On 2006-12-28 01:18:34 +0000, "sacred" <notonyournelly@ohno.com> said:

>
> "Jono" <nothanks@blueyonder.invalid> wrote in message
> news:mn.dd6d7d6c5bd61e64.48968@blueyonder.invalid. ..
>> Michael B. explained :
>>> I am going to be travelling to London for 8 days. I would like to get the
>>> CHEAPEST possible pre-paid SIM card for while there. Anyone with
>>> suggestions? I really only need to RECEIVE calls and yes, my phone is
>>> UNLOCKED.
>>
>> It makes no difference whatsoever which Network you use if all you will
>> be doing is receiving calls.
>>
>> If people are ringing you it'll be them paying all the charges.
>>
>> If people will be ringing you from the UK from their landline, it would
>> make sense for you to have an O2 sim - O2 may be cheaper for them to
>> call.
>>
>>
>
> Nut if the OP is getting calls from his native land surley he will pay
> some of the call charge to?

Err, no. You don't pay anything for incoming calls in the UK, nomatter
where they originate (reverse charge calls excepted!|). In the above
instance, the caller would pay the premium for the international call.

Chris