help find my husband a mobile phone!

[judethepude]

My husband needs a new mobile. His old Nokia has just about had it! He only contacts me and rarely phones, spending about �15-20 per month at the most on texts only. He is currently on Pay and Go with O2, but texts and calls are proving a bit expensive. He doesn't want anything fancy, doesn't need any gadgets, and wants comfortably sized keys as he has big fingers. What's the best deal?? And can you also explain what Sim-free means? Would it make sense for hubby?? Thanks

[judethepude]

I'm adding a bit more info to my own question, as it seems unclear. What I really want is a recommendation for a suitable phone. Any advice on good pay as you go deals would be appreciated, but my priority is to find a resonably-priced phone which meets my husband's needs. I should also add that I am currently on a contract with 02, so it might help for him to stay with them. Thanks again.

[LeMarchand]

"Sim Free" means the phone does not have a SIM card - you need to put in your own. If you have had your contarct phone for a while, could you not try the old "phone up O2 and claim that you have had an offer of a new phone from another network" to get a new phone? Then put the SIM from his old phone in your phone or the new one.

Mind you, if he's spending �20/mth on texts he might be better off with a contract phone with a large text allowance contract.

Can't help with the model, I'm afraid!

[judethepude]

Hubby now tells me I have grossly over-estimated his usage. He reckons he spends �10 at the most each month.

Any ideas about phones??

[jason1980]

Trouble is I dont think theres any such thing as a good deal with mobile phones, but the best I think Ive seen so far is with orange. On www.orange.co.uk they have an offer where you pay �20 a month DD, and you get a spanking modern new phone and 3000 texts every month, for those who text more than they call.

[Cetti]

My mobile is Nokia 6030 and is probably perfect for your husband. My own husband bought one as soon as he saw mine and as he's completely anti-techy that says a lot.

It's a gorgeous little phone, does everything you need and incredibly simple to use - no photo option although I can receive pics sent by my son. The keys are raised which is another must-have in its favour. It is Orange, although I'm sure O2 would have it.

[Minxie]

Hi Judethepude, I am with O2. I pay �10 a month with that I get 300 free texts. You can get a free sim card. Its often advertised on line. Its a good deal, once you are with them for over 6 months, you also qualify for free talk time, and other benefits.