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  1. Jerokiee's Avatar
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    Swapping contract iPhone
    I'm with Orange and want to swap my phone for a slightly cheaper phone (a blackberry - but not because of the price) - is there any way I can do this on my current contract? Or can I sell it now or swap it in a shop?
    Last edited by Jerokiee; 04-08-2012 at 11:36.
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    Re: Swapping contract iPhone
    Are you within the cooling off period? If not then I think the answer officially is no, but the network might offer you a deal if you go in and speak to them.
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    phone them up and give it a go, normally they will make you wait untill about 3 months before your contact ends before you can downgrade it (but you don't get another phone). so its worth a try but i can't see it
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    Re: Swapping contract iPhone
    If it's a case of reducing minutes only, you shouldn't need to wait that long. I could reduce mine after 9 months (of a 2 year contract) with O2. I would guess that other networks are similar, but they only allow it once to the tariff one below the one you're on.
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    Re: Swapping contract iPhone
    I think I can reduce my minutes now, but I regret getting such a useless phone. Thanks for the replies.
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    Re: Swapping contract iPhone
    (Original post by Jerokiee)
    I think I can reduce my minutes now, but I regret getting such a useless phone. Thanks for the replies.
    You could always sell your phone or send it to Mazuma etc and use the cash to buy the other phone?
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    Re: Swapping contract iPhone
    i suggest you make a descent deal.
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