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Summary: 36 Month Mobile Deals Soon To Be A Thing Of The Past?
We all know the slight feeling of dread as we sign up to a ridiculously long contract on our mobiles, after all, what if we don’t like it? What if a newer, shinier phone, comes out in the meantime? This predicament could soon be a thing of the past however, thanks to a new EU [...]
36 Month Mobile Deals Soon To Be A Thing Of The Past?
p styletextalign justifyimg classalignleft sizefull wpimage24565 titleangryphone srchttpblog.dialaphone.co.ukwpcontentuploads201102angryphone.jpg alt width300 height225 We all know the slight feeling of dread as we sign up to a ridiculously long contract on our mobiles, after all, what if we dont like it What if a newer, shinier phone, comes out in the meantime This predicament could soon be a thing of the past however, thanks to a new EU ruling.pp styletextalign justifyThe legislation is set to into effect in May and will put a permanent end to 36 month contracts, with 24 months being set as the absolute maximum.pp styletextalign justifyFigures from comparison site uSwitch show that longer contracts are now the norm with 676,000 18 month deals and 939,000 listed on its site compared to just 279 12month deals.pp styletextalign justifyWith the new breed of smartphones coming with impressive specs and worth up to 600, its not really surprising that the cost needs to be spread out over a long period of time.pp styletextalign justifyErnest Doku, of consumer site uSwitch, says 8220Smartphones have proved great bait for providers in not only snaring new customers, but in making them commit to a longer contract.8221pp styletextalign justify8220As a general rule, the longer the contract, the lower the monthly fee, so it8217s not surprising that consumers are getting tied in, especially given the current financial constraints most are experiencing.pp styletextalign justifyBut, while long contracts help spread the cost of expensive handsets, it8217s alarming to see how popular 36 month deals have become.pp styletextalign justifyAs well as banning 36 month contracts the legislation will also mean that consumers will get the option to take out a 12 month contract if they so wish.pp styletextalign justifyDoku added 8220It8217s no bad thing that the EU is culling these deals in their infancy 8211 three years is a lifetime in the world of tech.pp styletextalign justify8220Consumers could easily find themselves saddled with an obsolete phone, not to mention a contract that no longer suits their needs.pp styletextalign justifyWhat do you think of the new legislation Do you think higher monthly costs are outweighed by the flexibility of contractspa targetblank relnofollow hrefhttpblog.dialaphone.co.uk2011022636monthmobiledealssoontobeathingofthepastMobile Phone Bloga
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