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Cheap PAYG phone

gromit69
gromit69 Posts: 53 Forumite
Hi all,

I'm after a cheap phone to use with my Orange PAYG SIM as an emergency phone (and for Orange Wednesdays!)
Has anyone seen any offers recently, or know of where to look for PAYG deals?
The phone would have to be either unlocked or locked to Orange.
I've got no real requirements other than it not being a brick! I've had a look on ebay, but it seems like a mine field, as well as being expensive!

Many thanks!

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  • thesaint
    thesaint Posts: 4,324 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Motorola F3 on Orange in Asda for £9 :)
    Well life is harsh, hug me don't reject me.
  • gromit69
    gromit69 Posts: 53 Forumite
    Blimey!
    Is that everywhere? I think I've found something to do this evening!

    Edit: I've spoken to my local Asda. Apparently they're going on sale tomorrow (Thursday)
    Many thanks for the heads up - just what I was looking for!
  • Apologies in advance if I've not posted this in the right place - but here goes anyway!!!!!
    Am looking for a mobile for my daughter to use when she starts secondary school - haven't really got a clue as to what to get her!!! - god - how old and ancient does that make me sound!!!!
    Found this site yesterday - seems like I'm a day late for the asda deal everyone was writing messages about across the site.... story of my life!!!!

    Was just hoping someone might have some words of wisdom to pass on... or good deals to help....
    x
  • thesaint
    thesaint Posts: 4,324 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Has the Asda deal finished? I thought that it was still running.

    What features do you want with the phone, and how much are you willing to spend? The F3 is very basic.
    Well life is harsh, hug me don't reject me.
  • Went to two asdas yesterday - both have completely sold out - and not getting any more!
    Just wanted something that my daughter can use if needed - am lucky that she hasn't moaned about it needing being 'cool'!!!! i.e latest one
    Have heard too many horror stories about contract and kids - huge phone bills etc , that thought payg was best....
    any ideas most welcome...
    many thanks...
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