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Which is the cheapest network for Pay as you go use?
Nightdeamon
21-10-2007
Which is the cheapest network for pay as you go, I have a 3G phone (Motorola E770) however i am not currently intrested in packs/boltons etc.

I looked at virgin but looking deeper its not as cheap as i thought it was. I AM currently with vodafone but im sure its more expensive than others.

sorry if this has been asked before

Thanks in advance
Da/\/\aged
21-10-2007
Orange...

15p a minute to any network, any time
300 free texts
1MB free internet browsing

Top up £10 to get all of the above.
Nightdeamon
21-10-2007
Can you top up less like £5? will consider them as i have 4 free sims i ordered a few months ago.

On 3, aparently calls are 12p with free Voicemail is this for a specific period?

Whats 02 like? expensive whats their calls text and Voicemail rates?
Nightdeamon
21-10-2007
even better.. is there a site where you can get an overview of all operators?
on the air
22-10-2007
It depends when you use the phone, and what you use it for. Are you a heavy texter, or talker, or equal. Some networks do free texts for minimum top up but wont be suitable if you dont text. If you use phone offpeak to mainly call then vodafone would remain the best option, 10p a minute network offpeak, and with stop the clock, an hours call for 30p.
Nightdeamon
22-10-2007
ive been looking at TMobile everyone because i dont talk/text alot. is vodafone worth it?
chris20
22-10-2007
3 have some grate offers now here are some for you to look at http://www.three.co.uk/personal/pric..._go_/index.omp
wavejockglw
22-10-2007
Nothing comes close to Vodafone with Stop the clock and free weekends if you are a leisure user.

A 60 minute call in the evenings and all weekend for just 30p..... nothing else like it on PAYG.
LibertyBell7
22-10-2007
Originally Posted by wavejockglw:
“Nothing comes close to Vodafone with Stop the clock and free weekends if you are a leisure user.

A 60 minute call in the evenings and all weekend for just 30p..... nothing else like it on PAYG.”


Except a call to one of your Orange magic numbers, which is exactly HALF of what you pay.
Nightdeamon
22-10-2007
i'll stay with vodafone then and activate Stop the clock

thanks guys
on the air
22-10-2007
Originally Posted by LibertyBell7:
“Except a call to one of your Orange magic numbers, which is exactly HALF of what you pay. ”

Which is only of any use if the person you are calling is on Orange and they are your magic number. Not much good if you call a wide circle of friends.
Hopefullyuseful
23-10-2007
Vodafone have two standard Pay As You Talk price plans and as others have mentioned you can alter the price plan to have such things as Stop The Clock.

For information on the standard price plans you can use the following link:

Vodafone pay as you talk price plans

If you do have a few set numbers you call on a regular basis I'd also suggest you setup and use Vodafone family
Steve™
23-10-2007
Originally Posted by Nightdeamon:
“Which is the cheapest network for pay as you go, I have a 3G phone (Motorola E770) however i am not currently intrested in packs/boltons etc.

I looked at virgin but looking deeper its not as cheap as i thought it was. I AM currently with vodafone but im sure its more expensive than others.

sorry if this has been asked before

Thanks in advance”


Vodafone imo. I buy the texts/voice packs plus I get unlimited free weekend calls and texts if I spend £5 during the week (that can be via calling credit or packs).

Plus I still get to speak with people in the UK when I call their CS.
Deanparkr
23-10-2007
Go on Virgin! (Admin Sales Advisor, Virgin Mobile)
on the air
23-10-2007
Originally Posted by Deanparkr:
“Go on Virgin! (Admin Sales Advisor, Virgin Mobile)”

What on earth for? Virgin are by far not the cheapest network to go for, and this is what the OP is asking for?
lost boy
23-10-2007
Originally Posted by Nightdeamon:
“Which is the cheapest network for pay as you go, I have a 3G phone (Motorola E770) however i am not currently intrested in packs/boltons etc.

