Which Mobile Phone Network Has The Most Freebies?
If you didn’t think picking a smartphone was hard enough, how about choosing the right network for you? For many people, researching smartphones is easy, but when it comes down to the service you’re getting, it’s worth putting the thought in.
Lucky for you we’ve taken a look at all of the benefits that come in tow with each of the different mobile phone networks. So if you’re planning on grabbing a new contract, take a look at the freebies you can get with each network first, after all the best things in life are free!
EE
EE is probably best known for its range of 4G tariffs and less seriously by the slightly annoying adverts featuring Kevin Bacon. But if that’s the end of your EE knowledge then listen up!
For a time EE was the best 4G network around, being the first provider to offer the dizzying speeds of 4G network coverage in the UK. And now EE offers its customers 4G+, which means you can get even faster browsing speeds than regular 4G, but only when using compatible handsets!
With EE you can also sign up for a number of add-ons to boost your music, gaming and TV allowances including the Deezer add-on which lets you stream and download all your favourite music tracks.
Even more benefits of EE!
But the benefits of using EE don’t end at 4G; EE also offers some pretty handy extras when you sign up with its service. Orange Wednesdays might have been cancelled, but if you’re a real film buff then don’t despair; you can pick up any movie for just 99p on a Thursday, and EE won’t even charge you for the data it uses to download or stream!
O2
Covering the majority of the UK, O2 recently teamed up with Vodafone to boost the network that its customers get. After all, two masts are always better than one, right? And if you’re after a 4G contract then O2 has a number of 4G tariffs up its sleeve to rival its closest competitors.
O2 Perks
What really makes O2 stand out from its rivals though is the long list of benefits that users can get absolutely free with their contract! (Now you’re talking!)
O2 Priorities is the perfect bonus for any music or sports fans; this O2 perk gives customers first access to tickets for the hottest gigs and live entertainment events. If you’re hitting up an O2 venue for a gig, then there are even more benefits on offer from the network- from O2 only bars and fast track entry for its customers, you really can’t go wrong with an O2 contract!
If you’re busy booking up your latest gigs or matches through O2 Priorities, you might benefit from a year’s free subscription to the amazing organisational app Evernote which comes with your contract! You can organise your schedule and work on the go directly from your smartphone just by being with O2!
Plus, if you ever have any questions about your contract or phone, you can ask the O2 Gurus either face to face in store or with a live chat online! And to say thank you for being a customer, tell them what you like and they will send you personalised rewards, allowing you to get more with O2 More. Phew, that’s a lot.
Vodafone
Vodafone, like the rest of the networks offers great mobile phone network coverage, both 3G and 4G. Because it shares masts with O2, all Vodafone customers will get even better coverage wherever they are in the UK.
Vodafone Data Test Drive
Additional perks of opting for a Vodafone contract are endless, especially for internet addicts who can benefit from the network’s Data Test Drive. This bonus lets all users who have signed up to a phone contract which includes data to test out exactly how much internet they use for three months before committing to a lengthy contract. For first time smartphone users or those without WiFi- this could be a godsend!
For any Vodafone first timers out there, you can make the most of the Vodafone Red Box. It’s not as scary as you think- just pop into your nearest Vodafone store as soon as you’ve received your new phone and the tech team will transfer all your photos, music and contacts from your old phone to your new one!
Red XL and XXL 4G plans
What’s more, if you’re a proper entertainment lover, you’ll automatically receive six months of Netflix for absolutely free! Better still, you’ll also be able to select free access to one of these sweet perks:
Now TV Entertainment: Skip the subscription charges and watch 13 pay TV channels for absolutely free! Sit back, relax and get lost in your favourite programmes, from award winning dramas to side splitting comedies.
Spotify: The benefits of Spotify Premium allow you to take your music with you and play straight from your mobile or tablet device. There’s no need to worry about exceeding your data allowances as your favourite playlists can be saved and played offline.
Sky Sports: Loaded with fresh footage from Sky Sports 1 and 2, the latest news and replays are at your fingertips.
Talk Mobile
Last but not least is Talk Mobile, a virtual mobile network operator which runs on the Vodafone network. Because it uses Vodafone to provide coverage to all of its customers, you can benefit from all the same 3G and 4G offerings as Vodafone users.
When it comes to additional advantages of Talk Mobile though, the network stands firmly on its own, offering hugely competitive tariffs for super low prices. So if you’re being constrained by your bank balance, then Talk Mobile is the perfect network. Simply, Talk Mobile is dirt cheap, especially if you’re looking for a mid-tier handset.
Verdict: what’s the best phone network?
When it comes to benefits, all of the UK’s best networks have completely different offerings. If you’re a massive movie goer then EE’s Film Thursdays bonus will be hard to miss, but if you prefer watching the action live on stage then O2’s Priority Moments could clinch it for you.Either way, they all have a range of cool free stuff for you to get your mitts on. Now you know. Feel better? Good.
Ready to get shopping? Take a look at our deals on all of these networks.