Our methodology

How we compare mobile deals.

See where our deal data comes from and how MobileContracts.net ranks results.

Last updated 9 August 2026

Where the data comes from

Our current deal catalogue is supplied through Awin product feeds by participating merchants. Retailers and networks are responsible for the product information they submit. We import and structure that information so it can be searched and compared.

Our comparison is not whole-of-market. It only includes deals available in the feeds and commercial relationships we can access.

How results are ordered

The default Recommended order prioritises effective monthly cost, then upfront cost and total contract cost. You can instead sort by monthly price, upfront price, total contract cost, data allowance or recency.

We do not currently order deals by the commission we may receive.

How costs are shown

Total contract cost is based on the price and minimum term supplied in the feed. Where a scheduled monthly price increase is provided, we show it on the deal card. The retailer's basket and contract terms are the final authority.

Keeping information current

Feeds are imported regularly and expired records can be removed from the live results. There can still be a delay between a retailer changing a deal and that change appearing here, so verify every price before buying.

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