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anniebrion · 06-02-2013, 20:42

I currently have PAYG from virgin mobile, they are on the brink of being dumped by me. I pay less than £1 per year as I don't make hardly any calls and zero texts and data, the phone is mainly for incoming calls and emergencies.

What PAYG can I move to that will not charge me unless I make a call?

I'm trying to also upgrade my phone to a smart phone either Nokia Lumia 620 or 820 that I'll be using mainly via wifi and skype to skype calls.

I get confused with all these monthly top ups

TIA

legends wear 7 · 06-02-2013, 21:46

Thought orange did a £0 line rental tariff where you just pay for all your usage

MGS4SnakeRulez · 06-02-2013, 22:00

You make hardly any calls, send no texts and don't use data yet you want a smart phone? Logic fail big time. If all you're using the phone for is incoming calls and emergencies get a £10 phone and put £5 on once a year and make one chargeable call or text once every 6 months.

Why waste money on something you won't benefit from?

anniebrion · 06-02-2013, 22:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGS4SnakeRulez

You make hardly any calls, send no texts and don't use data yet you want a smart phone? Logic fail big time. If all you're using the phone for is incoming calls and emergencies get a £10 phone and put £5 on once a year and make one chargeable call or text once every 6 months.

Why waste money on something you won't benefit from?

I will have access to wifi and get free wifi when out and about! So I guess a smartphone can be used for this purpose?

KesterK · 06-02-2013, 22:12

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Originally Posted by anniebrion

I will have access to wifi and get free wifi when out and about! So I guess a smartphone can be used for this purpose?

Smartphones use data even when sleeping, so you will probably get charged for data use.

c4rv · 06-02-2013, 22:16

How are VM charging you ?

anniebrion · 06-02-2013, 22:23

I only get charged when I make a call, I have a DD set up and that covers me.

The last bill I had to pay was last August.

anniebrion · 06-02-2013, 22:25

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Originally Posted by KesterK

Smartphones use data even when sleeping, so you will probably get charged for data use.

But does it not use wifi rather than the mobile network? I thought you could turn off the mobile network so that your data comes from your broadband etc...

KesterK · 06-02-2013, 22:32

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Originally Posted by anniebrion

But does it not use wifi rather than the mobile network? I thought you could turn of the mobile network so that your data comes from your broadband etc...

Sorry yes this is true, well just checked and you can on the iPhone, not sure about other phones.

SkipTracer · 07-02-2013, 09:59

You could try Ovivo Mobile with their free minutes, text and data but the down side for you is that the sim cost £15 to buy so that’s the equivalent of 15 years on Virgin with your current usage.

grumpyoldbat · 07-02-2013, 10:19

If you're only going to use the phone on wifi and for Skype on wifi, why not buy an iPod touch instead? Then you can keep your existing super cheap phone arrangement, and the iPod touch can do the other things over wifi.

anniebrion · 07-02-2013, 11:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by grumpyoldbat

If you're only going to use the phone on wifi and for Skype on wifi, why not buy an iPod touch instead? Then you can keep your existing super cheap phone arrangement, and the iPod touch can do the other things over wifi.

Because I want WP8 as the OS and not iOS.

anniebrion · 07-02-2013, 19:32

I went for o2 standard pay & go as the credit does not expire so I have £10 that should last me quite a while

Love the Nokia Lumia 620

Skype works a treat and all the apps use my WiFi at zero extra cost

I also got a Nokia 100 for my business (Incoming calls only )

My 2 Virgin Mobile numbers get ported to o2 tomorrow

jabbamk1 · 07-02-2013, 19:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by anniebrion

I went for o2 standard pay & go as the credit does not expire so I have £10 that should last me quite a while

Love the Nokia Lumia 620

Skype works a treat and all the apps use my WiFi at zero extra cost

I also got a Nokia 100 for my business (Incoming calls only )

My 2 Virgin Mobile numbers get ported to o2 tomorrow

Just bear in mind you need to make a chargeable call / text or top up at least once every six months otherwise o2 cut off your sim. Its like this with all major networks now.

anniebrion · 07-02-2013, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabbamk1

Just bear in mind you need to make a chargeable call / text or top up at least once every six months otherwise o2 cut off your sim. Its like this with all major networks now.

Thanks, I'll just set a calendar entry to check my email

This was one thing I did not have to do with VM as the keep the SIMs active with no transactions, but it's a small price to pay 15p per phone

jabbamk1 · 07-02-2013, 19:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by anniebrion

Thanks, I'll just set a calendar entry to check my email

This was one thing I did not have to do with VM as the keep the SIMs active with no transactions, but it's a small price to pay 15p per phone

I think with virgin it is at least one chargeable event once every 12 months so you probably would have done that anyway.

Just wanted to let you know in case you got cut off!

anniebrion · 07-02-2013, 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabbamk1

I think with virgin it is at least one chargeable event once every 12 months so you probably would have done that anyway.

Just wanted to let you know in case you got cut off!

