This was a question I was confronted with lately in a forum which I regularly contribute to. I did not have to ponder over the answer I immediately came to the conclusion that, of course a pay as you go phone can save money. It mainly depends on the individual in question and also some other factors, such as how may calls are made a month, and the time of the day the calls are made, the type of phone service called. The network called will also determine the cost of the call made. If you are calling another network on a pay as you go phone, then you should expect to pay a higher cost. If on the other hand you are calling a mobile phone on the same network the cost will be cheaper in comparism.
In terms of saving money, the savings can be realised based on these factors mentioned and also the lack of line rental on a pay as you go phone. Moreover using the phone wisely and cost effectively by budgeting will put a few pounds into your pocket.
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15 October 2006
08 October 2006
The best prepayment deals
Is there anything such as the best prepayment deal, some people say there isn't but I strongly believe there is.
There are many prepayment operators on the market now and there is also a great deal to choose from. Network operators are aware of this and are very competitive in their pricing structure. It is advisable to look at the various offers and also the rates. You could also look at the costs of the phones on these networks as well. I can assure you that this bit of research will save you some money and also the heartache of selecting the wrong price plan.
Ensure you know which mobile phone network you will be calling often, if most of your mates are on a certain network and you intend on calling them, it is advisable to buy a phone on that network as calls to other networks especially if you are not given any free cross network minutes can be dear. I hope this post has also been able to provide you with information which will ensure that you make an informed decision when buying a pay as you go phone.
Look out for my next post which will be shedding more light on mobile phone issues.
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There are many prepayment operators on the market now and there is also a great deal to choose from. Network operators are aware of this and are very competitive in their pricing structure. It is advisable to look at the various offers and also the rates. You could also look at the costs of the phones on these networks as well. I can assure you that this bit of research will save you some money and also the heartache of selecting the wrong price plan.
Ensure you know which mobile phone network you will be calling often, if most of your mates are on a certain network and you intend on calling them, it is advisable to buy a phone on that network as calls to other networks especially if you are not given any free cross network minutes can be dear. I hope this post has also been able to provide you with information which will ensure that you make an informed decision when buying a pay as you go phone.
Look out for my next post which will be shedding more light on mobile phone issues.
If you believe there is someone who may benefit from any of the post, please feel free to email the posting by clicking on the envelope next to the "comment text"
20 September 2006
Buying a prepayment phone
Buying a prepayment phone can also be a difficult task for some of us. But this posting should make it easier.
Prepayment phones also known as pay as you go phones are offered on various networks, the way to work it will be to look out for the call rates that the networks are offering and then narrow it down further in terms of coverage and reliability. A good thing to look out for is whether people who you intend to call are on the same network as you will be if you go ahead with the purchase. This is mainly because you may pay higher rates to call other networks, unless otherwise stated. You should also look into whether the network is offering any special deals at the time as some networks offer pay as you go customers some free minutes occasionally. This could also help to keep your cost down. Usually the call rates on prepayment phones are higher, so you can also look into whether signing up on a cheap contract will benefit you more.
Some prepayment networks also insist that you have to use your credit on your phone within a certain period otherwise you may end up loosing it and others also insist that you must top up your phone every so often. So ensure that you find out if this applies to you proposed network this will save a lot of regret.
Please look out for my next post which will contain more information o prepayment phones.
Prepayment phones also known as pay as you go phones are offered on various networks, the way to work it will be to look out for the call rates that the networks are offering and then narrow it down further in terms of coverage and reliability. A good thing to look out for is whether people who you intend to call are on the same network as you will be if you go ahead with the purchase. This is mainly because you may pay higher rates to call other networks, unless otherwise stated. You should also look into whether the network is offering any special deals at the time as some networks offer pay as you go customers some free minutes occasionally. This could also help to keep your cost down. Usually the call rates on prepayment phones are higher, so you can also look into whether signing up on a cheap contract will benefit you more.
Some prepayment networks also insist that you have to use your credit on your phone within a certain period otherwise you may end up loosing it and others also insist that you must top up your phone every so often. So ensure that you find out if this applies to you proposed network this will save a lot of regret.
Please look out for my next post which will contain more information o prepayment phones.
14 September 2006
Things you need to know about prepayment phones
Before purchasing a prepayment phone, there a quite a few things that you will have to look into before making a decision. These include referring back to my previous topics, please also find a few pointers:
How much do you spend on your calls and whether you will be able to save money as with a contract phone the monthly line rental must also be factored in. The best way to look at this will be to see if your spend is more or equal to the line rental charged by your proposed network provider. If the provider also offers you free minutes which you think are sufficient for your needs then you may have bagged a winner. If you could keep the calls down to a minimum or just within your allowance then you are better of with a contract phone.
Prepayment phones offer the flexibility foe not paying line rental and that you can also change your phone whenever you wish. One thing that you need to know is that prepayment phones are not always subsidized by network providers and that is the reason why you pay more for them.
