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Blackberry cheap contract

I've recently signed up to a 24month contract with orange to get a blackberry 8520 with unlimited texts and 200 mins for £20 a month and am 3 months into my contract.

However i have since seen many cheaper offers including one on virgin which includes internet for the same price.

Is it possible to cancel a contract this early in and would orange be likely to improve my deal if i called them?

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  • jclegs
    jclegs Posts: 323 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    As you signed a contract, you are committed to spending £20 per month for 24 months. They will not negotiate, as you can't leave until your minimum term is up.
  • gjchester
    gjchester Posts: 5,741 Forumite
    s_w91 wrote: »
    I've recently signed up to a 24month contract with orange to get a blackberry 8520 with unlimited texts and 200 mins for £20 a month and am 3 months into my contract.

    However i have since seen many cheaper offers including one on virgin which includes internet for the same price.

    Is it possible to cancel a contract this early in and would orange be likely to improve my deal if i called them?

    You can cancel anytime, you will have to pay an early termination fee though. Probably Line rental x months remaining, so in this case £420. They may knock a little off (2 to 5%) but thats all.
  • lufcgirl
    lufcgirl Posts: 1,875 Forumite
    Hi,

    You could try calling billing on 150, option 1, option 2, option 4 and asking if they will change you to the Panther 25 web tariff. It's the same price at £20 per month but you get 400mins, unlimited texts and BB internet and e-mail.

    Not sure it's possible but worth a try!
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