Friday, September 21, 2007

SIM Free Mobile Phones - Best for Voyagers

Imagine that you have ample freedom to choose whatever you like! Especially to meet your telephony needs wherever you go, if you are given enough choices to select a reliable phone network or the cheapest service provider, why not opt for a SIM free mobile phone?

People love dynamism. Their preferences varies from time to time, so the phone network providers are always keen in presenting their services from a consumer's perspective by constantly introducing something new. By seriously considering the consumer trends, the mobile phone market have introduced SIM free phones to enable users with better communication and freedom at the same time. Unlike 12 month free line rental deals, SIM free mobile phones are not bound to any network providers through contract. It is up to the users, to select any network provider according to his usability.

Major network providers in the UK like O2, Orange, Vodafone, T-mobile provides latest and sophisticated handsets from major mobile manufacturers in contract deals. Even majority of the Britons prefer contract deals because of low call rates and free handsets provided with the deals. In case of SIM free phones, call rates are high and the users have to purchase the handset . So, even if an user wants to buy a latest handset of Nokia or Motorola, he may not be capable to afford it because of its expensiveness. However, some merchants offer latest SIM free mobile phones in discounted price also.

Despite this, Sim free mobile phones are better for voyagers and frequent travellers. Firstly, the existing network of the consumer may not work in the country he is to travel. So, he might have to purchase another phone with a contract deal that supports the service network there. And even if the existing network service exist in that country, the tariff plan he have chosen might not benefit him. Moreover in contract plans, users cannot switch plans easily during the contract period and neither that handset can be used with other service providers, unless it is unlocked. But, in SIM free mobile phones things are at the advantage of the users.

Source:
http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Amanda_Dorthy

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