Sim Only Deals Not Just Great Value But Environmentally Friendly Too!

The introduction of SIM only contracts to the mobile phone industry has two key benefits. The obvious one that we think of is that mobile phone networks offer more minutes and texts for a sim card without a phone. No phone means there is no added cost for the consumer and the mobile network, as they don’t have to offer it at a subsidized price. This then leads on to the second major benefit, because there is no new mobile phone offered, this encourages customers to hold on to their current phones for longer. By doing this and increasing the mobile phone’s lifecycle, it helps to reduce the raw materials consumption, energy usage and so forth cut waste. There is also a reduction in carbon footprint due to the reduction in processes and transportation.

The downside of course is the affect this has on mobile phone manufacturers like Nokia, Samsung and LG. With more people keeping their mobile phones for longer periods of time there is less churn on mobile phones. Consumers maybe more likely to purchase a SIM free handset as well and having increased their expenditure to get the phone they will want to keep it for a longer period too.

SIM only deals provide a great way to save money and get more value for money. They offer everything from unlimited texts and unlimited Internet all for less than your standard mobile contract tariff. Being environmentally friendly is a great benefit of this product and so consumers, networks and handset manufacturers should embrace it.

By: Roshan Bholah

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