When my contract ends, do I have to send my phone back?

[Anonymous]

I was under some weird impression that I was paying for the phone during the ludicrously expensive 24 month contract. I have a feeling I was wrong..

My contract is to end in June, and I'm ready for an upgrade in May. If I don't renew my contract (I'm not upgrading), will I keep the phone I have or have to send it back (full of personal data I don't want to lose).

Don't see the point in a contract when I buy a smartphone for £100.

[perksie · Accepted solution]

The phone is yours to do with as you will.

You can do nothing and you will be on a 30 day contract or upgrade to a new phone and contract, as you wish.

You can also move to a Simplicity contract which may be cheaper as no phone is involved.

If you want to move elsewhere ask O2 for a PAC code to move your number.

[Anonymous]

Even if I don't renew the contract and use a pay as you go sim instead?

[perksie]

Yes, that's fine.

You can move to P & G by filling in the form here:

http://service.o2.co.uk/IQ/SRVS/CGI-BIN/WEBCGI.EXE?New,Kb=Companion,question=ref%28User%29:str%28Mob...

[Anonymous]

Thanks for clarifying.

[perksie]

You're welcome.