Has the real PAYG disappeared from O2?

[Squrriel]

With the annual tariff price increase on monthly tariff, as a minimum user I'm looking to switch to Pay as you go. But I can't find the real Pay as you use tariff anymore. Do I have to pay a monthly 10 ponds each month? Can I not just have a balance on my sim and pay for each text and phone call I make? 

[madasaf1sh · Accepted solution]

@Squrriel 

Yes, they no longer sell it or advertise it, it is bundles only.. 

Have a look at Talkhome who run on 3 as they do a 1p Mobile copy, or have a look at GiffGaff who run on o2, and then port your number out..

Unfortunately classic PAYG is been culled by all networks, as there is no money to be made. 

[Oxonian]

This might help @Squrriel :-

Pay As You Go SIM & Credit Expiry: Minimum Usage Requirements (kenstechtips.com)

https://kenstechtips.com/index.php/payg-inactivity-account-termination-and-credit-expiry

[madasaf1sh]

Yet another pointless addition to a thread, the op has asked about classic PAYG, which o2 dont offer anymore... 

he is not asking about credit expiry or usage requirements... 

[Vitrocmax]

You say you are a minimum user - I would also class myself as a minimum user, no data, a call or two each month and maybe a couple of texts. Can't really get much less use out of the phone.

I would suggest that if your use is similar (bear in mind most calls are 55p/min and texts are 30p each) then you could top up £20 and select the £25 bundle, then you'll not have enough to get the bundle so you'll pay for each call at standard rates as per this link pay-as-you-go-big-bundle-rolling-plan-tariff-standard-rates 

As long as you keep your balance below the value of your chosen bundle it should work.

[Oxonian]

That's an interesting work-around @Vitrocmax ; might try that myself ! 👍