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End of Contract - Take a 4s upgrade (24 mos) or wait for the I phone 5?

princessdon
princessdon Posts: 6,902 Forumite
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As above would you upgrade now (forcing a 24 mos contract) or wait for the I phone 5?

If waiting - how can I move my current phone to PAYG is it as simple as ending my contract and buying a sim?

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  • grumbler
    grumbler Posts: 58,629 Forumite
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    princessdon wrote: »
    As above would you upgrade now (forcing a 24 mos contract) or wait for the I phone 5?
    Personally, I wouldn't by any iPhone, but this is probably just me.
    If waiting - how can I move my current phone to PAYG is it as simple as ending my contract and buying a sim?
    You have to give 30 days notice to cancel the contract and, if you want to stay with the same provider, ask them to switch you to PAYG. AFAIK only Orange send a new sim in this case.
  • jbainbridge
    jbainbridge Posts: 2,035 Forumite
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    Negotiate a rolling monthly contract with your network while you think about it. See what sort of deal they offer on the 4S.
  • princessdon
    princessdon Posts: 6,902 Forumite
    They have offered a good deal on 4s - but 24 mos only. I am not a huge I phone fan - but kids like it and compete against each other on Ipad apps. Work moby is mainly used so this is more for the apps than actual phone

    Thank you I will ask them to swap me to PAYG and give the 30 days notice. If they ever answer the phone that is!
  • drbesty
    drbesty Posts: 967 Forumite
    You could always get the iPhone 4s on contract now, then when they release the iPhone 5, sell the 4s and put a few quid towards buying the 5 outright from Apple
  • buscape
    buscape Posts: 874 Forumite
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    princessdon wrote: »
    As above would you upgrade now (forcing a 24 mos contract) or wait for the I phone 5?

    Wait for the iPhone 5 (it's probably going to much better than the 4S) unless you're really desperate for an iPhone. You'll probably have to wait until September.

    Patience is a virtue! :D
  • princessdon
    princessdon Posts: 6,902 Forumite
    Not desparate and have the 4 - just need to work out best PAYG/Sim Free etc
  • jb66
    jb66 Posts: 1,705 Forumite
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    Just go six free, iPhone 4 and 4s is almost the same
  • buscape
    buscape Posts: 874 Forumite
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    princessdon wrote: »
    Not desparate and have the 4 - just need to work out best PAYG/Sim Free etc

    How many minutes, texts and data do you use?
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