A mobile phone on a suitable tariff

gadget_uk

25-04-2011

I know that mobile networks are re-introducing 12 month contracts because of Ofcom. But i am looking at the different network tariffs and o2 have changed their tariffs, so now they are more expensive.

I have been looking at the following mobile phones.

HTC Desire HD
HTC Desire S
HTC Incredible S
Samsung Galaxy S2
LG Optimus 2X
Blackberry Bold 9780

I am thinking of going on an 18 or 24 contract. But i would really only need the following.

300 minutes - probably won't use that much.
250 - 300 texts.
500MB of internet - probably won't use that much.

Any advice as to what network to choose?

I would like to get the mobile phone free (if possible) or not with a big upfront cost.

£30 p/m contract.

Through the carphonewarehouse as some networks don't do certain phones directly through them.

I know need to take a UK valid debit/credit, but what other documents to do the credit check?

The carphonewarehouse as they do all the major networks, would i have to do a credit credit for each network individually?

Thanks in advance.

TheBigM

26-04-2011

Three UK you can get those phones free with the One Plan. Prices for one plan vary depending on phone upto a maximum of £35pm.

What I did (which worked out cheapest overall cost) was buy my HTC HD7 for £380 and then use a giffgaff payg sim in it at £10/month. Total cost over two years is thus £620 which works out to an average of £25.83 a month. It also gives me extra flexibility (no contract), extra flexibility (can buy different bundles month-to-month), and lets me save on months when I'm not in the country and so I don't need to be paying anything. The last bit was important to me as I was considering going travelling and thus would be wasting money on a contract.

Given you don't want an upfront cost, a long contract is the best option.

MyMobileDeal

26-04-2011

Originally Posted by gadget_uk:
“I
HTC Desire HD
HTC Desire S
HTC Incredible S
Samsung Galaxy S2
LG Optimus 2X
Blackberry Bold 9780

300 minutes - probably won't use that much.
250 - 300 texts.
500MB of internet - probably won't use that much.

Any advice as to what network to choose?

I would like to get the mobile phone free (if possible) or not with a big upfront cost.

£30 p/m contract.

Through the carphonewarehouse as some networks don't do certain phones directly through them.

I know need to take a UK valid debit/credit, but what other documents to do the credit check?

The carphonewarehouse as they do all the major networks, would i have to do a credit credit for each network individually?

Thanks in advance.”

Hi,
Probably the best value today from the phones you mentioned is this deal

Free HTC Desire HD + 300 mins + 300 texts + unlimited data
£20/month over 24 months.
Or you can have the same tariff on 18 months for£25/month.
Desire HD £20 a month

All the others you mentioned are available @ £20/month except the Galaxy S2 which starts at £30 with a free phone and the 2X which is £25..

To sign up you'll need a credit/debit card + 3 years UK address history + bank details for the direct debit.

Cheers,
Jon