Cheapest 3G enabled handset

[Pavan]

Hey all,

I'm looking at getting the cheapest 3G enabled handset on prepaid available from either voda,mtn,8ta,cell c or virgin.

OC, kindly pointed me to the Vodafone V845 which is a great handset and is 3G enabled. Unfortunately it's too high-endf for my needs: touch screen, android OS etc - so its great value for money if you're in the market for that.

Anyone know of cheap cheap 3G enabled handsets available for around R500?

Ta.

 

[Ockie]

Sorry to break it to you meneer...but you aint gonna get a 3G phone for R500.00. At least not that I can see on my price list. Vodafone V845 is gonna be your best bet from Vodacom me thinks.

 

[Pavan]

Thanks again OC...

 

[Ockie]

Thanks again OC...

You welcome. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news though.

 

[demon angel]

I don't suppose you would consider second hand?

You can very often pick up 3G/HSDPA enabled Samsung's or older Nokia's at Cash Crusaders, sometimes even in boxes and even smartphones!

They do offer 6 month warrantys on the handsets(not the battery).

 

[Pavan]

Yeah second hand is an option i suppose. I saw a PEP ad last night advertising a 3G handset for R499 from Cell C - the F250 i think it's called. You guys know anything about this handset? Its not he Samsung F250 but a Cell C branded handset...

 

[taajir]

2nd hands ur best option.check on gumtree or bidorbuy

 

[Synaesthesia]

Yeah second hand is an option i suppose. I saw a PEP ad last night advertising a 3G handset for R499 from Cell C - the F250 i think it's called. You guys know anything about this handset? Its not he Samsung F250 but a Cell C branded handset...

This. For the life of me I can't dig up any info on it, but Cell C claim it is a 3G phone. I don't know if you'll be able to tether to a PC. Presumably because it doesn't seem to be a browser or email capable phone!