Like everything in life nothing is 100% guaranteed, however we do try our best to get you a great mobile phone deal even if you have had credit issues in the past. We reccommend several tips to ensure you get a new mobile phone contract with the least hassle and the most benefits:

Go Direct – Going direct to a mobile phone network is seen to be the best way to secure yourself a new mobile phone on contract. The main reason for this is that mobile phone networks have more tolerance as to who they accept. If you go to a third party retailer they have stricter controls on who they accept as customers. By choosing a network such as T-Mobile, Orange or O2 you can increase your chances of being accepted. If you want to try and find a deal through a mobile shop try mobiles 2 your door or phones4u.

Try a Sim Only Deal – Sim Only Deals are exactly what they say on the  tin sim. Basically you get a simcard much more monthly allowance than you would get with a normal mobile contract only you don’t get a new phone. DON’T PANIC..this can be a temporary measure as once you have built up some loyalty you can apply for a full contract with a great new mobile.

Build up loyalty on Pay as you go – Pay as you go with the network your with can help show what sort of customer you are as well as build up some loyalty with the mobile networks. So if you get declined for a mobile contract or a sim only deal we suggest you just ride it out and periodically apply when things have improved.

Get a contract in partners / parents / friends names - ***Warning only if you can trust them/ be trusted*** – You can get a contract in someone elses name providing they will take responsibility  for your actions. When I first applied for a contract I signed up through my dad on O2 and updated my details part way through the contract and have had no problems since.

Get a pager? – Seriously..if you have tried all of the tips here the chances of getting approved or a mobile contract are pretty slim in the short term however should your circumstances change for the better you can still apply later.