When it comes to a retailer such as 3, it can be difficult to narrow down the type of phone that you want. The range of 3 mobile phones comes from all the main manufacturers and if you do not have the information you need it can be something of a minefield.
How Will You Use the Phone?
First of all you need to consider what you want your phone for. Are you looking for a basic handset so you can make calls and send texts? Or do you want to be able to surf the net throughout the day? This will have a bearing on the type of mobile phone that you choose but so will your budget.
Internet Access?
If you want a phone to access emails on the go then a BlackBerry is the obvious choice although there are other similar handset within the range of 3 mobile phones.
If you want to watch videos, download TV shows or view photos that you have taken then one with a larger screen is a must.
Touchscreen handsets are a little scary for those who have not used them before but they are surprisingly easy to get used to and you will be finding your way through the various home pages and the user interface in no time at all.
Budget
Do you have a limited budget or do you have plenty of cash to spend?
The answers to this question will help you to narrow down your choice and determine which is the right phone for you.
The range of 3 mobile phones is huge and includes many of the high-end handsets but you do not want to be spending out on one of these if you have a limited budget.
Just because your colleague or friend has the latest iPhone does not mean that you need to keep up. Choose the phone based on your own opinion rather than those of other people, although it is a good idea to ask around and find out what others do and do not like about their handsets.
However, if you do want a high-end handset the range includes several alternatives to the iPhone, including the new Blackberry Z10, the HTC One and the Sony Xperia Z – all popular handsets aimed at those who want to use their phones a lot during the day.
Mid-range handsets include many of the BlackBerry handsets, while all the main manufacturers offer a low-budget handset.
Customer Service
Customer service is one area in which 3 has improved a great deal in recent years and most towns now have a 3 store. Popping in to have a chat with one of the sales advisors will help with any questions that you may have and will make the final decision that much easier.
Stick to the budget that you have decided on and you are sure to find something that suits your needs.
The main thing to remember about the range of 3 mobile phones is that there is not one there that will disappoint the user unless you set out to get an iPhone and come away with a budget handset!
Phil Turner has been searching through Tesco, Orange and 3 phone deals for the past few months as he readies himself for a leap into the world of smartphones.