Vodafone – the world’s leading mobile phone telecommunications group have announced the ‘lowest-cost mobile phone on Earth’; the Vodafone 150. Aimed at the developing world and set to be initially launched in India, Turkey and eight African countries the 150 will be priced at a tiny $15!

With a predicted 5bn mobile phone owners by the end of 2010 and most of the growth coming from the developing world The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has said that demand has been driven by people using their phones to access banking and mobile health services. ITU secretary general Dr Hamadoun Toure said, SMS can be used to “deliver instructions on when and how to take complex medication such as anti-retrovirals or vaccines”.”It’s such a simple thing to do, and yet it saves millions of dollars,” he said.

The handset is very basic with a 1inch monochrome display, polyphonic ringtones and a built in torch. It is very useful however, with the ability to make phone calls, send and receive text messages and with a battery life of 16 days standby time the 150 is a practical and affordable phone.

The 150’s slightly more advanced sibling is the Vodafone 250 which will cost around $20. The colour screen is a little bit bigger at 1.45inches making it an understated but attractive looking device and there is also an FM radio on board.

Unfortunately these devices are set for developing countries so are unlikely to enter the UK market but if you are after a cheap and fuss free handset then the Nokia 1208 is a great alternative with a SIM free price of just £25.

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If you are a gaming junkie then there are a number of deals that include a FREE PS3 Slim with Gaming Bundle! The PS3 Slim has a slimmer, more compact design with quieter operation. All games are in high-definition, it has an easy-to-use interface, doubles as a Blu-ray and upscaling DVD player. The is also built-in Wi-Fi, 120GB hard drive, HDMI output with 1080p support, no external power supply, built-in Web browser and free online gaming service. The Sony Playstation 3 Slim also comes with the Uncharted 2 game, Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time game as well as Batman: The Dark Knight Blu-ray movie.

All this can be yours with the fantastic Samsung Genio Touch on Orange which includes 400 minutes and Unlimited texts for just £25 a month!

Samsung has brought together the popular Genio Touch with the Genio QWERTY to give Vodafone customers the funky looking Genio Slide! The Genio range is an affordable range of messaging phones aimed at the youth market who may not have a lot of money but love to keep up with the latest gossip on Facebook and Twitter.

The hybrid slide-out QWERTY device comes with two interchangeable rear ‘fashion jackets’ and features Samsung’s TouchWiz interface lets users customise their homescreens to access frequently used apps with just one touch. The Gennio Slide is not just a pretty face and shines above the Genio Touch and QWERTY with Wi-Fi, HSDPA and internet browsing and DivX support for great media playing.

Being a social networking phone the Genio Slide has built in applications for Facebook, Twitter and Myspace and the 3 megapixel camera allows you to upload great photos for all your friends to see with ease.

The Genio Slide is currently only available on Vodafone but will be availble with other networks soon at www.mobilesplease.co.uk

Mobilesplease would like to wish everyone a happy new year with some fantastic mobile phone deals!

The highly anticipated Nokia N900 has brought a big bang to the new year with it’s powerful 600 MHz processor and up to 1GB of application memory, fast wireless broadband, 32GB of storage and a high-quality 5 mega pixel digital camera to capture all your special memories. The stylish tablet boasts a sharp 800 x 480 touchscreen display allows you to view web pages as they were meant to be seen and also enables you to look back on your browsing history. The multiple desktops included on the Nokia tablet make it extremely easy to access applications that help you keep in touch with the world or simply be entertained. The N900 browser is powered by Mozilla technology and comes with all the features of your computer browser. The device is available for just £35 a month with a whopping 900 minutes and 3000 texts per month!

If your purse strings are firmly closed after the Christmas period then the Nokia 2330 Classic is a stylish candy bar phone with prices starting from as little as £19.50! With a solid compact design the Nokia 2330 Classic is available in a black and grey casing with smooth curved edges plus with user friendly features it is a simple easy to use device. Perfect for a first phone or if you need a user friendly handset for simply making calls and browsing the web.

For some fantastic Pay As You Go deals, check out our fully comprehensive Pay As You Go section.  

It’s that time of year again where thousands of fresh faced students set off for a life of beans on toast, hangovers and maybe a few lectures! Here at Mobilesplease we understand that every student needs a cool looking phone to organize the next night out and occasionally ring home to tell their parents they are still alive, so we have piled through thousands of deals to get you the perfect one on a budget!

Mega Budget!

If you are on a really tight budget Vodafone Anytime Talk 10 24 Month has a great range of phones for free with contracts starting at £7!! This cheap contract gives you 100 minutes and 500 texts a month making it a great all rounder.

Text Wiz

For those who never have their thumbs away from their keypad, Orange Dolphin 20 (24 Months) gives you unlimited texts and a handy 200 minutes for when you really need to ring home. The contract offers some great phones and some brilliant cash back deals.

SIM Only

If you love your current handset then there are some super deals available on SIM only 30 day contracts. You have total freedom on the length of your contract and most networks have great offers. Orange Dolphin Sim 20 (1 Month) is our favourite with a whopping 600 minutes and unlimited texts.

Free Netbook? Surely not!

Mobilesplease offer a great range of free gifts to go with your contract. We recommend the G502 on the Racoon 30 UNLIMITED LANDLINE CALLS contract that includes a FREE Hannspree Netbook!

Grab these great offers now to make sure your loan lasts until Christmas!

If you prefer to save your pennies during the recession or like to splash your cash on holidays or the latest fashions, Mobilesplease have some great recession busting phones from as little as £5!

T280i Pink

For those who want a reliable, easy to use phone on a budget, the Samsung E1100 or the Nokia 1661 would be perfect! The E1100 is the latest entry level phone from Samsung which looks and feels a lot more expensive than the amasing £4.95 that it is priced at. This phone is great if your like a phone to do what it says on the tin. It features a built in organiser, voice memo, vibrating alert and T9 predictive text. Another practical and reliable budget phone is the Nokia 1661 which features FM Radio, a handy torch and MP3 ringtones. The phone also features large keys to navigate your way around the phone easily.

For those who like their budget phones with a bit of style the Sony Ericsson T280i comes in black, pink, silver and copper and at £17.90 it proves that simplicity and affordability don’t have to come at the expense of style. The phone features a 1.3 mega pixel camera, fm radio, Java games and Bluetooth. I personally love the pink one!

If you are willing to spend a little bit more the Sony Ericsson W350i is part of the Walkman range which is packed full of features in a stylish and lightweight design.  Making a fashion statement, the handset also comes equipped with  3D games and web browser.  If you’re looking for a great phone combined with a fantastic MP3 player then look no further than the Sony Ericsson W350i. The phone comes in 7 fabulous colours which will ensure your value phone stands out in the crowd.

Forget Blackberry’s and iPhones, these handsets will be your friend for life!