Best 30-day or similar sim contract for calls/txts and internet/email usage?

stevem999

Hi there, just been released from my 3 contract using the 3 Like Home get-out clause (thank goodness) and now got my unlocked E71 ready for a change of network. I will want a new phone when one comes along that I like so don't want to tie into a new 12/18/24mth contract so just wondered what people's experience is of the best deal for calls/texts and data on a 30-day contract is? I would be looking for one that allows me to use 3G/3.5G and send/receive POP3/IMAP email using native phone client (i.e no port closing a la 3).

Also, do the networks allow you to transfer from a 30 day contract to a full length contract as a new customer i.e. all deals and free phones available etc, or would whichever short term network I use become a no-no when I want a longer contract?

Cheers

kingofherts

Were you using the email on 3 client or Nokia Exchange? you can also try other push clients like emoze.

diamonds

I'd say best prepaid is 3 LOL

https://www.three.co.uk/Pay_As_You_Go/Free_SIM

£0 buys free Skype & MSN messenger
£25 recharge buys 3 months of 5000 3-3 calls, 150MB internet, unlimited texts & free voicemail.

You can buy Stretch add-ons

buy get
£10 Stretch10 100 units = mins or texts
£15 Stretch15 300 " = mins " "
£20 Stretch20 500 " = mins " "
£25 Stretch25 700 " = mins " "

you already have 3 months unlimited texts for £25 top up, so £25 buys 700 mins for the month or 500 mins & a £5 internet should you need more than the free 150MB in month 1, next 2 months top up whatever to cover your mins & additional £5 internet if needed

Internet Add-ons

Daily - 50p
Weekly - £2.50
Monthly - £5

Stretch and Add-ons last for up to 30 days.


3 has done to prepaid what it done to contract in 2003 ! FANTASTIC !!!, makes 3 contracts & india care laughable the new prepaid

stevem999

errrr, thanks for that last post!!!

Seriously, not going near 3 again, on short term contract or anything else, so where's best of the other networks, full or virtual?

DonC

stevem999 wrote: »

errrr, thanks for that last post!!!

Seriously, not going near 3 again, on short term contract or anything else, so where's best of the other networks, full or virtual?

Im considering moving over to 3.
What problems did you have with them?

Cheap_yet_Tasteful

I left three after 3LH was dropped and moved to o2's simplicity 20 deal. Free internet or wi-fi, 600 mins and 1000+ texts for £20 on 30 day contract. Much better deal than previous.

Although I will say my C905 won't connect to the internet, due to three's software I think.

Esqui

T-Mobile Solo 20 is pretty good
600 mins, unlimited texts, unlimited internet. It's a 30-day rolling contract, so you can get out of it easily

diamonds

DonC wrote: »

Im considering moving over to 3.
What problems did you have with them?

What problems don't you get ? 3 contract is defo a no-no, but prepaid is no tie in & better than 3 contract now unless you need the unlimited landlines on 3's top plan @ £27 a month. The new plan extras beat the UK market.


Never once had anything go wrong with 3 payg, never had to call customer services & that's EXACTLY why I never had a problem once, no india interactions - NO WORRIES !

diamonds

Cheap_yet_Tasteful wrote: »

I left three after 3LH was dropped and moved to o2's simplicity 20 deal. Free internet or wi-fi, 600 mins and 1000+ texts for £20 on 30 day contract. Much better deal than previous.

Although I will say my C905 won't connect to the internet, due to three's software I think.

nope you need to download the settings for o2 to override the 3 settings, call customer services and ask they send the internet/mms settings

diamonds

Esqui wrote: »

T-Mobile Solo 20 is pretty good
600 mins, unlimited texts, unlimited internet. It's a 30-day rolling contract, so you can get out of it easily

£30+ VAT on T-Mob business buys you 2000 mins & unlimited texts, 30 day sim only

diamonds

stevem999 wrote: »

errrr, thanks for that last post!!!

Seriously, not going near 3 again, on short term contract or anything else, so where's best of the other networks, full or virtual?

On 3payg you need never call india, it goes like clockwork as the whole payg billing is automated to the second, you do everything via my3 on handset on 3payg
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