Cheapest Mobile Phones

Are you looking for a new mobile phone? Are you already bamboozled by the all the different makes and models that there are on the market without even thinking about how to get the cheapest one? If so, then the only real way of making sure that you don’t pay over the odds is to do some research before you stick your hand in your pocket.

Cheap Mobile Phones

These are different from ‘cheapest’ mobile phones. If you want to pay as little as you can possibly get away with and are happy with just being able to make a call, send texts and very little else, then you will be able to get a phone for as little as £10 from any mobile phone shop. Some of these are surprisingly sturdy and won’t fall to pieces the second you put it on a table a bit too hard, but they won’t make any of your friends go any shades of green.

Phone Deals

Signing up to a phone contract very often means that you will get your phone for free with the chance of upgrades as soon as your contract finishes. This works because the networks are more than happy to give you the top of the range all-singing-all-dancing phones as long as you sign up with them for a contractable period. The cheaper the deal, the longer you will be tied into the contract so there are some things that you should check out first.

Your initial research should be see which network will give you the best deal for the phone that you want over the shortest period that you can get away with. If you have been with a particular network for a while, don’t just accept the first price that they offer you – negotiate with them. They nearly always have alternative prices for the customers who are prepared to barter with them – and don’t just accept the word of the salesperson in the store, ring the network direct.

Secondly, if you are new to a network, check out what the coverage is like in your area. There’s no point having an amazing phone if you can’t use it. Another thing to check out is how many of your most often used contacts are on the same network – and what your deal offers. Some contracts allow you to call people on the same network for free – which doesn’t impact on your monthly minute allowance, and could go a long way in making your phone cheaper overall.

Buying Your Mobile Phone

If you would prefer to buy your phone rather than get into a contract, then the same rules apply – do your homework and see which retailers are offering the best deals. Naturally, this can be a time consuming exercise, but there are some comparison websites that will speed the process up somewhat.

Other things to consider when money isn’t an infinite commodity and you are looking for the cheapest mobile phones, is to consider buying second hand or refurbished models. Buy from a reputable source and you could get a phone that you otherwise thought was out of your league.