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Can I cancel a 3 contract early as i'm emigrating

I've now been a 3 customer for 4 years, always paying my bill on time etc. However in January my old phone broke, and as I was going on holiday 3 days later I decided to upgrade so I could have a working phone in time. I am now 4 months into an 18 month contract. I have now decided to emigrate to Canada. I have rang 3 to cancel my contract but they're saying i'll have to pay the remaining £494. I said I was not willing to pay that. Is there a way I can cancel the contract without paying?

When I go i'll be closing all my bank accounts so they wouldn't be able to get the money anyway, but i'd rather do things properly.

Matt

Comments

  • Quentin
    Quentin Posts: 40,405 Forumite
    In that case, you need to pay the early cancellation fee.
  • brownbabygirl
    brownbabygirl Posts: 1,356 Forumite
    you could somehow 'transfer' the phone and contract to someone you trust very well
    QUIDCO £2827 paid out since October 2007:D
  • bottleredhead
    bottleredhead Posts: 228 Forumite
    Just up and run, would they find you in Canada? ;-) lol

    Try writing to them and explain the situation, you may get a better response.

    If they decline, refer to my first sentence! rofl!
    I'm a Nanny again! 23rd April 2012
    Elijah arrived 7 weeks early, 4lb 6.5ozs struggling a bit but in neo natal so well looke after!

    I'm A Nanny! (3rd July 2008)
    Carmella arrived 7 weeks early, 4lb 11ozs and doing well in Neo natal :j
  • brownbabygirl
    brownbabygirl Posts: 1,356 Forumite
    Just up and run, would they find you in Canada? ;-) lol

    Try writing to them and explain the situation, you may get a better response.

    If they decline, refer to my first sentence! rofl!

    lol, yes maybe if you never intend to return at least for the next 6 years:D
    QUIDCO £2827 paid out since October 2007:D
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