Vodafone Changes Student Tariff Offerings, Removes ISIC Requirement
Vodafone, one of the leading mobile operators in the Czech Republic, has made significant changes to its student tariff offerings. Previously, the operator had three tariffs under the #jetovtobě brand, with prices ranging from 327 CZK to 653 CZK per month. These tariffs included various data, calling, and messaging allowances, with the highest-priced option offering unlimited data at a reduced speed of up to 10 Mb/s.
However, Vodafone has now revamped its student tariff lineup. While the three tariffs remain, the requirement of owning an ISIC (International Student Identity Card) has been removed, although customers without an ISIC will have to pay an additional fee. The age limit of 26 years old or younger still applies.
The basic tariff, #jetovtobě Basic+, now costs 487 CZK per month with an ISIC and 577 CZK without one. This tariff offers unlimited data but at a maximum speed of 4 Mb/s. To compensate for the reduced speed, Vodafone will allow users to access data at the maximum speed five times per month.
For those seeking faster speeds, the #jetovtobě Super+ tariff is available for 657 CZK per month with an ISIC and 747 CZK without one. This tariff offers a speed of up to 20 Mb/s and also includes the option to access data at the maximum speed five times per month. Additionally, new users of this tariff can purchase the AirPods 3rd generation for only 1 CZK.
The highest-tier tariff, #jetovtobě Premium 5G, offers unlimited data with no speed restrictions, allowing users to enjoy the full 5G speed. However, this premium tariff comes at a higher price of 857 CZK per month with an ISIC and 897 CZK without one. While the discount with an ISIC is not as significant as with the lower-tier tariffs, this is likely the most expensive student tariff ever offered by Vodafone.
Vodafone’s tariff changes reflect the ongoing trend of (not) increasing prices in the Czech market. The removal of the most affordable tariff without a replacement suggests that Vodafone may reintroduce it in the future through various promotional offers, as it has done in the past. On the other hand, the highest-priced tariff offers record-breaking features but also comes with a record-breaking price.
However, Vodafone strives to position itself as slightly more advantageous than its competitors. Nevertheless, the differences in pricing are often minimal. For example, O2 offers a student tariff starting at 299 CZK per month, providing 3 GB of data, unlimited SMS, and 120 minutes of calling to all networks.
O2 also offers an unlimited tariff for 649 CZK per month, which is only 8 CZK less than the middle-tier tariff from Vodafone. However, the data speed with O2 is limited to a maximum of 10 Mb/s, with the option to access data at the maximum speed five times per month. T-Mobile offers a tariff for 480 CZK per month, including 10 GB of data and the “Pořád online” service, which reduces the speed to 256 kbit/s after reaching the data limit.
T-Mobile also provides alternatives to Vodafone’s highest-priced student tariff. For 700 CZK per month, young customers under 26 years old can enjoy unlimited data and calling, with the first 15 GB at full speed and a subsequent speed reduction to 10 Mb/s. For 905 CZK per month, T-Mobile offers unlimited data and calling without any speed restrictions.
In terms of overall availability, Vodafone does not come out on top. O2 has been offering student tariffs for a while, and T-Mobile provides competitive options as well. While Vodafone’s tariff changes may appeal to some students, it remains to be seen how they will fare against the offerings of its competitors.Vodafone Changes Student Tariff Offerings, Removes ISIC Requirement
Vodafone, one of the leading mobile operators in the Czech Republic, has made significant changes to its student tariff offerings. Previously, the operator had three tariffs under the #jetovtobě brand, with prices ranging from 327 CZK to 653 CZK per month. These tariffs included various data, calling, and messaging allowances, with the highest-priced option offering unlimited data at a reduced speed of up to 10 Mb/s.
However, Vodafone has now revamped its student tariff lineup. While the three tariffs remain, the requirement to possess an ISIC (International Student Identity Card) has been removed, although customers without an ISIC will have to pay an additional fee. The age limit of 26 years old remains a condition for activation.
The basic tariff, #jetovtobě Basic+, now costs 487 CZK per month with an ISIC and 577 CZK without one. This tariff offers unlimited data but at a maximum speed of 4 Mb/s. To compensate for the reduced speed, Vodafone will allow users to access data at the maximum speed five times per month.
For those seeking faster speeds, the #jetovtobě Super+ tariff is available for 657 CZK per month with an ISIC and 747 CZK without one. This tariff offers data speeds of up to 20 Mb/s and includes an offer for students to purchase AirPods 3rd generation for only 1 CZK. However, this offer is only valid for new users.
The highest-tier tariff, #jetovtobě Premium 5G, offers unlimited data with no speed restrictions, allowing users to utilize the full 5G speed. This tariff is priced at 857 CZK with an ISIC and 897 CZK without one. While the ISIC discount is not as significant as with the lower-tier tariffs, this is likely the most expensive student tariff ever offered by Vodafone.
Vodafone’s tariff changes reflect the ongoing trend of (not) increasing prices in the Czech market. The most affordable basic tariff has been removed from the lineup, although it is possible that Vodafone may reintroduce it in some form through promotional offers, as it has done in the past. On the other hand, the highest-priced tariff offers record-breaking parameters but also comes with a record-breaking price.
However, Vodafone aims to position itself as slightly more advantageous than its competitors. Nevertheless, the differences in pricing are often minimal. For example, O2 offers a student tariff starting at 299 CZK per month, providing 3 GB of data, unlimited SMS, and 120 minutes of calling to all networks.
O2 also offers an unlimited tariff for 649 CZK per month, which is only 8 CZK less than the middle-tier tariff from Vodafone. However, data speeds with O2 are limited to a maximum of 10 Mb/s, with the option to access maximum speeds five times per month. T-Mobile offers a tariff with 10 GB of data and the “Pořád online” service for 480 CZK per month, which reduces the speed to 256 kbit/s after the limit is reached.
T-Mobile also provides alternatives to Vodafone’s most expensive student tariff. For 700 CZK per month, young customers under 26 years old can enjoy unlimited data and calling, with the first 15 GB at full speed and subsequent usage limited to 10 Mb/s. For 905 CZK per month, T-Mobile offers unlimited data and calling without any restrictions.
It is important to note that the offerings from competitors may change during the current back-to-school season. T-Mobile recently updated its tariff offerings, and O2’s offerings have remained stable for some time. However, it is hoped that operators will continue to cater to those who do not wish to spend excessively. A student tariff starting at around 500 CZK per month is certainly not a bargain, regardless of whether it includes unlimited data or not.
How does Vodafone’s tariff changes without an ISIC card compare to the offerings from its competitors in terms of pricing and data allowances?
Without an ISIC has been removed, suggesting it may be reintroduced in the future through promotional offers. Despite Vodafone positioning itself as slightly more advantageous than competitors, pricing differences are often minimal. For example, O2 offers a student tariff starting at 299 CZK per month, while T-Mobile offers a tariff for 480 CZK per month with 10 GB of data. Overall, Vodafone’s tariff changes may appeal to some students, but it remains to be seen how they will compare to offerings from its competitors.
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