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This year's christmas mobile phone deals and offers

Written by: Sam Swan

Date: 18th December 2011 ( 2011-18-10 )

It comes to that time every year, and one of the most popular gifts received are often mobile phones, whether it’s teenagers wanting the new make and model or adults needing a new phone in general. However, with that gift can come the inevitable task of finding the right one that comes with the right tariff, apps etc. There is often a lot of competition between the networks, wanting to draw in the best crowd, because they know this is the one time a year where mobile phone sales sky rocket, but which phone/network is best for you?

O2:
This year on their website, O2 have an exclusive Christmas page, with a selection of phones at a discount, including £50 off a Samsung Galaxy Ace. Plus, O2 are offering a £20 gift voucher to use at Amazon.co.uk, Pizza Hut, Boots, Argos and Next, when you purchase a Pay & Go Smartphone. It’s a great deal, not to be missed. If you're on facebook too, like their facebook fan page and you'll get 10% off any smartphone!

Orange: 
Orange have come up with a brilliant offer for pay as you go customers. Spend over £30 on any pay as you go handset and they'll give you a gift box containing: 1 pair of Angle and Curve headphones worth over £60, headphone splitters, and a code to download 6 free games. Perfect for your children/teens/the young this christmas. Don't forget they also have Orange wednesdays where they allow their customers 2 for 1 at most cinemas all year round, on wednesdays, obviously!

Vodafone:
Vodafone this year are offering a selection of contract deals on their phones, with triple minutes on a selection of HTC makes, and triple minutes on the Samsung Galaxy Ace. Plus, when you purchase a Song Ericsson (both contract and PAYG version), customers have the opportunity to win a Song Bravia TV. Contracts start at just £10.50 a month. Vodafone PAYG Phone Deals have never been better with phones starting at as little as £20, ideal for anyone starting out with their first phone. Plus, recently Vodafone have launched their Grab n' Grow deal, where customers are rewarded with points and prizes every time they top up their phone.

T-Mobile:
When you think of T-Mobile, you often remember the creative adverts they produce including the flash mob at Liverpool Street Station, but have you seen their latest phone deals? They have contract phones starting at just £10.21 a month and PAYG phones starting at just £9.99. However, just like O2, they also have a Christmas Shop with a selection of deals not just including phones, but apps as well. The PAYG T-Mobile Unity is only £29.99; customers are offered 6 months free internet usage and free unlimited text when you top up £10. Plus, if you are interested in getting an Android smartphone this Christmas, make sure you purchase yours before the 24th December and you’ll get a free £20 app pack for the Android market- fantastic deal.

Three (3):
Three mobile currently have a selection of contract deals starting at just £10 a month and PAYG phones starting at just £39.99.

Talk Mobile:
Currently Talk Mobile is offering November contract deals, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start researching into your possible options. Their sim only deals are currently one of our editor's pick in our cheap sim only page

GiffGaff:
Now you may not have heard of GiffGaff, but they are not to be missed when it comes to great deals. What they offer are free sim cards with a cheaper tariff. You can keep your existing smartphone and number, but at a cheaper rate, at 10p a minute. That’s cheaper than any of the major networks, giving you more minutes for your money. Even for small £5 a month you can get unlimited texts, so go and visit the site today.

Need to keep your number? Don't forget if the phone is for you or your loved ones this christmas you can keep your mobile phone number easily by following our simple guide here.

So, what do you think?
These are all fantastic deals and this is only the start of it. Networks are constantly competing to attract customers every Christmas and this year is no different. We're sure one of these networks will offer something you'll be happy with for you or lucky christmas recipients!

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