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Old 6th May 2008, 06:11 PM
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What is your choice, contract or pay as you go?
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I use Pay as you Go, but again it depends what you use your phone for.
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Most contracts, in fact all contracts are always bundle package, for me most of the stuff in the bundle I do not need to contract is not a good option. I used to have contract phone for years till it dawned on me that I am just paying for stuff I do not need, I changed to Pay as you go and since then I think I get excellent value for money.
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Contract or pay as you go really depends on your level of usage. If you need your phone to run a small business, or you run up a lot of minutes just chatting, then a contract will probably be the best option - but try to avoid the stuff you don't really need.

If, however, you use the phone occassionally, then a contract is probably a waste of money and you'd be better with a PAYG scheme.

Whatever you decide, do a bit of research and try to play one off against the other. Remember that the companies are in a fiercely competitive market and are desperate for your business. I've managed to negotiate some substantial discounts off my monthly contract by threatening to leave my current provider. Try it...it works!

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