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catzooo
catzooo Posts: 169 Forumite
I am looking to upgrade from an old PAYG to my 1st smartphone,
either a Samsung galaxy 2 or a HTS sensation.
I have been out today, visited the local phone shops to compare prices.
But, it seems there are much better deals to be had by buying online, Looking at t-mobile on the £25 per month to get the un limited internet usage, In store I would have to pay at least £100 for the phone, whereas on line I can get the phone for free with the same £25 per month package.
How does this work?
What are the benefits/drawbacks of buying in a real store vs online?
Confused...

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  • MarkBargain
    MarkBargain Posts: 1,641 Forumite
    Here is a massive benefit of buying online from T-Mobile, £121.20 cash back! https://www.topcashback.co.uk/tmobile/

    I don't think you can get a Samsung Galaxy S2 for free on a £25-a-month tariff however, the handset costs £100. Total cost = £712.76.

    It's cheaper to take the £15-a-month tariff, where the handset costs £300. Total cost = £667.68.

    It's an awful lot of money. I have a £100 Orange San Francisco android smart phone and it's brilliant! £10-a-month SIM only contract.
  • catzooo
    catzooo Posts: 169 Forumite
    ooooh - that cash back site looks well worth considering! Thanks!
  • qadsey
    qadsey Posts: 76 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Hello I am having serious problems unlocking my new mobile its a nokia c2-01 on t-mobile any ideas?
  • qadsey wrote: »
    Hello I am having serious problems unlocking my new mobile its a nokia c2-01 on t-mobile any ideas?

    Request the unlock code from tmobile or take it to your local phone shop for unlocking.
  • chanz4
    chanz4 Posts: 11,057 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Xmas Saver!
    upside you can print the deal offered, not any pushinto sales or bull from a salesperson
    Don't put your trust into an Experian score - it is not a number any bank will ever use & it is generally a waste of money to purchase it. They are also selling you insurance you dont need.
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