The man in the o2 shop told me it was 1 chargeable thing in every 3 months, I guess an SMS is good emough

jabbamk1 · 07-02-2013, 21:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by anniebrion

The man in the o2 shop told me it was 1 chargeable thing in every 3 months, I guess an SMS is good emough

Oh really? I didnt know they'd reduced it again. Its getting a bit ridiculous now. Whats next, mandatory top ups or something.

c4rv · 07-02-2013, 23:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by anniebrion

What PAYG can I move to that will not charge me unless I make a call?

I'm still confused as to how moving to O2 has helped you ?

ney · 07-02-2013, 23:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by KesterK

Smartphones use data even when sleeping, so you will probably get charged for data use.

I just turn my 3g off when I dont need it.

Darren

KesterK · 07-02-2013, 23:19

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Originally Posted by ney

I just turn my 3g off when I dont need it.

Darren

Yes but it will still use 2G for data. There is a switch to turn off mobile data.

DevonBloke · 07-02-2013, 23:28

Hang on, surely there are sim only plans with no included data aren't there?
As long as you are with a network or brand that doesn't let you go over your data allowance (like T-Mobile, EE or Three for example), the handset wouldn't be able to download anything anyway.
Or to put it another way, even if the sim came with some included data, once you'd used it up you would have to actually buy some more to incur any costs.

Vegeta · 07-02-2013, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGS4SnakeRulez

You make hardly any calls, send no texts and don't use data yet you want a smart phone? Logic fail big time. If all you're using the phone for is incoming calls and emergencies get a £10 phone and put £5 on once a year and make one chargeable call or text once every 6 months.

Why waste money on something you won't benefit from?

Why not? I rarely make calls, but i still can receive calls for free, use it an mp3 player, radio, internet, and camera.

a £10 phone, wont give me a good reason to charge it up every week if I'm not making calls, so I probably end up not using it at all. What a waste of £10

.

DevonBloke · 07-02-2013, 23:29

Good point.

anniebrion · 08-02-2013, 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by c4rv

I'm still confused as to how moving to O2 has helped you ?

The service I got from VM this week tipped me over the edge hence the move to o2.

I got my phone cheaper and am not longer have to put up with VM

I can now use 95% of the phones features free Over BT WiFi

06-02-2013, 20:42	#1
anniebrion Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 16,389	Payg I currently have PAYG from virgin mobile, they are on the brink of being dumped by me. I pay less than £1 per year as I don't make hardly any calls and zero texts and data, the phone is mainly for incoming calls and emergencies. What PAYG can I move to that will not charge me unless I make a call? I'm trying to also upgrade my phone to a smart phone either Nokia Lumia 620 or 820 that I'll be using mainly via wifi and skype to skype calls. I get confused with all these monthly top ups TIA

07-02-2013, 19:32	#13
anniebrion Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 16,389	Update I went for o2 standard pay & go as the credit does not expire so I have £10 that should last me quite a while Love the Nokia Lumia 620 Skype works a treat and all the apps use my WiFi at zero extra cost I also got a Nokia 100 for my business (Incoming calls only ) My 2 Virgin Mobile numbers get ported to o2 tomorrow

06-02-2013, 21:46	#2
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	Thought orange did a £0 line rental tariff where you just pay for all your usage

06-02-2013, 22:00	#3
MGS4SnakeRulez Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16,705	You make hardly any calls, send no texts and don't use data yet you want a smart phone? Logic fail big time. If all you're using the phone for is incoming calls and emergencies get a £10 phone and put £5 on once a year and make one chargeable call or text once every 6 months. Why waste money on something you won't benefit from?

06-02-2013, 22:08	#4
anniebrion Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 16,389	Quote: Originally Posted by MGS4SnakeRulez You make hardly any calls, send no texts and don't use data yet you want a smart phone? Logic fail big time. If all you're using the phone for is incoming calls and emergencies get a £10 phone and put £5 on once a year and make one chargeable call or text once every 6 months. Why waste money on something you won't benefit from? I will have access to wifi and get free wifi when out and about! So I guess a smartphone can be used for this purpose?

06-02-2013, 22:12	#5
KesterK Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Posts: 2,618	Quote: Originally Posted by anniebrion I will have access to wifi and get free wifi when out and about! So I guess a smartphone can be used for this purpose? Smartphones use data even when sleeping, so you will probably get charged for data use.

06-02-2013, 22:16	#6
c4rv Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 16,218	How are VM charging you ?

06-02-2013, 22:23	#7
anniebrion Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 16,389	I only get charged when I make a call, I have a DD set up and that covers me. The last bill I had to pay was last August.

06-02-2013, 22:25	#8
anniebrion Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 16,389	Quote: Originally Posted by KesterK Smartphones use data even when sleeping, so you will probably get charged for data use. But does it not use wifi rather than the mobile network? I thought you could turn off the mobile network so that your data comes from your broadband etc...

