[3GScottishUser]

The networks appear to be engaged in a SIM Only price war with most of the majors now offering 30 day contract deals with no tie-in.

02 have been advertisng 200 X/Net Mins + 400 SMS for £15 a month

Other 02 deals include (Simplicity on-line):

200 X/Net minutes + 400 SMS for £15 + Unlimited 02 to 02 Calls
400 X/Net minutes + 1000 SMS for £20 + Unlimited 02 to 02 Calls
600 X/Net minutes + 1000 SMS for £25 + Unlimited 02 to 02 Calls
1200 X/Net minutes + 1000 SMS for £30 + Unlimited 02 to 02 Calls
3000 X/Net minutes + 1000 SMS for £60 + Unlimited 02 to 02 Calls

Orange advertise 200 X/Net Mins + Unlimited SMS for £20 a month

Other deals on-line include:

200 X/Net minutes + 300 SMS for £15
500 X/Net minutes + 100 SMS for £20
700 X/Net minutes + Unlimited SMS for £25
800 X/Net minutes + Unlimited SMS for £30 + Evening + Weekend Mobile Internet
1000 X/Net minutes + 400 SMS for £35 plus either free UK landline calls, Orange calls, Unlimited texts or 250MB of Mobile Internet Use
(Other offers available)


Vodafone have a range of offers:

225 X/Net minutes + 100 SMS for £15
150 X/Net minutes + 500 SMS for £15
500 X/Net minutes + 100 SMS for £20
200 X/Net minutes + 1000 SMS for £20
750 X/Net minutes + 250 SMS for £25
500 X/Net minutes + 1000 SMS for £25


T-Mobile Offer the following SIM Only options:
200 X/Net minutes + 800 SMS for £15
1500 X/Net minutes (Off-Peak) + 800 SMS for £15
400 X/Net minutes + Unlimited SMS for £20
800 X/Net minutes + Unlimited SMS for £30
1200 X/Net minutes + Unlimited SMS for £40

(All above monthly costs based on 30 day minimum contract)

Looks like holding onto a handset or getting a SIM free model could be a worthwhile option for those who are not desparate to keep up with the latest trends.

[Hands0n]

Things really are getting unbelievable in the SIM-only market.

I was about to ditch Vodafone which I had for my lad on a £15 225mins/100sms as he was forever going over on his texts but under on his voice. I had started to warm up to O2's Simplicity 200 X/Net Mins + 400 SMS for £15. Just before I placed the order I took one final look at Vodafone's website and saw the new tariff appear. One very short phone call later and he was sorted.

I could probably get on just fine with T-Mobile's 400 X/Net minutes + Unlimited SMS for £20. I am stuck on contracts until end of 2008 at the earliest. If things go on like this at least one of the contracts are going to disappear. With a pair of N95s (T-Mob and Vodafone) the world is my oyster (as they say).

[mike967angus]

Hi
Its worth noting that O2 tarrifs include video minutes classed as voice minutes and MMS as 4 texts all from your allowance.
I think the others charge extra for these.
Also believe Virgin do 100 mins/400 texts for a tenner if you are already with them.

[Hands0n]

Yes, you are right that it is only O2 who tariff Video minutes the same as Voice. At least they are the only network playing the honest game. It costs no more to the network to transport Video as it does Voice on a 3G network.

[hecatae]

Hi
Its worth noting that O2 tariffs include video minutes classed as voice minutes and MMS as 4 texts all from your allowance.
I think the others charge extra for these.
Also believe Virgin do 100 mins/400 texts for a tenner if you are already with them.

Is that going to stay regarding the vidoe minutes?

If it is I'm definitely moving.

[Hands0n]

Is that going to stay regarding the vidoe minutes?

If it is I'm definitely moving.

I can't see O2 changing that, it is a definite competitive edge if you're into that sort of thing. They always said that it would be promotional, and even at one time suggested a date when it would be stopped and match other operators (i.e. 50p to 60p per minute). But that never happened, and I don't even see any reference to it being a promotional tariff anymore! My suspicion is that other networks will follow in time, but not until it becomes headline.

[okazzionz]

T- mobile are now doing 25% off their £40 sim only contract offer. You get 1200 minutes and unlimited texts for £30 a month! Awesome deal!