Mobile Handset Purchase

[Smartie]

contract?

If you're out of contract/on a pay as you go tariff it might be worth getting a contract including phone instead of buying the hardware separately.

Used to be that buying the phone separately was a lot cheaper but when I did the calculations recently, it was cheaper to take the combined monthly payment (Galaxy S9+, 2 year contract).

[TheCyclingProgrammer]

Not trying to be pedantic but do you mean 'Computer Hardware'?

Yes, you're correct, sorry. It's 'Computer Hardware'.

[northernladuk]

Yes, you're correct, sorry. It's 'Computer Hardware'.

But what's wrong with putting it in the original category and dealing with it as an asset?

[ladymuck]

If you're out of contract/on a pay as you go tariff it might be worth getting a contract including phone instead of buying the hardware separately.

Used to be that buying the phone separately was a lot cheaper but when I did the calculations recently, it was cheaper to take the combined monthly payment (Galaxy S9+, 2 year contract).

I have always bought the phone separate to the contract and get a 30 day SIM only contract. That way, when a provider annoys me that bit too much (like when Vodafone took down a tower at the end of the road from me and I stopped being able to get a signal) I can switch very quickly. Also means I can switch quickly when I spot a better deal, etc. It might cost a bit more in the long term but I CBA to do the sums every time.

[zonkkk]

If you're out of contract/on a pay as you go tariff it might be worth getting a contract including phone instead of buying the hardware separately.

Used to be that buying the phone separately was a lot cheaper but when I did the calculations recently, it was cheaper to take the combined monthly payment (Galaxy S9+, 2 year contract).

What tariff are you on at the moment, and how much data?
I checked 1 month ago and I didn't think it was worth it on a proper 'Business Contract' as they are 20-30% more expensive than personal ones.

[Bomster1]

What tariff are you on at the moment, and how much data?
I checked 1 month ago and I didn't think it was worth it on a proper 'Business Contract' as they are 20-30% more expensive than personal ones.

Yeah I found exactly the same, hence I just stuck with a 'personal' contract. I get 10GB, ultd mins for £12 a month on EE, 12 month contract, which I think is a reasonable deal.

[Bomster1]

So my accountant has stated the following

Without a contract in the company name, it will be hard to justify the cost of the handset. The handset should only be expensed through the limited company if it is used for business purposes only.

[northernladuk]

So my accountant has stated the following

Without a contract in the company name, it will be hard to justify the cost of the handset. The handset should only be expensed through the limited company if it is used for business purposes only.

Vodafone's business deal was the same as the personal ones I seem to believe. You sure they are so much extra? Have you asked your provider if they can switch your current plan to a business one and see if they just offer the same price?

[ladymuck]

Just had a quick squizz of EE SIM only plans and personal contracts are about £2 a month cheaper than business.

I find that EE business answer the phone really quickly and you get useful help. Never had that with personal plans.

[zonkkk]

Just had a quick squizz of EE SIM only plans and personal contracts are about £2 a month cheaper than business.

I find that EE business answer the phone really quickly and you get useful help. Never had that with personal plans.

I never go with 'offers' direct from the provider's website.
You can get the same deals for half the price on comparison websites (personal contracts).