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Orange; on contract but want to upgrade phone

Hi,

I'm with Orange but need to upgrade my phone to a blackberry (I've got my own business and need to access my mails at all times). However I tried to upgrade via mobiles.co.uk where I found a good deal only to be told that i was not due for an upgrade....another year to wait :(

Any way round that? Would it be a case of changing provider/cancelling my contract with Orange? What would I have to pay to Orange for cancelling before the end of my contract????

Thanks for your help!

Anne.

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  • leromancer wrote: »
    Hi,

    I'm with Orange but need to upgrade my phone to a blackberry (I've got my own business and need to access my mails at all times). However I tried to upgrade via mobiles.co.uk where I found a good deal only to be told that i was not due for an upgrade....another year to wait :(

    Any way round that? Would it be a case of changing provider/cancelling my contract with Orange? What would I have to pay to Orange for cancelling before the end of my contract????

    Thanks for your help!

    Anne.

    Hi Anne

    Yes I am afraid so you would have to pay your way out of your contact. Number of months x monthly cost - VAT

    For example 12 x 35 (420) - VAT = £350

    Hope this helps

    Taz
  • spiro
    spiro Posts: 6,405 Forumite
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    Buy a BB on ebay.
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  • Jon_01
    Jon_01 Posts: 5,930 Forumite
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    As above, get a sim free BB but you'll then have to have the BB add on put on you're acc to allow the Blackberry service to run. This is £5 a month. . .
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