Christmas comes early with gifts from mobile operators

19 February 2007

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<div class="rxbodyfield" xmlns:o="urn:www.microsoft.com/office" xmlns:st1="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags" xmlns:st2="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags2" xmlns:w="urn:www.microsoft.com/word" xmlns:x="urn:www.microsoft.com/excel"><p>Consumers who are on the look out for a new mobile phone are being advised to shop around online for some bonus Christmas deals as the festive season approaches.</p><p>Many mobile phone operators and providers are offering additional incentives, such as cash back and a free gift, in order to entice new subscribers.</p><p>The lower overheads of the online retailers means that the additional finance can be spent on a wide range of gifts and cash back options, which is great news for the customers. </p><p>&quot;Online shoppers can pick up products like Xbox 360s, iPods, and SatNav,&quot; says Chris Frost, mobiles expert at the price comparison and switching website uSwitch.</p><p>&quot;Somebody looking to pay just &#163;25 a month could go to a high street retailer and get the Nokia 3120 on the Orange network with 175 inclusive minutes and 75 texts,&quot; continues Mr Frost.</p><p>&quot;If they were to go online, they could find the exact same phone and tariff, at the exact same price, and get a free iPod Nano worth &#163;129.&quot;</p><p>Girly must-have GHD straighteners are on offer from 3, with its Sony Ericsson ZB10i handset, and gamers can enjoy the Nintendo Wii from T-Mobile, or the choice of an Xbox360 or Playstation&#39;s PSP from O2. </p><p>Of course if consumers are feeling more generous, or perhaps a little short of cash, they could give the free gifts to friends and family as early Christmas presents.</p><p>&quot;These freebies are some of the most wanted Christmas presents on people&#39;s wish lists, so why not take full advantage and fill up Christmas stockings with the latest must-have gadgets?&quot; Mr Frost adds.</p><p>There&#39;s plenty of choice so let uSwitch.com help you find the perfect mobile phone. If you&#39;re confused about fancy features, our <a href="http://www.uswitch.com/Mobiles/Handsets/">handset guide will help. Then, when you know what you want, <a href="http://www.uswitch.com/Mobiles/index.aspx?">use our calculator to compare handsets and tariffs</a> and find the one that best suits you and buy online. We&#39;re easy to use, impartial and our service won&#39;t cost you a penny.</p><p><a href="http://www.adfero.co.uk" target="_blank"><img alt="track" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/dn.gif?feedid=362&amp;itemid=18065004" style="border:0 0 0" />&#169; Adfero Ltd</a></a></p></div>

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