Why a 4G contract might not be as expensive as you think
With everybody harping on about 4G this and 4G that, it’s difficult to decide whether upgrading from your typical 3G phone is worth the extra cost. But what if you found out that a 4G contract isn’t actually as expensive as you thought?
3G vs 4G: what is 4G anyway?
4G is essentially the name for super-fast internet which you can access from your phone on the go. Most smartphones have got 3G connectivity which lets you browse the web and stalk your mates on Facebook, the key difference being that 4G is light-years faster.
When 4G was first launched, prices were mighty high, with only the top of the range smartphones being equipped to work with the speedy wavelengths of 4G, but a year or two on, 4G phones can be snapped up at a snip of the cost.
Tonnes of 4G mobile phones
With more and more mobile phones being eligible to handle a 4G connection, it means that there are more 4G handsets on offer than ever before, which is great news for your bank balance!
And it’s not just the latest iPhone of Samsung smartphone which is capable of handling 4G speeds, the likes of Nokia, Samsung, HTC and Sony having all launched their own range of cheap 4G phones for those on a slightly tighter budget.
The Sony Xperia E3 4G can be picked up for less than a tenner per month, whilst the popular Nokia Lumia 735 comes with a miniscule price tag of less than £20. If you’re wanting to join the Apple Club without breaking the bank, that’s also possible thanks to the colourful iPhone 5c which is Apple’s cheapest 4G phone on the market!
You may like: Learn more about the best cheap 4G smartphones with our top 4G phone review of 2015!
Best 4G Network
But it’s not just the mobile phone that needs to be 4G compatible- if you want to experience the dizzying speeds of 4G internet you will have to pick up a 4G contract too. But don’t despair: just like 4G smartphones, 4G pay monthly contracts don’t have to break the balance either, and with O2, EE and Vodafone all offering 4G with their contracts, there’s plenty of choice to be had!
In actual fact, 4G contracts for the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the iPhone 6 can both be picked up for less than some 3G contracts, meaning you could be saving your hard earned cash without even trying! So what do all the different networks offer when it comes down to cost?
EE- Great 4G coverage
EE was the first UK mobile phone network to offer 4G, meaning you’ll be sure to get coverage no matter where you are in the country. And with its head start on the others within the 4G race, EE has got some pretty good buys when it comes to 4G deals.
Best EE 4G deal: Samsung Galaxy S5 with 4GB of 4G data for less than £35 per month.
See all of our 4G deals with EE.
O2- Cheap 4G deals
O2 might have joined the game slightly later than EE but its range of cheap 4G deals mean it’s definitely one of the best when it comes to bargain hunting!
Best O2 4G Deal: Apple iPhone 5c with cashback for under £25/month!
Check out the best O2 4G deals here.
Vodafone- Get more 4G data for free!
And last but not least is Vodafone. With Vodafone’s range of Red offers, you can get a lot more bang for your buck when it comes to data. With a number of Red, Red L and red XL contracts which boost up your monthly data allowance free of charge, you’re onto a real winner with Vodafone!
Best Vodafone 4G deal: Nokia Lumia 635 plus cashback for less than £15!
See all of our Vodafone 4G offers.
Get your cheap 4G contract today!
So there you have it: whether you want to upgrade from 3G to 4G, or just want to experience the super speedy heights of 4G for the first time, there are loads of great deals on offer from e2save.com. Want to find yours? Browse all of our 4G mobiles to find out about coverage, compatibility and 4G prices.