Never want to stop talking? Text in your sleep? Great news for you then as O2 has announced its On & On package that offers unlimited calls, unlimited texts and 1GB of data, SIM-only for £26 per month or £36 if you fancy a new phone with it.
The cheapest way to get the deal is to get the SIM by itself, simply popping it into your existing handset before trotting off to phone everyone you've ever met just because you can. That joy will cost you £26, which is probably worth the investment if you're an insufferable chatterbox. Alternatively, opt for the £36 per month option and snag a delicious Samsung Galaxy S2 with it, or one of my personal favourites, the Sony Xperia S or the Windows Phone-packing Nokia Lumia 800.
You'll get 1GB of data too, which should be plenty for most of your social networking needs. Just be careful if you make a habit of streaming Spotify while you're on a 3G connection -- that's a sure-fire way to eat up the data like Rich Trenholm eats burgers. If your phone allows it, you can also tether other devices like laptops to it, letting you piggyback on the 3G connection.
The usual bolt-ons for insurance and so forth are still present and correct, which you might want to factor in if you're getting a new phone with your new tariff -- replacing a top-of-the-range smart phone isn't a cheap thing to do. You also get access to O2's Priority Moments, which apparently gives you access to various coupons depending whereabouts you are. Our own Flora Graham tried that out and thoroughly enjoyed swimming into a sea of cocktails.
The contract is available on a 24-month basis so if, like me, you're a total gadget nerd who wants the latest phone a month after you've just got a new one, then I suggest opting for the SIM-only option. This way you can buy a new handset yourself each time you fancy a new one, rather than waiting two years to get something better and more shiny.
If you can't wait to call all the people capable of owning a phone and telling them your life history in excruciating detail, then head over to O2's website and set yourself up with a new contract. While you're at it, tell me in the comments below the top three things that have happened to you this week.

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Matteo Paparoni 30 March, 2012 22:47
Because giffgaff haven't been offering this with unlimited internet for over a year?
anonymous 30 March, 2012 23:15
GiffGaff's offering is different. Unlimited internet (without tether), unlimited texts and a bundle of minutes versus O2's unlimited calls and unlimited texts with 1GB (with tether). Haven't really decided which I prefer - all I know is that I don't really use more than 250MB internet on average.
anonymous 31 March, 2012 01:03
I think I prefer Three's 'The One Plan'
Sim ONLY
2000 minutes to any number
5000 three-to-three minutes
5000 texts
All-you-can-eat data (Unlimited data)
Monthly Rolling Contract
£25
with a (24 month) 16GB Samsung Galaxy SII £36
with a (24 month) 16GB iPhone 4s £34 (with £49 upfront)
O2
Sim ONLY
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
1GB of data
12 Month contract
with a (24 month) 16GB Samsung Galaxy SII £36
with a (24 month) 16GB iPhone 4s £36 (with £59 upfront)
I think all-in, about 3000 minutes of my month spent with a phone stuck to my head is long enough...
-haych
anonymous 31 March, 2012 16:38
ye, three's plans are always good, you know why? cos you'll never have enough signal, or get your texts until 24 hours later, or decent customer service to query why your excel spreadsheet, i mean bill is all haywire and mixed up charges. when i hear that number i shudder with fear.
anonymous 7 January, 2013 19:09
Very confusing.It is not clear if unlimited minutes are for the same net work or only to o2.Similarly if the unlimited text are only to same net work or cross net work.Surpized that such an import issue has never been mentioned or discussed!