New Mobile Operators - Simyo & Pepe Phone

Two new mobile phone operators have recently appeared to rival the big three - Movistar, Vodafone and Orange.

Simyo is trying to attract clients by offering just 9 cent per min to any operator or landline and Pepe Phone which will ´refund´every euro you spend on calls with flights.

Compare this to the likes of Vodafone which charges up to 56 cents per minute to call other operators including IVA depending on your ´plan´ and there is no doubt that these companies offer an attractive alternative with a one price fits all scheme.

The first real competition was Yoigo which still appears one of the best option as their website allows you to see all the fees including IVA, messages are in English, you can view your current call summary and costs online and call between Yoigo clients are only charged the connection fee, with no charge for the rest of the call.

Pepephone has a higher connection fee and calls between other Pepe Phone users cost 6 cents per minute. Their fees do not include IVA so this will be a little higher in reality. However, for those mobile users who have high mobile bills each month, this company offers an attractive proposition as you have the ´free´ flights option - each euro spent on your mobile equals one euro in flights.

Simyo does not have any ´cashback´scheme but does have cheap calls at just 9 cents per minute and 9 cents for SMS (not including IVA). Do not be put off by the €10 charge for a SIM charge as they give you 10 euros back when you join and a further €10 if you bring your number.

Yoigo has the lowest connection fee at only 12 cents but calls are also charged at 12 cents per minute unless you are calling another Yoigo mobile in which case it is free.

Confused? Each has its benefits depending on how you use your mobile:

1. Pepe Phone: Good for those with high mobile phone bills who will take advantage of the ´free flights´
2. Simyo: Good for those who tend to make long phone calls and will benefit from the lower per minute charge
3. Yoigo: Good for those who make short calls with the lowest connection fee and for those who have friends and family on Yoigo as the calls will be free.