We have helped many people get accepted for a new mobile contract even if they have Bad Credit issues or have previously been refused. The 3 retailers below offer the best chance of getting approved without any increase in cost to you. We have also put some tips down the page about how best to get approved for a mobile contract.

Visit our Bad Credit Mobiles FAQ to find out the full story on how best to get accepted for a contract mobile phone deal. Alternatively try for a Sim Only Deal with any of the networks shown around the site for a better chance of getting approved. Below are the network deals as well as pro’s and con’s about each.

T Mobile – Great Approval Rate on SOLO Tariff

Sign up for a T Mobile Sim Only Deal called Solo as they have an excellent approval rate!

We have found that from research T Mobile SOLO Contracts are the way to go. We have found that by taking on a SOLO contract you have a much better chance of approval. If you don’t get instant approval you will probably be offered alternative ways to secure the deal such as a small deposit until a period into the contract. Click here to sign up to  a T Mobile SOLO Contract Now. If T-Mobile don’t accept then try Vodafone or Orange


Orange – Second Best Network

Orange is also a good choice to try if you are looking for a Bad Credit Mobile Phone Contract. The reason we tell you to try networks as opposed to retailers like phones4u is because the networks have the power to approve people for contracts where retailers have to decline without any possibility of changing the rules. We suggest that if you want a good contract deal that Orange is also a good choice for getting a deal if you are young or have a poor credit history – Click Here to Signup with Orange

Vodafone – Best Deals and Great Approval Rate


Although Vodafone has lower approval rate than Orange or T Mobile it has some top quality deals and with the advent of Sim Only Deals Vodafone may offer a surprise approval as Sim Only Deals pose less risk to the network making the approval process easier and less strict.

Bad Credit Contract Acceptance Tips

- If you have been declined previously for a mobile contract then we suggest you try a SIM Only Contract. This is basically a 30 day rolling contract. Although you don’t get a shiny new mobile you do build up trust with a network like T Mobile or Orange and after 2 or 3 months you can re apply for a full mobile contract with all the benefits.

- Try and apply to the network that you are currently on pay as you go with as this will show some history.

- When applying don’t panic if the system asks for a small security deposit of for example £30-50 as this is to secure that you will pay your bills and puts the networks mind at rest. Once you have paid a few months you will get your deposit back normally in the form of a bill credit.

- If you get declined from one network don’t worry about re applying either immediately to another network or to the original network in a few months.

Try T Mobile for a Great Solo Tariff