The best iPhone 5C deals in March 2015

The iPhone 5C has proved to be an incredibly popular phone with some users. Not a huge amount cheaper than the regular iPhone, but with a fun range of colours it's been something of a refreshing change in Apple's range.
It comes with 4G too, so you'll be able to get fast internet speeds, which for most people is just about the most important thing when it comes to a modern smartphone. Perhaps the only major downside to the 5C is that it has no fingerprint scanner, for that you need to upgrade to the iPhone 5S.
So, it's decision time. Because it's a little older now, the iPhone 5C can be a more attractive bargain than the rest of the iPhone range. If you're looking for a bit more power and speed, then you might want to read our deals pages for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

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The UK's best iPhone 5C deal: considering all the factors, like up-front cost and the allowances given, the best iPhone 5C deal is from EE. Included are 500 minutes of calls, unlimited texts and 1GB of data. All-in-all, that's not a bad package for £25 up-front and then £18.49 per month. Get this deal: direct from The Carphone Warehouse
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Now let's break down the best iPhone 5C deals by network…

Best iPhone 5C deals on EE

EE is the network to go to if you want high-speed 4G
Deal 1: EE does have the best overall deal, which is the one listed above, but if you want to save even more money - but get a much-reduced data bundle - then you can get the phone free and pay £16.99 per month. That gets you 500 minutes of calls, unlimited texts and 500mb of data. If you spend most of your time on Wi-Fi, then this is a bargain. Get this deal: direct from Mobiles.co.uk
Deal 2: For £28.49 per month you can get an iPhone 5C with 4GB of data and unlimited calls and texts. This is ideal for those who are out and about a lot without access to Wi-Fi. The phone is also free on this tariff. Get this deal: direct from EE
Deal 3: If you want the 5C in pink, then there's a good deal waiting for you. The phone is free and your £18.49 monthly subscription will bring you 500 minutes of calls, unlimited texts and a reasonable 1GB of data. Get this deal: direct from BuyMobiles.net
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Best iPhone 5C deals on O2

O2 is the network with extras, including the popular O2 Priority service
Deal 1: The best offer for the iPhone 5C on O2 gets you a free phone with 1GB of data and unlimited calls and texts. It's £28 per month and you get a choice of any colour and there's currently £50 cashback up for grabs too. Get this deal: direct from The Carphone Warehouse
Deal 2: If you're a heavy user of data then O2 has a tariff with 5GB included. As you might expect, calls and texts are unlimited and the phone has no up-front cost. It will cost you £38 per month though. Get this deal: direct from The Carphone Warehouse
Deal 3: If you're looking to strike a deal between up-front costs, per-month rental then your best option might be to pay £19.99 for the phone, then £18 per month. That will get you 500mb of data, 500 minutes and unlimited texts. Get this deal: direct from Mobiles.co.uk
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Best iPhone 5C deals on Vodafone

Vodafone prides itself in coverage and quality, it's often a bit mean with data, but there are extras like Spotify and Sky Sports Mobile thrown in.
Deal 1: After a £59 up-front charge for the phone, we think the best deal for the iPhone 5C on Vodafone is for £14.50 per month. The low monthly cost means that you're getting a very modest 100mb of data, 100 minutes and unlimited texts. This one is ideal for that special teenager in your life who spends every waking moment staring at WhatsApp while connected to their home Wi-Fi. Get this deal: direct from Mobiles.co.uk
Deal 2: For those who need a lot more data in their lives, you can pick up a pink 5C on Vodafone's 4GB bundle for £35.50 per month. That has no up-front charge for the phone, and both calls and texts are unlimited. Get this deal: direct from Mobiles.co.uk
Deal 3: If you need a free handset, with modest monthly costs then take a look at the Vodafone £18.50 per month deal. You get 300 minutes, unlimited texts and 250MB of data along with a free blue iPhone 5C. Get this deal: direct from Mobiles.co.uk
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Best iPhone 5C deals on Three

Three is one of few providers that offers unlimited data, and Feel at Home is amazing for regular travellers.
Deal 1: The best deal on Three is for a white iPhone 5C with 2GB of data, you get unlimited texts and 600 minutes of calls for £36 per month, and there's no up-front cost for the phone. For some reason you'll also get an XBox 360 included. Get this deal: direct from BuyMobiles.net
Deal 2: Three offers unlimited data for those who want it, and it's pretty much the only network that does. But it also has one of the best deals for the iPhone 5C, first of all you can get the 16GB model – the rest here are 8GB – and unlimited everything with no up-front fee. The monthly cost is fairly high at £37, but for the data-hungry, this is the only deal in town. Get this deal: direct from Three
Deal 3: If you want to reduce your monthly costs a bit, then £34 per month will get you a green iPhone 5C, 2GB of data and unlimited texts. For talkers, there's 600 minutes of calls included too and that free Xbox 360 can also be yours. Get this deal: direct from BuyMobiles.net