Can I upgrade my phone while still under contract?
IF YOU’RE ON A TERM AGREEMENT You can upgrade to a new phone by paying off your remaining phone balance. Getting a new phone has never been easier. Good to Know: A one-time upgrade processing fee ($50) applies with hardware upgrades. You may need to change your rate plan when you upgrade.
Can you change phone mid contract?
If you are still under contract with your existing provider for a SIM-only deal or a phone-and-tariff contract, you may have to pay the rest of your contract before you can switch. Of course, if you’re on a rolling-contract SIM-only deal, you can switch whenever you like.
Can I change my Optus plan mid contract?
Plan changes You can change your plan during your contract term provided you move to another My Plan Plus plan (excludes SIM Only) with a higher monthly access fee. You cannot change your plan during the contract term to a plan with the same or lower monthly access fee.
Does upgrading phone renew contract?
With the days of the cell phone plan contract seemingly all in the past, so too are the days when cell phone carriers would subsidize your phone when signing onto a contract and subsequent upgrades upon contract renewals. That means you have to pay for your phone upgrade yourself.
What do I do with my old phone after upgrade?
Five things to do with old cell phones
- Repurpose it: Hack it, modify it, use it in a project.
- Activate it: Pass it on or use it as an emergency phone.
- Give it away: Plenty of charitable organizations would love to have it.
- Sell it: Make a few bucks if it still has some life.
- Recycle it: Find a reputable recycler.
What happens if you don’t upgrade your phone contract?
What happens if you do nothing? You don’t actually have to do anything when your contract ends, but if you don’t then you’ll typically keep paying the same price for the same allowances. Depending on your network the phone payments may automatically stop, bringing you down to a lower monthly price.
Do I have to give 30 days notice to cancel my phone contract?
Ending your services You can end a service by giving us 30 days’ written notice and immediately paying us any early cancellation fee that applies if you cancel before the end of the minimum term, together with any outstanding charges. 14.2.
Is Telstra network better than Optus?
A quick glance at the 5G coverage map below shows that Telstra has superior 5G coverage in most major cities. Optus has a decent 5G footprint too, but if you use the dropdown in the map below to switch between the two providers, you’ll see that Telstra has a higher density of coverage in metropolitan areas.
Do I get a new SIM card when I upgrade my phone?
When you upgrade, we send out a blank iD SIM with this (in case your new phone needs a different sized SIM). It’s not active, so you just carry on using your old SIM.
Do you have to turn in your old phone when you upgrade?
You basically have two options when it comes to your old phone: you keep it or you ditch it. If you decide to keep your device, then you at least have a back-up plan in the case that something happens to your new phone.
Why are new phone plans cheaper than upgrades?
The reason is because you go for an upgrade directly to the network. The network prices are higher than that of third parties because the third parties just buy the mins/texts/data and don’t have to many outgoing costs like building the network bla bla bla. Also, one network may be higher cost than the other.
How to upgrade to a new Optus Plan online?
How to upgrade your phone and plan online 1 Choose a new phone, or check out the latest Optus Choice plans. 2 Select “I am an existing Optus customer”. 3 Click “Upgrade” next to the plan you want. 4 Log in to complete your upgrade.
Do you need a lock in contract with Optus?
Brilliant value and no lock-in contract Choose your ideal phone and pay it off over 12, 24 or 36 months, then add a no lock-in contract month to month payment plan that suits your needs. SIM Plans. Our mobile SIM plans are free from any lock-in contract.
What happens if I cancel my Optus 4G plan?
Wireless internet in an Optus 4G serviceable area You have reached the end of the dialog. Eligible customers only. Reverts to standard data inclusion after 12 months. Not available with device payment plan. Forfeited if you cancel or recontract. N/A with other bonus data offers, unless specified.
How much is Optus game path for 3 months?
$0 Game Path for 3 months on $79 Optus Internet Gamer and $99 Optus Internet Gamer Fast plans: Eligible customer can add Game Path for $0/mth for 3 months after which it reverts to standard pricing (normally $10/mth) until cancelled. Discount available one time only per customer account. See page for details. You have reached the end of the dialog.