phone upgrade

[trickyday]

i want to upgrade my phone and keep my current air time plan

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

@trickyday 

The only way that is possible is if you buy your phone outright.

You can buy on credit from all the phone manufacturers or major retailers.

If you upgrade with O2, you need to take a new tariff too.

[Bambino]

@trickyday You might find something better than you have now on USwitch: 

Mobile Phone Deals: Compare Contracts in June 2024 - Uswitch

[trickyday]

Thanks for that. Given that the O2 mobile coverage in my area is so bad and that the phone ugrade is such a rip off it must be time for a change of supplier ☹️

[Bambino]

Go for it, @trickyday Coverage and signal strength in the areas you frequent most should always be the priority and the deciding factor. Best way to find that out is to get Pay & Go sims from the other providers and also ask friends who use them.

[MI5]

Good deals on all networks here @trickyday 

https://www.mobilephonesdirect.co.uk/

Check for the best coverage in your area with free PAYG sims before you decide.

[Oxonian]

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@trickyday wrote:

Thanks for that. Given that the O2 mobile coverage in my area is so bad and that the phone ugrade is such a rip off it must be time for a change of supplier ☹️

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You might be able to improve things @trickyday using the following :-

Guide: How can I sort out my network issues? 

Guide: Is the network down for me or everyone? 

My Network App - Find Out More About Your Network Coverage | Apps | O2

https://www.o2.co.uk/apps/my-network

Whether or not this is worthwhile depends on how soon you are thinking of leaving. 👍

[MI5]

Or it's just an O2 dead spot and leaving is the only solution.