I looked at virgin but looking deeper its not as cheap as i thought it was. I AM currently with vodafone but im sure its more expensive than others.

sorry if this has been asked before

Thanks in advance”

Well, if you're not interested in packs, bolt-ons or - presumably - minimum topup offers, this post here

Originally Posted by on the air:
“It depends when you use the phone, and what you use it for. Are you a heavy texter, or talker, or equal. Some networks do free texts for minimum top up but wont be suitable if you dont text. If you use phone offpeak to mainly call then vodafone would remain the best option, 10p a minute network offpeak, and with stop the clock, an hours call for 30p.”

is great advice - especially if you call offpeak. If you call during the day though, IMO you won't go far wrong with asda mobile for a couple of reasons;

1) £5 topups (plus 10% if you topup in an asda or by debit/credit card, regardless of topup amount),

2) call charges = 16p a minute for first 3 minutes each day, 8p a minute after that - that's to any network,

3) texts = 10p each for the first 3 each day, 5p each after that, and

4) asda mobile runs off vodafone for coverage purposes, so your current signal won't change.
ntlhellworld
23-10-2007
Originally Posted by Nightdeamon:
“I looked at virgin but looking deeper its not as cheap as i thought it was. I AM currently with vodafone but im sure its more expensive than others.

sorry if this has been asked before

Thanks in advance”

Your already a virgin media phone customer ? Have you seen the virgin mobile 300 mins / 300 texts for £10 /month deal ? Its a 30 day contract, so you can leave at any time.

Virgin use the T-Mobile network, and to be honest their 3G coverage is carp. If I were you I would just stay with vodafone.

-Chris
RMM
23-10-2007
Do all networks have a minimum top-up requirement? Or which one has the lowest? I can't seem to find this information in their T&Cs.

I only spend about £2 max per month so wouldn't like to pay extra for something that I don't use (the point of having PAYG in the first place)
Da/\/\aged
23-10-2007
Originally Posted by RMM:
“Do all networks have a minimum top-up requirement? Or which one has the lowest? I can't seem to find this information in their T&Cs.

I only spend about £2 max per month so wouldn't like to pay extra for something that I don't use (the point of having PAYG in the first place)”

Orange, Vodafone, T-Mobile, Virgin Mobile - £5

O2 - £10
RMM
23-10-2007
Originally Posted by Da/\/\aged:
“Orange, Vodafone, T-Mobile, Virgin Mobile - £5

O2 - £10”

Is this per month?
Da/\/\aged
23-10-2007
Originally Posted by RMM:
“Is this per month?”

Top ups do not expire, however if you do not use your SIM card for 6 months, it may be disconnected from the network (as per their terms of service).
ney
24-10-2007
Originally Posted by Nightdeamon:
“ive been looking at TMobile everyone because i dont talk/text alot. is vodafone worth it?”

T-Mobile/Virgin Mobile is ok but only has 98% covarge where as 02, Orange and Vodafone have 99% covarge.

Darren
Pencil
24-10-2007
Basically...

o2 - 25p a minute for 3 minutes, 5p thereafter. Other network calls 40p a minute.

Topup £10 a month and calls are literally free from 1 chosen address. Not good if you use your mobile in different places.

Vodafone - 30p a minute day time, 10p evenings and weekends. Other network calls are the same price.

Use £5 of calling credit in one week, all weekend calls and texts are free. Use £2.50, texts are free. Spend £5 in one month, get unlimited calls to 3 other Vodafones.

Orange - 15p a minute to everyone, including other networks

Topup £10 a month, calls to 3 selected Orange numbers are 15p an hour. Also, you get £1 back in credit the next month.

T-Mobile - 3 different price plans, including 1 where calls are 15p per minute to everyone. Another price plan has rather expensive calls but texts at 3p a minute. One price plan offers calls to other T-Mobiles at 8p per minute

Topup £10 on Friday, get unlimited texts all weekend. If you pay a ridiculous price like £7.50, you get unlimited calls and texts for 5 days.

Top 5
1. Orange - cheap but very poor customer service
2. Vodafone - can be cheap if you use your phone often
3. Virgin Mobile
4. T-Mobile
5. o2
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