Can I discontinue service and not be liable since I am 17 years of age? Yes, I think they gave it to me because I accidentally told them I was born in 1988. But if they find out I was born in 1989 isn't there a way to get out of the contract. PS> NO ONE EVER GO TO NEXTEL OR SPRINT FOR A PHONE THEY WILL COMPETELY SCREW YOU OVER!! THEY HAVE RUDE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND BOGUS CHARGES. THEY ARE ALWAYS TRYING TO RIP ME OFF, MY FRIENDS, AND FAMILY. PLEASE SAVE YOURSELF AND GO TO TMOBILE!
2006-10-23 06:10:35 · 10 answers · asked by tiabobina1 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
You cannot be bound by any contract if you are under 18. It is
Sprint / Nextel's fault for not verifing you age before they gave you the phone.
2006-10-23 06:14:51 · answer #1 · answered by Steve 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok first of all, in order to sign a contract you have to present valid ID to do so and they have to check your credit history, so HOW did you get Nextel? Are you on someones account? Did you know someone at the store that entered it wrong on purpose? Which wouldn't be possible because when signing up for nextel they have to enter someones drivers license info.... sounds to me like you breached a contract to Nextel as well, which could get you into more trouble. Think before you do anything.......
2006-10-23 16:48:25 · answer #2 · answered by Tracey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like many other people have said, you were not 18 when you signed the contract so it is void. The real question now is what kind of trouble you could be in for fibbing about your age. You may need to talk to a lawyer to find out what if any consequences there may be for you telling them the wrong age
2006-10-23 13:28:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you are under 18 then yes you can get out of a contract. I would just make sure you have your birth certificate handy when you walk in to the store. Also if they try pushing it on you that you have to pay just let them know you can report fraud. But if someone was older then 18 and they singed for you or cosigned for you then they will have to pay.
2006-10-23 13:14:48 · answer #4 · answered by tjnw79 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, yes you could get out of it. By law you are a minor and therefore consider uncompetent to understand contracts and therefore cannot be binded to them. However, since you lied about your age, you're looking at more trouble for yourself. I'd tough it out. If they found out you lied on a contract, you and your parents could be in some trouble.
2006-10-23 13:14:26 · answer #5 · answered by No Nickname 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Issue 1:
The contract is unenforceable - null and void based on your age.
Issue 2:
You knowingly entered into a fraudulent contract.
2006-10-23 13:14:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did go to T-mobile. They have excellent customer service. You should be able to get out of that contract. I would have your parents check into it for you.
2006-10-23 13:14:27 · answer #7 · answered by druhill119 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have sprint.. never had a prob.. but if your 17 they cant make you pay for any thing
2006-10-23 13:17:59 · answer #8 · answered by dodgeforlife1982 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm no lawyer, but breaking contract, is usally costly.
2006-10-23 13:18:40 · answer #9 · answered by isoar4jc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, because you singed the contract.
sorry =]]
2006-10-23 13:13:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