In my next post I will continue to discuss prepayment phones. Look out for it and also feel free to forward any of my postings to friends and foes. This can be done by clicking on the envelope icon next to the "comment text"
How much do you spend on your calls and whether you will be able to save money as with a contract phone the monthly line rental must also be factored in. The best way to look at this will be to see if your spend is more or equal to the line rental charged by your proposed network provider. If the provider also offers you free minutes which you think are sufficient for your needs then you may have bagged a winner. If you could keep the calls down to a minimum or just within your allowance then you are better of with a contract phone.
Prepayment phones offer the flexibility foe not paying line rental and that you can also change your phone whenever you wish. One thing that you need to know is that prepayment phones are not always subsidized by network providers and that is the reason why you pay more for them.
In my next post I will continue to discuss prepayment phones. Look out for it and also feel free to forward any of my postings to friends and foes. This can be done by clicking on the envelope icon next to the "comment text"
16 August 2006
Prepayment phones
Hi guys sorry for the delay in my postings, this has been due to reasons beyond my control. From now henceforth I will ensure that I do keep on posting on a regular basis. As I mentioned in my earlier post I am going to highlight the benefits of a prepaid phone.
Prepayment phones otherwise known as pay as you go phones can sometimes be a good thing to have, but this all depends on individual circumstances. Here are the benefits of having a prepayment phone.
* Easier to budget your phone calls as when the phone is topped up with credit, it only allows you to use what credit you have and this enables you to monitor your cost and not get hit with a huge bill.
* You are not tied into a contract, this can be another benefit for some of us, as there is no long term commitment, you can choose to upgrade as often as you want unless the network provider indicates otherwise.
*It can be handy as a second phone without a contract, some pay as you go phones are offering amazing deals but its advisable to check out for promotions that are on at the time.
*It is a means of obtaining a phone for some who do not have a great credit rating for one reason or another.
In my text post I intend on continuing to discuss in detail the way in which a prepayment phone works including more benefits. I hope you have found the information useful, if you know anyone who may benefit from any of my postings feel free to forward it to them by clicking on the envelope icon next to the comment text.
Prepayment phones otherwise known as pay as you go phones can sometimes be a good thing to have, but this all depends on individual circumstances. Here are the benefits of having a prepayment phone.
* Easier to budget your phone calls as when the phone is topped up with credit, it only allows you to use what credit you have and this enables you to monitor your cost and not get hit with a huge bill.
* You are not tied into a contract, this can be another benefit for some of us, as there is no long term commitment, you can choose to upgrade as often as you want unless the network provider indicates otherwise.
*It can be handy as a second phone without a contract, some pay as you go phones are offering amazing deals but its advisable to check out for promotions that are on at the time.
*It is a means of obtaining a phone for some who do not have a great credit rating for one reason or another.
In my text post I intend on continuing to discuss in detail the way in which a prepayment phone works including more benefits. I hope you have found the information useful, if you know anyone who may benefit from any of my postings feel free to forward it to them by clicking on the envelope icon next to the comment text.
21 July 2006
Prepaid phones uncovered
Prepayment phones otherwise known as pay as you go phones have been on the market for a while and are becoming popular among many of us. Such price plans can also be a good way to budget your phone calls. This is because the calls made on the phone are limited to the credit paid to the network operator, If you need to make another call you will need to top up the credit on the phone.
Many or most mobile phone operators offer pay as you go phones. Various networks offer different rates and you usually pay to obtain the phone as well. Depending on your situation it can save you a lot of money, but you are better off going through my checklist to see if you are better off on a prepaid phone. If you find budgeting hard I will recommend a prepaid phone as this enable you to keep track of your phone call cost without having to call the network for the information.
Some mobile phone companies attach conditions to pay as you go phones in the sense that you will need to regularly top the phone up within a given time frame or use the credit on your phone within a period of time otherwise the credit on the phone reverts to zero irrespective of the amount of credit left on your phone. If you are intending on purchasing one ensure that you find out what the conditions are otherwise you might be worse off.
In my next post I will be writing about the benefits of a prepayment phone, moreover feel free to forward any of my postings to anyone whom you feel will benefit from the valuable information, by clicking on the envelope icon next to the comment text.
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Many or most mobile phone operators offer pay as you go phones. Various networks offer different rates and you usually pay to obtain the phone as well. Depending on your situation it can save you a lot of money, but you are better off going through my checklist to see if you are better off on a prepaid phone. If you find budgeting hard I will recommend a prepaid phone as this enable you to keep track of your phone call cost without having to call the network for the information.
Some mobile phone companies attach conditions to pay as you go phones in the sense that you will need to regularly top the phone up within a given time frame or use the credit on your phone within a period of time otherwise the credit on the phone reverts to zero irrespective of the amount of credit left on your phone. If you are intending on purchasing one ensure that you find out what the conditions are otherwise you might be worse off.
In my next post I will be writing about the benefits of a prepayment phone, moreover feel free to forward any of my postings to anyone whom you feel will benefit from the valuable information, by clicking on the envelope icon next to the comment text.
