If you want a free line rental deal you should order now, while they are still available!
This year has been terrible for this kind of deal with very few on offer. At times we have not been able to list any at all, though there are some that come pretty close (working out at one or two pounds per month). The last couple of weeks have been particularly slow, and today has been the best day for weeks with a grand total of 6 for free line rental deals on offer.
This is a far cry from 2008 when we may have over 30 on a given day. I guess in the current economic climate mobile phone retailers cannot afford the risks to their profits that they could in 2008, and a badly planned promotion could put them in a very difficult position.
So, if you want one of these phones, get them while they are listed. If you do not see any on the day you check, bookmark the page and come back another day!
Alternatively look at the instant cash back deals, as these seem to be regularly listed, and frankly are a lot less hassle!
Sorry people, you are never going to find instant cash back on a 12 months free deal!
Q: What are the retailers trying to achieve with these “free deals”?
A: Profit… plain and simple, they want to make money.
Q: How much profit is there in a free deal with instant cash back?
A: Zero, Nada, Zip
Q: How long would a company giving away these deals stay in business?
A: They would never even start such a business, there has never, and will never be one.
A 12 months freeis a carrot, on the end of a strong piece of rope attached to a very long pole! If you play your cards right, then you will get the carrot and the retailer will lose money! However, if you fall foul of the retailers fine print, you will never see that carrot and the retailer will make profit.
Retailers engineer these deals to ensure they sound easy enough to make a successful claim against, whilst introducing as many “little catches” as possible, which, although they sound trivial are sure to catch out the disorganised / forgetful customer.
Consider the requirement that you must present all your phone bills to “prove” you have paid for the phone. This has nothing to do with “proving” you have paid. They know you have paid, and, even if you have not it is none of their business, it is between you and the network provider. The real reason retailers ask for these bills is because they know that most people lose them or throw them away. There are many other examples, so, do not get one of these deals unless you are well organised, savvy and capable of understanding the small print, and more importantly acting on it.
If you are looking for a free handset with no risk to yourself you are onto a loser. After all, when was the last time you walked into a shop, and were allowed to leave without paying for it?
A 5 megapixel camera with autofocus, GPS satellite navigation, 3G video calling, and every other gadget that you can think of. This is exactly what the all-new Nokia N95 8GB offers to those individuals who want to be smart and techie with just one highly advanced gadget. Available on Orange with 400 xnet minutes per month plus unlimited text messages, this Nokia phone offers £135 cash back and a free Bluetooth headset when availed on a £30 per month line rental.
The Nokia N95 8GB is not just another Nokia Nseries smartphone. It goes beyond that with its highly advanced features plus the huge 8GB internal memory, which can accommodate lots of music, photos, and videos. And with its WiFi and HSDPA mobile broadband features, connecting and browsing the net has never been easier.
The Nokia N96, which is the official successor of the Nokia N95, is the newest product in Nokia’s famous Nseries line-up. Designed mainly with a 2.8 inch display and a huge 16GB internal memory, you can now store more videos, music tracks, and photos in a single phone. Plus, it features support for BBC iplayer, so you can now say goodbye to those “missed-your-favorite shows” days simply because you’re not tuned in.
It’s really great to have this Nokia’s newest offering. And now owning one is even made simpler because it’s available from T-mobile. Great deals await you, so check this out now!
Imagine a phone that includes all the goodies that you look for in a usual walkman: TrackID music recognition, shake control, SenseMe, built-in stereo speakers, and stereo share jack. All these you can find in the new Sony Ericsson W595.
Available on 12 months half price line rental on a 12 month contract, this slide mobile phone is just what you need if you want a phone and a walkman in one. It supports several file formats such as AAC and MP3, plus an expandable memory via an M2 slot, so you can store all your favorite music. And not only that, it also features a built-in FM radio, so you will sure not run out of music to listen to.
