HENthusiastic Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Hi guys, I'm going to get myself a new phone . I'm looking to get one of the all new singing all dancing thingamebobs. I'm very confused about contracts etc though. I was wondering if any of you kind souls could help me. I want to get unlimited texts and also want to use internet on it and phone calls (but not so many phone calls as I'm really a texter). i've looked online and been in to speak to somebody in carphone warehouse. But it all seems so complicated and confusing. I don't want to be paying loads. But I dont want to get conned into getting a cheap contract and then going over my free limit and paying extra. Some people seem to say they can get it for £25 - £30. But when I asked the bloke in the shop he was quoting £45! Does anybody know of a good cheap contract available at the moment please. Also, how many megabits do I need and what does that mean? Thanks to anybody who is still reading my rambly words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Think mine is £20 a month with 3. HTC desire phones are excellent! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 thanks Emma. Do you know what you get inclusive for that price? thanks for the recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I'm with Vodafone and am going to upgrade my contract and phone in August, they are offering £20 for internet, 300 mins of calls and unlimited texts.... not that I ever use the texts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelk Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I'm on Orange, a 24 month contract, for £10 a month. Got a smashing new phone too, did it via their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Ok, the first thing you have to know & think about is which network is best for you coverage wise. Its no good choosing Orange/O2 then finding there is no coverage where you live I have no choice - its Vodafone or nothing here I agree - my HTC Desire is the most amazing piece of kit...the best phone I have ever had (& I really like mobile phones) My Voda contract gives me 600 mins a month,unlimited texts (invaluable with teens around) & unlimited internet access too, for about £22 a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I'm on Orange, a 24 month contract, for £10 a month. Got a smashing new phone too, did it via their website. What phone did you get Rachel? (I'm nosy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Are you with VirginMedia by any chance? They are doing some good deals on phones and contracts (till 31st May!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I got a sim-only contract from Tesco (O2 signal) - 500 mins, unlimited texts and unlimited internet for £10 a month Is a rolling contract too so you can cancel it whenever you want to. Obviously sim-only means you have to buy a phone but worked out better for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I've got the same Tesco deal and then bought the orange san francisco for £100. It's a great phone for the money and for twitter, facebook and all the usual android apps it works brilliantly. The camera doesn't have a flash which is the biggest let down but other than that it is great. I could have spent £££ on a phone but I really don't think I'd get much more for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelk Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I've got an Orange San Francisco. Its really very good. My husband has got a Sony Ericcson something beginning with V (!) which is almost identical, but not quite as good. I did quite a lot of research as really wasn't sure which phone to get. I read a lot of reviews, and 'Which' reports and the San Francisco came out very favourably. (Also it was free!) I get unlimited texts, 30 mins of calls and and 'some' internet. I'm stuck with the coverage we get here, no choice but to have Orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicky Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Would highly recommend a HTC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 my daughter has a sim only blackberry deal for £20 per month from vodafone...600 mins talk time unlimited texts and 1gb of downloads a month. A word of warning too...My god-daughter recently had her handbag stolen at Covent Garden and was devasted to find that because she had not taken out vodafone's own insurance, her personal belongings insurance didn't cover her, so now she has a contract for two years and no blackberry and no money to replace it (she is an impoverished student) so if you haven't taken out insurance on your phones, or you think your personal insurance will cover you, I really recommend double checking to be sure.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 O2 allows you to open an Iphone contract where you supply the phone (if unlocked!) - it's about £15 a month and you get something like 300 minutes, unlimited (which these days means 'limited') data and 500 texts. If you can get a spare iphone (a 3g can be bought for around £100), it could be a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I had an iphone... then upgraded to the iphone4 and hated it! I have now got an HTC desire (z?) with the slide out keyboard and it is so much better! I love it! I have heard that the HTC Desire HD is a pig on battery life though! My contract with O2 is for 24 @£25 a monthe....then there's the VAT....which they never let on about till afterwards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I got a £15 per month contract for DD and for that she has access to the Blackberry bits and bobs that I paid a £10 or something to get set up & some voice (plenty for her and she has never gone over) unlimited texts, loads of internet browsing including FB & MSN was told she would only risk going over on the internet browsing if she dowloaded loads of things from youtube. It is a Sim only with Orange. When I investigated the best contracts were sim only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickric Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 We have HTC wildfires on 3, 300 texts or minutes, 5000 3 to 3 minutes and 500GB internet for £12 pm . The phone cost £20, only light users so don't get close to using it all. We used this site for find the best deal, really easy to use and specify exactly what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 Thanks for all your help and advice guys. I've been using that comparison website that you chicrik. Its great. Thanks. One more question guys, the internet access. I'm looking at one that says 1GB. That means nothing to me? Can anybody enlighten me please? Is 1GB good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 When my brother bought an iPhone, his internet allowance is classed as "Unlimited" but in the small print it says 1gb fair data usage allowance. He uses his for sat nav, facebook, youtube, internet browsing etc and has never gone over his 1gb limit. Chickric - Do you mean 500mb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 Hi guys. Thought id let you know that I am posting this message from my new iPhone ! After advice from mr Mostin aka ShaunW I for a reconditioned iPhone 3 and am using my pay as you go sim. Loving the phone. Oh already wants one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickric Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 . Chickric - Do you mean 500mb? sorry, yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Rather than hijack this thread, I'll start a new one Really cheap mobile contracts if you're with VirginMedia . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
