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Best new mobile phone deals for March 2024: Handsets, contracts and SIM-only offers

Source: Samsung

Where would we be without our phones? They’re the life essentials we need in our orbit at all times; all hell breaks loose if they’re lost.

We use them for just about everything; streaming entertainment, using apps, maps, paying bills - you name it, we'll use our phones to fix it. These days the handsets in our pockets are more powerful than NASA’s Apollo-era computers which propelled astronauts to the Moon, which is as mind-blowing a fact as it is an illustration of how rapidly tech is evolving.

If you’re looking for a new handset or phone contract, the good news is that there’s plenty of choice around. Maybe too much, in fact. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

While minutes and texts were once the top priorities, the focus is now very much on data.

If you’re about to finish your contract and hunting for a new handset, SIM or a contract bundle which gives you both, it’s vital to know how much data you’re typically using a month. Do this easily by checking your monthly average usage in your settings.

Many networks offer Unlimited Data

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