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Can you buy payg internet for your mobile?

-MRS_T-
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Hello

I am looking to see if you can purchase airtime if you like to be able to go on the internet for your mobile. I know ppl get it as part of their packages when on monthly.

My cousin is on orange payg and I wanted to buy this for her birthday.

I dont know If I am explaining this correctly as I am not sure of the proper name for it which is why I am having trouble finding this information.

Appreciate any help :D

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  • -MRS_T-
    -MRS_T- Posts: 2,033 Forumite
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    Can anyone please help :D
  • Yes, you can. Ring 450 and ask about buying a data package; they can run you through prices over the phone. I'm on Orange PAYG myself.
  • -MRS_T-
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    Yes, you can. Ring 450 and ask about buying a data package; they can run you through prices over the phone. I'm on Orange PAYG myself.

    thanks flickering ember. So a data package is that what you call it.

    The only problem is It is not my phone and I wanted to buy a payg voucher or something like that iykwim as it is for a gift.

    But at least now I know what I am looking for.

    Many thanks for taking the time to reply :D
  • Ring them up and see if you can buy it for her. Otherwise, she'll have to ring herself or you could maybe borrow her phone (the call is free from an Orange phone). 02 calls them Bolt ons but Orange calls them data packages.
  • Edit: I may be making this up, but I think in Orange shops you can actually buy swipe cards specifically for certain packages. This is not the top-up swipe card but similar.
  • -MRS_T-
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    Edit: I may be making this up, but I think in Orange shops you can actually buy swipe cards specifically for certain packages. This is not the top-up swipe card but similar.

    I like this idea better :D Why didnt I think of that. Yes a trip to an orange shop sounds like the plan. Failing that I will call them.

    Many Thanks again for your help :D
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