T-Mobile UK launches 'The Full Monty' contract

by Alistair Lowe on 30 January 2012, 11:14

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Finally the day has arrived, the future, the day where limits become limitless. T-Mobile UK has just launched its new contract plan, 'The Full Monty'.

Why limitless? The plan features unlimited internet, BT Openzone WiFi, calls and texts. For those who enjoy the wonders of 3G tethering, you my be thinking that the catch is a fair usage policy on the internet? If so you'd be wrong, T-Mobile claims that the plan offers truly unlimited internet, that may be used however one likes, including to tether to other devices. There is a small catch for those looking towards the lowest package however, calls to other networks are actually limited to 2,000 minutes, with the package only unlimited across the T-Mobile network, all other packages are truely unlimited.

The plan will be available from February 1st, both in stores, on-line and through partners. The plan features four price brackets and will be for a 24 month period:

Price Per Month Phones and costs
£36 iPhone 4S 16GB £99 iPhone 4 8GB, Samsung Galaxy S II, HTC Sensation XE FREE 
£41 iPhone 4S 16GB £29 BlackBerry 99003 FREE
£46 iPhone 4S 16GB FREE
£61 iPhone 4S 64GB £29 iPhone 4S 32GB FREE

"Over the past two years we've seen a rise in mobile internet use of over 250 per cent, 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 that they're getting value for money." stated T-Mobile head of propositions, Ben Fritsch.

The new plan looks to compete with Three's 'All You can Eat' offering, which also serves up unlimited internet.

Frankly, we're just happy to see the UK mobile market push forwards with new, competitive offerings, however this writer has been impressed; he may have to give up the dreams of a yearly upgrade, but the prospects of unlimited usage and perhaps a Samsung Galaxy S III come April are rather appealing. It'll perhaps be interesting to observe how this plan evolves after the eventual introduction of 4G.

For those who can't wait for February 1st, head on over to http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/thefullmonty/ for more details or to place an order.

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Posted by Raz316 - Mon 30 Jan 2012 11:18
Here at T-Mobile we believe it's good to share and talk and share and tweet and talk and text and share and make pretend bands, that's why we've created this limitless tariff just for you.

Limited to 2000 cross networks call minutes
Unlimited internet is unlimited right up until we decide you're using too much and then it will be limited.
Posted by crossy - Mon 30 Jan 2012 11:36
The plan features unlimited internet, BT Openzone WiFi, calls and texts. … The new plan looks to compete with Three's ‘All You can Eat’ offering, which also serves up unlimited internet.
Three's AYCE plan is unlimited on their network and allows tethering. On the other hand if the new T-Mobile plan also allows tethering and is available in SIM Free then I'd be very interested. The provision of Openzone sounds great for those times that you're in a coffee shop and can't get a decent mobile signal.
For those who can't wait for February 1st, head on over to http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/thefullmonty/ for more details
Precious little in the way of details - I'll just have to contain my enthusiasm and wait… :(
Frankly, we're just happy to see the UK mobile market push forwards with new, competitive offerings, however this writer has been impressed; he may have to give up the dreams of a yearly upgrade, but the prospects of unlimited usage and perhaps a Samsung Galaxy S III come April are rather appealing
+1 on this lot - although I've got to wait until July. :yucky: Sounds like I'm going be asking Three for a PAC at that point to give to T-Mobile.
Raz316
Unlimited internet is unlimited right up until we decide you're using too much and then it will be limited.
So it's got the same Fare Usage Provisions as the normal contracts then? That said, a 500MB provision that excludes email and web usage would suit me fine - heck, I could probably “slum it” on half that if needs be. Don't think T-Mobile are any worse than others in this respect, (Three might be the only one that's better - although Three have restrictions on text usage), and arguably better than O2 and Voda.
Posted by miniyazz - Mon 30 Jan 2012 12:24
This could be interesting. Slightly different from The One Plan but retains the core features. There will undoubtedly be a FUP of some sort on the internet - I believe Three's is something in the region of 80GB, which I haven't managed to hit yet :p

How much are they taking the wee with the £61/month contract though? Presumably it offers exactly the same as the £41/month contract, except you're paying an extra £480 to upgrade the phone from an iPhone 16Gb 4S to the 64GB version :crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy:

This should hopefully see more providers offering similar deals and more competitive pricing :)
Posted by cheesemp - Mon 30 Jan 2012 12:48
I'm just hoping to see o2 shift their pricing a bit following this. I really need a 1Gb next time as I keep hitting the 750Mb limit a day or two before the month ends. I'd switch providers but I get a very nice 30% friends and family discount…

I really like the idea of a shiny new S3 in April too (assuming its out by then).
Posted by crossy - Mon 30 Jan 2012 14:45
crossy
Three's AYCE plan is unlimited on their network and allows tethering. On the other hand if the new T-Mobile plan also allows tethering and is available in SIM Free then I'd be very interested.
crossy
So it's got the same Fare Usage Provisions as the normal contracts then?
Just saw this on Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/30/t-mobile-launches-truly-umlimited-full-monty-contract-wants-t/):
London, 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.
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.
Tethering and no FUP - yay. :rockon:
The deal isn't available SIM-only, although T-Mobile UK's Head of Propositions, Ben Fritsch, told us that the new deal is pitched at users looking to take the smartphone plunge.
Daaarrrrrnnnnnnnnnnn! :mad: Hopefully it might be by the time that I come to change. I was looking at the dirt-cheap SIM-only plans, but the advantages of this one could persuade me if it was £25-30 (or less?).

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