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Free handset with PAYG

debtdalek
debtdalek Posts: 201 Forumite
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I'm with o2 and would like to update my ancient handset. Does anyone know if there is a way to get a free handset on PAYG?

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  • macman
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    Why would anyone give you a free handset without committing you to airtime? If they did, everyone would take the free phone and use it on another network, or sell it on.
    There are loads of handsets available network unlocked for under a tenner, usually they require a £10 top up though.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • grumbler
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    It's not O2, and not android in fact, but free: £10 1 month rolling contract with android phone
  • Techhead_2
    Techhead_2 Posts: 1,769 Forumite
    macman wrote: »
    Why would anyone give you a free handset without committing you to airtime? If they did, everyone would take the free phone and use it on another network, or sell it on.
    There are loads of handsets available network unlocked for under a tenner, usually they require a £10 top up though.

    The OP is looking for a free PAYG upgrade, that does happen sometimes at places like CPW etc, but with a basic phone. Earlier in the year, phones4u were offering an Alcatel ot-303 plus £10 top up for upgrading vodafone customers for £7.50. O2 were offering the LG GB01 for £10 with an included top up.

    So, yes you can get free PAYG phones.
  • kiwi07
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    Techhead wrote: »
    The OP is looking for a free PAYG upgrade, that does happen sometimes at places like CPW etc, but with a basic phone. Earlier in the year, phones4u were offering an Alcatel ot-303 plus £10 top up for upgrading vodafone customers for £7.50. O2 were offering the LG GB01 for £10 with an included top up.

    So, yes you can get free PAYG phones.

    I am also with o2 and looking for the same free PAYG upgrade. Do you know where o2 normally advertising these deals?
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