Before you buy

Shopping with Mobiles.co.uk

Decide between a handset and a plan

Mobiles.co.uk covers both phones and mobile services. If you already have a contract you are happy with, look only at handsets. If you are switching, compare the handset and the plan together, because a low monthly figure can hide a long commitment.

Check the phone itself

Confirm the exact model and storage size on the listing before you add it to your basket. Storage matters most if you keep many apps, photos or video, and a smaller capacity can feel tight within a year or two.

Look at the terms of any deal

Read what is included in any plan, including data, calls and texts, and how long the term runs. Check the full cost across the whole term rather than only the first payment.