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What Happens When Your Phone Contract Ends?
If, like most people, you have a contract for service with a mobile operator, there will come a time when that contract runs out. Once your contract is done, you've got a choice to make: do you continue your contract as normal (usually the worst option), do you stick with the provider but change the plan or do you go elsewhere? Making the right decision could save you money, which is why we're taking a look at re-signing mobile contracts and how you can make sure you're getting the best deal. So let's take a look at your options:
The Dangers of Blue Light at Night
Like the majority of smartphone users, chances are you constantly check your device just to find something to do. Research suggests that most of us even take it to the toilet to keep occupied while we do our thing. More importantly, though, 78% of us are now taking our phone to bed at night and spending a good chunk of time on our devices prior to going to sleep. [1]
Rejecting a Faulty Phone: What to Do and How to Get Your Money Back
Buying a mobile phone, whether from a retailer or through a mobile contract, is a hefty investment. With top end phones costing hundreds of pounds, you're likely to be spending a fair proportion of your monthly salary on a handset. So what happens if that investment doesn't pan out? The recent Samsung Galaxy Note 7 scare has only served to bring attention to the fact that tech doesn't always work as advertised. What do you do if you receive a faulty handset? How do you get your money back? That's what we're here to find out.
Can You Get A Phone Contract When You Are Under 18?
To take out a pay monthly phone you will be credit checked so you need to be at least of 18 years of age to take out a mobile phone contract. There is no way around this as you need a credit or debit card to verify your identity and the ability to set up a direct debit facility.
How To Pass A Credit Check For A Mobile Phone?
A credit check for a mobile phone contract looks at many factors and there is no best way to pass one. The main issue is when you have missed payments, defaults or CCJ’s against your name so keeping up to date with all your monthly expenditures is one of the best ways to ensure a good credit record. It also helps if you are earning a regular income, are on the electoral roll and are living at a fixed address.
What is the Easiest Network to Get a Contract Phone On?
All mobile networks in the UK require customers to pass a credit check to take out a contract phone. Whilst you might have heard some are easier to pass than other, the reality is all the networks have very similar credit check processes and it's difficult to separate them.
Can You Sell Your Phone Whilst Still in a Contract?
Today's question comes from an anonymous user who has a question regarding selling a mobile phone whilst still tied into a monthly contract. They ask:
How Much Usage Can You Get from 200mb of Data?
Data usage is difficult to estimate as it really depends on what you are doing on your phone but as a guide, if you get 200mb of data per month you should be able to send/receive 1,000 emails (no attachments), send/receive 150 emails with attachments, view around 400 Web pages, and put around 50 photos on social media sites.
Do I Need To Format My MicroSD Card Before Using It In My Phone?
Several customers have emailed us this week to ask whether or not they need to do anything with a MicroSD card before putting it into their mobile phone.
