Vodafone Retail

On Sunday I took the plunge. That big brave step that I had been holding off on. I finally got a smart phone.
Now, I’d like to tell you how shiney and pretty it is and all sorts of silly things but this isn’t a review for the phone.
I detest going into mobile shops. Every time I try, there are 2 staff and 30 people lined up. I have been trying to get close to a Vodafone staff member for almost 2 weeks, but whenever I’m near a shop, its packed and I can’t be bothered to wait. I hate to have to beg for someone to take my money.
Finally on Sunday I got near a staff member on Henry St and within 10 mins was set up with my new phone. It was painless, quick, and almost pleasant. The chap was knowledgeable, friendly, and didn’t try and flog the usual extras, add ons and insurances. Yay!
I’d have given a 4 star, but just on the basis that it took me several attempts to get near staff, I knocked it down.

When i first got a mobile phone… because i was a big boy going into 1^st year in secondary school… it was with Vodafone.
These were the days when 087, 086 and 088 (??? Eircell?! remember them!?) were still exclusive to their companies. I didn’t really know what they were charging me, and what even used the phone for those days. but i do know that it was before Vodafone and O2 gave two *$&%*‘s about special offers…
When i met a girl who gave me a reason to text stupid pointless texts (wht u thnkn?.. OMG…WTF!?) she showed me the enlightened path to Meteor. and since then i have seen just how expensive Vodafone are. and how much they protect their own products by only selling specially made Vodafone phones with their logo on them.
Not very appealing.
They have the usual offers that the others provide these days… some broadband too now. Also you can get the whole shibang off them if you like… though you will have to paint your door red, if the ad is anyhting to go by.

In a bid to retain customers, Vodafone now does some amazing offers. For example, the free texts and free calls to other Vodafone customers is a real penny saver. I now spend next to nothing on my mobile phone because most of my friends are on the network as well.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the scheme (where have you been hiding? under a rock?), let me explain. Every month, you need to top up your account with 20 Euro. After that you can enjoy the deal.
Vodafone also has IOU which means that after you text a certain number, you can borrow up to 4 Euro’s worth of credit. Of course, next time you put money on your phone, the company will deduct what you owe them.
If any of this makes you want to convert to Vodafone, check out their store on Henry Street. The salespeople will be more than eager to help you out.