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cheap contract without redemption

hi all reformed lurker here :-)
here is my problem- just finished a 12mnth O2 contract that gave 50mins
and 500 txt for £14.99 a month. I would like something similar, and
wouldnt even mind losing a few free txts. Is there anything out there?
(i'm not really interested in cashback/redemption offers) So if anyone
knows where i can get a package that is roughly
£15-20 p/m with 50-100 xminutes and 250txts i'd be very happy
thanks yvonne

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  • ka7e
    ka7e Posts: 3,165 Forumite
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    Would you not consider renewing your O2 contract? Was it a High St or online tariff? New online tariffs are available from £19, but very good deals are available if you are renewing an online contract.
    "Cheap", "Fast", "Right" -- pick two.
  • carly
    carly Posts: 1,530 Forumite
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    Ring o2 up and tell them you are considering leaving to go to another network. They are very keen to keep customers and usually offer you a very good deal. They normally ask you what kind of deal you are looking for, so be prepared to tell them what you need in respect of minutes/texts..
    Your contract with them does not automatically end when the twelve months is up it will carry on until you cancel it formally or until you change it.
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,820 Ambassador
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    Your contract is already very cheap, currently the cheapest o2 contract I could find is £19 but gives no where near the minutes and texts you already have.

    I've just gone for an Orange contract for my son, it was the cheapest I could find that suited him, and that is costing me £25 per month but with the first 6 months at half price. It is expensive but he gets a decent phone from it and a free bluetooth headset.

    I'd do what the others suggested and see if o2 will just let you stay on with the same deal, I really don't think you will do better elsewhere without redemptions being involved.

    Soo
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