SIM only PAYG advice sought

Nigel wrote:
> Thanks to everyone for your help and advice.
>
> Having narrowed my choices down to T Mobile Everyone and Tesco Standard I've
> done some calculations based on my calling pattern for the two networks.
>
> On T Mobile costs would be about £66 per year on Tesco £61 per year -
> nothing to chose between the two. If I call/text my three favourite numbers
> more than anticipated then I'll be better off with Tesco, if I call/text
> other numbers more then I'll be better off with T mobile.
>
> I guess it's a decision based on coverage (I'm in West Yorkshire - but do
> travel a bit as mentioned earlier) and customer service. T mobile have a
> shop in my local shopping centre, Tesco store is just down the road - but I
> guess I'd have to call their helpline if anyting did go wrong.
>
> Quandry: T Mobile or Tesco?
>
> Any further advice much appreciated.
>
>

I don't know if it will affect your calculations but T-Mobile are making
changes to their tariffs from the 1st July
http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/pay-as-you...-plan-changes/

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"majogh" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Nigel wrote:
> > Thanks to everyone for your help and advice.
> >
> > Having narrowed my choices down to T Mobile Everyone and Tesco Standard
I've
> > done some calculations based on my calling pattern for the two networks.
> >
> > On T Mobile costs would be about £66 per year on Tesco £61 per year -
> > nothing to chose between the two. If I call/text my three favourite
numbers
> > more than anticipated then I'll be better off with Tesco, if I call/text
> > other numbers more then I'll be better off with T mobile.
> >
> > I guess it's a decision based on coverage (I'm in West Yorkshire - but
do
> > travel a bit as mentioned earlier) and customer service. T mobile have
a
> > shop in my local shopping centre, Tesco store is just down the road -
but I
> > guess I'd have to call their helpline if anyting did go wrong.
> >
> > Quandry: T Mobile or Tesco?
> >
> > Any further advice much appreciated.
> >
> >
>
> I don't know if it will affect your calculations but T-Mobile are making
> changes to their tariffs from the 1st July
> http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/pay-as-you...-plan-changes/

The only change is a 1 minute minimum charge per call - I'd (by chance!)
factored this into my above calculations.

Nigel.

"Nigel" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
>> > Richard
>> >
>> Yes it's a shame he's limited himself to a Nokia 6021.
>>
>> I would go for 3 PAYG Flat 12p per min, and as you say good
>> roaming rates especially on one of 3s own networks.
>>
>> and with Orange 2g roaming in the UK, the voice network coverage beats
>> anything T Mobile or O2 can offer
>> Steve Terry
>
> The reason for sticking to a Nokia 6021 is that I already have a car kit
> for
> this model fitted.
> I guess I could change the car kit, but I feel that the costs involved
> (new
> car kit/adapter + new phone) may be more than the potential call cost
> savings of 3 PAYG.
>
>
The last car kit i went for was a Stingray Bluetooth one,
works on any Bluetooth phone.
Then it's future proof.

Steve Terry

"Steve Terry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "Nigel" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> >
> >> > Richard
> >> >
> >> Yes it's a shame he's limited himself to a Nokia 6021.
> >>
> >> I would go for 3 PAYG Flat 12p per min, and as you say good
> >> roaming rates especially on one of 3s own networks.
> >>
> >> and with Orange 2g roaming in the UK, the voice network coverage beats
> >> anything T Mobile or O2 can offer
> >> Steve Terry
> >
> > The reason for sticking to a Nokia 6021 is that I already have a car kit
> > for
> > this model fitted.
> > I guess I could change the car kit, but I feel that the costs involved
> > (new
> > car kit/adapter + new phone) may be more than the potential call cost
> > savings of 3 PAYG.
> >
> >
> The last car kit i went for was a Stingray Bluetooth one,
> works on any Bluetooth phone.
> Then it's future proof.
>
> Steve Terry
>

Steve: I understand the logic, but I have a 'hard wired' car kit already
installed in my car (I've never used Bluetooth).

If I moved over to 3 PAYG I'd have to buy a new phone and either a new
fitting kit or a Bluetooth adapter. I think that these additional costs
wouldn't make it worthwhile choosing three over T Mobile or Tesco.

Nigel.