Make sure that SIM free mobiles are the right choice for you.

It's true that many people stick with the contract they've got, or always use pay as you go because it's easier than trying to change. Not everyone feels that network providers are helpful if you want to leave their service and join someone else, and if you don't feel it's worth the effort, it's easiest to stay where you are. This approach could be costing you money, however, which is why you should check out the benefits of SIM free mobiles.

Do You Need SIM Free Mobiles?

So how do you know whether a SIM free mobile will be right for you? If you've always stuck to using your phone the same way, with the same payment plan, it may be a bit daunting to consider changing. Think about the cost of using your phone, however, and try and work out whether there might be a cheaper way to do things. We're always looking for ways to save money and your current phone contract, or the amount you spend each week on pay as you go calls and texts could easily be cut down if you looked at alternative ways of calling:

• Contract - a contract ties you down to a minimum monthly payment for at least 12 months, and often now for 18 or 24 months. That's a long time to be paying for your phone. The phone may seem free at the start of your contract, but the cost of the handset is more than covered by the amount you pay over the term of your agreement with the network. You'll also get a bundle of free minutes and texts, but watch out for the charges for calls outside your allowance, or for multimedia messages and internet browsing which often aren't included. SIM free mobiles can also be used on contract, but your monthly costs are typically much cheaper because the network isn't offsetting the cost of the handset.

• Pay as you go - this is how millions of people around the world pay for their mobile phone calls. Simply pick a network and top up your credit whenever you need to. You can do this with a standard handset or with a SIM free mobile. The difference with SIM free is that you get to change networks whenever you like. If you buy a handset through a network provider, your phone is often locked to that provider and it can be time consuming and sometimes even incur a cost to get it unlocked. Using SIM free mobiles gives you the freedom to choose the network that offers you the best deal without getting tied down.

SIM Free Mobiles at Affordable Mobiles

If you like the idea of being completely in charge of your own phone and what you pay for it, SIM free mobiles might be the answer for you. You'll have to pay for your handset up front, but once it's delivered, you can manage your phone calls, texts and web connectivity just the way you want to. Take a look at our SIM free handsets and buy online today or call us on 0800 082 9000.