Re: Best PAYG deal - mainly for calls to other mobiles?
On Mon, 21 May 2007 21:15:09 +0100, Jim <JimmyZ@yoyoluxx.com> wrote:
>Can anyone suggest which is the best current PAYG deal for someone who
>mainly calls other mobile phones (not necessarily on the same
>network)?
>
>About a year ago, I settled on Virgin's PAYG account, but have lost
>the phone, so am looking again!
PS - I don't want a fancy phone. B+W screen and good texting
facilities is all I really need. I don't need to display pictures or
take photos or play games on the thing. Good battery life is desirable
though.
Re: Best PAYG deal - mainly for calls to other mobiles?
JimmyZ@yoyoluxx.com declared for all the world to hear...
> On Mon, 21 May 2007 21:15:09 +0100, Jim <JimmyZ@yoyoluxx.com> wrote:
>
> >Can anyone suggest which is the best current PAYG deal for someone who
> >mainly calls other mobile phones (not necessarily on the same
> >network)?
> >
> >About a year ago, I settled on Virgin's PAYG account, but have lost
> >the phone, so am looking again!
>
> PS - I don't want a fancy phone. B+W screen and good texting
> facilities is all I really need. I don't need to display pictures or
> take photos or play games on the thing. Good battery life is desirable
> though.
Nokia 1600 @ £19.99 from any Orange Shop. Calls 15p/min, SMS 10p, with
bundles available if you are a regular or heavy texter.
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Regards
Jon
Re: Best PAYG deal - mainly for calls to other mobiles?
"Jim" <JimmyZ@yoyoluxx.com> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 21 May 2007 21:15:09 +0100, Jim <JimmyZ@yoyoluxx.com> wrote:
>
>>Can anyone suggest which is the best current PAYG deal for someone who
>>mainly calls other mobile phones (not necessarily on the same
>>network)?
>>
>>About a year ago, I settled on Virgin's PAYG account, but have lost
>>the phone, so am looking again!
>
> PS - I don't want a fancy phone. B+W screen and good texting
> facilities is all I really need. I don't need to display pictures or
> take photos or play games on the thing. Good battery life is desirable
> though.
>
> Thanks again.
>
If you want cheap and simple, here you go... http://www.phones4u.co.uk/shop/shop_...itemkey=162159
Re: Best PAYG deal - mainly for calls to other mobiles?
"Jim" <JimmyZ@yoyoluxx.com> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 22 May 2007 03:15:11 GMT, "Steve Dulieu"
> <steve.dulieu@greenyonder.co.uk> wrote:
>
>>If you want cheap and simple, here you go...
>>http://www.phones4u.co.uk/shop/shop_...itemkey=162159
>
> I don't think that tells you the whole story. For example, the Virgin
> PAYG service charges 35p per minute for calls to other networks...
>
True enough, I suggested that one as the OP had stated that he was familiar
with the virgin tarrif. If virgin is not suitable, the same handset is
available SIM-free from expansys for 32 quid, which could then be used with
any network's PAYG SIM.
Re: Best PAYG deal - mainly for calls to other mobiles?
On Tue, 22 May 2007 20:01:57 +0100, Jim <JimmyZ@yoyoluxx.com> wrote:
>On Tue, 22 May 2007 03:15:11 GMT, "Steve Dulieu"
><steve.dulieu@greenyonder.co.uk> wrote:
>
>>If you want cheap and simple, here you go...
>>http://www.phones4u.co.uk/shop/shop_...itemkey=162159
>
>I don't think that tells you the whole story. For example, the Virgin
>PAYG service charges 35p per minute for calls to other networks...
>
>Jim
I agree with Jim. Don't go for the cheapest start-up deal. Look at the
tariff. I'd go for T-mobile and top up with £20. That way you get 20%
more credit added for free. Flat rate for landline/mobile calls 12p.
For the phone, well, if you can get a T-mobile one then do, otherwise
get one that you know you can easily unlock so that it can be used on
T-mobile. T-Mobile SIMs are 50p, post free (or sometimes all free)
from their web site.
Remove 'no_spam_' from email address.
Re: Best PAYG deal - mainly for calls to other mobiles?
On Tue, 22 May 2007 20:04:50 GMT, "Steve Dulieu"
<steve.dulieu@greenyonder.co.uk> wrote:
>
>"Jim" <JimmyZ@yoyoluxx.com> wrote in message
>news:rbf653dobjq2567muvc5uhu7pc77d850ut@4ax.com.. .
>> On Tue, 22 May 2007 03:15:11 GMT, "Steve Dulieu"
>> <steve.dulieu@greenyonder.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>>If you want cheap and simple, here you go...
>>>http://www.phones4u.co.uk/shop/shop_...itemkey=162159
>>
>> I don't think that tells you the whole story. For example, the Virgin
>> PAYG service charges 35p per minute for calls to other networks...
>>
>True enough, I suggested that one as the OP had stated that he was familiar
>with the virgin tarrif. If virgin is not suitable, the same handset is
>available SIM-free from expansys for 32 quid, which could then be used with
>any network's PAYG SIM.
>
>http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=139429
Re: Best PAYG deal - mainly for calls to other mobiles?
Jon <spam@jonparker.plus.com>typed
> JimmyZ@yoyoluxx.com declared for all the world to hear...
> > On Mon, 21 May 2007 21:15:09 +0100, Jim <JimmyZ@yoyoluxx.com> wrote:
> >
> > >Can anyone suggest which is the best current PAYG deal for someone who
> > >mainly calls other mobile phones (not necessarily on the same
> > >network)?
> > >
> > >About a year ago, I settled on Virgin's PAYG account, but have lost
> > >the phone, so am looking again!
> >
> > PS - I don't want a fancy phone. B+W screen and good texting
> > facilities is all I really need. I don't need to display pictures or
> > take photos or play games on the thing. Good battery life is desirable
> > though.
> Nokia 1600 @ £19.99 from any Orange Shop. Calls 15p/min, SMS 10p, with
> bundles available if you are a regular or heavy texter.
Orange have a couple of phones for £9.99 in their online shop for which
you could get the same tariff. Be warned that 08** numbers are very
pricy (esp 0871) though.
Re: Best PAYG deal - mainly for calls to other mobiles?
"Jim" <JimmyZ@yoyoluxx.com> wrote in message
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>
> Can anyone suggest which is the best current PAYG deal for someone who
> mainly calls other mobile phones (not necessarily on the same
> network)?
If your use is mainly off-peak, you'd struggle to beat Vodafone - 10p/min capped at
30p per call up to an hour (you need to sign up to Stop The Clock - it's free).
But they are expensive peak, so if you're going to use it a lot during weekday
daytime (7:30-19:30) forget it.
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