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Contract Eligibility

likelyfran
likelyfran Posts: 1,818 Forumite
Does anyone have knowledge of eligibility criteria for mobile phone contracts in general?

I think they all credit check but do you need to be in paid employment or just to have a good credit rating?
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*Could/should/would HAVE please!*

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  • jamespir
    jamespir Posts: 21,456 Forumite
    likelyfran wrote: »
    Does anyone have knowledge of eligibility criteria for mobile phone contracts in general?

    I think they all credit check but do you need to be in paid employment or just to have a good credit rating?

    they look at a number of things maybe try for a sim only youre more likely to accepted then in 6 months most networks will give you a phone
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  • likelyfran
    likelyfran Posts: 1,818 Forumite
    Thanks jamespir. I've been on contract for years, thought of going back on PAYG is depressing.
    Tesco have some GREAT monthly deals!!
    *Look for advice, not 'advise'*
    *Could/should/would HAVE please!*

    :starmod:
    “It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” ~ Krishnamurti. :starmod:
    :dance:
  • grumbler
    grumbler Posts: 58,629 Forumite
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    likelyfran wrote: »
    ... do you need to be in paid employment or just to have a good credit rating?
    Most students have contracts and they are not in paid employment.
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