Be Excellent To Each Other

I know you're thinking, oh no, not another RMD about mobiles. Well, you're in luck, as this isn't a thread like that.

What I want to know is the following: If I want a specific phone on a specific network, but I can't find a dealer that will do that for me, what's the cheapest/best way of achieving the handset I want on the network I want?

Malc

Mugging.

School buses are good hunting grounds.

Surely it's very situation dependent. All I can think of is picking the phone up as a Pay as you go phone, and then trying to get a sim only tariff (often thats cheaper).

You might be able to string a better deal by selling any phone that comes with the tariff you want.

Oh but check your PAYG works on your network (or can be unlocked).

Thats all I can think off.

You'll pay much more for the handset if you buy it off-contract though. I'd suggest phoning the carrier - there's a fair chance they'll be able to supply you with the phone you want, even if it's not available in stores.

worked always for me

Beat your girlfriend up and get her to change networks. The cow.