best time of year to sign up for best deals?

[first timer]

for those of you guys in the business world, or are just on the "inside" when do you think wireless providers will put up the best deals in order to attract the most customers? probably close to xmas? immediately after xmas? entire month of december? middle of july? haha just an economically minded (and low budget) consumer. thanks a lot

[polarbear]

honestly I'd say at the xmas period, the carriers realise that this period is an opportunity to make big bucks..so youll find great deals, and sometimes your phone comes with some additional features, and your monthly plan too ( like free months and stuff)