Ongoing Free & Paid V.O.I.P Service
Using FreedomPop
If you opt to trial the FreedomPop network you’ll have to purchase or already own an unlocked smartphone. The smartphone will also need to be compatible with FreedomPop’s application for Android and the Apple iPhone. This is because all calls will be made and routed through the FreedomPop app.
Coverage Supported By Three
FreedomPop is a Virtual Network Operator. This means they lease a network connection from another operator and already established network. FreedomPop utilise the 3G coverage found on the Three network which covers 98% of the UK. Before ordering your sim it’s advisable to check the coverage found in your area. Opting for the Premium Voice add-on will give you access to make calls on the network without having a WiFi or Broadband source, however you wont be able to receive any calls from any other network. Calls made from FreedomPop to FreedomPop are free of charge and the network has it’s own forum community with exclusive offers.
Conclusion?
FreedomPop feels like a warm welcomed difference and optional choice worth thinking about for anyone and not just people which historically find it difficult to get onto a contract. The initial upfront fee for the free for life is currently set at £5.98. This covers the cost of the combi-sim and it’s activation. For the price you’ll get a one month free trial featuring, 1000 minutes, 1000 text and 2GB (1GB free bonus) of internet data. Before you consume 1GB of your allotted data remember to cancel the £10 from automatically topping up via options in the in-app menu. It’s also advisable to then pause and reflect. Deciding if you’ll continue using FreedomPop with the original and lower free plan, providing 200 minutes, 200 texts and 200MB of data, or upgrading and becoming a fully fledged paying customer on a higher tariff for less cost on avarage then some of the traditional domineering networks. Taking into account the additional extras of Rolling Data at £1.49 and Premium Voice at £1.99 along with Voicemail at 99p. Altogether these essential features tally to £4.47. If we work this into the £4.99 mid-premium monthly cost you’ll get 500 minutes, 500 text and 500MB data for £9.46. This is fairly competitive and there are better prices out there with less limitations and more control. If you want a spare sim with data and minutes to fall back on it’s there, more importantly if you can’t get on a contract with any alternative networks FreedomPop will open doors for you.