The first step is to assess what usage you will require for the various charging areas, calls, text, multimedia messaging and data / Internet. The most important rule is to pick the options that will cover your usage, it is a false economy to pick a low line rental to try and save money only to then be charged a high rate for your usage once your minutes / texts have been used up. Spending an extra £5 on the line rental to get the right deal for you can easily save you £20 a month.

How many free minutes do I need?

If you have been on a contract tariff before then take a look at your last bill. The bill will clearly show what line rental you were paying for, what minutes you had and if you were charged for lots of extra calls because you didn’t have enough free minutes. It is also worth checking if you had free minutes left over, as this could suggest that you may be able to reduce the number of free minutes you receive and then maybe use that saving in another area like texts or data.

New users to contract phones can use a simple exercise to work out their expected usage. If 1 call is made per day and lasts for 3 minutes then a tariff with 100 free minutes would be ideal.

How many free text messages do I need?

Here again, take a look at an old bill or multiply your daily usage to get a monthly figure. Lots of options are available with tariffs today, such as unlimited text messaging for free (fair usage policies will apply) or a bolt on that offer a certain amount free each month.

What about multimedia messaging, video calling, mobile TV and other data / Internet services?

If you want access to these cutting edge services you will find plenty of deals where usage is either included for free (fair usage polices will apply) or a bolt on is available.

Our overall message here is to take a few moments to assess what you need and you should be a happy and satisfied user for years to come.

The Mobiles Please Guides section will be available shortly for a full run down on all you need to know about mobile phones. Have a look at all our latest mobile phones to get a really great deal on the coolest phones on the market.

With Spring just around the corner and your house in need for a major spring clean it may be a good idea to throw out your battered old mobile and get a brand new, super cool phone for Free!!

Our March competition is coming to an end so get your entries in before the 31st to be in with a chance of winning the brilliant Nokia X3. You can enter as many times as you want to increase your chances of winning by either texting MOBILE to 84010^† or calling 09066 33 00 59^*.

Listen to music to your hearts content whilst tucking into your yummy Easter eggs this bank holiday with your entertainment focused X3. The phone features stereo speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack, built in FM radio and dedicated music keys for quick and easy access to your favourite tunes. Not only is it a great media player, the X3 has a 3.2 megapixel camera and photos can be uploaded to Flickr or Ovi to share with friends.

To enter this exciting competition click here.

This month, the super cool Nokia X3 is up for grabs! The X3 is a stylish music phone with attitude. Created purely for entertainment purposes the X3 has a great range of features for music lovers including stereo speakers a 3.5mm audio jack, built in FM radio and dedicated music keys for quick and easy access to your favourite tunes. Not only is it a great media player, the X3 has a 3.2 megapixel camera and photos can be uploaded to Flickr or Ovi to share with friends. The device comes with a 2GB microSD card and can be expanded up to 16GB.

You can enter as many times as you like… the more times you enter the more chances you have of winning.

For your chance to win this fantastic phone, simply fill in the form below for your free entry, then enter as many times as you want to increase your chances of winning by either texting MOBILE to 84010^† or calling 09066 33 00 59^*.

Remember the more times you enter the more chances you have of winning this fantastic phone. The competition ends on the 31st March so enter now. Good Luck!

This month sees the super cool LG GW300 up for grabs! The ideal messaging phone boasts a full QWERTY keypad for super fast typing as well as a media player and 2 megapixel camera to snap those special moments.

For your chance to win this fantastic phone all you need to do is follow this link to fill in an entry form for your free entry, then enter as many times as you want to increase your chances of winning by either texting MOBILE to 84010^† or calling 09066 33 00 59^*.

Remember the more times you enter the more chances you have of winning this fantastic phone. The competition ends on the 31st January so enter now. Good Luck!

If you don’t win this time roung then there is the opportunity to win a phone every month at Mobilesplease.co.uk

The iPhone 3G S is the revolutionary handset from Apple. Combining three amazing products in one, a stunning phone, a widescreen ipod and a ground breaking internet device the Apple iphone takes mobile phones to a new level. Following on from the iphone 3G, the 3G S features 3G wireless technology, maps with GPS and access to the Apple store with nearly 50,000 fantastic applications. So what’s new? The 3G S is the ‘fastest and most powerful iphone yet’ and with up to 32GB of storage and video capabilities it provides much more than previous models.

A new feature of the 3G S is Voice Control which recognises names in your contact list aswell as songs on your ipod making it easy if you have your hands full! Make calls simply by tapping the 3.5 inch touch sensitive interface, it even syncs your contacts from your laptop and visual voicemail lets you listen to your message in whichever order you like – just like your emails. The iphone uses fast 3G and Wi-fi connections to deliver fast broadband speed internet and is the most advanced web browser on a mobile phone, Google and Yahoo are even built into the browser.

Being an Apple phone the handset doubles as a multimedia machine with a widescreen ipod which allows you to enjoy all your music, videos, pod casts and audio books plus transfer files directly from your pc via itunes. Other new features on the phone include a 3 mega pixel camera with built in auto focus, a compass, world wide weather updates and cut, copy and paste abilities.

If you are looking for an alternative business phone this may be the one. With both Internet Explorer and Opera Mobile browsers on board and WiFi and HSPA support, users can access the internet, view and edit Office documents and send/receive emails wherever they are to keep on top of work wherever they are.

Similar to the HTC Hero, the HTC TouchFLO home screen displays useful information such as Messages, Weather, Stocks, Photos, Calendar and Email as well as popular social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook.

The HD2 is a fantastic all-rounder and a strong leader in the touchscreen market. Choose a deal to suit you today at www.mobilesplease.co.uk

With Samsung and Giorgio Armani joining forces again, they have produced a beautiful phone to be the ‘perfect companion for Armani’s suits’. The Samsung B7620 Giorgio Armani phone is definitely going to make a statement with a bold golden exterior it will fit in perfectly with your oversized bag and statement Jimmy Choos. This phone isn’t just about the aesthetics, it’s got a great spec for business users and is sure to be the best accessory you’ll ever have!

If you are after a phone with a bit more class, Christian Dior have recently announced a collection of incredibly chic phones…with incredibly un-cheap price tags! The phones named after the high end designer certainly deliver in the style stakes making them a must for every sophisticated woman with style. Nearly £4,000 will get you a Dior phone with a black PVD coating, gold plating and sapphire crystals or if you want to go even more up-market the diamond encrusted Zelie and Zenaide will set you back up to £8,000! These handset really are beautiful and are a must for those at the top of the fashion world, even if on the inside they are simple mobile phones with no fancy features.

This phone really is great if your after a business phone with some entertaining features…all you have to do now is decide which colour!

3G – Third Generation, this is the latest phone technology that allows high speed data content transfer. Video and pictures can be viewed quickly with this technology.

Bluetooth - allows your phone to work with other electronic (Bluetooth) devices, such as your headset, laptop, or Palm without the need for wires

GPRS – General Packet Radio Service, can improve 2G phones’ data transfer. A GPRS connection means the phone is “always on” and can transfer data immediately.

GPS – Global Positioning Satellite, uses satelites to calculate your exact position on earth.

QWERTY keyboard – A keyboard with the same letter layout as a computer keyboard

WAP – Wireless Application Protocol, allows you to access the internet from your phone.

Wi-Fi – Wireless Fidelity, wireless transmission of data and images with a good range.

Now you fully understand all the technical terms you can shop with ease at Mobilesplease to save time and get the best deal on the market.

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!