Mobile phone offer

In light of the high street outlets offering better deals than the networks, exactly where should we be looking for the best mobile phone deals?

As soon as something closes in your High Street or shopping centre you can be almost certain that a few short weeks later it will reopen as a mobile phone shop. Such is the proliferation of mobile phones in recent years that we have created a distinct retail industry within the last ten years. Business is clearly booming for everyone concerned with the mobile phone market – the networks, manufacturers and retailers all have their eye on our wallet the very moment our existing contract expire.

The problem for consumers is that with an increased market size come increased consumer choice and finding the best deal becomes increasingly complicated. The networks themselves and the ubiquitous mobile phone shops offer a multitude of combinations of packages, handsets and incentives all of which seem to conflict with one another and before long you end up in a confused mire of free minutes, text messages, accessories and special offer gifts. The problem with choice is making sure that you get the best deal and don’t find a cheaper or better alternative once you’ve signed on the dotted line.

The answer is to do your research and comparing deals across the networks and retailers to find the cheapest rate, best handset or contract features to suit your budget.