I think the reason contract mobiles are so cheap is that the provider knows they have got you
paying a flat fee for at least 18 months. For instance, an SE K800i is about £200 or more unlocked
but I got mine for free on a £15 a month contract along with £30 credit on my account and a bluetooth
headset, I can use eBay on the phone absolutely free and also search the Internet for free and at the end
of the contract I get to pick a brand new free phone and sell my current one.
The providers want to give you as much incentive to sign up with them as they can so they give you
offers to pull you in. Despite looking like great deals you are essentially giving the provider at
least 18 months guaranteed income.
And no, the iphone is not a good deal, it's a terrible deal and probably an even worse phone.
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