| If you have a prepaid mobile, also known as | | | | tend to come cheap. Basic phones can cost as little as |
| pay-as-you-go, and it's getting a little tired looking and | | | | 50 pounds, whilst the top devices can command |
| you want to upgrade to a newer model there are a | | | | charges of a few hundred pounds and beyond; so |
| surprising amount of options available to you. Whilst we | | | | your choice may ultimately be dependent on your |
| all get attached to our trusted mobile phones there's | | | | budget. |
| no reason to make the transition over to a new | | | | If you do choose to upgrade your prepaid phone, you |
| handset any more difficult. | | | | don't need to worry about having to remember a |
| The major advantage contract customers get over | | | | whole new number though. Whether you're keeping |
| their pay-as-you-go counterparts is getting huge | | | | your old SIM card or not, most mobile phone operators |
| discounts on their handsets when it comes to upgrade. | | | | will give you the opportunity to keep or transfer your |
| In fact many contracts will offer free devices, in | | | | number; minimising the upheaval and inconvenience of |
| exchange for a 12 or 18 month tie-in with the provider. | | | | finding a new handset. |
| Unfortunately if you are going to remain on a pre-paid | | | | Of course if you are looking to upgrade your phone, |
| deal this won't be possible, however there are still | | | | you may also be interested in upgrading your phone |
| great deals to be found. | | | | package. Contracts are becoming increasingly |
| Most devices are available for general sale. However, | | | | competitive. Prices are coming down, whilst the plans |
| to save money you may wish to stick with the | | | | are including more calls and minutes. There are mobile |
| provider your current SIM is attached to. Unfortunately | | | | phone packages to suit most people and most |
| SIM free mobiles tend to be the most expensive as | | | | budgets. Of course it isn't for everyone, many still |
| they are effectively being sold at the standard rate by | | | | enjoy the freedom that comes with topping up only |
| the manufacturer. Of course they do have the added | | | | when needed. However, if you are looking to upgrade, |
| advantage of being open to any SIM, therefore even if | | | | it is certainly one more option to consider. |
| your provider isn't able to provide a specific handset, | | | | However you choose to upgrade your phone, be sure |
| you can still splash out and get a phone that is | | | | to hunt around for the best deals. In this competitive |
| compatible with any network. | | | | market companies are increasingly vying for attention |
| For a slightly cheaper option, purchase your new | | | | and your custom, which can ultimately result in |
| phone through the network you're currently with. Most | | | | bargains. There's no need to lose your number and |
| companies will subsidise phones to a certain extent, so | | | | there's no need to pay over the odds. Upgrading is |
| you may well find that you save a few pounds by | | | | pain free and simple, all you need to do is a little |
| sticking with what you know. If you're looking to buy | | | | research, find out the phone you want and hunt it |
| one of the top smartphones though you'll have to be | | | | down. |
| prepared to invest some serious capital as they don't | | | | |