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Old 30 December 2004, 12:00 PM
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I am currently on T-Mobile "Relax 100" for £21/month but I want a new phone (I've got a knackered Sony Ericsson T68i). T-Mobile charges a fortune to upgrade so I don't mind switching networks. What is the best deal to get a decent new phone (triband with camera and bluetooth) without spending any more per month? I like the look of the Vodaphone Anyone 100 tariff but they don't seem to do any free handsets on that.

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Old 30 December 2004, 12:01 PM
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o2 online 200- 25 squid a month. (200 x network any time mins+500 txts/ 300 x network anytime mins+50 txts- take your pick, you get the choice)
orange, voda etc will all match it with the same tarrif and give you a free handset (nokia 6230/sony ericsson k700i last time i checked)
Old 30 December 2004, 12:07 PM
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Cheers, but I want to spend £21 or less, that's my current cost - I hardly send any SMS as I use the inclusive mintues and make a call instead.
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Check out Forward Cellular

http://www.fwdcellular.com
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Originally Posted by Mungo
Cheers, but I want to spend £21 or less, that's my current cost - I hardly send any SMS as I use the inclusive mintues and make a call instead.
o2 Online Off peak 300 - £20 (300 off peak anyone minutes and 500 texts)

They've got a few nice 'free' phones to go with that deal too.
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Don't listen to these people - they have no clue.

Get a 3g on an unlockable phone and lock it to 02. You can't beat this deal.

BTW, switch to 3g about once a month to prevent getting caught out.

As for tariffs, there are loads to chose from - you should easily get £15 p/m and 500 x-network anytime minutes and 100 texts free.
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Originally Posted by CoobyS
Don't listen to these people - they have no clue.
Eh, you again?

He's clearly stated what he's looking for, and we've come up with what's available for him.

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I've got a free Sony Ericsoon K700i coming with 6 months line rental at £4.99, including 120 mins any network and 30 free texts per month, don't need heavy usage as have company mobile too. (P.S. on Orange) from the carphone warehouse.
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Originally Posted by CoobyS
Don't listen to these people - they have no clue.

Get a 3g on an unlockable phone and lock it to 02. You can't beat this deal.

BTW, switch to 3g about once a month to prevent getting caught out.

As for tariffs, there are loads to chose from - you should easily get £15 p/m and 500 x-network anytime minutes and 100 texts free.
What is an unlockable phone? Can you give me an example?

I know there are loads of tariffs - how do I get one as good as you are suggesting?

Cheers.
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