Go on and spread the word about this amazing site.
17 July 2006
Saving money when calling abroad
Thanks for visiting my forum which is dedicated to providing impartial advise on how to save money and ensure that you select the best tariff which meets your needs. Selecting the right tariff eliminates the possibilities of incurring huge phones bill.
I hope you have enjoyed and managed to benefit from the postings so far. It brings pleasure to me in assisting others in the best way possible.
In continuation to my postings on choosing a contract phone another aspect which you must look into, is whether you will calling or taking the phone abroad, if so, it is worthwhile looking into various mobile phone operator rates, and seeing whether there are any special offers for when you call abroad. Some operators offers competitive rates for international calls, the prices are subject to change, so its better if you ask your operator about the current rates to the country which you will be calling.
If on the other hand you will be taking the phone abroad, it is a good idea to ensure that the phone you select does have the capability to work in the other country. Phones come in dual band triband and quadband. This relates to the frequency on which these phones work on. Not all phones work in all countries. Before you travel abroad with the phone you must also ensure that you ask about the rates abroad, as you will also be paying to answer any calls made to you whilst abroad as well as making any calls. For more information on this check my previous post dated 16 May 2006 it will shed more light on how this works.
In my next posting I will be writing about prepaid phones otherwise known as pay as you go phones and the benefits and disadvantages of acquiring one. Look out for this post within the next 3 days, it will enlighten you about things you should know.
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Thanks for visiting.
I hope you have enjoyed and managed to benefit from the postings so far. It brings pleasure to me in assisting others in the best way possible.
In continuation to my postings on choosing a contract phone another aspect which you must look into, is whether you will calling or taking the phone abroad, if so, it is worthwhile looking into various mobile phone operator rates, and seeing whether there are any special offers for when you call abroad. Some operators offers competitive rates for international calls, the prices are subject to change, so its better if you ask your operator about the current rates to the country which you will be calling.
If on the other hand you will be taking the phone abroad, it is a good idea to ensure that the phone you select does have the capability to work in the other country. Phones come in dual band triband and quadband. This relates to the frequency on which these phones work on. Not all phones work in all countries. Before you travel abroad with the phone you must also ensure that you ask about the rates abroad, as you will also be paying to answer any calls made to you whilst abroad as well as making any calls. For more information on this check my previous post dated 16 May 2006 it will shed more light on how this works.
In my next posting I will be writing about prepaid phones otherwise known as pay as you go phones and the benefits and disadvantages of acquiring one. Look out for this post within the next 3 days, it will enlighten you about things you should know.
You can also pass any of my postings to anyone who you believe will benefit from the information by clicking on the envelope icon next to the comment text at the bottom of this posting. Go on and spread the word about this amazing site.
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05 July 2006
Getting the latest phone every year for cheap or free
Thanks for coming back to read how you can ensure that you get the best mobile phone deal. I hope you have learnt a lot from my posting, I can assure you that there is going to be many more tips and information posted on the site.
As I stated in my postings that you need to get it right when choosing a mobile phone contract, getting it wrong could lock you into a contract which could also end up draining your hard earned cash out of your pocket. In order to avoid this you really need to sit down and provide answers to the questions in the post.
After you have been able to provide answers to the question which I have posted, you will also have to ensure that you are aware of how long the contract is for, various networks offer various contract lengths. There are some offering 9, 12, 18 months or even longer. The longer the contract you sign up for the longer you will have to retain the same phone, unless stated otherwise by your network provider. It could also mean that you will have to stick to the price plan for the duration of the contract unless otherwise stated by your network provider.
If you are an individual who likes to change phones on a regular basis without having to pay through your nose, then the contract length is an area which you may want to pay attention to. If you are tied into a 12 month contract, then you may be entitled to an upgrade in the 11th month by some networks. But the longer the contract is the longer you may have to retain the phone, or unless otherwise stated by your service provider. Always ensure that you know how long the contract is running for and whether you are able to afford the upkeeping of the phone for the period of the contract, also determine how often you may wish to change your phone as well before taking on the contract.
As I stated in my postings that you need to get it right when choosing a mobile phone contract, getting it wrong could lock you into a contract which could also end up draining your hard earned cash out of your pocket. In order to avoid this you really need to sit down and provide answers to the questions in the post.
After you have been able to provide answers to the question which I have posted, you will also have to ensure that you are aware of how long the contract is for, various networks offer various contract lengths. There are some offering 9, 12, 18 months or even longer. The longer the contract you sign up for the longer you will have to retain the same phone, unless stated otherwise by your network provider. It could also mean that you will have to stick to the price plan for the duration of the contract unless otherwise stated by your network provider.
If you are an individual who likes to change phones on a regular basis without having to pay through your nose, then the contract length is an area which you may want to pay attention to. If you are tied into a 12 month contract, then you may be entitled to an upgrade in the 11th month by some networks. But the longer the contract is the longer you may have to retain the phone, or unless otherwise stated by your service provider. Always ensure that you know how long the contract is running for and whether you are able to afford the upkeeping of the phone for the period of the contract, also determine how often you may wish to change your phone as well before taking on the contract.
