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Contract phone with bad credit history

Hello,

I am hoping to get the HTC Desire from mobilephonesdirect.co.uk on a £25 per month deal, The problem is i have a bad credit history. Will this stop be getting it?

TY VM

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  • robt_2
    robt_2 Posts: 3,401 Forumite
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    It might do, it might not. Nobody can possibly answer the question from the information given.
  • DarkConvict
    DarkConvict Posts: 6,338 Forumite
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    How bad is your history?

    Are we talking a few late payments, settled defaults over 3 years ago, or multiple outstanding defaults and CCJs?

    Also, each network will score you differently add on any previous usage with the company it is hit and miss if you get accepted. If you are recently bad, they may ask for a deposit that is refunded as credit.
    Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced.

    There are two ways of constructing a software design: One way is to make it so simple that there are obviously no deficiencies, and the other way is to make it so complicated that there are no obvious deficiencies
  • hens00
    hens00 Posts: 53 Forumite
    When you apply for a mobile phone contract, you are credit scored on the specific handset and tariff you choose. For example, getting approved for an Apple iPhone on £40 p/m tariff is a lot harder compared to a cheap low end handset on a £15 p/m tariff. The only way to find out is to try. www.utilitymobiles.co.uk is your best bet if you fail or have a look at www.badcreditmobiles.com
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