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Three reasons to give Pay As You Go a try

Pay As You Go phones are anything but a thing of the past. Find out how they could help you.

They’re more useful than you think

Got an old phone lurking at the back of the cupboard? Or maybe it’s time to save a little money? You’ll be surprised by just how helpful it can be having a Pay As You Go phone to rely on.

Time to tighten the purse strings

We’ve all been there. Sometimes the monthly outgoings can get out of hand. Gym membership, Spotify, food shopping, the phone bill… there’s so much to think about that you hardly have the funds for your monthly ASOS haul. But don’t panic – in times of trouble, you can find a Pay As You Go bundle that’s suitable for you. You could also get loads of great offers on Priority, so your pennies can stretch even further.

Call for backup, whenever you need it

Do your nights out tend to get a little messy? Are you a festival lover who somehow always manages to drop your phone in the pit? Well, there’s an answer to all your troubles. Pop into your local store and pick up a Pay As You Go phone to take with you to your crazy events, so if you do lose or break it, it won’t feel like the end of the world. Or just pop a Pay As You Go sim in an old device you already have – it’s only going to sit in the drawer otherwise.

Skip the upgrade

When your contract finishes, your first thought will probably be a new phone. But if you’re trying to save money, why not keep the phone you’ve been paying for and pop a Pay As You Go sim in it? That way you skip all the fuss over transferring your selfies over, forgetting all your social media log-ins and kissing goodbye to all your WhatsApp starred messages. You can even keep the same number. And if you’re a data junkie, we’ve got Big Bundles to make your money go further.


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