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> Hi,
>
> I want to carry a mobile phone for emergencies only.
>
> I want the cheapest rate for calls on PAYG (In case I use the phone
> more often than expected).
>
> I would also like credits that do not expire
>
> I have looked at the following networks, but am having difficulty in
> deciding between them.
>
> Virgin
> Orange
> T- Mobile
>
> Can anone advise on these netwoks
>
> thanks

>
>species8350 wrote in message
>news:1261a33b-0db9-459b-9b81-8a7adf7975a5@8g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I want to carry a mobile phone for emergencies only.
>>
>> I want the cheapest rate for calls on PAYG (In case I use the phone
>> more often than expected).
>>
>> I would also like credits that do not expire
>>
>> I have looked at the following networks, but am having difficulty in
>> deciding between them.
>>
>> Virgin
>> Orange
>> T- Mobile
>>
>> Can anone advise on these netwoks
>>
>> thanks
>
>I have been going through a similar dilemma!
>
>Id suggest writing down what you think your annual usage will be
>(minutes) - who will you be calling, will they be in the UK/overseas or a
>combination?
>
>Will you be sending any texts?
>
>When youve established your calling/text pattern, then do a price
>comparison of the major networks. Dont forget to include other providers
>(e.g. Tesco).
>
>For me as a low user its a toss up between Tesco and T mobile (see earlier
>thread - I still cant decide).
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>Nigel.

> Hi,
> I want to carry a mobile phone for emergencies only.
>

> Hi,
>
> I want to carry a mobile phone for emergencies only.
>
> I want the cheapest rate for calls on PAYG (In case I use the phone
> more often than expected).
>
> I would also like credits that do not expire
>
> I have looked at the following networks, but am having difficulty in
> deciding between them.
>
> Virgin
> Orange
> T- Mobile
>
> Can anone advise on these netwoks

>
> species8350 wrote in message
> news:1261a33b-0db9-459b-9b81-8a7adf7975a5@8g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>> Hi,
>> I want to carry a mobile phone for emergencies only.
>>
> In that case you will want to roam UK networks as you may be
> in an area without coverage by a single network.
>
> Try getting say an unlocked Nokia 2310 at a CPW
> (Probably on virgin) and also buy a SIM4travel,
> or any European sim.
> Then you can manually switch to any of the UK networks
>
> Someone should now tell you which sim has the best rates
>

>Steve Terry wrote in message
>news:g1p81t$had$1@news.albasani.net...
>>
>> species8350 wrote in message
>> news:1261a33b-0db9-459b-9b81-8a7adf7975a5@8g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>>> Hi,
>>> I want to carry a mobile phone for emergencies only.
>>>
>> In that case you will want to roam UK networks as you may be
>> in an area without coverage by a single network.
>>
>> Try getting say an unlocked Nokia 2310 at a CPW
>> (Probably on virgin) and also buy a SIM4travel,
>> or any European sim.
>> Then you can manually switch to any of the UK networks
>>
>> Someone should now tell you which sim has the best rates
>
>The one requirement not answered is expiry.
>
>All of the PAYG providers require you to make or receive one call in
>either three or six months - you will have to dig into their small print
>to ascertain exactly which requires what.
>
>Also, Virgin is on the T-Mobile network, Tesco is on O2.