I have been looking at the various current i phone deals and the offer from Optimus of a phone for €199 plus a monthly rental tariff of €41.43 looks very competitive. I have previously used the TMN and Vodaphone networks b ut never Optimus. Has anyone any experience of Optimus? Any views positive or negative?

Steve: I can only speak about Optimus on a bog standard Nokia mobile. I am on the Orange PAYGO network in the UK and when I arrive in the Algarve, my phone automatically links to TMN at Faro Airport, but as I drive around during my holiday it sometimes transfers itself to Optimus in certain areas. Both networks work perfectly well for my modest mobile. Hopefully someone living over in Carvoeiro will be able to help you.