There
comes a point where most mobile phone owners consider moving to a different
network. Thanks to the industry developing very quickly there are new deals and
tariffs coming out all the time there are many reasons to consider changing
your provider. It is a good thing to have so many deals to choose from and it
is a customer’s market. If you find a better deal with one provider then your
existing network might even offer to match it, so you are in a good negotiating
position. What
are the benefits of switching networks? Here we discuss the pros and cons of
switching networks to get a better phone deal.
Do Your Research
It is
a good idea to read a few reviews on the various networks. Some people may be
happy with features such as the customer service while others may not and it
can help to give a balanced view, although it should be remembered that
everyone has a different experience with their mobile phone company.
Shop Around
When
your contract is up for renewal, shop around to see what the deals are at the
moment. There may be incentives for new customers such as a half price contract
for several months or additional free texts and minutes. Handsets are often
available free of charge or at a much lower rate than if you were to simply go
out and buy it. Research is essential and the internet can tell you more or
less everything that you need to know from reviews on the handsets to the
details of all the deals that are around.
Who Do You Call?
Before
changing your network you should check to see if your friends are on the same
network. If you are on different networks you could all end up paying more to
make calls to each other as these might not be included in your allowance of
free minutes.
Contract Length
Make
sure too that you are not in the middle of an existing contract as you could
end up paying more to your existing provider if they do allow you to switch.
Always opt for a shorter contract length if you believe that you will want to
switch at some point. You do not save anything by leaving your contract early
as the contract costs will still need to be met.
The Switching Process
The
actual process of switching your network is fairly easy. You simply speak to
the new network and they will deal with it for you if you want to keep your
existing number. If you are not bothered about keeping the number you just
cancel your existing contract and start a new one with a new SIM and phone.
Think Carefully
Do
not simply change because the provider is offering the latest handset. If that
handset has top features such as music player that you will not use and a
camera that will only get used once in a blue moon then it might not be the
right one for you.
If a
phone comes with 100 free minutes and 1000 free texts each month this is only a
good deal for you if you are going to use them. This is not the best option for
someone who rarely sends a text message.
Make
sure the deal you get is the deal you need before you switch provider.
Negotiate
Talk
to your current network when you find a deal that appeal to you because they
might beat it in their eagerness to keep you as a customer.
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