81259 1510 Technology Networking & Telecommunications Cell Phones true Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:01:29 -0800 /system/videos/3/59/12/08/81259.flv technology, telecommunications, cellular, cellphone, ending, breaking, agreement How To Get Out Of Your Cell Phone Contract For Free http://www.howcast.com/videos/81259-How-To-Get-Out-Of-Your-Cell-Phone-Contract-For-Free http://www.howcast.com/videos/81259-How-To-Get-Out-Of-Your-Cell-Phone-Contract-For-Free/edit approved 139 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=81259"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=81259" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 25 carlo_scialla http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/81259/cell_contract_free_hd_3_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 18637 false false false 49555 1 22 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/81259/22.jpg Cancel within 30 days Cancel within 30 days. Many providers offer a penalty-free window for trying their service. If you’ve had your contract for under a month, you may be able to cut out without racking up early termination fees, or ETFs.

]]> 49556 2 36 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/81259/36.jpg Roam where you want to Some providers pay roaming charges—additional fees to use your phone when you’re out-of-network. If yours pays for roaming, use over half your minutes while your phone is out-of-network. Your carrier will rack up a huge bill. It may be more expensive for them to keep you as a customer than to ditch you. If so, they’ll send you a termination letter.

]]> 49557 3 59 Tip See if you can set your phone preferences to only use “roaming,” and make your out-of-network calls using free night and weekend minutes.

]]> 49558 4 67 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/81259/67.jpg Watch for service changes Keep your eye out for a notice that your provider is going to make a significant service change. The fine print often states that you have a legal right to cancel your contract if you don’t like the change.

]]> 49559 5 78 Tip This clause is called a “material adverse change” or “M.A.C.,” and each provider defines its own differently.

]]> 49560 6 86 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/81259/86.jpg Register your dissatisfaction If your phone has recurring, unfixable problems, keep thorough records of the issues, and register your dissatisfaction with customer service. If you keep your cool and call often enough, you may be able to get off the hook for free.

]]> 49561 7 99 Tip Always get a confirmation number for each interaction with a customer service representative.

]]> 49562 8 105 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/81259/105.jpg Transfer your plan If you’ve got a friend who needs a phone, call your provider and ask for an Assumption of Liability transfer to allow you to transfer over your plan.

]]> 49563 9 114 Tip If you need help finding someone to take over your plan, search the key words “cell phone plan swap.”

]]> 49564 10 121 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/81259/121.jpg Move Move to a “blackout” area—a place your current provider doesn’t cover—and your carrier may release you from your contract.

]]> 49565 11 129 Fact On average, early termination fees range from $150 to $225 per phone line.

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