I'm leaving giffgaff :-(

octopus16

UPDATE: I’m coming back to giffgaff!

I wasn’t happy with the iPhone as it had a fault with the battery. I returned the phone & EE SIM Card - which was a lot of hassle dealing with Affordable Mobiles and the EE customer services.

I had loads of problems with them. It’s all returned and cancelled now! I’ve got my PAC Code and I’ve got awesome news, I’m awaiting a new giffgaff SIM!

I’m using an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S10 instead now. Also, even though the EE coverage was great at home, it was unusable in the areas around me, whereas giffgaff worked awesomely!

So, I’ve decided never to risk any network other than giffgaff. giffgaff is awesome and simple, other networks just don’t seem to be easy.

I’m very sorry that I’m leaving giffgaff, it’s been a lovely, positive experience! 😃

I’ve loved being part of this community, I’ve so far made 99 posts, and this is my 100th (& last) ever post here. ☹️

I’m leaving for a variety of reasons. The main reason being that the new iPhone SE 2020 (which is the same size as the iPhone 8, but with the iPhone 11 Pro’s processor) is on a great offer at EE, for £21/month, with 50GB of data and no upfront fees. Those prices include the savings from cashback 😄

Deal brought from affordablemobiles.co.uk, reviews here: https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.affordablemobiles.co.uk

EE have also built and commissioned a cell tower less than a mile from my house, meaning I can get 2-3 bars of 4G indoors, and 4 bars (max) outdoors. This gives me over 200mbps. This has also lead me to my decision!

However, I’ve also brought 2 family members onto giffgaff, and they’re staying as members! 👍️

So, my time spent on giffgaff was great, but has come to an end now. All the best, octopus16 👋

endorphin

octopus16 it sounds like you’re going for the right reasons but remember that with giffgaff you can come and go as you please. So when you’ve finished paying for your new iPhone SE you’re more than welcome to return. 🙂 😉

isabel1066

octopus16 Good luck with EE we would welcome you back with open arms if you decide to return.

davidevans0000

octopus16 sorry to see you go

various_mm

octopus16 I’m leaving for a variety of reasons. The main reason being that the new iPhone SE 2020 (which is the same size as the iPhone 8, but with the iPhone 11 Pro’s processor) is on a great offer at EE, for £21/month, with 50GB of data and no upfront fees

dont blame you. if you have a great deal then you have done the right thing. i dont think anyone can fault you.

thank you for letting us know

jeank

octopus16
Aw so sorry to hear you are leaving us … good luck with new network 🙂👍❤

wedgington

octopus16 best of luck with EE sorry to see you’re leaving 🙁

whewe29

octopus16 We’re sorry to see that your leaving ☹️ Do remember when you’ve finished paying for your iPhone on EE you can come back to giffgaff

peterhall0012

octopus16 my brother would be interested in this deal have you a link please

yvonnearmstrong

octopus16

But you never know you might come back 😊and we will sure welcome you back 😁
Take care of your self and stay safe 💟

brulaw

octopus16

Sorry to see you go but at least you’re going for reasons that are positive and not because you’re upset with giffgaff , you know that the door here is always open should you want to you can always return ,

Stay Well , Stay Safe and Be Happy

frenchielove

octopus16 aww, what a lovely positive ending to your time with giffgaff, I wish you all the very best with your new provider 🤗

mcilwraith

octopus16 good luck with your new provider
its never nice to see a good member leave 😢

justeena1

octopus16 best of luck with new network anx enjoy there

sha_shah1

octopus16
Sorry to see you go.
Good luck with your new network

jt_21

octopus16 best of luck with your new network, don’t forget your giffgaff password in case you come back in the future and port back into octopus16 when your contract ends. All the best 🙂

newcrazymember2018

octopus16 Thank you for your contribution to giffgaff, glad you enjoyed your time here and well done for recruiting new members! It’s always sad to see a member leave us but one of the perks of giffgaff is that we aren’t tied down so we can come and go as we please depending on whatever suits us. I wish you all the best with your new phone package.

formulaone

octopus16

Sorry to hear your leaving us all 🙂

I wish you all the best for the future with your new provider.
Your always welcome to return at anytime.

