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The best way to get a new contract phone or mobile broadband is to apply directly to the network rather than going through a retailer, with some you can even choose a free laptop or gift (read our full guide belllow).
In order of greatest acceptance rate here are the networks to try.
T-Mobile offer: SIM only contracts, get accepted#1). T-Mobile’s SIM only contracts are perfect for people with an existing mobile phone and bad credit history. SIM only contracts are a well known route to a free contract phone and better tariff. Read our full guide bellow. |
Vodafone offer: Very high SIM Only acceptance#2).
Like all the other networks Vodafone require only a basic identity check for their SIM only contracts. As we have mentioned before SIM only contracts are great for building your credit and provided you keep your account in order they are a sure fire way to a free phone contract deal.
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Three Mobile offer: Cheap phones & SIM only deals#3). Three Mobile offer SIM only contracts from just £10 per month. Three also have a range of reasonable tariffs and free phones from just £15 per month. Again you need to be realistic in your choices. (Read our full guide bellow) |
Orange offer: Cheap tariffs with good accepance#4). Orange are probably the best known mobile phone network in the UK. Orange look at each application individually, so it's important to be realistic in your choice of handset and tariff. Orange also offer SIM only contracts. |
Vigin Mobile offer: Very high acceptance rates#5). Virgin Mobile have tariffs from as little as £10 per month which include a choice of free mobile phone 100 free minutes and 100 free text messages per month. Virgin also offer unlimited web browsing from your mobile for just 30p a day! |
O2 offer: Clear & simple SIM only contracts#6). O2 offer a great range of SIM only contracts, Simplicity offers Pay and Go, 30 day rolling and 12 month SIM only contracts, all have very high acceptance rates. O2 also reward their customers every 3 months with high street vouchers and other goodies. |
Unlike other websites we do not collect your details and credit check you without your permission ShopMobilePhones performs no credit checks at all. We have close ties with the mobile phone networks and our research shows people with bad credit have been accepted on T-Mobile & Vodafone after being refused elsewhere. T-Mobile also have a fantastic tariffs at the moment free phones from as little as £10.21 per month!
If you are looking for a contract mobile phone or mobile broadband and you suffer from either no credit or a poor credit rating our simple guide will help you choose the right network and tariff.
Have you been refused for a contract mobile phone due to your bad credit history ?
Getting a contract phone when you have bad credit is not impossible, through our research, close relationships with the networks and your feedback, we have put together this guide outlining the best networks and tariffs for customers with bad or poor credit.
How to get a contract phone with bad credit ?
After reading this guide select one of the networks above which best suits your circumstances, then simply follow the apply link for your chosen network, you will be taken to the networks we recommend for your situation. Virgin mobile currently have very high acceptance rates, and a good selection of free mobile phones and cheap monthly tariffs, so for that reason we recommend Virgin Mobile as our best network.
We Recommend : T-Mobile, Vodafone, Virgin Mobile & Three
Should I apply for a high end handset that is new out?
You need to be realistic when choosing your phone and tariff, each network attaches a level of risk to every application, by applying for an expensive high end phone and having a less than perfect credit rating, the networks are more likely to reject your application. The same is true of tariffs if you apply for an expensive tariff with lots of free minutes and texts you are less likely to be accepted. Apply for a cheaper tariff and choose a less expensive mobile phone. Remember you can always upgrade your phone later on once you have proved your worth.
Both Virgin and Orange offer a good selection of cheaper phones on cheap tariffs.
We Recommend : Virgin Mobile, T-Mobile, Orange and Three
Can I use my existing mobile phone with a new contract?
Yes all networks offer SIM only contracts these are great for people with existing mobile phones and for people with bad credit, the networks attach much less risk to SIM only contracts because there is no free or subsidised phone costs to recover. However as above it's wise to apply for a cheaper or even 30 day rolling SIM only contract that has a lower monthly fee. Many people have also found, if they have been refused a free phone, after a few months on a SIM only contract they were able to upgrade to a tariff and free phone. As with any contract provided you keep your account in good order and pay your bills on time, your credit rating will improve and you will be offered more by your network.
We Recommend : T-Mobile, Orange, O2, Vodafone and Three
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Also well worth your consideration is the massive range of Pay as you go and Sim free mobile phone offers compared on this website all of which come with 100% approval rates and no credit checks at all.
To find out what information is held about you on your credit file please visit one of these two credit reference agencies:
Equifax
Experian (Credit Expert).
