Unliking a current plan

Undies70 · ‎17-01-2023

Hi, had my contract now for 24 months which means I can unlink my current tariff on my phone, so I can choose between providers as long as I pay the remaining 12 months for my device plan. I ordered a new sim on a new contract with 02 so staying with o2 , however they said the can’t connect my Apple Watch to my new contract unless I pay the Watch off in full, I’m not sure why this is because I’d still be paying for the Watch and airtime every month anyway. Can someone please explain this, thanks

MI5 · ‎17-01-2023

@Undies70

No idea why but it's in the T&C's for the Apple watch.

If you or O2 cancel the Paired iPhone Airtime Plan then your Watch Airtime Plan will be disconnected and, if applicable, you will also need to repay any Device Plans for your Apple Watch and Paired iPhone in full. You will receive debt collection letters for all relevant unpaid elements.

https://www.o2.co.uk/termsandconditions/mobile/watch-airtime-plan-terms

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Enlli · ‎17-01-2023

I think that needs clarification as it effectively makes your airtime plan at least 36 months or more ( depending how far in when you took the plan for the watch)

That, of course is against OFCOM rules.

I can't see any technical reason why it cannot be applied to a new O2 airtime contract.

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MI5 · ‎17-01-2023

The option is there to pay off any device plan fully and switch airtime plans as you wish.

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gmarkj · ‎18-01-2023

Can we get some clarification on this please @Martin-O2 @RafaC ?

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Martin-O2 · ‎18-01-2023

Thanks for the tag @gmarkj. I'll flag this with the team and see what I can find out on this.

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