Orange Upgrade Silliness
Recently, I was unhappy at my mobile bill - aren't we all? After speaking with Orange, they offered me a new tariff. Great!
There was only one catch.
I had to sign up for another 12 months. Well okay, I'm wasn't too fussed about that.
- Oh, and you have to have a new phone.
- But I'm happy with my phone.
- You have to have a new phone.
- Why?
- ... mumble ... government regulations ... mumble ...
- Do I have to use this new phone?
- No. You can use whatever phone you like.
- So, can I take just the tariff without the phone and use it on my current phone?
- No.
I was surprised and annoyed at this response. My phone worked, and I was happy with it. Why should I replace something which still works perfectly well and that I'm happy with?
I see this as a terrible waste of the world's resources. This is yet another example of government/corporate common sense having gone for a walk.
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