Which discusses the most common iPhone deal which is the two years
contract. We will now discuss the two other options: Contract Only and
PAYG.
Option 2: Purchase the iPhone and sign the SIM contract separately
This option is much more flexible, meaning that you can purchase your
iPhone separately and sign your contract independent of your handset.
You will then enable your handset to work with the SIM only contract,
which will result in a complete service package. You can purchase your
iPhone from any retailer and then choose a network provider that matches
your preferences. In UK, you will pay 450 pounds for a brand new Black
iPhone 4 without SIM and after that, around 10 pounds per month fee for
your contract which includes a lot of minutes, data usage and text
messages. Also, keep in mind that the white version of iPhone 4 is a bit
more expensive, since it’s of shorter supply but with time, the
production line will supply enough of them so there will be no
difference in cost between a black iPhone and a white one.
Over the period of two years, you will end up paying 690 pounds,
which is 270 less than the previous type of contract. With this deal you
are free to change your smartphone at any time you wish and you are
also able to choose a contract with a lower period of time, like 12
months for example. And not only that, you are also able to choose a SIM
only deal, which will allow you to operate the iPhone on a monthly
basis, without being tied to any type of contract. Of course, you will
have to recharge your phone’s credit every month and you will also have
to pay slightly more for this freedom, but overall this is a very good
option for a lot of people.
The biggest disadvantage for this deal is the large amount of cash
you have to pay upfront to get you rolling. This is why a lot of people
that can’t afford it, go for the contracts that have a longer period of
time. Although the overall cost is much lower, the upfront cost might
render this option unreachable to a lot of folks. Probably most everyone
would prefer the option that gives them the highest amount of
flexibility and the lowest overall cost but in the end not all of us
have the same financial possibilities and the same needs.
Option 3: Pay As You Go iPhone option
Besides the two options previously mentioned, you also have access to
a third one which is sort of a combination between the two and it’s
called Pay As You Go, or in short PAYG. With this deal you have access
to a lower number of text message, less minutes and a lower amount of
data transfer. This is a great option for those people that don’t use
the phone that much. The monthly cost will be around 2 or 3 pounds, plus
the initial smartphone cost. Even if you choose a PAYG option of 5
pounds, over a period of 24 months you will end up paying 570 pounds and
that includes the price of a new white iPhone 16 GB.
One of the things you should be aware of when considering this option
is that whenever you go beyond your monthly data transfer threshold you
will pay an extra cost. So much that next time you won’t do it again.
It’s not easy to manage your data transfer since you have no idea how it
escalates. If you add to that more text messages and phone calls you
will end up paying even 20-30 pounds per month. This option is indeed
very tricky therefore you need to think it thoroughly.
Choosing one of these options is definitely up to your needs and
financial possibilities. If this is an upgrade from an older device and
if you have used cell phones for sale
you should take advantage of all the recycling possibilities that you
have. Would you sell your old stuff for cash to be able to get yourself a
2 years contract with a brand new iPhone or you prefer the PAYG option
more?
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