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Buying a Mobile Phone

buying a mobile phone

Any mobile phone service tends to come as a complete package, which includes the network provider and the phone itself. This means that if you're thinking about buying a new phone, you'll need to find one that incorporates your preferred provider, a suitable tariff, a phone that offers the features you want - all at a price that's right for you.

In this section, we offer some tips and advice to help that that choice easier. We take a look at the many features that modern mobiles offer, and how to how to go about choosing the best network and tariff. We also see how you can transfer your mobile number to your new phone, and how to dispose of your old phone safely.

Phone Features and Functionality
A look at the features and functions offered by mobile phones ...
Accessories
A look at the many different accessories available for your mobile phone ...
Choosing Your Network
Making your choice between the UK mobile phone networks ...
Types of Contract
Choosing between a yearly contract and Pay As You Go ...
Tariffs
Comparing tariffs across the UK networks and contract types ...
Keeping Your Number
Bring your old mobile phone number to your new network provider ...
Disposal of Your Old Phone
How to get rid of your old mobile phone, without throwing it away ...