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Samsung's Galaxy Tab heads for the Three network
UK MOBILE OPERATOR Three's announcement that it will be 'ranging' Samsung's Galaxy Tab tablet hasn't provided any more clues as to what the device will cost.
Yesterday we reported that the tablet is popping up on merchant websites at prices up to £700, and today, upon hearing that Three has tipped up with its monthly tariffs we expected to get another, perhaps more reasonable, subsidised price to add to the mix. Alas, that is not the case.
Although Three is offering the Samsung tablet on a range of monthly price plans, it is unable to tell us how much the thing will cost, when it might know, or even when it might be selling it. Pro stuff chaps. Pro.
Muddying the waters further is the fact that Three is offering Galaxy Tab tariffs on one month rolling contracts, which means it has opted out of guaranteed 18-24 month user subscriptions. Instead users are treated to a choice of monthly plans. Either of two voice and data packages are on offer - £10 a month including 100 any network minutes, 2000 Three-to-Three minutes, 3000 texts and 1GB data, or the £15 a month including 300 any network minutes, 2000 Three-to-Three minutes, 3000 texts and 1GB data option.
Alternatively, anyone who already has a phone can opt for the data only option and there are again two to choose from - 1GB data for £7.50 per month or 5GB data for £15 per month.
Price and availability aside, Three made up some space on its announcement with some facts about the Galaxy Tab, which thankfully since we moved out from under our rock we already knew.
Nigel Field, Director of Devices at Three added that his firm is well-placed to give users the best Galaxy Tab experience possible, thanks to its network. "With both SIM and Wi-Fi connectivity, Samsung Galaxy Tab users on Three can get the most out of the product knowing they're with the UK's number one mobile broadband provider," he burbled. µ
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For the iPhone 4 and iPad. If you buy one contract free they will offer you a cheap contract. At a later date, when they can get them in stock, they will give you contract prices for them.
The only down side is that the iPad contract (data only) gives you more data for your £15 (10gb vs 5)
1. Can you actually use it as a plain phone?
2. Can you use it as, say, a wireless or Bluetooth shared internet connection for other devices?