Pre Pay
Description:
Otherwise known as PAY AS YOU TALK - PAY AS YOU GO - JUST TALK and PREPAY this system does not involve credit checks or banks or any form of direct debit - you just simply Top Up either from purchasing Top Up Vouchers, from your debit or credit card or Electronic swipe cards issued by the networks.
Good points:
Great for people with credit problems, as an emercengy only phone and for children under 18 yrs - perfect as presents - No line rental
Bad points:
Unreliable system, small range of Motorola handsets available, large initial outlay, No upgrade facility. Most Motorola phones are network locked so that you can only use their SIM cards.
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Contract
Description:
You enter into an agreemant with the network for twelve months paying a line rental for an amount of FREE minutes of your choice. This system is paid for by direct debit from your bank account.
Good points:
Every current Motorola handset avaliable, cheaper call rates than pre pay system, inclusive FREE minutes every month, prompt customer service, a range of FREE Motorola handsets usually meaning no initial oulay. Upgrade facility to keep your existing mobile number.
Bad points:
Twelve month agreement, pay by direct debit, credit check.
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Sim Free
Description:
Buy the Nokia handset only and use either your existing SIM card or a Pay As You Go SIM card.
Good points:
No ties - No contract or agreement unless you use your existing SIM card in which case your current contract will have to be complied with. Every current Nokia phone available. Ideal for those who have had their phone stolen or just lost it and don't have any insurance.
Bad points:
You are paying the 'real' price of the handset with no subsidy for connection to the networks - freedom comes with a price.
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Further information:
Pre Pay: Perfect as a present or as an emercency only phone for keeping in the car or for children under 18 years old. If you are going to make
just one call a day or more, then this system is not for you due to the high call charges involved. (In this case we recommend contract)
If, however, you are going to make less than one call a day then this system will work out cheaper as there is no ongoing line rental
charges to pay. Please bear in mind that you have to account for the initial outlay of the phone plus the ongoing call charges for twelve
months in order to get a fair comparison to the contract system.
Contract: Ideal for choice - you can choose to have your FREE inclusive minutes either in the evening and weekends or during the daytime
depending on your usage requirements. You will find that there is a good range of FREE Motorola phones available on contract with no
initial outlay required. Most networks are now including FREE text messages into their tariffs which is proving invaluable to all you
text addicts! You can find every current Motorola phone available on the contract system and usually you will be offered FREE
accessories when you make your purchase - this can be a huge saving rather than having to spend up to £ 60.00 at a later date.
As long as you are happy to pay by direct debit and sign a twelve month agreement then this is the right system for most users.
SIM Free: Because their is no connection subsidy when buying a SIM free Motorola phone you may be taken back by the prices, but if you
compare what you may have spent over the space of a year on line rental and call charges then the prices will start to make sense.
This system is ideal for those who are happy with their current arrangements and mobile number and do not want to be tied into a
further twelve month agreement. This system is also perfect for those who have lost or had their phone stolen and don't have any
insurance.
