Cancel 3 contract for everyone!

SteM

HONKEY TONK wrote: »

What im amazed about

If I was to pay €5 extra a month it would have cost me an extra €80 over the 16 month I had left.

Due to their price rise and the greatest Bargain Alert ( Thanks OP ) I have now saved €960 by cancelling

I don't understand why they didn't just hold off on the increase and let people's contracts expire as normal and then raise the price when people were re-signing their contracts. Maybe their billing software wouldn't allow them to do that but it's going to cost them money in the short-term that's for sure.

Areas

HONKEY TONK wrote: »

Why not just go on a 30 day rolling contract so you can cancel anytime ?

It will still cost 30 euros

That's Sim only isn't it? Doesn't involve the phone?

Tzardine

Paudee wrote: »

I'm about halfway through a 24 month contract. In an unfortunately timed accident I seriously damaged my phone yesterday. If I cancel with 3 bill pay and move to prepay sim only will I also void my insurance?

Extremely fortunate timing i would say. :cool:

SteM

Rockin wrote: »

Brilliant stuff : are they asking people for cough up €€ for their subsidised phone / to send them back ?

Nope.

Noxin

noble00 wrote: »

I don't understand that 02 customers can't change surely the new roaming charges will apply to us aswell anyone know

They're simply not changing the price for those who transferred from O2. Roaming effect or not. As long as they don't change our price, they don't break our contracts.
I no like too but that's just the way of it.

HONKEY TONK

Areas wrote: »

That's Sim only isn't it? Doesn't involve the phone?

I upgraded 8 months ago to a Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

I get to keep the phone

Rockin

SteM wrote: »

Nope.

They must be hemorrhaging money as a result ! :D

What's stopping someone 2/3 months into a subsidised phone contract cancelling and getting the phone for the upfront cost + 3 months sub ? :rolleyes:

Areas

HONKEY TONK wrote: »

I upgraded 8 months ago to a Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

I get to keep the phone

Yeah, mine is an S5, I was counting down the days almost to my upgrade in August! So I think I'll go for the cheaper plan and go 12 month and get a new phone.

RustyP

My wife just upgraded 3 weeks ago and cancelled her contract this morning, thanks very much OP!

Harcrid

zorro2566 wrote: »

Did you get your phone unlocked straightaway? I was told 3 to 4 days to get the unlock code for my iPhone!

Not unlocked immediately, so will have to wait for it to be processed like yourself.

HONKEY TONK

Areas wrote: »

Yeah, mine is an S5, I was counting down the days almost to my upgrade in August! So I think I'll go for the cheaper plan and go 12 month and get a new phone.

Yep. You can cancel now and upgrade now

HONKEY TONK wrote: »

Check your My 3 account

In my old contract of €55 a month I would have another 16 month left

Now it shows im out of contract and also I can upgrade again.

Alf Stewart.

Just looked at the competition.

Is there any (in hindsight)

I was on their flex max (ultimate plan) it was €55 pm, which covered basically everything unlimited.

Missyelliot2

noble00 wrote: »

I don't understand that 02 customers can't change surely the new roaming charges will apply to us aswell anyone know

That's what I thought! But had no joy when I spoke to the Three rep. I thought that when I renewed my old O2 contract with Three - it was a NEW contract, but it seems that Three are treating it as a rollover.

If anyone has any luck with getting out of this contract, please do share!;);)

Areas

HONKEY TONK wrote: »

Yep. You can cancel now and upgrade now

I checked the My3 page and the dates hadn't changed for me, but with this whole issue I think all dates are out the window!

SteM

Rockin wrote: »

They must be hemorrhaging money as a result ! :D

What's stopping someone 2/3 months into a subsidised phone contract cancelling and getting the phone for the upfront cost + 3 months sub ? :rolleyes:

Nothing, I'm 5 months into my 18 month contract and did exactly that this morning. There are people who posted earlier that are 1 month into their contract and have cancelled.

jimmycrackcorm

Rockin wrote:

What's stopping someone 2/3 months into a subsidised phone contract cancelling and getting the phone for the upfront cost + 3 months sub ?

Nothing, but three are hoping they will move to the 30 day contract and then at some point sign up again.

I got an early upgrade less than a week ago but I'm not taking any chances just yet about the 14 day cooling off period.

I also get a 25% discount so I hope I can keep that.

Paudee

Tzardine wrote: »

Extremely fortunate timing i would say. :cool:

It's really not. If I cancel my contract I end up with a useless free phone!

laoisfan

Mr.S wrote: »

I'm going to prepay for the moment from bill pay, just to see what the best options are.

Virgins Sim only plan at 25euro per month is looking the best currently.

Do you need to get a new Three Prepay sim card or can they simply convert your account to Prepay while keep existing SIM ?

L1011

Mr.S wrote: »

I'm going to prepay for the moment from bill pay, just to see what the best options are.

Virgins Sim only plan at 25euro per month is looking the best currently.

Virgin still have crippling bulk SMS issues meaning you can't use 2 factor authentication for things, don't get alerts from some banks etc etc.

muggles

That's the business - cheers OP! Stayed with Three but moved to sim only Unlimited Flex Max.

jennyhayes123

Do they defo not ask for phone back as when this same thing happened with meteor I had to give the phone back

inna981

Anyone know if this affects the Mini Flex 300 plan? The one without data, just calls and text.
Tried to talk to an foreign guy on chat, but he kept wanting me to upgrade my plan. Thanks!

tallus

I only signed for a new 2 year contract at the end of January and cancelled mine and kept the phone with no issues whatsoever

Giblet

Wayhay cheap phone. Always wanted to move to PrePay as it's much handier for me.

tallus

I asked for the unlock code and was told I'd have to call customer care for that.

