Beyond the savings, buying a mobile phone outright gives you the freedom to choose from a broader range of mobile providers and get the best customer service. A 2015 CHOICE member survey found that people were most satisfied with the customer service from small providers like amaysim and ALDImobile that offer prepaid and post-paid month-to-month deals if you bring your own handset.
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