The Sony Ericsson W595 is indeed a great walkman phone. And what even makes it more exciting is that it has Bluetooth v2.0 and HSDPA connectivity for high speed browsing, plus a 3.2 megapixel camera for multishot photos and video recording.
The Samsung Tocco (F480) Pink is a very well featured handset. Is is 3G enabled with a good quality five mega pixel camera with face recognition, video stabilisation and auto focus. It has an over sized touchscreen measuring 2.8 inches.
It has a WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML compatable browser facilitating mobile internet access.
The build quality of the F480 Tocco is first class with a high gloss facia (in this case deep pink in color) and is supplied with a good quality leather protective case, to avoid scratching the touch screen.
Navigation is controlled via just three keys on the face of the handset, whilst three additional buttons located on the side of the phone provide shortcuts for the volume control and camera.
The touch screen itself uses the much acclaimed Croix interface which has a pleasant colorful display. This handset is also enabled with Haptic feedback for improved usability.
Additional features of the Samsung Tocco (Pink) include:
3g HSDPA 2100 High Speed Downloads
The dimensions are 98.4 x 55 x 11.6 mm
It weighs just 100.6 g
The TFT touchscreen supports 256K colors
It supports downloadable Polyphonic (64 channels), MP3 Ringtones
The phonebook can hold 1000 records and will store the last 30 dialled, received and missed calls
Internal Memory is 232 MB expandable to 8gig with a micro sd card
Both Bluetooth v2.0 and A2DP are supported
It supports MMS, SMS, EMS, Email and Instant Messaging
This phone also has a USB adapter so it can be connected to a PC
At time of writing the Samsung Taco Pink is available with a range of free gifts!
Take pictures, record videos, listen to music, browse the web, call other phones, and send messages. Imagine doing all these by simply using one gadget - the Nokia N96. Currently available now – free with line rental from £34 per month on an 18 month contract.
The Nokia N96 has a 5.1 megapixel camera with flash, autofocus, Carl Zeiss lens, macro mode for close-ups, timers, light exposure adjustment, and a digital zoom, plus a VGA camera in the front so you can also take really cool pictures of yourself. And aside from taking pictures, it also allows you to do video recording at 30 frames per second and make video calls. It is also a great music phone and with its expandable memory of up to 8GB, you can store lots of music in it. And when it comes to connectivity, there are the Wi-Fi, 3G, and HSDPA features. Now, even if you’re on the go, you can always get connected.
So, what else would you ask for in a mobile phone? With the new Nokia N96, you can do all these in one. Why not check our Nokia N96 deals with 600 minutes and unlimited texts on O2 now?
Remember the bad old days of dial up modems? Remember how people used to get their browsers hijacked so that premium rate dialer’s were installed on their computers, and started connecting to premium rate lines in the Caribbean?
This is all some time ago now, as the introduction of broadband (ADSL) gave un-metered access, and there was no possibility of routing the service via another (premium rate) one.
Well, now those problems are back thanks to mobile broadband!
This time, it is not crooks installing dialers onto unsuspecting browsers PC’s (thankfully), it is people mis reading the terms and conditions on their mobile contracts!
The fact is, “unlimited broadband” is not unlimited out of the country, use it abroad and you are going to get into trouble!
Also, unlimited calls does not = unlimited broadband… that will get you in even more trouble!
Take a look at these poor unfortunates:
A solicitor known only as ‘Janet’There ran up a £4900 bill for downloading episodes of the Apprentice whilst in France
Ian Simpson from Darlington somewhat better with a £27,000 phone bill after using his 3g phone as a modem heaven knows what he was downloading… but it must have been BIG!!
Iayn Dobsyn from Manchester did a little better with a £31,000 mobile phone bill after using his 3g handset as a modem
So you have been warned! Do not take your mobile broadband stick out of the country unless you properly understand the charges that will be applied!
Before signing a 12 or 18 month mobile phone contract, make sure you are only buying what you really need. Mobile phone providers make money by selling you services and features you don’t really need while simultaneously limiting your minutes in the hope that you will go over your monthly allotment. Take a few minutes to assess your mobile phone needs by answering the following questions.
