Re: Virgin - bizzare pricing v. coverage schemes

Peter wrote:
> I've just spent a load of time on the phone to these people.
>
> Referring to PAYG and
>
> https://www.virginmobile.com/vm/call...PAYG&x=16&y=10
>
> one can see that the list of countries supported on roaming is very
> different (better) when paying by direct debit, over paying by
> conventional top-up.
>
> There is a catch: you have to prepay your phone with £150 before it
> will roam.

Only if you fail their credit checks (or are within the first three
months of a contract service vs. DD PAYG). I've had DD roaming
activiated for two handsets recently without a deposit.