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Can I get free SIM cards?

frostiecuk — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:52:24 +0000

One the best kept secrets in the mobile phone world, is group networking. Group networking is where all your friends and family choose one mobile phone network to join, whether it be on pay as you go or on a mobile phone contract. You can save vast amounts of money this way, as many networks will allow free mobile calls, or reduced rates, for inter-network calls.

Therefore, every call to a friend or family member who is using the same network as yourself will either be completely free (and often not deducted from your free minutes) or at a greatly reduced rate. If you’re searching for the latest free sim card offers, view our table below. To get your free sim cards, just click on the mobile phone network you want to apply for, enter your details and your free cards will be delivered free of charge.

	Unlimited UK calls & texts to anyone on O2.	Apply Now!
	Free Vodafone PAYG SIM to use whenever you want.	Apply Now!
	Apply for 2 free PAYG T-Mobile SIM cards and start saving.	Apply Now!
	Free Orange Mobile SIM cards come loaded with £5 credit!	Apply Now!
	Family Mobile unbeatable PAYG rates.	Apply Now!

Using mobile phones abroad

frostiecuk — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:33:15 +0000

We all know how mobile phones are the most convenient way to keep in touch. This also goes for people who travel abroad, however international calls from your mobile phone network can be expensive.

You’re regular mobile phone tarrif, most probably doesn’t have a cheap bundled package for use abroad so if you go on holiday and want to stay in touch back home, or if you’ve got friends and family who live overseas, then you’re probably best getting a dedicated International SIM card.

Before you take your phone abroad, you should be asking questions about international roaming so you can get the best deal from your service provider and avoid coming home to unexpectedly large bills:

does your phone work abroad
is you mobile phone account enabled for international roaming
what the rates are for international roaming in the countries you’re visiting

Also, remember to check the small print for hidden charges so you know whether you will face additional charges for:

receiving calls on your mobile while you’re abroad
text and data charges
whether international rates apply when checking your voicemail

What are SIM only contracts?

frostiecuk — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:04:53 +0000

Why should you consider a SIM only mobile phone contract?

You get more minutes and texts for your money and you can keep your number and phone. Whats even better is Vodafone offer a short term mobile phone contract so that you can cancel with just 30 days notice with Vodafones Sim Only Plans. This means if you spot a better mobile phone deal elsewhere, you don’t have to wait over a year to save money.

Vodafone Sim Only Plans and T-Mobile Solo Plans are both bursting with value. T-Mobile offer unlimited texts and free internet on 12 month plans starting from only £15.

Do you have bad credit?

frostiecuk — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:52:56 +0000

Even for people who have bad credit rating, it’s still possible get mobile phones on finance and not have to opt for a Pay As You Go mobile phone.

The benefit of contract phones inlucde lower mobile call rates and the range of phone tarrifs available to you, according to your mobile usage.

In the past 7 days, we’ve helped 100′s of people get a mobile phone contract, even though they had bad credit. One of the best ways is to opt for a sim only deal where you can get a mobile tarrif without the long term contract meaning they are ideal for poor credit customers.

Why switch mobile phones?

frostiecuk — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:44:12 +0000

Mobile phone deals are changing all the time offering better phone deals or gifts with mobile phone contracts. This is driven because of increased competition between mobile phone networks, that offer better deals than their competitors which help drive your mobile phone costs down.

Because of these new mobile deals, it is sensible that you constantly keep an eye on the market to see if there is a deal that better suits your mobile phone needs, possibly at a lower price or offering more free minutes or text bundles.

Free handstes are often the tempting override when choosing a phone, however if you are subscribing to 12 or 18 month contract, you are best making sure the free minutes and text messages are what you need. Remember you will be paying the monthly bill for 12 or 18 months of your phone contract so you want to make sure you’re getting the best phone deal.

If you have a handset you could use, it is often a good idea to opt for a SIM only deal, which are often on 30 day contracts. You will still get great mobile phone deals, but without the 12 or 18 month tie in meaning you can swap again when better deals come along.