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Downgrading 3 contract

Hi,

I'm just over 15 months into a 24 month contract with 3. I've grown tired of never having a signal in the 3 main places I use my phone.

I called 3 to downgrade my contract (as per the information on this site)

However, 3 tell me that I'm unable to downgrade my contract until the 24 months is up. Is this correct?

Thanks

Neil

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  • grumbler
    grumbler Posts: 58,629 Forumite
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    neilpm wrote: »
    I called 3 to downgrade my contract (as per the information on this site)
    Don't believe in everything published on this website. Outdated information is not uncommon, and they keep ignoring all requests to update it.
  • Jon_01
    Jon_01 Posts: 5,927 Forumite
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    Most of the networks stopped allowing downgrades within the minimum term some time back. As the G man says above, not all the info on here is anywhere near up to date...
  • OK, thanks for the info.
  • pooch
    pooch Posts: 828 Forumite
    neilpm wrote: »
    Hi,

    I'm just over 15 months into a 24 month contract with 3. I've grown tired of never having a signal in the 3 main places I use my phone.

    I called 3 to downgrade my contract (as per the information on this site)

    However, 3 tell me that I'm unable to downgrade my contract until the 24 months is up. Is this correct?

    Thanks

    Neil

    Are you referring to this old MSE article?

    http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/phones/cancel-mobile-contracts

    If you look at any (most?) MSE articles, it willl show at the top RHS the last date it was updated.
    In this case, 15-Mar-2011 :eek:

    That should give you a clue ;)

    Here is a more up to date articel (last updated 19-Sep-2014)
    http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/phones/mobile-phone-cost-cutting#cancel

    It indicates you can only cancel your contract with Three early if you have issues with coverage.
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