When can I tell I am due for an upgrade?

agnes · 10 Jan 2010 at 11:55

As said in title, how do I know? I got my phone in September, it's a 18 month contract and currently have the W995.

Just curious when I can upgrade.

ags

MagicBoy · 10 Jan 2010 at 12:06

When the contract expires. Depending on the network you might be able to upgrade after 12 months with an additional penalty fee on top.

If you're that desperate for a new phone go SIM free.

agnes · 10 Jan 2010 at 12:08

Not desperate, just curious, cheers guys

ags

MagicBoy · 10 Jan 2010 at 12:15

They've got to recoup the cost of the handset somehow. Let's simplistically assume it's a £180 handset (which you got for "free") therefore £10 of the monthly cost goes towards this, the rest covers the network costs.

semi-pro waster · 10 Jan 2010 at 13:18

Depends who you are with but with the Carphone Warehouse you can get them to text you the date when your contract is due to expire and they're meant to contact you on or around that date to offer you an upgrade, however in saying that I know my contract expired on the 7th of January and they haven't contacted me yet.