How do I get a free upgrade on O2?

You’ll be able to upgrade for free if you’ve already paid off your Device Plan, or your contract has come to an end. If you’re on O2 Refresh, you can pay off the rest of your Device Plan and upgrade whenever you like. You don’t even need to pay anything upfront for your new device.

Do O2 offer free early upgrades?

Upgrading your phone or tablet If you’re on O2 Refresh, you can upgrade early with nothing to pay upfront. Just pay off your Device Plan as soon as you like and choose the new phone or tablet you want. And with our custom plans, you can design your new plan to suit your needs.

How early can you upgrade on O2?

You can trade in your phone at any time and put the cash towards paying off your Device Plan. Leaving you free to upgrade to the latest device, with nothing to pay upfront. Find out more. All of our new O2 Refresh tariffs are flexible, meaning you can change your airtime tariff up or down, once a month.

Are phones cheaper when you upgrade?

In general, upgrading to the newest model would cost you: An extra $25 a month, the typical price for financing or leasing a phone; or. $199, the typical price for subsidizing a phone with a contract; or. $650 or more to buy your phone outright.

Do O2 do a credit check on upgrades?

O2 do not credit check for upgrades so as long as your O2 payment history is OK, you will be fine.

Do I get a new SIM when I upgrade O2?

If you’re already an O2 customer and you’ve upgraded your device, you might need a different sized sim. Don’t worry, we’ll send you a new sim and you’ll still be able to keep your contacts and existing number.

What is an early upgrade fee?

For all upgrades, you will have to pay an early upgrade fee. The early upgrade fee will be calculated as a lump sum equal to the total monthly line rental due for the remaining period of your minimum term (on a pro rata basis if you are part way through a monthly billing cycle).

Do I have to give my phone back when I upgrade?

If you pay your phone off in FULL, then you can keep the phone. If you want to upgrade after the 18 months but before the phone is paid off, then you must return the phone.

Why are phone upgrade deals more expensive?

This is because they get more commission from the networks for selling new contracts over upgrades.

How often should I buy a new phone?

It’s always nice to have the newest smartphone and latest technology in the palm of your hand, but for a device so expensive, you might want to upgrade at the pace of the average American: every 2 years. When you do upgrade your smartphone, it’s important to recycle your old device.

Is it better to pay off phone or upgrade?

Skipping your phone upgrade can save you serious money, allowing you take advantage of competitive cell phone plan deals once it’s fully paid off.

Does three do credit check when upgrading?

When you sign up for a Pay Monthly plan, we’ll run a credit check. So we’ll need to ask you some questions. In order to process your application, we’ll supply your personal information to credit reference agencies (CRAs). They’ll give us information about you, such as details about your financial history.