A quote from a mobile phone retailer went along the lines of “Do you promote Free gifts - this is making up 65% of our sales currently” - and this was a big wake-up call. With the problems associated with claiming cashback reliably from retailers, it seems as though a large majority of people are now going for the easier “free gift” promotions, which are normally dispatched when you receive your phone, or up to a month afterwards.

That’s why we’ve now upgraded the Mobile Phone Checker to enable you to search for contracts with free gifts. As we speak, many retailers are offering an Xbox 360 on a £30/month contract or a PS3 on contracts for £35/month.

 As always, comments or suggestions are very much welcome, and will help shape the Mobile Phone Checker for the future.