Save on your mobile

We are all looking to save a bit of money these days, and besides utility bills, mobile phone costs are one of our main monthly outgoings. Thankfully there are a whole range of deals on offer that could help shave pounds off your phone costs, so take a look at just a few that we have selected for you today.

Go SIM-free. If you already have a mobile handset of your own and you are looking to save, then a SIM-free deal could be right up your street. This is a fairly new product on the mobile market, but already many people have switched to this payment method to save themselves some cash and hassle.

A SIM-free plan allows you to change your price plan or cancel altogether if you find that SIM-free is not working out for you, after only a 30 day commitment. It sure beats being tied to a restrictive contract for a year or more.

The internet has always been a great place to look for ways to save money, and now the internet offers us free mobile calls with the introduction of Skype. This service is free to download, then all you need to do is check if your phone is compatible.

Firstly you need to make sure that your phone is Skype compatible, so you may need to buy a Skypephone for this purpose. Secondly, you need to download the Skype software from the internet, and so will the person you wish to make calls to. This is free however, and is a small piece of software which should not take long to download.

Some mobile networks are not compatible with this service so you should double check with your own network provider before attempting to connect with Skype. The only drawback is that you must be in range of an open wireless connection to use the service. So this is fine for making calls from home, but when out and about it can be more difficult than you might think to find a connection.

Money for old phones. There are several mobile phone recycling firms that have sprung up in recent years that offer to take old phones off your hands in exchange for cash. All you have to do is look up their details online, post them your phone, and you will receive a cheque in the post. Not only will the cash come in handy, but you can rest easy knowing that you have done the right thing for the environment too.

Or if you are looking to buy a new mobile, you can take your old phone along to any mobile retailer and they will be happy to offer you money off your new purchase in exchange for your old phone.

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