Best SIM Only award for 2009

September 2009 has been an extremely busy period for www.SimOnlyContractDeals.co.uk.  With an entire month full of research, analysis, mystery shops and test buys; together with consumer queries, comments and feedback flooding in, we have finally drawn up a list of SIM Only winners in a variety of categories.  Near to 50 different SIM Only deals had been nominated for various categories from all...

November 23rd, 2009 by admin 

Nokia warns against growth expectations for handsets

Worlds biggest mobile phone manufacturer Nokia has warned that it will not increase its share of the handset market this year because of fierce competition.  The company, which makes roughly four out of every 10 phones sold worldwide, has announced a 66% drop in second quarter profits to €380m (£326m), sending shares down almost 10%. Nokia, who are based in Finland,  which is also cutting jobs...

November 23rd, 2009 by admin 

O2 launch “Simplicity” SIM Only

Back in 2008 O2 launched SIM Only contract deals “simplicity” which they say combines “contract phone prices with pay-as-you-go flexibility”. Those signing up to O2 Simplicity SIM Only contract deal typically pay £15 a month for 200 minutes of calls and 200 texts (400 if bought online) a month – but they are not tied in to a long-term contract. The SIM Only contract is aimed at mobile users...

November 23rd, 2009 by admin 

Jym Hyde predicts sim only deals to rise

Sales of SIM card only mobile phone price plans are set to surge in the coming year as customers postpone upgrading, Jim Hyde, the UK chief executive of T-Mobile, has warned. Jim Hyde, the UK chief executive of T-Mobile has warned that SIM card only deals are rising considerably in popularity and sales of SIM only contract deals are set to surge in 2009.. The Chief Executive of T-Mobile (Jim Hyde)...

November 23rd, 2009 by admin 

SIM-Only deals perfect for those on vacation

If you have travelled to the UK and do plan to stay over a month, a long term contract will not be ideal.  Many long term contracts can run for up to 2 years hence making your stay in the UK not sufficient enough for it.  All long term mobile contracts also require a credit check and therefore those who have travelled in from abroad are more than likely to fail the credit check. If you plan to stay...

November 23rd, 2009 by admin