I hope you have been able to gather some knowlegable information from this post. Feel free to forward the post to anyone who you know that can benefit from the information provided on the site. If you also have a relevant blog or website and feel that your subscribers or readers will benefit from the information feel free to link to my blog.
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28 June 2006
Business or personal mobile phones.
Another question you need to verify is whether you are buying the phone for business or personal use. If it is for business use you may be entitled to the business tariffs which some mobile phone operators offer. This may also put you in a better bargaining position as you may need more than one phone for your business. If you also have a registered company there are are also many other tax benefits which you may be entitled to.
If on the other hand you are using it for personal use you should ensure that you go through the questions which I have stated in my postings before signing up for a contract or an upgrade. Asking yourself these questions will ensure that you get a great mobile phone deal and end up saving money on your phone bills.
There are many bargains which can be found online, the best way to obtain these bargains is to buy the phone from a site that offers expert impartial advice. On my site I am dedicated to offering impartial advice and ensuring that subscribers or readers of my postings get value, and dedicated customer service. The reason why I developed this site is to offer assistance to people and businesses seeking advice and information on mobile phone related issues, and information on where to get amazing money saving deals. If you feel that you require any information on questions not answered on this site, you can feel free to post a comment and I will be more than willing to answer any questions.
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If on the other hand you are using it for personal use you should ensure that you go through the questions which I have stated in my postings before signing up for a contract or an upgrade. Asking yourself these questions will ensure that you get a great mobile phone deal and end up saving money on your phone bills.
There are many bargains which can be found online, the best way to obtain these bargains is to buy the phone from a site that offers expert impartial advice. On my site I am dedicated to offering impartial advice and ensuring that subscribers or readers of my postings get value, and dedicated customer service. The reason why I developed this site is to offer assistance to people and businesses seeking advice and information on mobile phone related issues, and information on where to get amazing money saving deals. If you feel that you require any information on questions not answered on this site, you can feel free to post a comment and I will be more than willing to answer any questions.
I hope you have found this post of interest and if you know anyone who will benefit from all the money saving tips, feel free to forward it to them by clicking on the envelope icon below the comment text.
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21 June 2006
Ensuring that the free text or free airtime saves you money
I have heard stories of people that have ran up a huge bill despite being offered free minutes with their tariffs'. The reason this has occurred is because of the lack of research into how many minutes they feel they need on a monthly basis. Determining this information will assist you a great deal in selecting the most suitable budget price plan which will offer you a great saving.
If you feel that you will be using the phone a lot you will need to ascertain the number of free minutes you feel will be adequate. In some situations where you have chosen a price plan offering insufficient minutes and have gone over the free airtime, this could result in a high bill. If this has occurred you may be able to ask your network provider if you could switch to another tariff offering more free airtime or text or a combination of both. Some operators will allow you to switch between different price plans, but conditions do apply to most of them.
If you have had a phone in the past and you are upgrading, then this task of determining how many minutes will be sufficient is much easier. The reason is because looking back on your past bills can provide an indication of your usage and this can be used as an indicator of how many minutes will be adequate for your needs. If you do not use up the minutes within the first month or second, there are some operators that allow you to roll over unused minutes / text for up to 3 months so you won't loose out too much.
Adhering to this does help in the contract selection process and also ensures that you have extremely low bills.
I am a strong believer in offering help and advice to people and sharing information. If you know of anyone who you feel will benefit from the information on the site feel free to forward the postings to them, you can do this by clicking on the envelope icon below next to the (comment) text and forwarding it on to them. I am sure they will thank you for it.
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If you feel that you will be using the phone a lot you will need to ascertain the number of free minutes you feel will be adequate. In some situations where you have chosen a price plan offering insufficient minutes and have gone over the free airtime, this could result in a high bill. If this has occurred you may be able to ask your network provider if you could switch to another tariff offering more free airtime or text or a combination of both. Some operators will allow you to switch between different price plans, but conditions do apply to most of them.
If you have had a phone in the past and you are upgrading, then this task of determining how many minutes will be sufficient is much easier. The reason is because looking back on your past bills can provide an indication of your usage and this can be used as an indicator of how many minutes will be adequate for your needs. If you do not use up the minutes within the first month or second, there are some operators that allow you to roll over unused minutes / text for up to 3 months so you won't loose out too much.
Adhering to this does help in the contract selection process and also ensures that you have extremely low bills.
I am a strong believer in offering help and advice to people and sharing information. If you know of anyone who you feel will benefit from the information on the site feel free to forward the postings to them, you can do this by clicking on the envelope icon below next to the (comment) text and forwarding it on to them. I am sure they will thank you for it.
I hope you have found this posting of great use, just keep on coming back for updates on the site. There are a few suprises in store which you would not like to miss out on.
