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buymobilephones.net

I've been looking for a decent deal for a Windows phone and came across a deal with buymobilephones.net. A free phone and a 24month contract with T-Mobile for £15.50. I checked on the T-Mobile site and the same tariff was there for the same price by T-Mobile wanted several hundred quid for the phone.

My question is how can buymobilephones.net do it for free. It's made me a little suspicious.

Thanks

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  • powerful_Rogue
    powerful_Rogue Posts: 8,657 Forumite
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    Going direct to the networks is normally always more expensive.

    No need to be suspicious. Bought many a contract from BuyMobilePhones.net - Its a genuine company thats been around for quite some time.
  • grumbler
    grumbler Posts: 58,629 Forumite
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    edited 17 May 2013 at 8:05PM
    ...

    My question is how can buymobilephones.net do it for free. It's made me a little suspicious.
    Because they are getting a huge commission from T-mobile for selling their contracts.
    That said, "several hundred quid" difference is far too big IMO. Any chance it's a redemption deal and the actual monthly price is higher?
  • mikegahan
    mikegahan Posts: 280 Forumite
    basically they get a big commission from the networks to sell contracts and they are passing some of that to you, the customer, to induce you to sign up
  • bealimar
    bealimar Posts: 38 Forumite
    Going direct to the networks is normally always more expensive.
    No need to be suspicious. Bought many a contract from BuyMobilePhones.net - Its a genuine company thats been around for quite some time
    .

    I've bought from them too and no problems. They honoured their redemption offer immediately. Would buy from them again
  • wensday
    wensday Posts: 83 Forumite
    Ive just finished a 2y contract, no problems. 'free' gift arrived quickly.
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