06-02-2013, 22:32	#9
KesterK Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Posts: 2,618	Quote: Originally Posted by anniebrion But does it not use wifi rather than the mobile network? I thought you could turn of the mobile network so that your data comes from your broadband etc... Sorry yes this is true, well just checked and you can on the iPhone, not sure about other phones.

07-02-2013, 09:59	#10
SkipTracer Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The City and County of Bristol Posts: 2,623	You could try Ovivo Mobile with their free minutes, text and data but the down side for you is that the sim cost £15 to buy so that’s the equivalent of 15 years on Virgin with your current usage.

07-02-2013, 10:19	#11
grumpyoldbat Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,636	If you're only going to use the phone on wifi and for Skype on wifi, why not buy an iPod touch instead? Then you can keep your existing super cheap phone arrangement, and the iPod touch can do the other things over wifi.

07-02-2013, 11:07	#12
anniebrion Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 16,389	Quote: Originally Posted by grumpyoldbat If you're only going to use the phone on wifi and for Skype on wifi, why not buy an iPod touch instead? Then you can keep your existing super cheap phone arrangement, and the iPod touch can do the other things over wifi. Because I want WP8 as the OS and not iOS.

07-02-2013, 19:38	#14
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by anniebrion I went for o2 standard pay & go as the credit does not expire so I have £10 that should last me quite a while Love the Nokia Lumia 620 Skype works a treat and all the apps use my WiFi at zero extra cost I also got a Nokia 100 for my business (Incoming calls only ) My 2 Virgin Mobile numbers get ported to o2 tomorrow Just bear in mind you need to make a chargeable call / text or top up at least once every six months otherwise o2 cut off your sim. Its like this with all major networks now.

07-02-2013, 19:44	#15
anniebrion Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 16,389	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 Just bear in mind you need to make a chargeable call / text or top up at least once every six months otherwise o2 cut off your sim. Its like this with all major networks now. Thanks, I'll just set a calendar entry to check my email This was one thing I did not have to do with VM as the keep the SIMs active with no transactions, but it's a small price to pay 15p per phone

07-02-2013, 19:46	#16
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by anniebrion Thanks, I'll just set a calendar entry to check my email This was one thing I did not have to do with VM as the keep the SIMs active with no transactions, but it's a small price to pay 15p per phone I think with virgin it is at least one chargeable event once every 12 months so you probably would have done that anyway. Just wanted to let you know in case you got cut off!

07-02-2013, 20:47	#17
anniebrion Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 16,389	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 I think with virgin it is at least one chargeable event once every 12 months so you probably would have done that anyway. Just wanted to let you know in case you got cut off! The man in the o2 shop told me it was 1 chargeable thing in every 3 months, I guess an SMS is good emough

07-02-2013, 21:01	#18
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by anniebrion The man in the o2 shop told me it was 1 chargeable thing in every 3 months, I guess an SMS is good emough Oh really? I didnt know they'd reduced it again. Its getting a bit ridiculous now. Whats next, mandatory top ups or something.

07-02-2013, 23:03	#19
c4rv Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 16,218	Quote: Originally Posted by anniebrion What PAYG can I move to that will not charge me unless I make a call? I'm still confused as to how moving to O2 has helped you ?

07-02-2013, 23:04	#20
ney Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Scotland, Dunfermline Area Posts: 10,704	Quote: Originally Posted by KesterK Smartphones use data even when sleeping, so you will probably get charged for data use. I just turn my 3g off when I dont need it. Darren

07-02-2013, 23:19	#21
KesterK Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Posts: 2,618	Quote: Originally Posted by ney I just turn my 3g off when I dont need it. Darren Yes but it will still use 2G for data. There is a switch to turn off mobile data.

07-02-2013, 23:28	#22
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	Hang on, surely there are sim only plans with no included data aren't there? As long as you are with a network or brand that doesn't let you go over your data allowance (like T-Mobile, EE or Three for example), the handset wouldn't be able to download anything anyway. Or to put it another way, even if the sim came with some included data, once you'd used it up you would have to actually buy some more to incur any costs.

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07-02-2013, 23:28	#23
Vegeta Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 584	Quote: Originally Posted by MGS4SnakeRulez You make hardly any calls, send no texts and don't use data yet you want a smart phone? Logic fail big time. If all you're using the phone for is incoming calls and emergencies get a £10 phone and put £5 on once a year and make one chargeable call or text once every 6 months. Why waste money on something you won't benefit from? Why not? I rarely make calls, but i still can receive calls for free, use it an mp3 player, radio, internet, and camera. a £10 phone, wont give me a good reason to charge it up every week if I'm not making calls, so I probably end up not using it at all. What a waste of £10 .

07-02-2013, 23:29	#24
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	Good point.

08-02-2013, 10:46	#25
anniebrion Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 16,389	Quote: Originally Posted by c4rv I'm still confused as to how moving to O2 has helped you ? The service I got from VM this week tipped me over the edge hence the move to o2. I got my phone cheaper and am not longer have to put up with VM I can now use 95% of the phones features free Over BT WiFi