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Best Pay As You Go Phone/Service?

Hi,

I'm a student studying abroad in London and am trying to find a good deal on both a phone and pay as you service. I'm not looking for anything fancy, just a mobile which lets me make local calls with out paying a fortune.

My budget is around £10 for the actual mobile phone. I'd love to get some feedback from any locals about the best service provider and the most affordable phones. I'm afraid I'll have to be shopping in a brick and mortar store because I only have credit cards with a US billing address...

There are a bunch of mobile phone stores not too far away but I thought I try and get some advice before visiting them.

Thanks in advance!

-The American Coot66

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  • gjchester
    gjchester Posts: 5,741 Forumite
    coot66 wrote: »
    There are a bunch of mobile phone stores not too far away but I thought I try and get some advice before visiting them.

    Thanks in advance!

    -The American Coot66

    Forget phone stores look in supermarkets, Asda ofen have phones for £20 or less, £10 is probably pushing it, if they have some you'll be limited to what they have rather than a choice of network.

    You need to work out who you'll be calling and texting and how much before anyone can advise you what you need.
  • Tesco have a no-frills sim-free phone for less than £20. Its been in the news lately!
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