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16 June 2006
Ask yourself this question and save money on your contract
Thanks for coming back to read my post and to all you subscribers I can assure you that you are going to be learning about a lot of ways to save money on your mobile phones. As I also mentioned a while back, the site will also offer a variety of amazing stuff as well which you just can't afford to miss out on. Just keep on popping in to see the latest developments and also feel free to comment and tell me what you want on t's site.
Another important question to ask will be whether you will be calling other networks on a regular basis or just sticking to call within your network. If you can determine and provide an answer to this question, then you can decide whether to go for a contract offering free cross network airtime or one which offers free calls within your mobile operators' network. I have found that this question is hard to determine as to whether you will be making most of the calls to your own network or another network, if you also face the same dilemma its better to go for a contract that offers free cross network minutes, also check whether the contract restricts you to a certain time of the day. Determining your usage before signing a contract will definitely serve as a right ol' money saver for you.
I hope you have been able to benefit from this post as well.
Look out for my next post very soon.
Another important question to ask will be whether you will be calling other networks on a regular basis or just sticking to call within your network. If you can determine and provide an answer to this question, then you can decide whether to go for a contract offering free cross network airtime or one which offers free calls within your mobile operators' network. I have found that this question is hard to determine as to whether you will be making most of the calls to your own network or another network, if you also face the same dilemma its better to go for a contract that offers free cross network minutes, also check whether the contract restricts you to a certain time of the day. Determining your usage before signing a contract will definitely serve as a right ol' money saver for you.
I hope you have been able to benefit from this post as well.
Look out for my next post very soon.
13 June 2006
Getting the best out of your mobile phone contract
In continuation to my previous post of selecting a bargain mobile phone price plan.
Another question which you need to be asking yourself is whether you would be using the phone during peak hours (network specified day time) or off peak hours. (network specified evening/ night time). These hours vary from network. Determining this will ensure that you select a suitable contract. If you will be using your phone during the day, you are better of with a contract which offers free day time minutes / cheaper day time rates. On the other hand if you are intending on using your phone in the evening a suitable tariff will be one with free evening airtime or cheaper off peak minutes.
There are other tariffs available for individuals who intend on making a mixture of both evening and day time calls. These kinds of price plans offer you the facility to make calls anytime of the day without incurring a charge as long as you stick within your free minutes allowance and other guidelines. (ensure that you are aware of any restrictions by the network).
I hope this information has been of great help to my readers and look out for the next post within the next 3 days.
Also feel free to forward the postings to anyone who you feel will benefit from such valuable money saving information by clicking on the envelope icon with an arrow next to the comment text.
Another question which you need to be asking yourself is whether you would be using the phone during peak hours (network specified day time) or off peak hours. (network specified evening/ night time). These hours vary from network. Determining this will ensure that you select a suitable contract. If you will be using your phone during the day, you are better of with a contract which offers free day time minutes / cheaper day time rates. On the other hand if you are intending on using your phone in the evening a suitable tariff will be one with free evening airtime or cheaper off peak minutes.
There are other tariffs available for individuals who intend on making a mixture of both evening and day time calls. These kinds of price plans offer you the facility to make calls anytime of the day without incurring a charge as long as you stick within your free minutes allowance and other guidelines. (ensure that you are aware of any restrictions by the network).
I hope this information has been of great help to my readers and look out for the next post within the next 3 days.
Also feel free to forward the postings to anyone who you feel will benefit from such valuable money saving information by clicking on the envelope icon with an arrow next to the comment text.
06 June 2006
Signing up for a bargain mobile phone deal
Hi, so lets crack on from where we left off yesterday, just to recap. I highlighted the questions that you should be asking yourself before signing up for a mobile phone contract. And moreover going through the checklist will bag you a great mobile phone deal.
Today we are going to delve into the first two questions which I listed.
* The maximum which you are willing to pay for a contract.
As we know the duration of contracts vary depending on networks, it can be between 12 - 24 months depending on the kind of arrangement you have with them.
Determining how much you can afford to pay for a contract enables you to budget and also minimizes the possibilities of defaulted payments, which some operators do not take kindly to at all. Defaulting a payment can result in additional charges being imposed by the network operators. Taking into consideration that you are entering into a legally binding contract with the network, this means you will have to meet your due payments. Its is a good idea to calculate the monthly line rental and multiply it by the number of months which the contract runs for. This provides an estimate of the cost of the line rental for the duration of the contract, considering that you stick to the same price plan throughout. This calculation does not take call charges into account, (this will be discussed separately including methods to cut call cost). If it seems high and you feel that you might not be able to meet your obligation, it is time to rethink. You may want to consider a cheaper line rental or opt for a prepayment phone, which I will be discussing about very soon.
* The number of free minutes / text or both that the contract offers.
This is another important aspect that needs to be looked into, the number of free minutes or text varies from network to network. The offers come in various forms such as. The free air time can be restricted to calling your own network, or cross network, which means you are allowed to call specified networks, it can also apply to a specific period of the day or can be anytime of the day. The flexibility varies. Please ensure you read the small print to find out if some networks may be excluded.
