I have to say I’m consistently impressed with Tesco’s clear and straight forward iPhone pricing. I really do like how they’re pricing the device and the contracts. Whilst they’ve limited the options, I think this will make decisions for Tesco’s target consumer very, very easy.
Here’s the tariff structure:
Pay As You Go is nice and simple. Plonk down 569 pounds and you’ll have unlimited data (1GB) for 12 months, unlimited WiFi and a brand new 32GB iPhone 4. Since it’s PAYG you need to obviously pay for your call and texts — but Tesco will triple your credit. So spent £10 and you get £30 worth of calls and texts. Basically, if you don’t want the arse of a 24 month contract, this is one of the cheapest ways of getting hold of a 32GB iPhone 4. Indeed, if you’re planning on using your iPhone as a secondary device (like I do — the Bold 9700 is my primary phone), then Tesco’s PAYG option really is a super choice.
Of course, you need to bear the £569 pain up front for the 32GB or £479 for the 16GB version.
Alternatively, you can get Tesco’s help with subsidy on a 12-month contract. I have to say I’m rather attracted by the £45/month 24-month unlimited minutes, unlimited texts, unlimited (1GB) data and unlimited fair-use WiFi. The 8GB iPhone 3GS is free on that price plan and you’ll only have to stump up £99 for the iPhone 4 32GB.
And if you’re into collecting clubcard points, do take a look at Tesco Mobile.
I wonder how many people will be walking into Tesco to do their weekly shop and find themselves walking out with a PAYG iPhone 4? 😉
Just to be clear, PAYG won’t be offered by Tesco immediately so if you’re after an iPhone from Tesco, think contract at the moment. They’ll be offering that shortly and I’ll have more details soon about that date.
Anyone know whether you can use other network sim cards in the Tesco PAYG version?
Who in their right mind wouldn't spend the extra £19 for the 16Gb iPhone 4 on the £45/month?
Is it just me but I can't see the iPhone 4 info on that link?
Isn't Tesco just a MVNO for O2? And they are offering a better deal!
Adam, you're right, they don't appear to have updated the site yet
I suspect you'd probably be ok with an o2 SIM card since they share the same network but I doubt any others will work.
The average person who is likely to get an iPhone from Tesco in the first place 🙂
I'd buy out my Contract with O2 and go with tesco, £45 a month for unlimited all is a sweet deal! It's also DOUBLE THE DATA of O2!
Very good point!
adam mate you have bad eyesight. iphone 4 is clearly labelled there.
what i want to know is, when will contract be available – i im looking to snap up one of these badboys asaaaaaap
Talk to your nearest store or give them a call to confirm Poontang
How is Tesco's network reception both for calls and 3g?
Hi Ashish, Tesco piggy back on o2… So it very much depends on how you view the operator!
Thanks Ewan
I bought an iphone4 from apple. Does anyone know if i can still buy the payg sim card from tesco and still keep my old number? I already asked for a PAC number from vodafone. They are charging me the same price plan even I am not buying the phone from them.
No you would have to get unlocked plus they take micro sims that are smaller
Do you have any idea WHEN Tesco will be able to provide the contract iphone 4's?
is it true that tesco customers are 2nd priority to o2 customers when it comes to coverage? I’m concerned about 3G coverage in my area, O2 says it’s good, but if I’m at the bottom of the list being a tesco customer
I’m not aware of them prioritising their network access, Fifi