Before signing up to an 18month contract you need to be certain that the mobile network coverage in your area is good for your chosen mobile network.  Each operator differs in every different postcode and location because they all have phone masts in different locations.  If you check your coverage before you buy you could save the cost and inconvenience of having to live with terrible coverage for 18 months.

The same applies to mobile broadband coverage.  You need to check even more carefully  as the coverage for 3G mobile broadband is much lower and more variable than that of standard call and text mobile phone coverage.  You should check the coverage in the places you are most likely to use it, such as your favourite coffee shop, Grandma’s house or the local park.  Look out for mobile broadband deals that include WiFi Hotspot access too as this will give you an extra option to get a good connection.

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