freightliner_saxilby:

I meant that I cannot move out of vodafone because I want to retain the same number and its a pain I am told to get a new number in a different company.

Who told you that? Vodafone?

To take your number with you when you change networks normally you just phone up your current network and ask for a PAC.

They might try to retain you and make you an offer. My advice is steer clear of a mobile phone contract, it's the easiest way to potentially scr*w your credit rating for 6 years for the least advantage. Look at each network's add-on options for one that suits your calling pattern.

Unfortunately if you have already bought a network locked phone you have made it difficult for yourself. Up to you, but try not to be conned.

I meant that I cannot move out of vodafone because I want to retain the same number and its a pain I am told to get a new number in a different company. I need to know if there is a cheap package which helps me save money?

Hello There, My mobile was lost in Peterborough station whilest coming back to Warwick Uni from Linicoln. It was found by some chap who texted my friend. I tried calling that number and it did not work. I gave up and went for a replacement. I am terrible with mobile technicalities. I just wanted a decent mobile that is not very expensive, has a good camera and video and does the job of a mobile. I tried looking around Carphone warehouse and found nothing very exhilerating there. I eventually settled for a e250 samsung from vodafone. I was worried about losing my number because the academic world and the entire university calls me in the same number. That is the problem. I have been using pay as you go. I am writing my PhD thesis now and do not want a 24 month monthly contract. I feel that I cannot move out of vodafone either. Mum and Dad are in India and I do ring them and in that process my vodafone credit goes for a toss. I make about 2-3 calls every alternate day. Is there a monthly plan which factors the calls made to mum and dad and a few people in India where my research project was and accounts for the local calls. I am not a heavy duty phone user rather bordering on the average. Is there a monthly plan and how are vodafones plans? Do I stick with pay as you go and can I upgrade to monthly? Regards Freightliner.