How a Like New phone can save you money

Excited about updating your smartphone but not sure your new year budget can stretch to it? It could be time to go Like New.

We all go into a new year with different goals. Some of us want to boost our fitness; others are hoping to take our careers to the next level; and many of us are just keen for a calmer, happier 2024. One thing almost everyone shares in January, though, is a desire to tighten our belts after the expense of the festive season.

But while payday feels like a long way away, that doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t afford that new phone you’ve been excited about. Invest in a Like New device and you could get the buzz of a fresh bit of tech for a lower price. Read on for more on how going Like New could cut the cost of updating your phone – plus more benefits of refurbished devices.

Like New phones can be cost effective

It can be cheaper to buy the same model of phone like new rather than brand new. Right now, you can already pick up refurbished versions of some of the best Pay Monthly phones, including the iPhone 14, Samsung Galaxy S23, and Google Pixel 7 Pro. For example, as of January 2024, a 36-month device plan contract with iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB Like New with 1GB airtime plan works out to be over £300 cheaper overall than what you’d pay for a new model on the same contract. Time to bring your tech bang up to date on a budget. (Psst: always looking for ways to cut costs on tech? Our Multisave discount gets you 20% off the Airtime Plan of every new eligible Pay Monthly connection you add to your account.)

Like New phones help cut down on e-waste

If you care about the environment and want to do more to reduce your impact on the planet, like-new tech is a great way to go. It means that unwanted devices are refurbished and given a new lease of life, rather than being sent to landfill (which can contaminate soil and water and cause serious harm to local ecosystems, as well as wasting the valuable and non-renewable metals used in each phone). Something to keep in mind if one of your resolutions was to be more eco-conscious in 2024…

Like New devices don't compromise on quality

Importantly, choosing a Like New phone doesn’t mean compromising on the quality or security of your tech. All our Like New devices go through a quality check, which includes securely wiping all the data. On top of that, they come with a 12-month warranty, so you can be sure your device will keep running as it should. You know what they say: new year, Like New phone…

Published: 06 Jan 2024