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A week ago we had a look at the BlackBerry smartphones available on each of the top 5 UK networks. This list consisted of devices available on contract. With Pay and Go very popular in the UK, it was only right to roundup a list of all BlackBerry devices available for users who prefer Pay and Go.
You may want to bookmark this post as it will be updated accordingly, when new devices get added. Namely, the BlackBerry 7 devices we are all eagerly waiting for.
O2's Pay & Go tariff is Text and Web for BlackBerry where you got 500 text and 500MB data plus BlackBerry email and unlimited WiFi.
Bold 9900
Cost: £349.99
Colour Availability: Black
Subject to a £15 top-up
Bold 9790
Cost: £299.99
Colour Availability: Black
Subject to a £15 top-up
Curve 9360
Cost: £149.99
Colour Availability: Black or Purple
Subject to a £15 top-up
Curve 9320
Cost: £109.99
Colour Availability: Black or Red
Subject to a £15 top-up
More information on O2 Pay & Go plans
Vodafone's latest Pay as you go plans are called Vodafone Freebees, giving you a choice to select the tariff that best suits you. These range from more text, calls or data and even international minutes.
Curve 9360
Cost: £190
Colour Availability: Blackl or Pink
Curve 9320
Cost: £120
Colour Availability: Black, White, Classic Blue, Pink or Vivid Violet
Curve 8520
Cost: £100
Colour Availability: Black or Violet
More information on Vodafone Freebees for Pay as you go
Three's Pay As You Go plan gives you All-you-can-eat data from £15 a month. £10 add-ons gives you 500MB of data per month.
Bold 9900
Cost: £449.99
Colour Availability: Black
Choose from £10 or £15 Add-on
Bold 9790
Cost: £319.99
Colour Availability: Black
Choose from £10 or £15 Add-on
Curve 9360
Cost: £229.99
Colour Availability: Black
Choose from £10 or £15 Add-on
Curve 9320
Cost: £129.99
Colour Availability: Black or White
Choose from £10 or £15 Add-on
More information on Three Pay As You Go plans
Orange have taken on animal names for the monthly and pay as you go plans. Plans include free text, data or calls. You choose the one that suits you best.
Bold 9900
Cost: £319.99
Colour Availability: Black or White
Subject to a £10 top-up
Bold 9790
Cost: £229.99
Colour Availability: Black
Subject to a £10 top-up
Curve 9320
Cost: £99.99
Colour Availability: Black or White
Subject to a £10 top-up
More information on Orange Pay as you go plans
T-Mobile have text, talk or international Pay as you go plans. You can get even more with their Boosters for extra £££s.
Curve 9320
Cost: £99.99
Colour Availability: Black or White
More information on T-Mobile Pay as you go plans
For all the networks there is a £5 /month cost to get BIS running. This has to be added on after you purchase your BlackBerry smartphone and is taken from your top-up. If you're looking for contract plans check out the link below to have a look at Part 1 of this guide. You may also want to check out our forums for tips, tricks and help from the international section.
BlackBerry Buyer's Guide: UK Edition Part 1
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