Virgin mobile - any good?

Indie_Kid

Looking at getting out of my t mobile contract. Because my parents are with Virgin, it would save me around £10 a month and includes insurance. I currently pay £21.99 a month for my phone plus insurance. Virgin contracts include free insurance and they have a much better selection of phones.

But are they any good?

Looking at:
Moto G
Samsung s3 / s3 mini
Sony Experia SP

Yorkie1

I've got tho moto g and am very pleased with it.

Still to get a tariff (using just Wi-Fi at the mo) and split between virgin, who I use for payg non-data and 3. May depend on your usage and coverage in your area.

robbies_gal

it depends on your needs they do good unlimited tariffs but be aware use the ee network

DCFC79

Can you not get a 30 day sim only plan sim, use it for 30 days (or less if you like) and see what the network is like and then decide.

purpleskier

I used to be on virgin and then switched for an Iphone but I like virgin thinking I may go back to them as I had no problem with them.

criboo

If you're happy with the T-mobile signal then go for it; it's on the same network so you shouldn't notice any difference. I personally think EE has the best, most reliable network.

Supatramp

criboo wrote: »

If you're happy with the T-mobile signal then go for it; it's on the same network so you shouldn't notice any difference. I personally think EE has the best, most reliable network.

Virgin/EE or 3? Decisions decisions!

Supatramp

Do Virgin's stated prices include VAT?

Yorkie1

They should do.

I decided this afternoon and got the 3 PAYG 3-2-1 SIM to see what my usage per month is on phone / text / data. Will retain my existing phone mobile number on my other phone for the time being, before making a final decision and porting the number across if desired.

Indie_Kid

DCFC79 wrote: »

Can you not get a 30 day sim only plan sim, use it for 30 days (or less if you like) and see what the network is like and then decide.

Thanks. But if I do that, I'd either have to get my phone unlocked or buy a new phone.

The signal is generally fine.

Yorkie1

I got an unlocking code from ebay for about £2 or £3.