It’s almost impossible to imagine a time when we didn’t have
mobile phones. Yet it was less than twenty years ago that the real
mobile explosion happened. Anyone over the age of about twenty was born
and probably grew up in a time when not everyone had a phone, when they
were still considered a luxury. How times have changed.
These days, the vast majority of the global adult population have at
least one mobile phone. That’s because living without a mobile phone is a
terrible idea. Not just in terms of communication but because of all
the other incredible things they can do. Smartphone apps can help you
find your way, purchase items online and even help you find your car
keys. Without sounding like too much of a cliche, whatever you want to
do, there’s an app for it.
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However, with millions of phones available and just as many providers
and types of contract, it can be tough just locating a good
deal…..never mind securing one. With different packages aimed at
different people, free gifts designed to entice you in and some
incredible handsets on offer, choosing the right deal for you isn’t as
easy as it looks.
Shop around online
If you know where to look, you can still get great
deals on mobile phones.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, that place is online. Do a bit of searching and
you can almost always find the handset you want at the right price.
Whether it is conference-calling capability, gaming or gadgets, shop
around and you can find it. Even if you can’t find the right deal,
locate the phone and start to haggle. You’d be amazed what kind of deals
you can get if you dig in and ask for more. Providers want you under
contract and they are usually willing to be flexible to make this
happen. Stay tough and you can get a lot more than they were initially
prepared to give you.
The power is in your hands
If you have an existing contract, then it’s always worth trying to
upgrade to get the handset you want the most. Use your leverage as an
existing customer and apply the pressure. You should usually be able to
negotiate a good deal.
Whenever you’re negotiating, it pays to know what you’re talking
about so do your homework and arm yourself with the facts of your bill,
available deals and competitor prices. If they know they’re dealing with
someone who is clued up, they’re more likely to give you what you want.