get out of contract?

qwertyjjj

Is there a way to sub contract mobile phone contracts?
U guess you could resell the phone on ebay but these 18/24 month contracts are getting a bit ridiculous.

Buzby

Sub-contracting is explicitly disallowed (see the T&C's). However, you can assign the contract (actually, transfer it) to a willing recipient, however they will have to be credit checked and carry on making the payments, however the minimum term will match that on your account. A number of websites offer a matching service for those wanting out of contracts, as these are often at lower rates than current ones. A Google search will reveal all!

Guys_Dad

qwertyjjj wrote: »

U guess you could resell the phone on ebay but these 18/24 month contracts are getting a bit ridiculous.

That's why I don't sign up for one.

qwertyjjj

Guys_Dad wrote: »

That's why I don't sign up for one.

I don't either but if you don't want to pay a shedload (eh for an iPhone) then it's sometimes the only way.

grumbler

You pay a shedload anyway, but with a contract you pay a pretty big interest on the top. Borrowing on a CC usually comes cheaper.

qwertyjjj

Buzby wrote: »

Sub-contracting is explicitly disallowed (see the T&C's). However, you can assign the contract (actually, transfer it) to a willing recipient, however they will have to be credit checked and carry on making the payments, however the minimum term will match that on your account. A number of websites offer a matching service for those wanting out of contracts, as these are often at lower rates than current ones. A Google search will reveal all!

having trouble finding the sites.
Got a suggestion for the search terms?

A_Flock_Of_Sheep

How do they know if you sub contract your phone?

grumbler

I think they don't know and don't want to know. However, they may let you to transfer the contract.

robbies_gal

someone from voda was on here saying you can transfer the contract to someone if you both agree to it i assume they will be credit checked

spiro

A_Flock_Of_Sheep wrote: »

How do they know if you sub contract your phone?

They dont but you will when the person you sub contract the phone to fails to pay the bill and the phone company comes after you for the money. Seen at least one thread on here in recent months about that happening.

Vodafone

Hi qwertyjjj,

Buzby is correct with this. You can transfer the ownership of the contract over to someone else. They would need to pass a credit check to do so.

If you want any more help, you can contact me directly via the email address here with WRT135 FAO Heidi in the subject. Please also include a link to your post.

Many thanks,

Heidi
Web Relations Team
Vodafone UK