Today, being without a phone is like being without a hand. In some cases, probably like being without a head. 😬 And since there's a mobile phone (it can be a grey one), there's also an operator and their offer. And here you need to answer one fundamental question for yourself: phone on a subscription or on a pay-as-you-go plan? Which is better? If, in your opinion, a subscription has so far emerged victorious from this clash – we agree. IT HAS EMERGED. 🕰️ Time to update your knowledge!
It's just how things are, once you've formed an opinion on a subject, you stick to it. However, while your opinion might remain unchanged in your head, the subject it pertains to could have changed quite a bit. 🤸 Oh, subscription lover, we come in peace! We suggest you try to look at the arguments that have so far tipped the scales in favour of post-paid offers. We've listed them below for your convenience! 👎
With a subscription, I'll have peace of mind
You come to the store, choose an offer (or vice versa – meaning, you choose first, then you come, not that the offer chooses you. Although… are you sure?). The nice gentleman or lady prints the papers and points with a pen here and there, explaining each element of the long-term contract. 📃 You sign, you leave, and you have peace of mind about the topic for the next two years, paying a set amount each month. Sometimes more, if you inadvertently exceed something. Or if you don't read something hidden under a footnote in the contract. And if something breaks… it's better not to even think about it.
Do you know who truly has peace of mind for those two years? The operator, who no longer has to strive for your satisfaction, because they've secured you for 24 months. On a subscription. If you want to leave, an unavoidable penalty for breaking the contract awaits you. Meanwhile, by choosing a pay-as-you-go plan – you are free. 🕊️ There are no binding formalities, but there are simple and clear terms. If something stops suiting you, you simply look for an alternative. That's why we have to work for our crew every day. And that's what we like the most. 😍
A subscription with a phone in a bundle is worthwhile
Now that's convenience! The ability to call, text, and browse the internet with the device that will serve you for this purpose. What's more, in installments, included in the subscription price, someone in the store will advise you on a model tailored to your needs… or perhaps once, twice, or five times during the conversation, they'll try to persuade you to choose a completely different, absolutely brilliant phone from a manufacturer the operator currently has an agreement with. 🤷
This is also the moment when it's worth pulling out a calculator and summing up the phone charge, amicably spread over the contract period. 🧮 Most often, you'll find that this amount will be significantly higher than the price you would pay for the same model if you bought it in a store (where you'll also have the option to pay in installments). Don't know which smartphone to choose? The internet is bursting with comparisons and guides. Don't feel like digging through it? Call our Help Desk, we'll do it for you. 💪
I won't have to remember to top up
It's good to be sure that at the least expected moment, your phone won't refuse to cooperate because you forgot to top up your account. Absolutely agree! 🤝 Pre-paid offers, as the name suggests, require regular top-ups. However, no one said you have to rack your brain over them! 🤯 At Mobile Vikings, we have a simple solution for this – auto-top-up. All you need to do is link a payment card to your account, and the charge will be calculated automatically each month. Just like with subscriptions like Netflix or Spotify.
See: phone number subscription
It probably can't get any more hands-off than this, so on this front too, a subscription loses its advantage – and even starts to lose. How so? While most things are included in the price with us, if for any reason you need additional funds, you can use the Smart Wallet option to ensure you always have a few bucks in your balance. 💰 Again – link a card, set a limit, and use it with complete peace of mind!
As a long-term customer, I'll get a better offer
This is both true and false. You will indeed get a better offer from most operators, but as a NEW customer, someone they need to acquire and entice with attractive conditions. However, when your two years of honeymoon are over, your face usually falls when renewing the contract. 😕 The operator not only won't appreciate the fact that you've spent so much time together, but will probably also offer you a worse contract than the one they're currently using to persuade people to switch to their network. From experience, we know that they'll only snap out of it when you're already porting your number to another provider, and then suddenly favourable terms will become possible. 💐 Do you want to be treated like that?
At Mobile Vikings, as we've mentioned before, taking care of our crew is our daily bread. We don't change the terms of your offer – even if we introduce a new one, you can stay on the old one if you prefer it. We treat every Viking the same way, because we know that there's no better advertising than their satisfaction. And exceptional loyalty deserves an exceptional reward – for each person you invite to the network, you receive a 10% permanent discount. From five people in your crew, you're already using your phone completely #forfree. 💥 For how long? As long as they have active accounts, which means perhaps always. After all, we have the lowest churn rate among pay-as-you-go operators in Europe.
Remember also that the longer you're with us, the more gigabytes you probably have on your account – thanks to the rollover option, which means unused internet carries over to the next month. 🚶♀️ You can hoard it for a rainy day, or exchange it for clothes and gadgets in the Viking Store, or transfer it to charity.
A subscription is the only option for companies
The answer here is simple. Well, not really. We recently introduced a pay-as-you-go offer for businesses. Just get in touch with us! We'll talk about a solution that will be a tailwind for your business, not another obstacle for the entrepreneur. 🌬️
So, what do you think? Has the knowledge base viruses been updated? Have we managed to convince you to consider a pay-as-you-go offer, strengthened your conviction that it was always a good choice, or perhaps you still have some arguments for a subscription? Let us know in the comments, let's have a debate! 🗣️
