Complete numptie question here I'm afraid....

Thinking it's about time I got myself a mobile. Probably won't use it vast amounts (not worth a contract), so want to go the pay as you go route. The only problem is that I've not been able to find a phone (on any network), which I actually like and has the features I want. (Thinking about the Samsung D500 or Sony-Ericsson s700i)...

So, if I was to buy a sim-free phone, can I then just buy a pay as you go sim card, stick it in, and it'll all start working? I presume the phone number is stored on the sim card itself?

Thanks,
Iain

 

Yep the phone number is tied to the SIM not the phone, and as long as the phone is not tied to one network in particular then you can just put the SIM in and away you go.

 

Samsung D500 sim free, no contract.......BIG money.

Buy a sim free/unlocked used handset off E-bay and wack a PAYG sim in it nice a cheap.

 

Ok, thanks for the info. I know the D500 isn't cheap (around 300 quid), but I think it'd still be cheaper for me getting it like that than on a 30 quid a month contract (which I'd not use very much). Sim free gives me a few more options....

What can I say... I'm a sucker for gadgets

 

If you find a sim free, new, D500 for £300, can you let me know.

 

http://www.directmobileaccessories.c...oducts_id=1591

 

And links to a few more at around the same price...

http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-d500.htm

 

OUT OF STOCK....


Due in tommorow though, nice shout.

 

If you're after the D500 you'll be better off signing up a 12 month contract and then changing it to a Pay As u Go after the period is up. With the inclusive minutes and the subsidised price it'll work out cheaper.

 

I your talking to me, I already have a contract, just want the phone.

Thanks anyway.

 

I am giving that serious thought, although wouldn't it then be tied to the network that you get the contract with? (i.e. locked to O2 / vadafone etc)

 

The handset may be locked to that particular network but the D500 can be unlocked quite easily. If you just go to a Prepaid service with the same provider then that won't matter anyway. You'll be able to keep your number even if you do change to another network.

 

Ok, thanks

 

The Relax 100 tariffs seem pretty good on here:

http://www.themobileoutlet.co.uk/Han...2&txtNetwork=4

 

are dial a phone any good, they always seem to offer brilliant deals in the press ?

 

I got my D500 (£29.99) & a Nokia 6230 (free for the wife) from Vodafone with both our contracts which are 200mins free crossnet and 200 free text ALL FREE FOR THE FIRST 6MTHS a saving of around £325 each and thats not counting the price of the phones
£325 + £325 + £200 (6230) + £280 (D500)
£1130