Phones 4 U - Upgrading (for UK Readers)

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Hey,

Ok I'm looking for a little help from someone who knows about upgrades at Phones 4 U.

I used to know someone who worked at phones 4 U and know that they will let you "upgrade" early by buying out the remainder of your contract and placing you on a new one instead of giving you cashback or accessory incentives.

My Question is, Does anyone know how early they will let you get an upgrade?

I got my G1 in February 2009 on an 18 month contract. If P4U Will let me upgrade on 12 months I will get the Nexus One (assuming it's out here by then). If they wont, I'd wait for the HTC Bravo. My contract cost's £35 a month and therefore on 12 months it would cost £210 to buyout.

Anyone?

I don't know the answer to this, but I know someone who had a contract with 9mths remaining bought out by Phones4u as they were going onto a new 18mth contract of £35 per month. The previous contract was £30 per month (if I remember correctly).

I think it would depend on the new contract you take out as in is it a big contract (£30+ per month), is it with a handset they're struggling to shift stock of? And also, what's the commission for them like from the operator for getting a new customer on board?

I'd guess that you wouldn't be able to keep your existing number but I could be completely wrong.

Best thing to do would be to go into the store, and make an enquiry at first - test the water. If you hover around the handset stands and they come to you quickly, that'd usually mean they're pushing for sales which is likely as people will be spending less after Christmas!