T-Mobile has just joined UK network Three in offering an “unlimited” mobile data plan, which it claims offers users who sign up a genuinely unlimited mobile data allowance – plus it goes a little further than Three’s One Plan in offering unlimited calls and SMS messages, too. It’s called The Full Monty, with the announcement promising that “No fair use restrictions apply to internet, calls or text messages.”
The pricing plans are a little iPhone-centric at the moment, but there is one Android option – the Samsung Galaxy S II is available on the starter £36 per month tariff – which is the only slightly limited tariff, in that you’re limited to 2,000 cross-network mobile minutes. Here they all are:
If you seriously hammer the data and calling minutes, that’s just about acceptable. Here’s the thing from T-Mobile:
T-Mobile launches The Full Monty – the UK’s first plan to offer unlimited calls, texts and internet
- No fair use restrictions apply to internet, calls or text messages
- Plan offers UK customers market leading value for money
- Unique to T-Mobile, this plan is a landmark for the mobile industry
- Available on all phones in the T-Mobile range – including iPhone, Android and BlackBerryLondon, UK: 30 January 2012 – T-Mobile today announces the launch of The Full Monty, a ground-breaking new mobile phone plan that offers consumers the freedom to make unlimited calls, send unlimited texts, and use as much mobile internet as they want – with no fair use restrictions. The first of its kind for the UK, The Full Monty plan offers unbeatable value and is available from 1 February through T-Mobile stores, online shop, telesales and in-direct partners.
Customers signing up to The Full Monty 24 month plan will not only have the reassurance that there are no caps on their calls1, texts and internet, they will also have access to unlimited WiFi2, and can use their mobile internet for whatever they like – including tethering (using a smartphone as an internet connection for a laptop or tablet), streaming and downloading.
The Full Monty plan offers four simple price brackets, each of which offer a great range of free high-end smartphones.
What’s more, further to the ‘big 3G switch-on’ last year, customers signing up to The Full Monty plan will be joining the 28 million T-Mobile and Orange customers who can already benefit from the widest 3G network in the UK, and faster internet and data speeds in more places for no extra cost, thanks to the sharing of 3G signals from both networks.
Ben Fritsch, Head of Propositions, T-Mobile UK , comments: “Over the past two years, we’ve seen a rise in mobile internet use of over 250%, which reflects the consumer trend of being ‘always on’ wherever they are. However, consumers also still want to retain a more personal level of communication by calling or sending a text.
The Full Monty has been designed for customers who want the peace of mind that there are absolutely no limits placed on their allowances, whilst also knowing they’re getting market leading value for money. We believe our Pay Monthly portfolio offers plans to suit anyone’s needs, all at accessible prices – and we’re really proud to be the first to offer a plan like The Full Monty in the UK”.
For more information and to sign up to The Full Monty plan, please visit www.t-mobile.co.uk/TheFullMonty.
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Tafkawac
/ January 30, 2012OK, I’ll come clean, I’m a cynic & always sceptical of deals like these.
It looks good but does it “really” means Unlimited. If so the home internet can go – can’t it? I mean, it says streaming and downloading too.
Can anyone see a downside to this?
JB
/ January 30, 2012Ignore my last comment, the link is working….
That’ll be them internet gremlins again…
Daniel
/ January 30, 2012Although data usage may be “unlimited” there will no doubt be restrictions on voip and Data Speeds (eg 2Mbps)
Andy
/ January 30, 2012Crikey, i’m coming up for renewal on t-mobile and although I only send 60 texts a month and talk for like 10mins, I’m tempted!!
bristolboy
/ January 31, 2012Don’t forget the HTC sensation xe. That is android as well!