{"id":13844,"date":"2022-09-02T13:00:07","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T12:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/?p=13844"},"modified":"2025-11-17T11:34:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T11:34:20","slug":"how-to-save-money-on-your-next-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2022\/09\/02\/how-to-save-money-on-your-next-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to save money on your next phone"},"content":{"rendered":"

The cost of living crisis is continuing to gather pace and it doesn\u2019t look like it\u2019s going to get better anytime soon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ofcom<\/span><\/a> has recently released data explaining how 5.7 million households in the UK are facing difficulties affording phones and broadband.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With mobile networks hiking prices so much that people are reconsidering their contracts, where does that leave those who are upgrading soon or looking for a cheaper alternative?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep reading to find out the different ways you can save money on your next phone!<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Buy a refurbished phone<\/h2>\n

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Prices of new phones have skyrocketed, leaving people upgrading to expensive phone contracts thinking it\u2019s the only option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We have a solution! If you\u2019re on a budget or refuse to pay extortionate prices for an upgrade then a <\/span>refurbished phone<\/span> is the answer.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a refurbished phone?<\/h3>\n

A refurbished phone is a device that has been previously used and put through the necessary checks to be in full working order.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is a stigma that refurbished means faulty, but that couldn\u2019t be far from the truth! Each device is different, it can be the case that it has been repaired or there is literally nothing wrong with it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To make sure the customer has an indication of any cosmetic damage, the phone is given a grade. Normally, the better the grade, the more you\u2019ll pay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here at musicMagpie, our phones are given three refurbished grades. These include <\/span>Pristine<\/b>, which means the device is in perfect working order, <\/span>Very Good<\/b> which refers to the phone in good cosmetic condition with light signs of use and <\/span>Good<\/b>, which means it has signs of wear and tear.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why should I buy a refurbished phone?<\/h3>\n

The most obvious reason for choosing refurbished over new is the price. They are cheaper because it takes <\/span>less energy to refurbish and upcycle an existing phone compared to producing a new one<\/span><\/a>, meaning you\u2019ll pay much less.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll have access to the exact same features as you would a new phone but the price tag is a lot more appealing!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As well as being better for your pocket, a refurbished phone has its own environmental benefits! Switching to refurbished not only keeps products in circulation for longer but helps save valuable materials and reduce e-waste – it\u2019s smart for you, smart for the planet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where can I buy a refurbished phone?<\/h3>\n

musicMagpie is a retailer you can trust to provide you with a great value refurbished phone!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re rated Excellent on Trustpilot and are the UK\u2019s biggest seller of refurbished tech, with over 500,000 devices sold.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All of our tech is <\/span>certified refurbished<\/span><\/a>, which means we put every device through its paces when testing the battery, screen, buttons and software. So you can rest assured you\u2019re getting a top-quality product.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But, to give you peace of mind, you\u2019ll get a <\/span>FREE 12-month warranty<\/span><\/a>, which covers any technical defects or faults caused by improper workmanship or materials – how does that sound? We\u2019ll even throw in FREE delivery too!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose from a huge range of refurbished phones at the musicMagpie Store, including <\/span><\/i>refurbished iPhone<\/span><\/i><\/a> devices and <\/span><\/i>refurbished Samsung phones<\/span><\/i><\/a>!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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SIM-only deals<\/h2>\n

Another way to save money on your next phone is by opting for a SIM-only contract.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll save on your monthly phone bill instead of being swept into paying a fortune for a two-year phone contract.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is SIM only?<\/h3>\n

With a SIM-only deal, you\u2019re just paying for minutes, text and data. This is a perfect option if you\u2019re buying a refurbished phone or renting a device.<\/span><\/p>\n

How is SIM only cheaper than a phone contract?<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s break it down!<\/span><\/p>\n