Here is a list of the most common.
* Anytime any network
This offers free calls to any other mobile phone networks as long as you stick within your free airtime you will mot incur a charge. Ensure that you read the print to find out what the exclusions are.
*Off peak cross network.
This contract offers free calls during the evening to other mobile phone networks without a charge as long as you stick within your free minutes
*Local free evening calls.
This offers free evening calls to landline numbers within the UK or as stated by the network operator.
* National free evening calls.
This offers free evening national calls to landline numbers as long as you stick within your free airtime allowance.
* Inclusive text.
This may vary it can be restricted to the same number or cross network. The number of free texts also varies from contract to contract.
If you have owned a mobile phone before, the best way forward will be to have a look at how many minutes you use a month or how many text you send a month, analyse the findings and that will give a rough idea of how many text V free minutes meets your needs.
Choosing a price plan that offers the right amount of text and free minutes at the right price ends up saving you money as you might be able to stick within the free airtime and text and not incur a charge.
If you are going to be calling other networks then you are better off on a contract that offers free airtime to other network operators, and also if you will be using your phone anytime of the day consider a phone that offers this facility of free airtime any time of the day to any network / or same network, this also depends on whether you will be calling other / same network. If you text a lot then you might also want to take that into consideration whilst selecting your contract.
I hope you enjoyed this post and I shall be continuing with the other aspects in my next post
Today we are going to delve into the first two questions which I listed.
* The maximum which you are willing to pay for a contract.
As we know the duration of contracts vary depending on networks, it can be between 12 - 24 months depending on the kind of arrangement you have with them.
Determining how much you can afford to pay for a contract enables you to budget and also minimizes the possibilities of defaulted payments, which some operators do not take kindly to at all. Defaulting a payment can result in additional charges being imposed by the network operators. Taking into consideration that you are entering into a legally binding contract with the network, this means you will have to meet your due payments. Its is a good idea to calculate the monthly line rental and multiply it by the number of months which the contract runs for. This provides an estimate of the cost of the line rental for the duration of the contract, considering that you stick to the same price plan throughout. This calculation does not take call charges into account, (this will be discussed separately including methods to cut call cost). If it seems high and you feel that you might not be able to meet your obligation, it is time to rethink. You may want to consider a cheaper line rental or opt for a prepayment phone, which I will be discussing about very soon.
* The number of free minutes / text or both that the contract offers.
This is another important aspect that needs to be looked into, the number of free minutes or text varies from network to network. The offers come in various forms such as. The free air time can be restricted to calling your own network, or cross network, which means you are allowed to call specified networks, it can also apply to a specific period of the day or can be anytime of the day. The flexibility varies. Please ensure you read the small print to find out if some networks may be excluded.
Here is a list of the most common.
* Anytime any network
This offers free calls to any other mobile phone networks as long as you stick within your free airtime you will mot incur a charge. Ensure that you read the print to find out what the exclusions are.
*Off peak cross network.
This contract offers free calls during the evening to other mobile phone networks without a charge as long as you stick within your free minutes
*Local free evening calls.
This offers free evening calls to landline numbers within the UK or as stated by the network operator.
* National free evening calls.
This offers free evening national calls to landline numbers as long as you stick within your free airtime allowance.
* Inclusive text.
This may vary it can be restricted to the same number or cross network. The number of free texts also varies from contract to contract.
If you have owned a mobile phone before, the best way forward will be to have a look at how many minutes you use a month or how many text you send a month, analyse the findings and that will give a rough idea of how many text V free minutes meets your needs.
Choosing a price plan that offers the right amount of text and free minutes at the right price ends up saving you money as you might be able to stick within the free airtime and text and not incur a charge.
If you are going to be calling other networks then you are better off on a contract that offers free airtime to other network operators, and also if you will be using your phone anytime of the day consider a phone that offers this facility of free airtime any time of the day to any network / or same network, this also depends on whether you will be calling other / same network. If you text a lot then you might also want to take that into consideration whilst selecting your contract.
I hope you enjoyed this post and I shall be continuing with the other aspects in my next post
05 June 2006
Asking yourself these questions will get you a bargain mobile phone contract
In my previous post, I mentioned that some of us find it daunting and confusing when confronted with the various contracts / price plans and phones on offer.
Firstly I will touch on the phone selection aspect. The best way to scale this hurdle is to first of all determine which phone you want, listing all the special features that you would like your ideal phone to have, be it battery life, music player, dual band, tri band or quad band, looks, accessories, image etc. Doing this will provide you with various options and selections of phones, which can then be narrowed down. Once this has been established you should also ask yourself how much you are willing to pay for the phone.
Now, if you are considering signing up for a contract, you should also ask yourself the following questions.
* The maximum that you are willing to pay for a contract.
* The number of free minutes / text or both that the contract offers.
* Will you be using the phone during peak hours or off peak hours or a mixture of both.