davidvarley

octopus16
Hope you enjoy your new network.

barishna

octopus16 sorry to hear you

darren1900

octopus16 all the best with EE

sibtahmed

octopus16 it’s sad that you are leaving the giffgaff. But all the best

pmaine

octopus16 looks a good deal and sorry to see you go

garybo

octopus16 that’s really sad to see you are leaving

varun1234

octopus16 well sad to see you go but I understand giffgaff is my backup as its just so slow in my area and I think others offer a lot cheaper hut the pauback is just incomparable hence why its my backup. Anyways good luck I hope you still stick around on the community

tonic98

octopus16 sad to see your leaving but thats a great offer off EE

allan1954

octopus16 good luck with your new network will you still keep posting on the forum.

masterluke

octopus16 I can get 2-3 bars of 4G indoors

Is that all from being so close to a mast? Anything other than full bars signal means a poor signal but that’s an iPhone for you. I get 3 bars of Three 4G from a mast that’s 13 miles away for my mobile broadband.

karenyates

octopus16
Sounds like a win win for you.
Good luck and remember you can come back at anytime you wish.👍

cp3jose

octopus16 Best of luck and hope it all works out for you… 😥

skhan_786

octopus16 Goodluck with your new provider your welcome back anytime

bigjack57

octopus16 Hi, Seems like you’ve found a good deal there and it’s understandable partly due to the new EE mast having been put up close to your home. Good luck, and you know you’re always welcome back to giffgaff any time (once you’ve fulfilled your , perhaps, 24 month?? contact)

tomlilz

octopus16 Goodbye, I’m glad you had a positive experience. You can always return once your contract has finished with EE.

bluenose55

octopus16 👍️

kevincunno

octopus16 hi sad to see you go but once you have bought the phone with the contract you could always come back to the awesome giffgaff family bye for now 😊

clikasarus

octopus16
Very sad to see you go but you are always welcome back if it dosnt work out with EE

Once a Giffgaffer always giffgaffer👍🏻

digit2

octopus16 welcome back to giffgaff. Should you want a new phone in the future remember giffgaff sell phones too.

car1francis

octopus16 I feel the same way. EE were the worst network I have ever been with. I would NEVER go back to EE again. Signal was crap I had to go outside just to make a phone call.

richybhoy36

octopus16 Hey sorry your leaving ! Remember were always here if you want to come back ! :-( all the best ! Richy .

bobrobinson

octopus16

To our giffgaff.
Now you have come back please stay with us as you must realise that giffgaff is the best.
Take care Bob 😄

octopus16

peterhall0012

Of course here’s the link - next day delivery too with DPD!

£21.25/month - unlimited mins & texts - 24 month contract

It’s a cashback deal!

https://www.affordablemobiles.co.uk/contract/iphone-se-64gb-black/ee-essential-plan-50gb-35-24mths/cashback-by-redemption

justeena1

yvonnearmstrong i like your image

jaymailsays

octopus16 peterhall0012

Of course here’s the link - next day delivery too with DPD!

£21.25/month - unlimited mins & texts - 24 month contract

https://www.affordablemobiles.co.uk/contract/iphone-se-64gb-black/ee-essential-plan-50gb-35-24mths/cashback-by-redemption

Just to be clear the contract price is £35 per month for the deal you linked to, which will increase by around 2% next March and a further RPI increase in March 2022. The £35 has to be paid upfront each month and the potential cashback of £13.75 must be claimed back by supplying a copy of the contract finance deal bill, each and every month. Assuming you can obtain a promotional discount code.
https://www.reviews.io/company-reviews/store/affordablemobiles-co-uk

Refurbished.
https://www.affordablemobiles.co.uk/apple/iphone-11-64gb-black-refurbished

octopus16

Thanks for all of your replies!

The general feeling that I’m pleased everyone understands is that I’m not leaving because of giffgaff, I’m leaving due to a great deal on a phone contract.

deana1957

octopus16 you have to do what you think best, don’t think anyone will hold it against you, good luck

snus1

Sorry to hear that you’re leaving, sometimes change is better but you still will be missing giffgaff and community. Anyway enjoy your new phone and network. 💐