Launch rhythms, trade-in sums and the outgoing-model window — everything that stays true after this week's offers expire.
iPhones hold value unusually well — which is why bundles run dear, trade-ins matter more than anywhere, and last year's model is forever the quiet bargain. All four networks sell identical hardware; only the wrapper differs.
Recent iPhones are eSIM-ready throughout (some regions ship eSIM-only); UK issue runs through official channels — the eSIM Q&A.
Network and Apple quotes swing with condition and season; a credit stretched across 36 months always looks bigger than it is.
The storage step-up is where bundles quietly gain weight — check today's usage before paying monthly for empty space.
Different excesses, claim routes and repair paths — read both before nodding at the checkout.
UK-sold phones now come unlocked as standard — still worth a glance if you plan to switch or travel.
Ring or WhatsApp and ask your question out loud — coverage, switching, a deal you're not sure about, a bill that stalled, a call that smelt fishy. We'll talk it through in plain English.
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