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End of Contract!

Darkhawk
Darkhawk Posts: 288 Forumite
Part of the Furniture 100 Posts
in Mobiles
Hi guys!

I am currently with Orange on a 24 month contract, my contract ends on the 3rd of June (Finally) :j

I only just found out about this today and there isn't long since that date so I wanted to know whether I'd be able to cancel without any charge as most, if not all Phone companies ask you to give a 30 day notice :(

Looking forward to hearing from you guys! :money:
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  • DUTR
    DUTR Posts: 12,958 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    You have to give 1 month's notice. Otherwise your payments remain the same, if you are content with the handset then consider sim only.
  • Darkhawk
    Darkhawk Posts: 288 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts
    So I absolutely have to give 30 months, no less? :(

    Okay, how about if I cancel the direct debit once the contract has ended?
  • Quentin
    Quentin Posts: 40,405 Forumite
    Darkhawk wrote: »
    So I absolutely have to give 30 months, no less? :(

    Okay, how about if I cancel the direct debit once the contract has ended?
    The contract will only end if you give notice!

    You can cancel a dd at any time, instruct your bank.

    (You will still get billed of course, and they will pursue you for any money you owe.)
  • Darkhawk
    Darkhawk Posts: 288 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts
    Hmm okay, so if I don't owe anything it's okay to cancel the direct debit? :)
  • reclusive46
    reclusive46 Posts: 2,698 Forumite
    Just call the give your 30 days notice. You'll only pay half next month as its pro esta. Cancelling dd will most likely end up with a trashed credit history.
  • Buzby
    Buzby Posts: 8,275 Forumite
    Cancel in tandem with your billing date, this saves any part month charges, and keeps things tidy.
  • Quentin
    Quentin Posts: 40,405 Forumite
    Buzby wrote: »
    Cancel in tandem with your billing date, this saves any part month charges, and keeps things tidy.

    This is poor advice. Why "keep things tidy" by having to pay a full extra month?

    If you want to cancel, then the sooner you give in your notice, the cheaper the final amount you pay will be!
  • Quentin
    Quentin Posts: 40,405 Forumite
    Darkhawk wrote: »
    Hmm okay, so if I don't owe anything it's okay to cancel the direct debit? :)

    Of course.

    (Though you haven't yet reached that position if you have not yet given notice to cancel!)
  • Darkhawk
    Darkhawk Posts: 288 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts
    Hey guys,

    If I ordered my phone from Mobiles.co.uk but my Sim is on Orange is it Orange that I call to cancel the contract?

    Sorry for sounding silly hahaha :o
  • Tony5101
    Tony5101 Posts: 1,589 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    yes - you need to cancel with your service provider - ie in your case - Orange.
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