As one of the few remaining networks to still offer a 12 month contract, it always pays to keep an eye on Vodafone. So when they announced that new tariffs were being announced, I was intrigued to see what the new propositions were.
And all in all, it seems worth the wait. There are now three tiers:
The Standard bundles. These range from £26 which gives you 500MB of data along with unlimited texts and 500 voice minutes, to the £44 tariff where you get 1GB of data, unlimited texts and 1000 minutes.
Next up are the Red Bundles. These start at £26 a month. That 26 quid gives you unlimited texts, unlimited UK minutes and a bump up from the Standard tariff at 2GB. At the top tier of the Red bundle, you get the same unlimited texts and UK calls, but you also get 20GB to play with for the month.
The new top tier Red Value Bundle gives you something a little different. Vodafone are giving you the option of having a 24 month subscription of NowTV, Spotify, or Sky Sports Mobile on the higher tiers, but all Red Value bundles come with the EuroTraveller.
“Yes, but how much data am I getting?” you may be asking. On the Red Value bundles, the options are 2, 4, 6, 15, or 25GB.
On the lowest £26 tier, you don’t get one of the partner bundles, but you do get unlimited texts and calls, and 2GB of data. At the top end, the 25GB tariff will cost £75.
As Vodafone have announced on their blog, if you’re already in an existing contract and want to upgrade to one of the new bundles, they’ll “switch you over for a £20 one-off fee – or for free if your new 4G bundle costs at least £5 more each month.”
And the kicker? Now all tariffs allow you to use 4G for free.
VODAFONE UK OFFERS CUSTOMERS MORE OF THE STUFF THEY LOVE WITH BIGGER DATA ALLOWANCES ON 4G
Increased data allowances on our Red Value Bundles
Calls home from our Europe Zone now included as part of our Red Value Bundles*
4G included in all Pay monthly agreements with a handset**
Fixed Price Promise remains to protect customers from in-contract line rental price rises
Vodafone UK is giving customers more of what they love on our 4G network***. All pay monthly handset bundles now include 4G, automatically giving customers access to our 4G network, and generous data allowances. For those that select a Red Value Bundle****, our full range of rich entertainment packs can be enjoyed along with inclusive calls home to the UK from our Europe Zone. With our great Fixed Price Promise, your monthly price will stay the same for the duration of your initial agreement, if you stick within your allowance.
Prices for our 24 month bundles start from £17 a month for our Standard Bundle and £26 a month for our Red and Red Value Bundles. As part of our Red Value Bundle, the Samsung Galaxy S6 is available to pre-order from £44 a month giving customers 4GB when you trade in a Samsung Galaxy phone whilst the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is available to pre-order for £54 a month with £9 upfront cost and 8GB data when you trade in a working Samsung Galaxy phone. Also available on this bundle is the HTC One M9 with 4GB data for £44 a month when you trade in an HTC One. The Red Value Bundle gives customers inclusive calls to the UK from Europe, more data and access to a choice of Spotify Premium, Sky Sports Mobile TV or a NOW TV Entertainment Pass as part of Vodafone’s Ultimate 4G Entertainment Package.
Cindy Rose, Consumer Director at Vodafone UK says: “Our customers told us that they wanted more data and access to our 4G network, regardless of what agreement they are on. Whether they’re passionate about this season’s must-see boxsets on NOW TV, the latest tunes on Spotify Premium, or keeping up to date with all the action on Sky Sports Mobile TV, they can do thanks to our 4G network and bigger data allowances. With our new bundle structure and Fixed Price Promise, Vodafone customers have the flexibility and security to enjoy more of what they love safe in the knowledge their line rental cost will remain the same for the contract term, making Vodafone the network they can depend on.”
