@tokyo 14 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 No that cost is not going to go away. Come on Mick, it's just 2100 yen! I can see why people would consider if it were up there much more but 2100 yen is just a meal. Small price to keep my number, for me anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 If I did change carriers I would pay the money to keep my number as so many people know m y number and I have been using the same number for my business for years now changing is not an option for me. Everyone is different and for those that hardly give their number out to anyone maybe changing the number is worth it. Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 The latter includes me but yes, I am a bit of a tight-arse when it comes to things like this! Plus if I didn't have MNP then I could celebrate the purchase of a shiny new iPhone 4S by going out for a meal with the afore-mentioned 2,100Yen or buy 20 tuna-mayo onigiri or better still, put it towards the cost of a protective cover for my shiny, new toy! Excuse me while I go and count my pennies! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 My phone goes naked, not a scratch on it. Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 My phone goes naked, not a scratch on it. An aesthetics-driven decision or just maintaining your username/avatar image? Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 It doesn't need one, basically. I suppose it might if you are a construction worker or mis-treat your gear. But after 12 months my iphone (and ipad) both have no scratches. Don't need + why cover up something so beautiful = don't use! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I definitely need one....mines has a simple black silicone cover Link to post Share on other sites
ProbablyaCrazyPerson 2 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I don't use a cover on my phone, and it's still in pretty good condition. Not an iphone. Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 iPhone-purchasing update:- I went to a large Kojima this afternoon and discovered that irrespective of the 2,100Yen MNP fee, there's a "Subscription Processing Fee" of 3,150Yen that I think has to be paid by everyone starting a new contract. Back to the MNP fee, this isn't necessary if you don't want to keep your number but many of the norikae deals seem to require it. So it looks as though I'll have to pay 5,250Yen (2,100 to Softbank and 3,150 to au) to switch networks. However, Kojima is currently offering 5,000Yen worth of JCB vouchers and a 2,000Yen Kojima voucher to new au customers, which would wipe out those fees! That campaign ends tomorrow so this could be my last night without an iPhone!! As for the phone itself, I can get a 16GB 4S for 4,900Yen/month (Plan Z + internet) or a 32GB for another 430Yen/month. So I think I'm going to go for a 32GB for a total monthly bill of 5,330Yen. Well that's the plan though I'll probably have changed my mind by the morning! Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I don't use a cover on my phone, and it's still in pretty good condition. Not an iphone. I don't use a cover on my phone either, and it looks beat-to-crap. Also not an iPhone. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I first covered my ipad with an all over cover thing, but more and more realised that I didn't need it. As I said not a scratch on either that or my iphone. I take care of it of course but basically it is doesn't scratch like the cheap plastic that many phones are made of. Don't need a condom, don't use it...... Another difference I suppose. Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 I've finally done it! For the princely sum of 5,720Yen/month over the next 2 years, I'm now the proud owner of a 32GB iPhone 4S. Thanks for all the advice along the way guys! Now I just have to work out how to use the bloody thing!! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Congratulations! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I've finally done it! For the princely sum of 5,720Yen/month over the next 2 years, I'm now the proud owner of a 32GB iPhone 4S. Thanks for all the advice along the way guys! Now I just have to work out how to use the bloody thing!! thats the same one I have....same deal as well Link to post Share on other sites
klingon 10 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Ahhh so the price of the phone itself is covered over the 2 years then. I was wondering how you got it at that price. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Getting used to it now Mick? You'll be wanting to upgrade to iPhone 5 tomorrow! Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Getting used to it now Mick? You'll be wanting to upgrade to iPhone 5 tomorrow! Slowly but surely thanks! Am having fun and games with the whole touchscreen thing but have been too busy at work to have a proper play with it yet, so have been restricting my ham-fisted efforts to sending sms/texts and surfing the net. I love being able to go online wherever though, so I'm glad I went for the unlimited internet package! Link to post Share on other sites
klingon 10 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 If you want decent maps, don't upgrade it to iOS6! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I agree. And other than a Swiss railway ripped clock (woo-hoo), I can't really notice many changes that mean much to me in iOS6. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 If you want decent maps, don't get an iphone hehehe. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I agree! There, see I'm not always standing up for Apple! Luckily for me, Maps aren't a huge thing most of the time. It is annoying though they release this. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Does anyone know anyone on Y! Mobile? They sound a fair bit cheaper than smartphones on other carriers. You get 300 free calls a month as well. I don't know what the conditions are, but online you can get a Nexus 5 for free on the "switch carriers, keep you number" thing (MNP). If I can do it for 4-5000 a month, I might get one. Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 When I changed my smartphone the other week I changed my plan to a shabaly houdai plan. With internet and unlimited talking my bill is around 7000 a month. You can call landlines or any of the mobile carriers and can speak all day if you want and will not cost a yen more than the fixed monthly payment. That is with au in case anyone is interested or didnt know. To get that proce I went for the 2GB packet for the internet, as I dont exceed 2GB a month. Any heavy internet stuff I do over my home wifi. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I've been thinking of making a switch sometime. The iphone 5 I have now is really nothing much more than a phone and the once in a while internet surf. I never seem to use the apps much so really any phone that is connected will do. Link to post Share on other sites
klingon 10 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Whats the cheapest of the cheap, I wonder? Link to post Share on other sites
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