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Old PAYG Go Go and Classic PAYG. What's the catch?
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on 14-05-2019 21:12
I just transferred from an old PAYG phone to a new iphone and the tariffs are very high compared to the Classic PAYG deal. I think I can move on to the Classic. Is there a catch as it seems like a no brainer not to.
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on 14-05-2019 21:32
@Calculad you can change your tariff once per month in your MyO2 http://www.o2.co.uk/myo2 with no catches.
The different tariffs suit different people depending on usage.
Currently using:
OnePlus 6 (O2 & Sfr), Z3 Tablet (Three UK), iPhone 8+ (EE)



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on 15-05-2019 11:47
Hey @Calculad , welcome to our community!
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on 15-05-2019 20:44
Thanks for the replies. I don’t use the phone much.
Is there a time limit such that the phone credit expires or sim dies?
I looked at T&C but can’t see any mention of this.It doesn't seem to make any sense to stay with my old PAYG when Calls are 35p a minute, texts are 15p and data is £3 per Mb.
On Classic PAYG it's 3p a minute for calls, texts 2p and data £1 per Mb
Unless there is some disadvantage I'm not being told about buried in T&Cs.
Sorry to go on and be cynical but it's not like phone companies to reduce prices.
I have been caught out so many times with what looks like a better deal to later find out a dreaded catch.
Re: Old PAYG Go Go and Classic PAYG. What's the catch?
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15-05-2019 21:23 - edited 15-05-2019 21:24
@Calculad all you need to do is send a text, use some data or make a call at least once every 6 months and top up every 999 days, there's no catch, honestly.
Currently using:
OnePlus 6 (O2 & Sfr), Z3 Tablet (Three UK), iPhone 8+ (EE)



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on 18-05-2019 22:18
OK Thanks.