02 Pay as you Go

**MLC** · 22nd August 2007, 20:07

Recently changed from pay monthly to PAYG on 02 (cr@p service). I found that my phone stopped diverting calls to my car phone. I've tried to set it up but it won't let me. Any ideas?

I'd call 'customer services' but 02 are the most inept, incompetent bunch of total t@ssers I've ever had the misfortune to come across.

**ditchp** · 22nd August 2007, 20:09

the same reason i left and went to vodafone...
went from payg to contract and customer services shyte to say the least, voda much better imo with either contract or payg

**BigMan** · 22nd August 2007, 20:10

I think, and it is only a think that you cant divert calls from a PAYG.

Something to do with what happens if there is no credit, as it costs a minimal charge to divert calls from 1 phone to another.

I had something similar happen on Orange years ago, and i think that was the excuse/reason they gave me.

**Mrs D** · 22nd August 2007, 20:15

Bums. I just changed over to O2 from Vodafone

Been ok so far, but you got me worried now!!

tbh, I never thought you could divert from a PAYG, only contract - have had PAYG before, and was never able to. Not sure of the reasons though

**MLC** · 22nd August 2007, 20:41

B*gger! Guess I'm going to have to look for a VERY cheap monthly contract.

**BigMan** · 22nd August 2007, 20:46

Originally Posted by MLC

B*gger! Guess I'm going to have to look for a VERY cheap monthly contract.

I am sure T-Mobile do one thats about £10 a month!

**Caterman** · 22nd August 2007, 20:53

How about free contract for 18 months with a free Sony EricssonK810i on Vodafone. 750 free mins and 250 free texts too.
I know it's by redemption but i did it on my last contract and it worked well

http://www.mobilephonesontheweb.com/...-351/9084.aspx

**MLC** · 22nd August 2007, 21:25

Not too keen on redemption deals. Did it once and it worked ok, but I'm trying to keep monthly costs down at the mo.

**Mrs D** · 22nd August 2007, 21:37

Originally Posted by MLC

B*gger! Guess I'm going to have to look for a VERY cheap monthly contract.

I know you're not fond of O2, but I got a mega bargain from them - I didn't want to swap my phone, so I am on their 'Simplicity' package - just a sim card which you put in your existing handset, and for £20 you get 400 minutes and 500 texts. As I was topping up £15 and always running out on PAYG, this was perfect and has saved a fortune!! It's also not as committed as most contracts - you only have to give 30 days if you want to cancel, and Carphone Warehouse are doing your first months rental cashback as you sign up