HTC 10 on Vodafone

[LordLanky]

So, exciting news about the HTC 10 yesterday.
The leaks left me doubting if the device was good enough, but initial reviews suggest it might have got it right.

In the meantime TechRadar suggests VF are sitting on the fence about whether to stock it.

I'm sure a helpful VF member of staff will point us to the pointless "Coming Soon" page. Thanks for that.

Meantime here in the real world who would like VF to stock the HTC 10?
Is it incredible or even possible that VF are considering to NOT run with it?

[IWonder]

@Blue305 could it still not work out cheaper for you with your VEA to get a SIM only deal and buy the phone?  I've been with VF for 16 years and I got 40% off a new SIM only deal; 1GB data (enough for my needs) 1000 minutes and unlimited texts for £9 (12 month contract) then the phone was £512.99 (using HTC10 as a discount code) from HTC.  Calculated over 24 months it made the monthly cost £30.35.  I suspect that the prices would still be quite expensive (probably around £42 per month) if they got the phone in, so even with the 20% VEA it might still work out cheaper as a SIM only deal ... just a thought  :smileyhappy:

In addition, you could get your insurance from a gadget insurance company cheaper, or many banks do a kind of "Plus" account for about £10 per month that often includes mobile phone insurance, travel insurance, extended warranty etc might be worth asking your bank.

[Blue305]

Yea but i dont have the cash to spend on the phone entirely. I was today in a VF store and asked if they gonna stock it, and the salesman said he thinks they will, but in the upcoming weeks or upcoming months...

[IWonder]

True, it is a lot of money to fork out in one go. It's alright with a 0% credit card, but easy to get into debt with them if you're not careful. I was going to wait a couple of months myself because I think the prices will be lower in a couple of months anyway.  Everyone I have spoken too at Vodafone CS has said that they think they will get the phone too.  It is frustrating though as it's clearly a popular phone at the moment and I cannot see why they wouldn't have it.  Good luck, you never know VF may come through.

[bizarre_adz]

Anyone else checked the CPW website?! Prices just went through the roof on the HTC10. I misread it when I saw £79 + £34/month and thought they'd lowered the renewal price. But nope... They've put UP the new contract price. Renewal was quoted at £219 + £34/month. WOW.

[DANIM24]

You are not wrong, I went into a CPW shop the other day and they quoted £240 up front and £42 pm! He then tried to ram a S7 down my throat on EE stating that the HTC10 was rubbish. I told him to stick it where the sun don't shine and promptly left, very unlikely to return. I hate forceful bias salesmen who clearly have an agenda to move certain phones.

Having said that..... if vodafone don't get the HTC10 very soon I'll get it direct from EE and they'll loose my so far loyal custom!

[burso83]

@DANIM24, I don't know about EE, but VF customer service is atrocious. I feel like some people on chat just say what they please, they provide incorrect and misleading information and I'm not getting at the HTC 10 stocking questions now. I had my fair share of the rubbish cust. service and I can tell you you might be doing the right thing.

[LordLanky]

HTC shipping notification came AFTER the courier delivered it.

It is amazing. Adoptable storage. It is that quietly competent device that just works. Solid. Fast. Gorgeous. My new best friend.

[Blue305]

Damn I'm so jelly I would instance root it and flash a custom ROM on it..

Anyway, enjoy ur new device mate!

[bizarre_adz]

I picked up my grey version from CPW today. Taken me 3 hours to set up perfectly, but I'm a happy bloke now!

@IWonder - The spigen cases fit great, but the same can't be said for the screen protectors which arent quite up to speed. A lot of fiddling got it to fit in the end, but ill be getting something with a better for soon!

[bizarre_adz]

Sorry... "Better FIT soon". Not quite with it on the keyboard layout yet....