A considered regression of a contract

[Anonymous]

Ok, So I've been looking into switching down my current contract into something more managable as I'm currently paying a little more than I would want.

However I believe I have found a way in which I can move from Refresh to Sim-Only to Pay&Go.

However if someone would like to check this theory with me, I'd be more than appreciative.

My theory is this;

I could use O2's system to pay off my device plan and "upgrade my phone", but by upgrading it to a Sim Only Deal with a duration of 30Days, this technically would count as an upgrade.

Then at the end of the 30Days, request a transfer of the phone number to a Pay & Go tariff. thereby ending the contracted periods all together.

I only bring this up as I currently do not make full use of my texts/calls allowances (not even 10% of my quota),  and would much rather be able to switch at whim to a more structured package for my requirements without the overhead of a contract every month.

Like I said above, if someone wants to let me know if this would be at all feasible, i'd be grateful.

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

Once you have paid off the device plan you can just go directly to PAYG. No need to go sim only in between at all.

[jonsie]

You can pay off the device plan and then give notice to end the airtime. No need to go onto a sim only monthly contract though, you can go straight to P&G.

[Anonymous]

Ah my thanks, I wasn't sure it was allowed as I thought you were still kept to the minimum term.
I take it "notice" is the standard 30 days?.

[MI5]

Yes, you just need to pay 30 days. If you switch immediately to PAYG the 30 days will be added to your final bill.

[jonsie]

The big advantage of Refresh....