Cheap phone on Virgin network and query on airtime vouchers

tiptoe_mouse

I've managed to finally break my trusty nokia 1100 (dropped it one time too many), and I'm looking for a replacement. I don't use my mobile a lot - typical bill is less than £2 a month (on pay as you go by direct debit with Virgin). What's my best bet for a cheap but sturdy phone, and where from?

I take it I'll need one that's already on Virgin, or unlocked, and then I just put my existing sim in and carry on as before? Also, am I right in thinking that I won't be able to use any airtime vouchers which are included in phone prices since I pay by DD rather than top-ups?

Cheers,

tiptoe

mysterio_2

Nokia 1200 on virgin £9.99

http://www.virginmobile.com/vm/viewProduct.do?productId=1EED9A9D-BCD7-458D-937E-ACC41A1F07A4

tiptoe_mouse

Thanks - could be just the thing. I spent ages at the weekend looking for a cheap phone, including checking the virgin site, but I didn't spot that one. Duh! Must have eyes tested.

It's £14.87 once postage is added - can anyone find anything cheaper?

Cheers,

tiptoe

philnicandamy

http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/mobiles/mobile-phones/SONY-ERIC-J132/PPAY

£7.99 from carphone warehouse.....on orange though so dunno if it would need unlocking

***oops....more expensive...needs a £10 top up at time of purchase**

grimlea

u can use airtime vouchers - this will b credited to your account & will come off your bill

tiptoe_mouse

grimlea wrote: »

u can use airtime vouchers - this will b credited to your account & will come off your bill

Thanks for the info - could come in useful, as I'd assumed that deals that required a top-up wouldn't be any good for me.

tiptoe

tiptoe_mouse

Is there any point in my looking at phones on other networks? I'd assumed that unlocking would cost too much to make it worthwhile.

tiptoe

grimlea

i've sent u a PM with a bit of advice, as well as that you could enquire about your crave allowence to see if you are entitled to money of a new phone - although i doubt it very much looking at your monthly spend

rabialiones

i understand that virgin and t-mobile share same network, (correct me if i am wrong), so your virgin sim should work in it. thinking of getting this myself as well.
lg kp100 is a basic phone 9.78 on tmobile site with free delivery.
maybe this is suitable for you.

tiptoe_mouse

rabialiones wrote: »

i understand that virgin and t-mobile share same network, (correct me if i am wrong), so your virgin sim should work in it. thinking of getting this myself as well.
lg kp100 is a basic phone 9.78 on tmobile site with free delivery.
maybe this is suitable for you.

Oooo - thanks, that's a useful tip - widens my options. Would I need to change any of the settings on the phone, though - like SMS message centre or voicemail number?

tiptoe

rabialiones

i had a tmobile fone and put a virgin sim , worked straight away, did not have to change any settings