So what new phone contract to go for?

[timwilky]

I have just had a message that I am entitled to an upgrade.

My current package 500 mins, 750 texts, unlimited data. = £25


my actual usage is 100mins, 20 texts and about 10 - 30GB

So what do I go far. Must be android and not cost any more than my current 25 quid.

Data use is extremely important to me.

A quick look seems to indicate I might as well stick with what I have until usable 4G becomes a reality

[PyroUK]

If using that amoun of data stay away from ee, think the most they do is 8gb a moth at something like £60!

3 is pretty good for data, if you don't mind paying for the phone separately they do some good sim only plans that would prob be within your £25 budget.

[NTECUK]

When my contract ended I stuck with t mobile at 600 mins unlimited web and a lot texts for 22quid .

[dirtyred619]

Depends if you will be needing a new phone or not? Sim only at giff gaff is £12/month for 250 mins and unlimited texts and data. Probably get similar deals elsewhere aswell no doubt.

[Sir Trev]

Talk Mobile (uses Vidafone network I believe)

100 mins, 100 texts, 100mb, 1 month contract = £5.11 sim only

[timwilky]

Talk Mobile (uses Vidafone network I believe)

100 mins, 100 texts, 100mb, 1 month contract = £5.11 sim only

so how much for the extra 9.9GB I require?

[timwilky]

Depends if you will be needing a new phone or not? Sim only at giff gaff is £12/month for 250 mins and unlimited texts and data. Probably get similar deals elsewhere aswell no doubt.


Interesting, I started looking at this and got caught by moans about waiting days/weeks for support and activation. Is that genuinely the case?

[dirtyred619]

Interesting, I started looking at this and got caught by moans about waiting days/weeks for support and activation. Is that genuinely the case?

Not too sure but my girlfriend has just taken this same deal. I believe that giff gaff are in some way tied in with O2 though if that helps.

[Mrs_giggles]

Im on giff gaff for my personal non work phone, on the 12 quid a month have had good experience so far and positive is no tie ins, but again thats sim only.

[Bluefish]

How the hell do you use 10 gig a month Tim?

[timwilky]

Easy to use that amount. My work internet requires authenticated connection though a windows specific client. Not available on my tablet so I have to tether that through my phone whilst at work.

[L3nny]

Get a giff gaff sim, then if you fancy a new phone buy the Nexus 4. Will work out about £25 a month over 2 years.

[dirtyred619]

Or get the Galaxy S3 free from Carphone Warehouse, 500mins, 5000 texts and unlimited data for £24/month. That's on 3 though.

[Sir Trev]

Easy to use that amount. My work internet requires authenticated connection though a windows specific client. Not available on my tablet so I have to tether that through my phone whilst at work.

Misread the G for an M - sorry old fruit.

Can you not get that data traffic through home broadband for a cheaper price/ more reliable way than via cellular? That way you can get a cheaper mobile tariff for the odd MB when out and about??

[timwilky]

When home, I do indeed use the home broadband. My problem is at work or other sites. I know it sounds daft, but the work wifi is locked down and I cannot get an authentication client for either Android or even 64bit windows. So whenever I need wifi connection I need to use the cellular.

[ruddlad]

Ii have two samsung galaxy ace 2 with virgin mobile, unlimited calls texts and data. £28 a month for both.

2 yr contract and 2nd deal with them.

Coverage good and no problems so far

VM always open to upgrading deals.

Not the newest phones but far better than old blackberrys we had.