I need to get a new phone...can I do it without extending my contract?

Question

ok..heres the deal..I have a crappy phone (camera doesn't work, flash sucked, had low picture quality, speaker phone never worked, etc...) I am on a contract with someone and he is the holder of the contract (as in his name is on it)...do I need him to get my phone or can I just go in and get a new phone? Please let me know..thanks

well Im on the contract...under his name, Im just not the account holder. I do like the idea of saying it was lost or stolen though...

Answer 1

Here is a link to cell phones without having to sign up for a new plan.
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Answer 2

as long as your old enough and have a good credit rating you should be able to get a new contract in your own name. tell the holder that you wish to terminate the contract. when taking out a contract ask what length of warranty comes with the phone. a study a couple yaers ago in britain showed that most phones dont last beyond 6 months before problems start. i've just taken a phone out and it comes with a 2 year warranty.

Answer 3

He will have to go in to get a new phone if your name isn't on the account. In order to not extend your contract, you will probably have to pay regular price for a phone. if you have insurance, you can pretend like you lost the phone and just pay the insurance fee and get a new phone, no contact extension needed.