Mobile phone contracts that come with a phone as part of the initial deal generally speaking last for a two-year period, with a significant chunk of the monthly tariff over those two years going ...

Please note: Mobile networks may increase monthly prices in line with the retail or consumer price index each year during the length of your contract. Please refer to individual network's terms ...

The majority of those who take out a mobile phone contract with the cost of the new handset included in the price will have paid off the price of phone over a period of two years, the study found.

About four million people have been charged for mobile phones they already own, spending £500m extra on contracts, according to Citizens Advice. Three of Britain's biggest mobile networks ...