need data you are best away from the three big boys Movistar, Orange or Vodafone.
There are a whole raft of new legal (Homolagado and registered with the Spanish ministry of telecommunications)companies that offer better rates with more flexibility - NO monthly contracts.
Two that I rate are Midas and Yoigo www.midasmobilespain.com and www.yoigo.com
From what you have written, there are genuine savings to be made on your bills. Enjoy!
ok, just as i decided i wasnt going to waste anymore time on this ive looked at yoigo and its does seem quite alot cheaper.
How much is the minimum monthly charge?
My calls are short calls to my husband (same network), text messages to friends, short calls to UK or text messages to UK. No more than 1h30mins talking a month.
Midas have NO minimum monthly charge. There is NO contract and free calls between users (you and your husband for example)
You can port your existing number also.
http://www.midasmobilespain.eu
Yoigo have GREAT Spain-Spain calls
but sadly their international calls are too expensive to be funny. I have talked to them several times recently but they are doing well (now 4th biggest in Spain in just a short time) and don't see expat market as a focus.
I also rate Blau ...in fact I rate anybody who can take one single customer away from Telefónica!
Steve
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