2017 Phone Charging

[jdizzle]

So with the new map being up I just noticed that the previous EE charge tent has been replaced by Juice tub powerbank exchange. Anyone got any more information on it? Im just wondering if it will be like the EE powerbank where you had to purchase one before the festival. 

Edited May 1, 2017 by jdizzle

[Franky]

Hmmmm this needs investigating.

[Lynsey Cox]

Looks like O2 got the contract this year then.

https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/accessories/juice/tube-power-bank/

 

 

[merago]

1 minute ago, Lynsey Cox said:

Looks like O2 got the contract this year then.

https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/accessories/juice/tube-power-bank/

 

 

The 2017 map still has it down as EE, I wonder if O2 have just used the same name?

[amfy]

I was renewing a phone contract with ee the other week and the assistant was telling me that he is working there with we.

[payneruk]

I see these badboys are coming out the end of the month!

http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2017/05/nokias-3310-launches-on-may-24th/

[1waveydavey]

Looking at the EE website Id be very surprised if they weren't offering a similar phone charging deal as they have done in recent years.

Still official technology & communications partner, still providing a 4G network for the site. Makes sense they will be offering a charging service in some form?

[FuzzyDunlop]

My tip....

Take your phone for an emergency. Leave it in the lock up switched off. Pick it up at the end of the festival or if you really need it (you wont).

Enjoy yourself

 

 

[pie_and_a_pint]

My tip: if you want to take your phone, take your phone. Use it, take photos, tweet, brag to your mates on Facebook, text, whatever. But for the love of all things don't queue up to charge the thing - just buy an Anker power pack and it'll keep you going all week.

[The Nal]

Just take one of these and a spare battery. Easy. No one will nick it either.

[payneruk]

6 minutes ago, pie_and_a_pint said:

My tip: if you want to take your phone, take your phone. Use it, take photos, tweet, brag to your mates on Facebook, text, whatever. But for the love of all things don't queue up to charge the thing - just buy an Anker power pack and it'll keep you going all week.

That's a good idea about the power pack. It'll come in handy on my holiday as well

[Smash1984]

Definitely EE again this year. Just found this on their website. They're also running a comp for 10 pairs of tickets:

http://ee.co.uk/why-ee/tickets-events/glastonbury

 

[Havors]

Pro Tip.... just buy a portable charger for £25 and charge your phone over 5 times from 0% 

Pay a bit more for newer ones that charge even more 

[McCor]

11 minutes ago, Havors said:

Pro Tip.... just buy a portable charger for £25 and charge your phone over 5 times from 0% 

Pay a bit more for newer ones that charge even more 

I bought one for 2015, and just got another as it was half price. So, I'll have plenty of power this year. Last year the EE queues we awful!! Didn't bother charging my phone once my power pack died (and thats my fault for not charging it enough before we headed to the festival)

[FuzzyDunlop]

33 minutes ago, pie_and_a_pint said:

My tip: if you want to take your phone, take your phone. Use it, take photos, tweet, brag to your mates on Facebook, text, whatever. But for the love of all things don't queue up to charge the thing - just buy an Anker power pack and it'll keep you going all week.

The biggest tip of the festival!

[Havors]

14 minutes ago, McCor said:

I bought one for 2015, and just got another as it was half price. So, I'll have plenty of power this year. Last year the EE queues we awful!! Didn't bother charging my phone once my power pack died (and thats my fault for not charging it enough before we headed to the festival)

I have an older 15,000 one and a newer 25,000 one. Keep my phone, mp3 player, and speakers charged for a whole festival. I recommend everyone should have one. They only the size of a large phone (heavier like) and a life saver. 

[waterfalls212434]

I really dont see why people bother, you can buy a powerbank like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/EC-Technology-22400mAh-Flashlight-Smartphones/dp/B00GBTSHZE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494429971&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=ec%2Btechnology%2B22400mah&th=1

for less then 30 quid and provided you've fully charged it and aren`t trying to keep 5 phones and a tablet charged off of one pack itll last the entire fest, I had the first gen red and black one on the same link and its done me good for 4 festivals now.  No wait, no lines.

[42hamlet]

2 minutes ago, waterfalls212434 said:

I really dont see why people bother, you can buy a powerbank like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/EC-Technology-22400mAh-Flashlight-Smartphones/dp/B00GBTSHZE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494429971&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=ec%2Btechnology%2B22400mah&th=1

for less then 30 quid and provided you've fully charged it and aren`t trying to keep 5 phones and a tablet charged off of one pack itll last the entire fest, I had the first gen red and black one on the same link and its done me good for 4 festivals now.  No wait, no lines.

got this exact one back in 2014

fully charged it'll keep mine and my partner's iphones charged the whole festival (moderate usage, will keep one person going even if they're using their phone every second of the day) so I'd highly recommend it

[waterfalls212434]

1 minute ago, 42hamlet said:

got this exact one back in 2014

fully charged it'll keep mine and my partner's iphones charged the whole festival (moderate usage, will keep one person going even if they're using their phone every second of the day) so I'd highly recommend it

Mine lasted well into monday last time around as It still had 1 light on the battery meter even when I got home. Brilliant bit of kit for the price. Its done me well whenever ive travelled anywhere as well. 

 

[Deaf Nobby Burton]

Got a power pack for me and one for my wife + a spare one in the car. No need to waste time at a charging tent.

[waterfalls212434]

Or though I cant vouch for this one as not used it myself, this one offers even more capacity for just a little bit more moolah £35 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B012V9H3WA?psc=1

That would last you 2 festivals as a solo user I reckon haha

[Maurice Mecca]

1 hour ago, Havors said:

Pro Tip.... just buy a portable charger for £25 and charge your phone over 5 times from 0% 

Pay a bit more for newer ones that charge even more 

This. Last year was first time I took a decent phone with a charger pack, worked perfectly

[pie_and_a_pint]

3 hours ago, payneruk said:

That's a good idea about the power pack. It'll come in handy on my holiday as well

Yes, I take my Anker one with me when I'm away for work. It's really useful.

[verrymerry]

By all means do whatever you want at Glastonbury, but don't do this...

You didn't come to Glastonbury to do this...

[jdizzle]

18 hours ago, verrymerry said:

By all means do whatever you want at Glastonbury, but don't do this...

You didn't come to Glastonbury to do this...

Fu*k That! There's a pint with my name on it!