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UK computer retailer, PC World will give you a free laptop if you take up a mobile broadband subscription with network operator 3 via their stores.
This is one of the offers in it’s “Get Connected” initiative which enables customers to purchase and be immediately connected with all their computing, broadband and Digital TV needs.
The move by the retail giant mirrors the strategy used by the Carphone Warehouse who offered a free laptop in exchange for signing up to a mobile phone subscription. The predicted growth of 3G HSDPA broadband internet in the UK could see other retailers offering similar combined deals. Just as mobile phone prices are heavily subsidized by tie-in contracts, the same can be applied to laptops and PC’s bought in conjunction with a mobile broadband subscription.
A range of free and discounted offers are available from PC World’s entire range of laptops including Compaq, Dell, Toshiba, Sony, HP. You can even get a discount on an Apple Macbook. You can get up to £350 off the price of a laptop depending on which model you choose.
Is It Such A Good Deal?
To qualify for the freebie or the discount you need to sign up to an 18 month mobile broadband contract with network operator 3. The monthly tariff is £35 for a 3G download limit. Considering you can already get 5Gb a month for £15 from Three, this may not be such a great offer.
PC World is also using it’s stores to sell mobile broadband packages by Vodafone and T-Mobile from £10 a month.
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Hi Glenda,
The £10 / month offers don’t include a free laptop. However the market is moving very rapidly and all the mobile operators are starting to offer free incentives such as laptops, home broadband connections etc. Watch this space for news on the latest offers from 3, 02 and more.
PLS CAN YOU SEND ME INFO ON BROADBAND WITH FREE LAPTOP OFFER FOR £10 A MONTH. THNX