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facebook on mobile phone deals

Casey1709
Casey1709 Posts: 225 Forumite
Hi,

I'm not sure I actually understand what I'm asking but I've found MSE to be a wonderful place for advice before.

My DD has a virgin PAYG, she wants a "proper" phone for her birthday, one that she can keep tabs on facebook. I don't know if she means via wifi or by the phone deal.

iphones seem to be incredibly expensive, and other deals seem to be expensive too.

Is it possible to get a reasonable decent mobile handset she could use for around (or under) £20 a month (the contract would be in my name - & yes I realise that could be a whole set of problems). Is there much difference in network quality for internet access?

Thanks in advance

KC

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  • Impet_Limpet
    Impet_Limpet Posts: 690 Forumite
    I just bought a PAYG phone on o2 a Nokia 5230 at £110. Has a handy facebook widget on. It uses 3G. I opted into the unlimited o2 texts and web PAYG tariff whenever you top up £15. I don't know if this tariff is still available.
    :kisses2: Got married September 2011:smileyhea

  • iamcornholio
    iamcornholio Posts: 1,900 Forumite
    I got two of my girls Samsung Genios on Orange Dolphin PAYG. This has 300 texts and a free access to facebook, bebo and myspace.

    One Genio has the keyboard and is similar to a Blackberry, the other is the touchscreen version. No complaints from the kids about the phones. There is now a version with a sliding keyboard. Phones are about £70

    Have a look at some of the O2 and T-mobile contracts though, as you can get unlimited texts and data and a few hundred minutes on £15/m plans

    And IIRC, if you get a PAYG mobile from w w w mobiles .co. uk they all come unlocked, at no more cost than a locked one from other suppliers
  • maxtweenie
    maxtweenie Posts: 1,302 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I got two of my girls Samsung Genios on Orange Dolphin PAYG. This has 300 texts and a free access to facebook, bebo and myspace.

    Actually, Dolphin now gives free access to ANY internet sites, up to a 50mb a month limit when you top up £10 each month. 50mb is probably enough for them to access Facebook and post comments but not if they're downloading / uploading lots of photos.
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