* Will you be calling other mobile phone networks.
* How many text or minutes you feel will be sufficient for your needs. (if you have had a phone or are upgrading you could look at your average monthly spend and this will provide you with a rough idea of how many free minutes or text will be adequate.
* Is it for business or personal use.
* How long the contract is for.
* whether you will be taking the phone abroad often / making international calls.
Those are some of the most important areas that need to be looked into when selecting a contract / upgrading. Adhering to this list could get you a bargain price plan, and save you money as well.
In my next post I will touch on the individual aspects listed, and how taking these aspects into consideration whilst selecting a contract / upgrading can save you money.
Feel free to email the posts to friends and foes by clicking on the envelope icon with the tiny arrow next to the ( comment )text.
Firstly I will touch on the phone selection aspect. The best way to scale this hurdle is to first of all determine which phone you want, listing all the special features that you would like your ideal phone to have, be it battery life, music player, dual band, tri band or quad band, looks, accessories, image etc. Doing this will provide you with various options and selections of phones, which can then be narrowed down. Once this has been established you should also ask yourself how much you are willing to pay for the phone.
Now, if you are considering signing up for a contract, you should also ask yourself the following questions.
* The maximum that you are willing to pay for a contract.
* The number of free minutes / text or both that the contract offers.
* Will you be using the phone during peak hours or off peak hours or a mixture of both.
* Will you be calling other mobile phone networks.
* How many text or minutes you feel will be sufficient for your needs. (if you have had a phone or are upgrading you could look at your average monthly spend and this will provide you with a rough idea of how many free minutes or text will be adequate.
* Is it for business or personal use.
* How long the contract is for.
* whether you will be taking the phone abroad often / making international calls.
Those are some of the most important areas that need to be looked into when selecting a contract / upgrading. Adhering to this list could get you a bargain price plan, and save you money as well.
In my next post I will touch on the individual aspects listed, and how taking these aspects into consideration whilst selecting a contract / upgrading can save you money.
Feel free to email the posts to friends and foes by clicking on the envelope icon with the tiny arrow next to the ( comment )text.
28 May 2006
Choosing the right mobile phone contract
Choosing the right price plan can be very daunting for some of us, especially when we are tempted with slick phones on selected tariffs. The numerous price plans which are being offered also can make it confusing.
Mobile phone operators operate in different ways, some allow you to switch price plans if an error was made and the contract chosen does not meet your needs, but this means that you will have to serve a minimum term on your selected tariff. The minimum term does vary from network to network.
This can be annoying especially when the bill arrives, as at times you can be worse off and locked into the price plan and helpless. Upgrading is another dilemma faced by some of us, the question will normally be shall I remain on the same price plan or shall I change to a new tariff
There are many factors which need to be taken into consideration before upgrading or signing on the dotted lines for a new mobile phone contract, as choosing the right price plan can be the difference between a higher than normal bill or an affordable one.
In my next post I will be focusing on factors that need to be taken into consideration when signing a new contract or upgrading to a newer phone.
Look out for this time saving informative post.
Mobile phone operators operate in different ways, some allow you to switch price plans if an error was made and the contract chosen does not meet your needs, but this means that you will have to serve a minimum term on your selected tariff. The minimum term does vary from network to network.
This can be annoying especially when the bill arrives, as at times you can be worse off and locked into the price plan and helpless. Upgrading is another dilemma faced by some of us, the question will normally be shall I remain on the same price plan or shall I change to a new tariff
There are many factors which need to be taken into consideration before upgrading or signing on the dotted lines for a new mobile phone contract, as choosing the right price plan can be the difference between a higher than normal bill or an affordable one.
In my next post I will be focusing on factors that need to be taken into consideration when signing a new contract or upgrading to a newer phone.
Look out for this time saving informative post.
16 May 2006
The reason why some people get high phone bills whilst abroad
In my last post I mentioned that some of us have taken our mobile phones abroad and not even made a call and received huge phone bills. I shall explain the reasons why below.
The reason why this occurs is because we pay to pick up a call or even when a call is diverted to voicemail whilst abroad. The way it works is, the caller pays the local rates and your operator is levied an international transit fee for the call to be routed abroad,( global roaming) this fee is added to your bill. As the host operator charges your operator a wholesale charge for receiving a call on their network, this is also added to your bill. Your local operator also adds a profit margin which is determined by themselves.
If you do not want to be caught out with these fees, here a few tips to follow.
* Before traveling ask your operator about any special deals they may be offering for global roaming.
*Check the costs of receiving calls so you can budget.
*Try and get a local prepaid sim card in your host country, and only keep your local phone on if it is essential. You could also email or text friends and foes your new number.
*Deactivate voicemail on your phone before traveling.
*Inform friends and foes that you are going abroad and they should only call on emergencies.
*Keep calls short and sweet, if you have to answer the call.
I hope these tips help in saving money on your phone bills whilst abroad and you can afford to buy me a pint with the money saved.