What time of day will I most often use my mobile phone?
Many budget mobile phone plans offer unlimited minutes during off-peak talk times. For example, many mobile phone service providers will offer unlimited night time or weekend minutes. This may sound like a great deal, but keep in mind that free minutes truly are at inconvenient calling times. “Night time” minutes usually begin after 9PM, and weekend minutes are on Saturday and Sunday only. If your mobile phone is your primary communication tool, free night and weekend minutes won’t help you much. On the other hand, if a mobile phone is merely a luxury or convenience for you, purchasing a cheaper, budget mobile phone plan and talking during unlimited minute times can save you a lot of money.
Can I Share my Mobile Plan?
As more and more families begin buying mobile phones together, mobile phone service providers are creating “share plans” which allow multiple people to share one plan. Of course, these plans were designed for families or couples, but savvy single shoppers can take advantage of them as well. If you have a trustworthy friend who is also looking for mobile phone service, consider signing up together for a shared plan and splitting the line rental. Of course, splitting a line has plenty of disadvantages. You will have to negotiate who will pay the bill each month and what happens if someone uses more than her share of minutes.
How often do I Make Long Distance Calls?
One of the great benefits of mobile phones is that most of them have an expanded service area. Where a normal land line will charge long distance for calls to somewhere 30 kilometers away, a mobile phone will offer calls to a much larger area at a flat rate. However, long distance calls on a mobile phone are often far more expensive than those made on a land line, so if you plan on calling mum half way across the country, make sure you purchase a mobile phone plan that covers that area. Map out the calls you make most frequently and choose a mobile phone plan that includes those areas.
Do I Plan to use My Mobile Phone while Traveling?
If you use your mobile phone for business, you’ll probably need to take it along on work-related trips. Calls from outside your local calling area are outrageously expensive, and fees for calls made from abroad could fully fund a small country. Fortunately, most mobile phone providers offer plans that include nationwide an international calls. These plans are far more expensive up front, but if you spent two or three days traveling a month, they will save you money in the long run.
If you have decided that a mobile phone for your child will bring you peace of mind and serve as a safety tool, you aren’t alone. Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, reports that 82% of kids aged 12-15 have a mobile phone, while just under half of 8-11 year olds have one. Even if mobile phones are an increasingly popular choice for children, that doesn’t mean that you should run out and buy that new, trendy mobile phone your daughter wants. Instead, look for a sturdy, inexpensive mobile phone that is suitable for children.
Because of the recent demand for mobile phones for kids, many companies have responded by offering special mobile phone deals and service plans designed for parents and children. Before getting your child a mobile phone, consider the following points.
• Price: Most kids aren’t ready to be responsible for an expensive, fully-featured phone. Choose an inexpensive or free mobile phone since it may be lost or broken.
• Ease of Use: Choose a phone that is simple and easy to use. Young kids have trouble managing a lot of buttons or novel keypads. Some phones designed specifically for kids have only four or five buttons that automatically call preset numbers.
• Number of Minutes: Children aged 8-15 only make an average of 8 mobile phone calls a week, and they usually only send 25 text messages a month. Don’t spend a lot of money on a mobile phone plan that has minutes and features your children will never use. Instead, find a budget mobile phone plan or use a pay as you go plan.
• Parental Controls: More and more mobile phone service providers are offering special parental controls that allow you to restrict what numbers your child’s mobile phone can call or receive, how many minutes the phone can use, and whether or not the phone has access to internet downloads and features. Find a mobile phone plan that has good parental controls and learn how to use them.
The most important thing to remember when giving your child a mobile phone is to monitor the phone carefully. Thanks to mobile phone technology, children are at risk of becoming victims of or participants in cyber bullying, cyber pranks, and mobile phone crime. Talk to your child about responsible mobile phone use and make an agreement that if you give her a phone, she will allow you to browse her calling history or text messages at any time.
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