Mobile Phone Deals With Free Gifts

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Mobile phone deals with free gifts

If you're looking for a bonus when getting a new mobile phone deal then you're in luck!

Network providers often try to tempt customers with a free gift for signing up to a contract with them, and similarly there are retailers offering free gifts if you sign up to a new handset deal. These free gifts can vary between cashback, headphones, phone cases, and even tablets, smart speakers or games consoles.  

The great news is that DealTree makes it easy to compare just the mobile phone deals with free gifts or cashback across the market, simply by using the "view all filters" on the comparison tool and choosing the deals you're interested in.

Phones with free gifts

You probably already have a pretty good idea of which phone handset you would like, or what budget you have to spend. The good news is that there are frequently deals with free gifts on most of the major handsets, be it iPhones, Samsung, Google phones or others. You can use our comparison tool to filter by manufacturer, or specific handset, to see just the deals you are interested in.

In terms of network, it will often be a smaller, or relatively new, network that is offering the deals to try and attract more new customers. Third party resellers also regularly offer gifts as incentives to purchase through them. This isn't always the case however and the largest networks do offer deals with free gifts sometimes.

Contract phones with free gifts no upfront cost

If you are looking for a zero or low initial deposit handset deal with a free gift then you can use our comparison tool to filter for the upfront cost that you are prepared to pay. It is rare to see zero upfront cost deals that come with free gifts, but they do occasionally show up. However, there are often providers giving deals with low deposits of up to £50.

In terms of handset or network, you can usually find a deal on most of the major handset manufacturers with iPhones, Samsung or Google phones, and the networks available really just vary over time. Often it will be a smaller, or relatively new, network that is offering the deals to try and attract more new customers. Third party resellers also regularly offer gifts as incentives to purchase through them.

Cashback mobile phone deals

If it's cashback that you would prefer over a free gift with your mobile phone deal, then there are regularly deals out there to be had. To make life easy, you can use our comparison tool to filter on just deals with cashback offers as well! And the good news is that you can also find deals that give cashback and a free gift as well sometimes.

As with all deals, it varies over time which network providers are offering mobile phone deals with cashback. You can regularly find deals on major handsets like iPhone, Samsung, Google and more though. There are also regularly cashback offers on refurbished phones as well.
FAQs

What is a mobile phone contract with a free gift?

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Mobile phone contracts with free gifts are just like any other contract, except as part of the deal the provider will send a gift as a reward for signing up with them. Often you will see smaller, or new, networks offering them to incentivise new customers, but any provider can have deals in place at any time.

Can I get cashback as a free gift?

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Yes! There are regularly phone deals with cashback offers. These can be on new, or refurbished, handsets, and with any network provider. As with free gifts, you will often see smaller, or new, networks and third party resellers offering cashback to incentivise new customers, but larger networks do offer cashback deals sometimes as well.

What free gifts can I get with a phone contract?

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Gifts can vary but common gifts include headphones, tablets, phone cases, games consoles, shopping vouchers, cashback and streaming service subscriptions.

Can I get a free gift with a SIM only contract?

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Yes, but it is much less common than with handset contract deals. There are regularly SIM only deals that offer cashback however, usually offered by a third party reseller to incentivise the purchase through them rather than direct with the network. Our comparison tool allows you to filter third party resellers in or out, depending on your preference.  

Are phones with free gifts more expensive?

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This really depends. It's wise to compare the deal you are interested in with an equivalent that does not offer a free gift. Our comparison tool lets you filter to see deals with the same handset, data etc, and shows both the monthly and total cost of the contracts. Comparing the total costs can show whether a gift is truly "free" or not.

What are the best phone deals with free gifts?

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There is no one answer to this as the deals vary regularly. It really depends on the phone, network and contract that you want, and the offers available at the time. Our comparison tool makes it easy to see what is available at the time though, across network providers and third party resellers.

Which providers offer free gifts?

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Any provider can offer free gifts but you will often see smaller or new networks giving them as an incentive to get new customers. Third party resellers regularly provide deals with gifts as well, to encourage the purchase through them instead of direct with the network provider. You can compare both network and reseller offers with our comparison tool.

When will I receive my free gift?

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This can vary depending on the provider but usually the gift will either arrive at the same time as your phone, shortly after the phone, or after the 30 day cooling off period for your contract is over. It is common for you to have to claim a gift as well, rather than it be sent out automatically. The seller should confirm the arrangements regardless.

How will I receive my free gift?

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If it's a physical gift, such as a phone case or headphones, these will usually be posted out to you. In instances where the gift is a shopping voucher, or streaming service subscription, these may be sent via email. Whatever the case, the seller should provide the details.

Are there any catches with free gifts?

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There is no "catch" as such but it's wise to compare equivalent deals both with and without a gift included. Comparing the total cost of both can show if a deal is really worth it or not. Our comparison tool provides both the monthly and total cost of the contract, making it easier to compare. It's also a good idea to check how long you need to wait for the gift.

Are there any hidden or extra costs?

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Sometimes yes. It's wise to compare an equivalent deal without a free gift, to see if the monthly and total cost of the contracts are the same. If the contract with a free gift is a lot more, then really it's not free and the seller is recoving some or all of the cost. Our comparison tool shows both monthly and total cost of the contract to make it easier to compare.