Mobile Gift Deals

Mobile phone retailers are always on the lookout for innovative ways to make you choose their company rather than a competitor and one of the most popular methods is to give away a mobile gift. The problem for retailers is that every high street store is essentially selling the same deals and phones so they need some way of distinguishing themselves. Giving away a free gift with a contract has proved very effective and hence there are a number of free gifts available today.

Laptops
Most people find it hard to believe that they’re able to get a free laptop when they buy a mobile phone but these deals are becoming more common. Usually free laptops are only given away with higher priced or long lasting contracts but you should always check to see whether any are available for the handset and tariff that you’re buying. The exact laptop you’ll get changes from deal to deal but you shouldn’t assume that just because they’re free that they aren’t high quality.

Nokia C2-01 black, Mix of 300 minutes to any network or 300 texts. 500MB mobile internet per month.

Tariff Name: Talk 300 £12 (24m), Network 3 Mobile, 24 Month Contract, 300 Anytime Minutes, 300 Free Text Messages, Nokia C2-01 black, Phone Price 183, Total Cost After Discounts £471

24 Month Contract, Toshiba C660 laptop, Monthly Cost £12

Sony Ericsson Cedar, Mix of 300 minutes to any network or 300 texts. 500MB mobile internet per month.

Tariff Name: Talk 300 £12 (24m), Network 3 Mobile, 24 Month Contract, 300 Anytime Minutes, 300 Free Text Messages, Sony Ericsson Cedar, Phone Price 195, Total Cost After Discounts £483

24 Month Contract, Toshiba C650 laptop, Monthly Cost £12

Sony Ericsson Cedar, Mix of 300 minutes to any network or 300 texts. 500MB mobile internet per month.

Tariff Name: Talk 300 £12 (24m), Network 3 Mobile, 24 Month Contract, 300 Anytime Minutes, 300 Free Text Messages, Sony Ericsson Cedar, Phone Price 199, Total Cost After Discounts £487

24 Month Contract, Toshiba L450 laptop, Monthly Cost £12

Cash back
There are two types of cash back – regular cash back and instant cash back. Instant cash back deals tend to payout less money but are much easier to receive. Regular cash back deals are notorious for being unpaid for a long period of time which is why many people opt for the less lucrative but less hassle instant cash back deals. If you choose this type of offer always make sure you know the exact terms and conditions for receiving your money.

Gaming Consoles
The three main gaming consoles available at the moment are the Xbox 360, PS3 and Nintendo Wii. All three of these consoles are given away with certain deals at some mobile retailers.

Televisions
While gaming consoles won’t appeal to everyone most people would like a free TV with their mobile phone. The size and the quality of the TVs available varies greatly so you should check reviews of the actual model you’ll receive before making a final decision.

You should remember when receiving a free mobile gift that ultimately the monthly cost of the contract is always the most important factor. For example, if you bought a monthly contract worth £40 a month on a two year deal then by the end of the contract it will have cost you £960 – far more than a laptop or gaming console is worth. While it’s always a bonus if you can get a free gift with your mobile phone contract it should never be the deciding feature.

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