"djc" <2djcomms@tarquin2.net> wrote in message
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> "Chris Brennen" <cbrennen@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>> Hi,
>> Now that easyMobile is going under, I'm using up my final money and
>> thinking of going elsewhere. I have an O2 simcard that has never been
>> used. The information on the tariff's on the website does not match that
>> in the book and therefore I'm inclined to go with the website version.
>> However, they have 3 tariffs on there; Text Anytime, Talk Anytime and
>> Talk Offpeak. I want to use Text Anytime, but which one of these is the
>> default tariff? In other words, if I put the simcard in my phone, top up
>> with £10 or £15, which one is the one I get? I hope somebody can help!
>> Regards,
>> Chris Brennen
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> Virgin were sending out FREE sim cards, up to 2 per address with £5 credit
> on each. They are far far cheaper to use than other networks and there is
> no difference in coverage. People that say there is are just annoyed they
> are paying more and now look a bit silly!

The problem with Virgin is the price of cross network calls - 35p a minute.
GPRS charges are also very pricey with Virgin.

A better deal, for cross network calls, is T-Mobile Everyone (GPRS capped at
£1 a day) or even Tesco.

Gareth.