Pay off iPhone 5S - Contract term?

[Anonymous]

Hi all -

This is a follow up to my previouse thread (Answered as a - not possible).

Another angle -

According to my O2 Device Plan I have a settlement amount of £130 for my iPhone 5S

The overall contract was setup a year ago for 24 Months.

Question -

If I pay the £130

Does this mean I own the handset and can request - Unlock - to all Networks.

And; does it cancel or enable me the option to cancel the airtime tariff -

In other words can I cancel the lot - end up with an unlocked phone - a PAC code to enable me to setup a new contract with EE. All for £130.00

I would hope then to give the iPhone 5S to my wife - and sell her 4S.

Help and advice please.

Thanks

[Hughmungus · Accepted solution]

Yes the phone is yours and re unlock you can do this online anytime after 3 months I think.

[MI5]

Yes, you can do that exactly as you say.
You can also request the unlock now - no need to pay off first.

[MI5]

Unlocking guide here http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Other-Products-Services/Unlocking-an-O2-phone-to-use-a-different-SIM-ca...

[Bambino]

Is this a Refresh contract? If so, yes, but unlock the phone before you cancel anything.

[MI5]

I would assume so as the OP mentions a "device plan"...?

[Bambino]

Got it. If the OP asks for and uses his PAC, does that cancel everything or does he have to pay off the device first and then use the PAC?

[MI5]

Either way will give the same end result but would be tidier to pay off handset first.
The airtime will continue until cancelled or PAC used.

[Anonymous]

Thanks all -

Chatted to O2 Adviser - online chat.

Unlocking in hand and should be complete in the next 72 Hours or sooner.

This was fantastic advice from you peoples.

I will order an EE PAYG 4G SIM and try it out in the soon to be unlocked phone.

Then I can decide on a move to EE or not.

Thank You All

Martin

[MI5]

Martin, I would still suggest you fill out the form on the link I gave you - Live chat can be somewhat hit and miss (but you may get lucky)