Update - Now available in two colours; black or hazlenut. 3 launched Britain’s first £9 plan on 23rd December. Customers can get a free Sony Ericsson G502 (was previously a free K660i) with a mix of 100 minutes or texts per month for just £8.81 line rental.

It’s being advertised as £9 a month to fit in with their pricing of other tariffs, which are based on old VAT rates. But with VAT now reduced to 15%, line rental is actually £8.81. So, even better vlaue for money.

Now, The Carphone Warehouse Group is preparing to launch a similar deal on T-Mobile. For £8.99 per month users will get a free phone with 100 minutes and 100 texts per month on an 18 month contract. It’s not yet known what handsets will be available or whether the £8.99 will include VAT at 15%.

Compare Sony Ericsson G502 deals here

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