Contract with or without a cell phone - what's really worth it?

In this practical tip you can read whether a contract with or without a cell phone is more worthwhile for you. Often you will also be offered a mobile phone when you sign a new contract. But such a package is not always worthwhile.

When is a contract including a cell phone worthwhile?

A contract with an additional mobile phone is often offered in promotions. You should study the actions of the providers before concluding the contract. Pay attention to how many euros a month are charged for the mobile phone and how much the additional payment for the smartphone is.

• If you are charged 20 euros per month at the base price of the tariff and you have to pay 299 euros for an iPhone 5S with 32GB, then you pay 779 euros over the two years. In our price comparison for the iPhone 5S with 32 GB you can see that you can get the smartphone from around 650 euros without a contract.
• However, if you cannot pay for the cell phone at once or prefer to pay in installments, a contract with a cell phone is definitely worth it.

For whom is a contract without a cell phone worthwhile?

Contracts without a cell phone are cheaper. On average, you save ten to twenty euros a month with a tariff without a mobile phone.

• A contract without a cell phone is also worthwhile if you choose a special rate. There are some tariffs in action that are particularly cheap without a cell phone.
• In such a case, you can simply continue to use your old cell phone. If it does not always have to be the latest smartphone model, you can buy previous models at low prices from Amazon, Saturn, Media Markt or other providers.
• If it should be the latest cell phone model, you can simply buy the cell phone or pay it off in installments.

Conclusion: recalculation is a must

In any case, calculate the offers and use our price comparison to compare mobile phone prices. You may find the mobile phone of your wishes cheaper in a shop. And get away cheaper than in a package of contract and cell phone. You can also save money on discounts the next time you buy.