Review : ZTE F102, UK's Only Sub-£30 3G Phone

The bottom line is that the phone does what it says on the tin. It is ideal for those looking for an affordable deal or as a secondary (or even tertiary) handset with the added benefit of being able to use free Skype or MSN Messenger forever.

3 Networks sells it on its Mix & Match 700 package for £15.75 with 700 anytime any network minutes or texts or any mix of the two on an 18 month contract.

Are there any other viable alternatives to the F102? Well it depends on two main variables, whether you are looking for a cheap PAYG or a Pay monthly deal.

When it comes to PAYG on 3 Networks, you could possily uprgade to the slighly more snazzier INQ Mini 3G or the 3 Skypephone S2 for an extra £10.

On pay monthly, there are a number of phones - ranging from the Nokia E63 to the Sony Ericsson T715 which could be viable substitutes.