Mobile phone contracts

Finding the best mobile phone offer can prove tricky, there are literally hundreds of deals out there to choose from. The mobile phone market continues to grow massively and competition is fierce. As such, special offers and cheap mobile deal packages are constantly changing so it is worth shopping around regularly to find the cheapest phone tariff, network deal and handset.

What's more, you'll find that most mobile phone companies try to entice customers by including either the latest handset for free or other free gifts like mp3 players, laptops, broadband or game consoles. It is important to look past these however and be sure that you are getting the cheapest mobile bills available and have fully understood the terms and conditions of the contract.

EU law has recently ended the legality of 36-month contracts and it is important to be aware of the contract length because the market is changing so frequently that a better deal and better technology is just around the corner.

	Ofcom bans phone and broadband rollover contracts Telecoms regulator Ofcom is to ban rollover contracts from December 31st to increase the competitiveness of the broadband and landline markets.
	EU cracks down on mobile contracts An EU ruling banning 36 month mobile contracts now means that customers can avoid being locked in to arrangements for lengthy terms, but the resulting increase in shorter contracts means higher monthly costs are being passed on.
	Ofcom warn mobile phone firms on "bill shock" and transparency The communications regulator, Ofcom has warned that it will force mobile phone companies to set limits on the bills customers can receive if they don't introduce them voluntarily.
	Mobile phone services 'set for improvements' Consumers will be able to benefit from more reliable and faster mobile phone services in future.
	High bills 'burning' mobile phone users on holiday Ignorance of roaming charges is leading some Brits to face mobile phone bills of hundreds of pounds when they return from holiday.