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Why are 02 upgrades so expensive

Anonymous — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 18:44:26 GMT

Why are o2 so expensive to upgrade with I can upgrade to a Samsung s8 for no up front cost and £44 per month,o2 want £9.99 up front then £51per month

Re: Why are 02 upgrades so expensive

Cleoriff — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 18:49:02 GMT

Buying the phone anywhere else but O2 wont give you the Refresh contract @Anonymous

https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Pay-Monthly-Pay-and-Go/How-does-O2-Refresh-work/ba-p/1014093

This is considered a deal breaker for some...

Re: Why are 02 upgrades so expensive

jonsie — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 19:14:32 GMT

Always go for the deal that meets your needs and you are comfortable with. Also be wary about coverage of the other networks.

Re: Why are 02 upgrades so expensive

Anonymous — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 19:37:16 GMT

Also @Anonymous if you go to CPW or an independent you will be locked into a standard 24 month contract

Re: Why are 02 upgrades so expensive

MI5 — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 19:42:55 GMT

Freedom of choice.
No refresh, no o2 open discount, no family plan discount etc unless bought directly from o2.

Re: Why are 02 upgrades so expensive

jtuk — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 16:02:26 GMT

EE do the same now! Saw them advertise it. Upgrade every year.

Re: Why are 02 upgrades so expensive

MI5 — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 16:12:11 GMT

So do Sky and Virgin, but not available unless taken with the network directly, so the cheaper prices from CPW don't qualify.

Re: Why are 02 upgrades so expensive

Skyhawk1010 — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 19:12:09 GMT

Not so fast !

EE will do it after 12 months BUT with the following conditions:

1) You have to be signed up to their top EE Max tarries

2) You also have to return your old handset in mint condition c/w charger, box and accys.

EE will slap charges on if the handset isn’t in mint condition. With O2 there’s no need to do any of that.