Can I get just a phone on contract?
As the name suggests, a handset-only deal means you’re only buying a handset. Rather than a traditional mobile contract deal, in which you pay a monthly bill for both a phone and your network tariff combined, a handset-only deal gets you just the mobile phone on its own.
What does a 12 month phone contract mean?
Having a contract phone means that you pay a single monthly fee for a fixed period of time. Most mobile phone contracts are set at either 12 or 24 months and provide mobile customers with a handset and a monthly allowance of calls, data and texts.
Are all phone contracts 24 months?
Generally contracts last 24 months or 12 months. But the overwhelming majority of people choose a 24-month contract. And with good reason. When you sign up for a 24-month contract you’re spreading the cost over a longer term, so you won’t have to find as much money every month to pay for your phone.
How long do you have to be in the UK to get a phone contract?
You don’t need to be a British citizen to sign up a to a Pay monthly contract, though you do need to have lived in the UK for at least three years. But don’t worry – if you haven’t lived here for three years, you’re still eligible for one of our great Pay as you go phone or broadband deals.
Can you pay for just a phone monthly?
Monthly installment plans are payment plans to help you pay for a new cell phone, usually over the course of 24 months. It’s basically a finance agreement, like paying for a car—instead of paying out the full price right at the start, you can spread the cost over a longer period of time.
Can you upgrade a SIM only contract to a phone contract?
Can I upgrade from a SIM only plan to a phone plan? Yes. If you decide you want a new phone and you are a new customer, you can upgrade once you’ve been on a SIM only plan for six months.
What happens when my sim only contract ends?
After the 12 months plan ends, your plan will continue at the same price/tariff. However, you can upgrade to another sim-only deal or choose to end your plan.
Is a 36 month contract good?
The mobile networks will argue that 36-month contracts are great for “spreading the cost” of your new phone purchase. Yes, you’ll be paying less per month on a three-year contract, but you’ll be paying a lot more overall.
Can an 18 year old get a phone contract?
Because you need to take a credit check before you sign up, you need to be at least 18 years old to get a pay monthly or SIM only contract.
What do I need to get a phone contract in UK?
How to get a mobile phone contract in the UK
- proof of identity.
- proof of address in the UK (e.g., a utility bill)
- UK bank account for payment.
Do you need credit to pay for a phone monthly?
Getting a prepaid phone and plan doesn’t require a credit check, but you’ll have to pay the full cost of the phone up front. To this end, many major cell phone companies will check your credit to evaluate your financial responsibility and ability to pay each month.