How To Save Money When Buying An Iphone

Arguably the most popular mobile phone ever, the iPhone has been available in one

form or another since mid-2007, when the first generation was unveiled and released to the public around the world.

The iPhone doesn't come cheaply though and it is one of the most expensive handsets on the market. Fortunately, there are various hints, tips and tricks that you can utilize to ensure that you can take advantage of the best iPhone deals possible.

1. Don't buy Pay As You Go - if you're looking for affordable iPhone deals, you should always go for a contract phone as although a Pay As You Go version might cost less if you work out the cost of the phone over an 18 month period (when compared to a contract), you still have to pay for phone calls, text messages and internet usage.

For instance, if you took out an iPhone 4 on an 18 month contract, you're likely to pay around 200 pound for the phone and 35 pound a month, which works out at a total cost of 830 pounds.

If you were to buy the new iPhone 4 outright, however, you'd be looking at around 500 pounds for the handset alone, which means you'll have to spend less than 18 pound a month on calls, texts and internet usage for 18 months to see any benefit over the contract variety.

2. Go for an older model - if you're not overly bothered about having the latest handset, opt for an iPhone 3GS. The second newest model, the 3GS, can in fact, once it's software has been updated (which is free and simple to do), carry out the vast majority of tasks that the iPhone 4 can.

3. Take out a long contract - generally speaking, the longer the contract you take out, the cheaper it will be on a monthly basis. However, you must remember that if you're looking for the best iPhone deals in terms of overall cost, this can be one of the more expensive options, as the carrier will receive more money from you in the long run.

4. Use a reward system - most supermarkets run some type of reward system where you receive a certain amount of points for each pound you spend in store on shopping.

Once you have a certain amount of points, the store then send you a discount voucher that you can use on purchases in store. Whilst a lot of people tend to use these points on grocery shopping, you can actually use them to get a fantastic iPhone deal, especially if you've saved up several thousand points.

What's more, a lot of reward systems run promotions on specific products, usually new and popular items and so if you're looking to buy the new iPhone 4, you may be able to receive additional bonus reward points that can be used at a later date.

by: Cathy Butler

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