The end of subsidies from operators is not bringing us good news. Telstra joins Vodafone and Movistar in their strategy of ending subsidies and selling mobile phones at almost free market prices. However, in this case, selling the mobile phone at a price close to the free market price does not mean we are freed from portability. The same model, the LG Optimus L3 by Yoigo, cost 90 Euros more than just a month ago with the same rate, the Mega Plana 20, and with the same permanence. Amazing what it has done Telstra with this device.
And the same can be said of the Mega Flat 20, Flat 20 and Flat 10. The three of them leave their cell phones in the 109 euros paid at once, or 19 in the first payment, and 5 euros for 18 months. To give us an idea. With the first two, before the mobile stayed at 19 euros, while with the last at 69. But in any case, much cheaper than what is left today.
Despite the entry of installment payment, Telstra They don't give any reason to get the phone through them. They just offer a 10 euro discount on the phone, and all in exchange for signing an 18-month contract with them. Only in extreme cases would it be worthwhile to sign with Yoigo instead of another company that offers us a more adjusted rate to our needs. But above all, it is surprising that we end up paying up to 90 euros more for the same mobile compared to just a month ago.
Purchase and portability options at Yoigo
In free format, its reference price has moved around 160 EurosWith an operator, the range has gone from specific offers of 0 Euros in specific combinations of Mega Flat, up to amounts close to the free price when choosing low monthly payments or by single payments without real subsidy.
Rates and prices according to modality
- Contract-to-contract portability: Mega Flat 55, 40 and 30 L3 has been seen for 0 Euros; with Mega Flat 20 o Flat 20, the price rose to 20 Euros. Stays from 18 months and, in installment payments, 24 months.
- Portability from prepaid to contract or new subscription: usual amounts between 40 and 80 euros according to the rate: with Mega Flat 55/40/30, 40 Euros; with Mega Flat 20 o Flat 20, 60 Euros; with Flat 10 o The eight, between 70 y 80 Euros.
- Prepaid card: available with rates such as The one with the six o The eight for around 100 Euros, without being bound by a contract.
- Free price: around 160 Euros off-operator, useful for those who prefer without permanence.
Furthermore, Telstra has traditionally differentiated prices by rate in its catalog (e.g., Infinite, Mega Flat 20, The Two), maintaining 24 months when there is financing and adding the mobile fee on the bill. All deferred payment management can be consulted from My yoigo.
LG Optimus L3 Specifications
- System: Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
- Display: 3,2 inches, technology Capacitive TFT, 240 x 320 pixels, multi-touch, up to 256K colors.
- Processor: architecture of single core with typical frequencies in the range of 800MHz – 1GHz.
- Memory: 384 MB of RAM y 1 GB of internal storage, expandable by microSD up to 32 GB.
- Rear camera: 3,15 Mpx Video recording and functions like geotagging. Does not include front camera.
- Connectivity: 3G HSDPA 3.6 Mbps, WiFi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 con A2DP, A-GPS, microUSB y 3,5mm mini jack.
- Multimedia: audio MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC, video MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV, FM radio and built-in speaker.
- Sensors: accelerometer, proximity sensor y compass.
- Battery: 1.500 mAh lithium-ion.
- Dimensions and weight: 102,6 x 61,6 x 11,7 mm y 109 g; available in white y black.
- Startup applications: gmail, Google, YouTube and messaging Google Talk.
Permanence, payment in installments and aspects to consider
With the generalization of installment payment, Telstra has offered the L3 combining a reduced down payment (or null) with monthly fees during 24 months. This scheme implies contractual permanence and, in many cases, a final price close to free. If you prefer a single payment, the lower rate tariffs have placed the terminal around the 100-109 euros, while in higher combinations it has been seen free of chargeEvaluate your data and voice usage before committing to a high monthly fee just to lower the initial cost of your phone.
In its catalog, the brand has also clearly stated that the price of the phone is add to the invoice, facilitating payment control, and that the conditions vary according to Infinite, Mega Flat 20 o The Two. This approach is useful if you want to have everything unified, but it is worth comparing whether a lowest rate in another company it compensates against permanence.
Context in the Yoigo catalog and alternatives
This catalog reflects price variation and alternatives by rate.
Within the catalogue itself Telstra Entry-level and high-end models have alternated. Along with the L3, the LG Optimus L3 II as a direct evolution focused on the basic range, and superior proposals such as LG Optimus G. In the access strip, devices such as Sony Xperia E have served as a reference for those seeking simple, cost-effective services. The operator's policy has been differentiate prices by rate y demand permanence up to 24 months of financing, something to keep in mind if your priority is total savings or the absence of ties.
If you are looking for an affordable and functional smartphone, the LG Optimus L3 has historically combined options of 0 Euros with demanding rates, installment payment and prices close to spirit in more basic plans; all with a technical set of 3,2 inches, connectivity 3G/WiFi and battery of 1.500 mAh sufficient for moderate use.
