iPhone PAYG

Universal · 2 Jan 2009 at 10:54

At the moment I have a cheap Nokia on PAYG, I roughly spend about £15 a month on top-up. I would like to get an iPhone but it seems like continuing with PAYG would be the best option. Is it worth buying a iPhone on PAYG?

I am finding it hard to find anywhere which has one in stock, would it be worth waiting until the end of January to get one to see if there are any updates at the start of the year?

What is the best insurance to go for when on PAYG?

Thanks!

Universal · 2 Jan 2009 at 11:16

Hatter The Mad said:
No, because it is SO overpriced.

My thinking was even though it is overpriced to begin with, after 18 months it would work out slightly cheaper, with how much I put on the phone each month on average at the moment. Also not being tied to a contract for such a long time.

Universal · 2 Jan 2009 at 11:32

Hatter The Mad said:
Would it work out cheaper even if you factor in;

1) You're not getting any free texts or minutes
2) You only have free data for the first 12 months

Maybe you'd be better off buying second hand and unlocking it

I get a certain amount of free texts with PAYG on o2 at the moment anyway if keep topping up each month (it used to be minimum £10 - not sure if it still applies)?

Just phoned o2 and my average for the last eight months is just under £30 a month! Slightly more than I expected I pay per month. Contract seems the best option now. My only worry is you only get 125 texts per month on the £30 tarrif.

Universal · 2 Jan 2009 at 14:41

DAvE18 said:
look around the £30 tarrif can be had with 600 minutes and unlimited texts with an iphone.

I thought only two places sold the iPhone?

Hatter The Mad said:
Pay £35 a month, it is worth it for that extra £90.00.

It does seem you get the most for your money with the £35 a month contract.

Is it worth getting insurance with o2?

Thanks