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Abha Shah

Best Cyber Monday phone contract deals 2022: Top offers from Three, O2 and Vodafone

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Is your phone contract is about to end? If you’re on the hunt for a new deal, whether that’s SIM only or a SIM and handset bundle, congratualtions because you couldn’t have picked a better time. Cyber Monday has dawned and with it a bevvy of outstanding deals on all things phones.

The event means you no longer have to stay with the same provider if they’re not giving you what you need. Companies are competing hard for your cash with extra freebies and products to try and win your business.

What is Black Friday?

What began as a group of retailers offering discounts to US customers the day after Thanksgiving has spiralled into a worldwide phenomenon. Retailers, brands and vendors all drop their prices over the weekend, which just so happens to take place just before the Christmas shopping season gets underway.

Which brings us neatly to…

When is Black Friday 2022?

It’s been and gone. This year Black Friday was on November 25. But there are plenty of deals still live, as today is Cyber Monday!

When is Cyber Monday 2022?

The sales period usually winds up on the Monday after Black Friday, known as Cyber Monday as it’s the time to swoop on all things tech - including phones and contracts. This year Cyber Monday is on November 28.

How to keep up to date with the best Black Friday deals

With so many great-sounding deals flying around, it can be bewildering to know what to go for.

That’s where we come in. We’re BFCM veterans here at ES Best, and will bring the best of the phone deals to you as soon as they come in. No more endless scrolling and comparing - we’ll sift through the offers to sort the wheat from the chaff.

With the clock ticking down, tune into our Live Blog to hear about the best deals and flash sales as and when they happen.

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Best SIM only deals

Love your phone but fed up with your provider? Life’s too short to spend on the wrong SIM - especially when there are much better offers around.

Three: it’s your last chance to save big with six months half price on all 24m SIMs.

O2: in an online world, data is king. Get 250BG for £22 on a 24 month plan - but don’t pay a penny for the first three months.

Mobiles.co.uk: get a Vodafone SIM unlimited data with 5G plus unlimited calls and texts for an astounding £11.75 per month. Not, that’s not a typo.

Giffgaff: the site famously offers low-cost SIMs, but for Cyber Monday they’re even more jaw-dropping.

SMARTY: Get 120GB for just £12 until December 5 with this Gen-Z approved, committment-free provider. Additionally, if you switch now, you can get 6GB for £6. That’s what we like to hear.

Virgin Mobile: sign up for Virgin’s 30-day rolling contract offers and you could save BIG: think a whopping 200GB for just £16 a month. There’s also 3GBou can also get doube data on all entry-level phone plans.

iD Mobile: there are spectacular deals over at iD mobile. Grab a SIM with 200GB of data, unlimited miutes and texts for just £10 a month.

Vodafone: get 100 GB of data, unlimited texts and minutes for £15 via Mobile Phones Direct.

Best contract deals (SIM and Handset)

Looking for a total phone upgrade? Black Friday is the best time to pounce on contract deals and put a fresh handset in your pocket for much less than you would expect. Winning.

Three: from freebies (such as a tablet) and unlimited data on devices like the iPhone 14 Pro and the Galaxy S22 now’s the time to strike on Black Friday deals at Three. Whether you’re looking for a new contract, just a device or a low-cost SIM only deal, there are serious savings to be made.

Carphone Warehouse: lusting after the Google Pixel 7? Get it for just £26pm with unlimited everything (£59 upfront).

Tesco Mobile: along with its sister the Fold, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip3 has been the talk of the town for the last few years. Get your hands on it at Tesco Mobile; £44.99pm with 12GB data and unlimited calls and texts for 36 months.

Vodafone: snap up the Galaxy S22 Ultra for £39pm on a 36 month plan. £29 upfront.

iD Mobile: no Pro? No problem. Grab an iPhone 14 for £37.99 per month and get three months of free Apple TV+ as an added bonus and saving up to £72. iD also has a deals on a huge selection of popular phones across the board, so be sure to head over to their website for quick browse.

Sky Mobile: save up to 50 per cent off 60GB plans across all phones, including the latest iPhone 14 and Samsung S22 series.

Best handset deals

Phones are getting faster and better with every upgrade. If you’re willing to invest in a top-of-the-range handset, why not make your money go even further this Black Friday with a shiny new device.