Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Cell Phone Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]twilightofyourlife[/m] at 3:21 pm on Sep. 14, 2008[quote]I want a new cell phone because mine is a piece of shit. Is it possible to just buy a new cell phone without renewing/changing/cancelling my contract and keep the one i have?[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post twilightofyourlife Posted at 3:21 pm on Sep. 14, 2008 I want a new cell phone because mine is a piece of shit. Is it possible to just buy a new cell phone without renewing/changing/cancelling my contract and keep the one i have?

Replies Define Your Line Posted at 3:24 pm on Sep. 14, 2008 Yes, you can. You can purchase an unlocked phone. You can buy it through eBay or I believe you can even purchase an unlocked phone through your service provider. The only way that your contract would be renewed is if you upgrade your phone. However, if you're willing to pay the full price for an unlocked phone, you can easily get a new phone with no strings attached. Keep in mind that purchasing unlocked phones are extremely expensive. For example, I have recently purchased a new Nokia 5310.  If I were to buy the phone completely unlocked, it would have cost around $289 + applicable taxes.  If I were to upgrade my current phone, it would have only cost me $179.  However, if you purchase the phone with a contract, the cost will be significantly lower because you are signing a pact with the company for a specific period of time. omgnowayyy Posted at 3:22 pm on Sep. 14, 2008 Yes,  I believe so! As long as you buy your cell phone from your current carrier. USCGstud Posted at 3:22 pm on Sep. 14, 2008 NO! .... U can buy it via ebay. BrokenBelief Posted at 3:22 pm on Sep. 14, 2008 Yeah.  You just have to buy a phone that works with your current plan.  Like you can't have an iPhone if you don't have AT&T, etc.  You just call them and get it activated. All 4 previous replies displayed.