How to End a Cellular Service Contract

You may find yourself longing for the newest model of cell phone or simply not needing a cell phone any longer. Maybe you can't keep up with the hefty phone bills. The problem? You're locked into a two-year agreement with a service provider. Learn how to end a cellular service contract when you need to make a switch.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Sell the contract to someone else. Web sites like Celltradeusa.com connect thousands of people together for one purpose: transferring the financial responsibilities of cell contracts from one person to another. If you can find a buyer who meets the minimum qualifications such as the credit check, you can end your involvement in the contract and transfer the plan over without owing the early termination fee.
2. Get out early. If you just signed up for a new contract, you typically have 14 days to 30 days to drop it, depending on the carrier. Simply calling customer service cancels your plan. You may have to pay a prorated amount for the service you've already used.
3. Move to an area without coverage. It's fairly easy to register a change of address with most cellular carriers. Change your address to an area where your service provider doesn't have service, then call and complain about not getting reception. If a service provider can't offer access in a given area, the contract is null and void.
4. Note your military service. Being deployed overseas usually means you're free to end your contract early without any financial obligation.
5. Read your contract closely. The fine print on your bill's Terms of Service indicates the details of your plan when purchased. Providers often make small changes to your plan, such as an increase in the cost of text messages here or a few more night and weekend minutes. Whether or not these changes benefit you, they automatically void the contract--giving you as many as 30 days to get out.
6. Demand to see the paperwork proving you've signed up for the contract. If the paperwork cannot be found, there is no proof tying you to the agreement.

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