Best PAYG tariff for infrequent use?

dellboy102

Hi Guys

I'm very out of date on phone tariffs so was hoping someone could help me.

I was trying to find the best tariff for someone who doesnt use the phone much (about 50mins a month, sometimes not even that + a few texts), i'm thinking PAYG but theres so much choice that i'm very confused..

meinnit

Look into Asda or Tesco mobile

doraexplorer

i am not totally clued up on phones either i am in process of looking for a new one myself. my boyf uses vodaphone pay as you go. he puts 10 pounds a month in his phone and gets 100 mins and 300 txts for that . he very rarely uses all the txts but does use the call time.

there is so much choice . it confuses me . hopefully someone who is better will tell you more.
dora x

DarkConvict

How much are you willing to pay per month in top ups?

OldGreyFox

Tesco Payg Lite Tariff http://www.tesco.com/mobilenetwork/payasyougo.aspx?page=84 (piggy backing on o2) Minimum top up as and when required £10.

Or

Asda Payg = http://www.asda-mobile.com/ (Piggybacking on Vodafone) Minimum top up as and when required £5.

Both charge 8p a min for any network calls and 4p for texts.

Tesco is normally cheaper for ngn calls. Asda is cheaper for browsing.

DrScotsman

Note that with Tesco you'll get clubcard points for topping up, and you can use clubcard vouchers to double up to top-up your phone. So if you don't use the Internet, and your O2 reception is decent, then you should probably choose Tesco.

Additionally you can get a free Tesco SIM with £4.20 cashback from Cashback Kings, whereas an ASDA SIM costs 47p

dellboy102

Tesco Lite looks good as I probably wont need to top up frequently, £10 may last 3 months, also topping up via clubcard points sounds good as I got loads spare!

Stuart_W

One contract option that might be worth light users considering:
Orange 5 - you get 50 texts and 50 minutes each month
36 month contract at £5 a month
£30 quidco cashback available
free phone on sign up and free phone again after 18 months
sell both phones on ebay (approx £20 to £30 ebay value)
actual cost per month after quidco and phone sales = £2.50 to £3 a month.

Inactive

Another option is Family Mobile via Ikea, top ups can be made online, calls 9p a min, texts are 6p.

Choose your own number from those available.

http://www.familymobile.co.uk/

dellboy102

Does anyone who uses Tesco PAYG Lite know if you have to top up a minimum every month or if your credit expires

DrScotsman

No minimum topup.

Most networks operate a policy that if you don't make a call/text often enough (usually 6 months) then your number will be disconnected and credit will be gone. I don't know what Tesco's policy is on this, but I imagine it's 6 months (and the call might not have to be charged, I know on Orange calling to check your balance is fine). Other than that, credit lasts forever.