| When you are looking at getting a new mobile phone | | | | checks. |
| you have two main options, you can either opt for a | | | | It is important to note that you are bound by the terms |
| pay as you go phone, or you might want to choose | | | | of the contract, unless the contract states that you are |
| one of the many contract mobile phones out there. | | | | allowed to terminate the contract should you not be |
| The main reason people choose contract phones is | | | | satisfied then you will have to stick with them no |
| because you normally get a free phone, some of | | | | matter what happens. |
| which are not even available on pay as you go. But | | | | Pay As You Go Mobile Phones |
| does this really justify locking yourself into a contract? | | | | These phones are useful to people that like to be able |
| A contract is not necessarily a bad thing, as long as | | | | to change their phone number at the drop of a hat. |
| you spend time choosing the right contract for you. | | | | You also only pay for this service when you use it, if |
| However some people would be much better suited | | | | you run out of money then you simply can’t use |
| using a pay as you go phone. | | | | your phone. You’re not tied into any contract, and |
| Contract Mobile Phones | | | | can change your phone whenever you want. These |
| A contract mobile phone is where you sign a contract | | | | phones are especially popular with students who |
| with the mobile phone company agreeing to stay with | | | | don’t want the burden of monthly payments. |
| them for the length of your contract and pay them at | | | | Anybody can buy a pay as you go phone, there are |
| least a minimum payment. This system is very useful if | | | | not normally any age restrictions, and there are no |
| you want to keep your phone number for a long time, | | | | credit checks as you are paying up front. |
| as it is easily and quickly transferred to a new handset. | | | | So which is better? Well there’s no right or wrong |
| If you like being able to change your phone number | | | | answer. You might want to try a pay as you go phone |
| easily then you should not choose a contract phone, | | | | on a particular network and then change to a contract |
| as you would have to wait until the contract is over to | | | | if you find out that you enjoy their service. |
| change your number. The contract phone will normally | | | | It’s easy to find cheap pay as you go mobiles, and |
| help you to keep track of how much you are spending, | | | | cheap mobile phone contract deals on the Internet. |
| as you normally know in advance how much your bill | | | | You will be able to track down some of the best |
| will be. However if you go over your allocated free | | | | mobile phone contract deals, and cheapest pay as you |
| minutes then you will have to pay extra. | | | | go deals. Remember to check all the details of these |
| A contract phone is only available to people over the | | | | deals so you are sure that you really are getting a |
| age of eighteen, and they will also be subject to credit | | | | fantastic deal. |