You can sign up to a mobile package direct with the mobile network provider. However, you will often get a much better deal by signing up with a mobile retailer.
A mobile retailer is a company that will sell a mobile package direct to you. This will include one of the latest mobile handsets, a tariff from one of the mobile networks and often a discount like free line rental for a period of time.
How can mobile retailers be cheaper than the mobile networks?
Mobile retailers buy mobile phones from manufacturers in bulk. And they are bulk customers of a mobile network, so they are able to obtain huge discounts from both the mobile handset manufacturer and the mobile network. These two factors, combined with the fact that there is intense competition between mobile retailers, ensure that you will get a truly stellar deal from a mobile retailer.
Where do I find a mobile retailer?
The term mobile retailer implies that they are operating in a retail environment such as a shopping centre or high street. Mobile retailers such as The Carphone Warehouse, The Link and Phones4u do operate in traditional retail environments. But the best deals can be found from online mobile retailers. Online retailers incur much lower overheads and therefore can offer you a much better deal on your mobile phone.
We have done the hard work for you and found the best mobile deals available from online mobile retailers.
