Weekly consumer tips

• Check for how long you are committing yourself before signing a mobile phone contract.

• Find out what penalties will be incurred should you decide to terminate the contract prematurely.

• Look out for penalties that may apply if payments are not carried out within the stipulated timeframe.

• If there is a clause that renews the contract automatically, make sure you know by when you should inform the company should you decide not to renew the contract.

• Any changes to the agreed terms and conditions should be communicated to you, and if you do not like them, you may terminate the contract within 30 days.