Do I need to purchase a new handset if I want to go from a contract to pay as you go?

Question

Do I need to purchase a new handset if I want to go from a contract to pay as you go?
Or can I just buy a SIM card and use it with my current handset?

Answer

Just buy a pay as you go SIM and put it in your current handset. Assuming your current handset isnt locked to a particular network. IE. If its locked to Vodafone then youll need to buy a Vodafone SIM. If you really want a SIM from a different network provider then you can get your phone unlocked from independent phone shops for about .