Mobile phones are fast replacing those expensive i-pods and digital media players. The latest mobile handsets are equipped with high performance music players and come with ample memory space (internal plus memory cards). The latest mobile phone are power performers in terms of photography as well as connectivity. The emergence of a number of mobile phone makers has further helped in fueling the 'mobile' momentum. Another reason for the tremendous growth in the mobile industry is the easy accessibility of the Internet the world over. Now, only with a few clicks you can get your dream gadget. Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, LG-all handsets can be purchased online these days.

Pay as you go mobile phones are a cheap and attractive mobile plan. In pay as you go mobile plan, you buy minutes and enjoy good value on your talktime. You can also top up your credit when needed. If you want to use your phone for a relatively small amount of time,then pay as you go mobile phones are the best choices. The major advantage with the pay as you go mobile phones is that there is no contract involved in this deal. And as there is no contract, there is no exorbitant bills towards the end of the month.

Another extremely popular mobile plan is the sim free mobile phones. Sim free mobile phones don't come with any network connection. You buy a phone and insert a sim of a network provider and enjoy many advantages. Firstly, there is no contract and secondly, you can use the handset in different locations by simply changing the sim.

If you really looking for a cost effective mobile phone plan, then there can nothing be better than pay as you go mobile phones and sim free mobile phones.