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| Author: | throughsilver [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 18:17 ] |
| Post subject: | BT Open Zone |
So I was at a meeting last week, in a swanky new building that had accessible wi-fi for my iPhone to sup on. Finding unlocked wi-fi in this day and age is a rarity, so I went for it. Did some research for the meeting, checked e-mithers... although it was slower than my 3G, which was stupid. So I check my bank account and I got charged a tenner a time for 'BT Open Zone'? That's harsh as fuck. Is this a common knowledge thing and I'm just a noob when it comes to modern existence, or are people as shocked as me? I'm sure I deserve it being an iPhone owner etc, but still. What a nasty surprise; if I wanted to get screwed out of 40 quid, I'd have headed off to Call Lane. |
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| Author: | Dudley [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 18:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
You gave them your bank details but didn't expect to be charged? |
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| Author: | markg [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 18:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
I thought Open Zone was actually included in most O2 data tariffs. At most you should get charged a maximum of £1 per day I thought. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 18:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
Are you on O2's iPhone tariff? If so, then You should get access free. If not, then you're probably screwed. |
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| Author: | throughsilver [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 18:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
- I didn't give them my details there and then. I therefore assumed cahoots with O2, who do have my details. Helpful as always Dudley. - I have an iPhone contract, so this shouldn't have happened according to that link. I'm speaking to the people in charge of the building tomorrow anyway, so I may start booting about while I'm down there. |
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| Author: | LewieP [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 18:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
BT Openzone charges you money? What the hell. They should have called it "BT It's free honest guvna Zone" and charged you thousands. |
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| Author: | Dudley [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 19:26 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
throughsilver wrote: - I didn't give them my details there and then. I therefore assumed cahoots with O2, who do have my details. Helpful as always Dudley. We need a rolleyes smiley. If there wasn't some sort of login or screen saying they were going to charge, they can't charge anyway. |
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| Author: | throughsilver [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 19:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
We need an Ignore function actually. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 19:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
Dudley wrote: If there wasn't some sort of login or screen saying they were going to charge, they can't charge anyway. Aw, how innocent. Why do you think that? |
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| Author: | Joans [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 19:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
throughsilver wrote: We need an Ignore function actually. Don't we have one? Edit - Yes we do. |
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| Author: | chinnyhill10 [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 20:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
Grim... wrote: Dudley wrote: If there wasn't some sort of login or screen saying they were going to charge, they can't charge anyway. Aw, how innocent. Why do you think that? They do in motorway services when you have your laptop. But then I guess they need your details in the first place as they won't know who you are. |
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| Author: | Dudley [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 20:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
throughsilver wrote: We need an Ignore function actually. Is there a specific reason you (who I actually don't remember posting anywhere ever) have chosen to be a bit of a twat in this thread? Or is this some kind of "Oh he once said something I didn't like but I don't actually have the wit to speak up so I'll just hold some kind of grudge forever" thing? EDIT : Nope got me, just went through most of the posting history and all I can find is a note about PC Zone. |
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| Author: | throughsilver [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 20:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
Dudley wrote: throughsilver wrote: We need an Ignore function actually. Is there a specific reason you (who I actually don't remember posting anywhere ever) have chosen to be a bit of a twat in this thread? Or is this some kind of "Oh he once said something I didn't like but I don't actually have the wit to speak up so I'll just hold some kind of grudge forever" thing? I'm nice to nice posters and a jerk to jerks. And thanks Joans - just have to figure it out now 
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| Author: | Dudley [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 20:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
I'd be interested to know exactly where I was a jerk because it isn't in this thread. |
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| Author: | throughsilver [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 20:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
Dudley wrote: I'd be interested to know exactly where I was a jerk because it isn't in this thread. Three for you: Dudley wrote: You gave them your bank details but didn't expect to be charged? rolleyes comment; Calling me a 'twat'. |
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| Author: | Mr Russell [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 20:26 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
Think you're both over-reacting a bit here. *points to banner at top of site* |
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| Author: | Dudley [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 20:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
throughsilver wrote: Dudley wrote: I'd be interested to know exactly where I was a jerk because it isn't in this thread. Three for you: Dudley wrote: You gave them your bank details but didn't expect to be charged? rolleyes comment; Calling me a 'twat'. The first one was a reasonable response to the first post. They can't charge you without your details, you've given SOMEONE permission. The other two were reactions to YOU being a twat to me, first for a snarky comment and secondly for committing the cardinal sin of all message boards, the "I'm going to ignore you" attention whore post. If that's really all it is (namely you having a meltdown over 1 innocuous comment I made) then can we please move on right now because I'm feeling myself getting stupider just dealing with it. |
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 20:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
throughsilver wrote: So I check my bank account and I got charged a tenner a time for 'BT Open Zone'? That's harsh as fuck. Is this a common knowledge thing and I'm just a noob when it comes to modern existence, or are people as shocked as me? BT Openzone is supposed to be free on iPhones. This is a billing cock up, ring O2.
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| Author: | Cras [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 20:56 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
richardgaywood wrote: BT Openzone is supposed to be free on iPhones. Mmm - I'll challenge that one. BT Openzone is supposed to be free on the O2 iPhone tariff. Not the same thing. |
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| Author: | Mr Russell [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 20:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
Indeed. When I had my old iPhone, it was a jailbroken phone with a PAYG o2 SIM in it. They still wouldn't let me on, even though I was an o2 customer, so they must look you up. I believe they denied me access based on having to type in my mobile phone number (and I tried a few as an experiment). |
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 21:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
Craster wrote: richardgaywood wrote: BT Openzone is supposed to be free on iPhones. Mmm - I'll challenge that one. BT Openzone is supposed to be free on the O2 iPhone tariff. Not the same thing. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 21:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
richardgaywood wrote: Craster wrote: richardgaywood wrote: BT Openzone is supposed to be free on iPhones. Mmm - I'll challenge that one. BT Openzone is supposed to be free on the O2 iPhone tariff. Not the same thing. I think you'll find that, having tested it myself, I am also empirically correct - not quite as good a correct, but it all adds up. |
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| Author: | Mr Russell [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 21:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
But you have data from other sources, so it has also been researched, at the very least making you anecdotally correct. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 21:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
Technically, anecdotally, and empirically. I'm the most correct man ever. |
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| Author: | Squirt [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 22:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
By the power vested in me by Her Majesty the Queen, I hereby do declare Craster to be officially correct. |
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| Author: | AceAceBaby [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 22:23 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BT Open Zone |
He even comes correct. Word. |
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