The reason why this occurs is because we pay to pick up a call or even when a call is diverted to voicemail whilst abroad. The way it works is, the caller pays the local rates and your operator is levied an international transit fee for the call to be routed abroad,( global roaming) this fee is added to your bill. As the host operator charges your operator a wholesale charge for receiving a call on their network, this is also added to your bill. Your local operator also adds a profit margin which is determined by themselves.
If you do not want to be caught out with these fees, here a few tips to follow.
* Before traveling ask your operator about any special deals they may be offering for global roaming.
*Check the costs of receiving calls so you can budget.
*Try and get a local prepaid sim card in your host country, and only keep your local phone on if it is essential. You could also email or text friends and foes your new number.
*Deactivate voicemail on your phone before traveling.
*Inform friends and foes that you are going abroad and they should only call on emergencies.
*Keep calls short and sweet, if you have to answer the call.
I hope these tips help in saving money on your phone bills whilst abroad and you can afford to buy me a pint with the money saved.
13 May 2006
Why did I get a huge phone bill, I was abroad and did not even make a call ?
For many of us summer is on the way, about time too. Many of us tend to go abroad to enjoy various locations, hang out with friends or to sample the local culture, or for the lads and lasses, brush up on their drinking skills and to show off their latest dance steps. This can sometimes be an eventful occasion.
Most people tend to take their mobile phones with them in order to keep in touch with friends and foes, but on their arrival I have heard of many people getting a shock of their lives when their mobile phone bill arrives, despite not making a single call whilst abroad.
The reason why this happens will be explained in my next post. I will also discuss ways in which it can be avoided or how the costs can be reduced.
Look out for my next post you just can't afford to miss it, this post will save you money.
Most people tend to take their mobile phones with them in order to keep in touch with friends and foes, but on their arrival I have heard of many people getting a shock of their lives when their mobile phone bill arrives, despite not making a single call whilst abroad.
The reason why this happens will be explained in my next post. I will also discuss ways in which it can be avoided or how the costs can be reduced.
Look out for my next post you just can't afford to miss it, this post will save you money.
10 May 2006
Has anyone seen this phone around
I came across the Bang and Olufsen Serene, and thought I'd share it with everyone.
To me it is one of the slickest phones on the market. I have never seen anything like it as yet, but I am sure in due course other manufacturers will follow suit and copy the design. It is currently priced high and hopefully it will be more affordable. It comes with a talktime of 240 minutes and standby time of an amazing 250 hours so if you get stuck in the mountains while mountain climbing as long as there is reception and battery power you are bound to find help.
Just take a look at it by following the link below and tell me what you think.
Link to Bang & Olufsen Serene
To me it is one of the slickest phones on the market. I have never seen anything like it as yet, but I am sure in due course other manufacturers will follow suit and copy the design. It is currently priced high and hopefully it will be more affordable. It comes with a talktime of 240 minutes and standby time of an amazing 250 hours so if you get stuck in the mountains while mountain climbing as long as there is reception and battery power you are bound to find help.
Just take a look at it by following the link below and tell me what you think.
Link to Bang & Olufsen Serene
01 May 2006
My phone is a fashion icon
Its been a long time coming, is it just me or are others in the same predicament ?
After conducting research on what mobile phone to buy, I finally reached the conclusion on getting a Motorola RAZR V3i, as it met my criteria, looked slick and would not embarrass me in public when I took it out to answer a call. Based on the reviews it also had great standby and talk time which was great as I had just acquired a new contract which gave me loads of free airtime, which meant I could inflict punishment on a few mates whenever I felt like it, anytime of the day or night, by talking for ages.
When my phone arrived I loved it and even left the sticky cellophane on it, so that it would not come to any harm, with the debris in my pocket. The last thing I wanted was a scratch on my big boys toy. Things have changed now. I wish I had waited a bit longer as newer and better models are coming out and I feel that I just cant pose with my Motorola rza v31 anymore. Some of my mates say I am crazy as they believe a mobile phone is not a fashion accessory, it is just a device for making and receiving call.
Even though I agree with their comments to a certain extent I strongly believe that your phone does say something about who you are. I won't be seen carrying a brick, would you?
Welcome to the mobile phone forum
Hi Folks,
My name is Richard, As you can figure out I am a mobile phone enthusiast. As a result of my passion I decided to create this forum for like minded people to come and hang out to read or discuss anything mobile phone related.
As this site develops I intend to add various exciting features, which I won't let out of the bag yet. In the meanwhile feel free to add any comments or questions which need answers to. Whether you call it cellular, mobile phone or handy just keep on popping in to see what's new.
Richard.
My name is Richard, As you can figure out I am a mobile phone enthusiast. As a result of my passion I decided to create this forum for like minded people to come and hang out to read or discuss anything mobile phone related.
As this site develops I intend to add various exciting features, which I won't let out of the bag yet. In the meanwhile feel free to add any comments or questions which need answers to. Whether you call it cellular, mobile phone or handy just keep on popping in to see what's new.
Richard.
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