The Basics of Monthly Mobile Phone Contracts

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Thinking of buying the latest top of the range mobile phone? Contract or pay monthly phone deals is one of the most innovative ways to go about it. In this deal, one pays a minimum monthly fee, and in return they get a free phone, as well as a monthly allowance of texts, data and minutes. If one exceeds this minimum, their amount will increase. The monthly contract phones have several advantages. The biggest is the fact that they come with free phones. There are a wide variety of subsidized phones from which one can choose, from the simplest to the latest and most expensive fancy phones. These monthly contracts provide good value. When one pays in advance for a fixed amount of data, minutes and texts, it is much cheaper than paying directly on a usage basis. Monthly contracts are also hassle free. The bills are paid by direct debit, and the user does not have to worry about being cut because they forgot to top up their credit.


Mobile phones today have become somewhat of a necessity, and are more than the luxury items they were considered to be years ago. Most people find themselves needing to use their phones on a regular basis. Heavy users of their phones will be better off choosing a monthly contract. However, for those who use less than £10 per month, the pay as you go option is perhaps the most ideal way to go. The latest phones are a status symbol among friends. However, they are also very expensive costing hundreds of pounds at a time. Instead of paying such large amounts up front, getting one through a monthly contract deal is the better alternative, with only either no amount required upfront or a small fee depending on the phone and the carrier.

The way monthly contracts work is that one will be given an option of 12, 18 0r 24 monthly contracts. For most carriers, the 12 month contracts give the option of changing the duration of the contract or the phone. Typically, the longer the contract, the cheaper the monthly bills are. However, to take put a monthly contract, one has to be over the age of 18 and complete a credit check. After that, all what remains is the payment of a fixed amount every month, and in return one gets a phone of their choice and a fixed number of minutes, texts and data to use.

Just like any other contract type, the choice of carrier is a huge part of the choice. It is advisable to shop around looking for the best deal and price plan. Most carriers sell monthly contracts, although there are some that have traditionally only had pay as you go or SIM only packages. Still, given the duration of the contract, choosing the right carrier is extremely important. Make the wrong choice and one will be stuck with an unpleasant deal for two years. One should try to find a deal that matches their monthly usage. The cost of usage over the allocated number of minutes, texts and data is billed and can accumulate.