4Ad

Thanks whoever started this. Just moved hassle free to a 30 day rolling contract, unlimited data for 30 euros and I only changed to a new phone at the end of January..all I have to do is change the SIM over when it arrives..

kev_Makaveli

I tried cancelling today but was told unless I get a letter stating the changes to my plan I won't be affected

njs030

I quite like 3 and have never had a coverage problem so decided to stay.
They offered me a month free to apologise for the price increase!!

SteM

jennyhayes123 wrote: »

Do they defo not ask for phone back as when this same thing happened with meteor I had to give the phone back

I had the exact same thing happen to me with meteor a few years ago and they didn't ask for the phone back.

Missyelliot2

Am with ya! You probably have the same plan as me.....a 'rollover' from an old O2 plan.

Will def be shopping around next time (tears of pain!)

BeepBeep67

Thanks for the heads up on this, moved my 2 kids from mini flex 100 with 21 months left on their contracts to SIM only temporarily @ effectively the same monthly charge they would have been moved to, but now with only a 30 day obligation.
Also requested the unlock codes for both devices which should come in the next 24-48 hours to give me flexibility in deciding the next step.

inna981

Anyone know if this affects the FlexiFix 200 plan? The one without data, just calls and texts.

Tried to talk to a foreign guy on chat and kept wanting me to upgrade my plan. Thanks!

Caliden

L1011 wrote: »

Virgin still have crippling bulk SMS issues meaning you can't use 2 factor authentication for things, don't get alerts from some banks etc etc.

Not sure how old that news is but I switched to them on Monday as iD had those issues.

I was able add a payee to my bank account and my credit union account via sms confirmation text.

So perhaps it was fixed recently. I'll check the 2 factor with my google account now.


Edit: checked google 2 factor and it's not working. It does work with Bank of Ireland texts though

Wheety

Paudee wrote: »

It's really not. If I cancel my contract I end up with a useless free phone!

How will the phone be useless? It won't stop working. Just switch to pay as you go or go to another network. You could even sign up for a new contract with another new phone.

Three have broken their contract terms so you can leave without penalty and keep the phone without having to complete the contract.

Kilteragh

I am due for an upgrade this Saturday, 4th March. I presume it would be too much to wish for that I could sign up to the upgrade on the current terms (€40.66) and then cancel if and when I get a text about the price increase and then keep the new phone. Thoughts?

gazzaman22

Kilteragh wrote: »

I am due for an upgrade this Saturday, 4th March. I presume it would be too much to wish for that I could sign up to the upgrade on the current terms (€40.66) and then cancel if and when I get a text about the price increase and then keep the new phone. Thoughts?

Let me know what you do... I'm due a new phone next week...

alexonhisown

thanks op. have just moved from unlimited €55 a month (18 months left) to 30 day sim only bill pay for €30 a month. he said i cant have unlock code till next month.

F34

There shouldn't be any reason why you can't unless they inform you of the increase at checkout

Wheety

Kilteragh wrote: »

I am due for an upgrade this Saturday, 4th March. I presume it would be too much to wish for that I could sign up to the upgrade on the current terms (€40.66) and then cancel if and when I get a text about the price increase and then keep the new phone. Thoughts?

Nope. You would be agreeing to the new terms by signing up now.

sinny65

Thanks OP☺️ Was stuck in contract with classic flex 350 until August 2018, just called there and cancelled contract no problem at all. Moved to 30 day contract for the moment until I get a chance to suss out competition.

andekwarhola

Kilteragh wrote: »

I am due for an upgrade this Saturday, 4th March. I presume it would be too much to wish for that I could sign up to the upgrade on the current terms (€40.66) and then cancel if and when I get a text about the price increase and then keep the new phone. Thoughts?

Funny how a thread that's critical about being fleeced by a company appears to turning into a how can we fleece an expensive smartphone from said company thread. :pac:

Chieftain

am on live chat at the moment discussing cancelling my phones. will be interesting to see what they say

Chieftain

Chieftain wrote: »

am on live chat at the moment discussing cancelling my phones. will be interesting to see what they say

They will say to call a phone number.

damo80

lads this is brilliant thanks ever so much for the heads up OP. just rang there and all i had to say was "id say you know why im ringing" and he started laughing and said ive a fair idea!!! all sorted now no hassles or anything

Sinbad311

Just off the phone to 3. Was on 55pm contract for 24 months started last week of January with new s7 edge. Now on 30 pm rolling contract and keep phone. Happy camper ðŸ˜

Missyelliot2

After reading through this thread, I'd say Three are regretting their price hike!

Well done OP - champion of the people!!!!

Chieftain

Mr.S wrote: »

There's nothing interesting really, they are processing the cancellations no problem once you are on a plan that's increasing. You'll more then likely need to ring, the cancellations dept is in Ireland where as support is India.

just thought it would be interesting to see if they tried to persuade me to keep the contract

laoisfan

Sinbad311 wrote: »

Just off the phone to 3. Was on 55pm contract for 24 months started last week of January with new s7 edge. Now on 30 pm rolling contract and keep phone. Happy camper ðŸ˜

Do you need to change the sim to switch to the rolling 30-day contract or did they simply modify on the system?

Vahevala

Mr.S wrote: »

Virgin Mobile is unlimited everything @ €25 pm SIM only.

VM work on the 3 network correct?

VeVeX

Chieftain wrote: »

just thought it would be interesting to see if they tried to persuade me to keep the contract

They dont. Its a strange call. All I got was thanks and no problems. I had one contract on Classic 350 and one on Mini Flex 100. Moved both to sim only Flex max 350. Saving €15 p/m based on future pricing.