Choosing to buy the latest must-have mobile phones SIM-free, or ‘unlocked’, can both save money and offer the freedom to upgrade more often, according to technology experts Expansys.
Online PR News – 09-November-2011 –Getting the latest must-have mobile phones SIM-free, or ‘unlocked’, and picking up one of the huge choice of SIM only plans can reduce the overall cost according to an investigation by Expansys, the global online electronic superstore.
By rushing into a long-term phone contract in order to get their hands on the latest handset, many could be spending more than they need at a time when most are looking to reduce household bills, plus losing the freedom to frequently upgrade.
Anthony Catterson, CEO of Expansys, explains; "Take one of the best-selling handsets of the year, the Galaxy S II. This can be purchased from Expansys SIM-free for a little over £400, and it is easy to sign-up to range of great SIM only plans from the major operators, starting at £10 a month for 300 minutes, 3,000 texts and 1GB of data allowance."
"To get an equivalent deal on a monthly contract and have the handset for free the bill is usually around £35 a month, meaning the total cost of ownership over the two years is £200 more."
With many never getting near their usage limits - according to Ofcom-approved bill analysis service Billmonitor UK consumers spend an average of £195 more each than they need to every year - going the contract route can definitely prove wasteful.
“With 2 year contracts for the iPhone 4S coming in at up to £61 a month, and the UK public not even using all their allowance, it really is time to look at the SIM-free alternatives" commented Catterson.
And saving money isn't the only advantage to going SIM-free when upgrading to the latest smartphone. By freeing oneself of the constraints of a contract phone fans can update their phone as often as desire dictates and enjoy the latest technology.
"Tech-fans and early adopters have long known about the appeal of going SIM-free, as it allows you to upgrade to the latest handset whenever you want, and we want to let everyone in on this advantage. No more counting down the days until a contract ends or paying large sums to settle it early" said Catterson.
"Plus with services such as Expansys' Tech Trade-In, that offer great prices for used devices, upgrading to the latest tech is easier and more affordable."
To help customers learn the benefits of going SIM-free Expansys now offer an O2 SIM Card bundled with its top-selling unlocked smartphones for just £2.99. Topping up this SIM with £10 a month gets unlimited data, plus to get everyone going it comes with £10 worth of credit so the first month is free!
The increasingly popular approach for the tech-savvy to save money and keep up with the fast pace of technology releases found on http://www.expansys.com, going SIM-free is a credible alternative to consider next time you are out of contract. It could keep money in your pocket, along with the latest must-have smartphone.
About Expansys:
Expansys is the only truly global online retailer for consumer mobile technology, and wants to become the preferred choice for customers worldwide. Believing that technology can change your life, Expansys' teams discover, review and sell the latest and hottest products from all the world's leading technology manufacturers across 60 international sites in 16 languages.
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