You’re moving to a location where the carrier doesn’t provide service. Usually, you’ll need a convincing reason for the move, such as an employment change or death in the family. You’ve been terminated from your employment, and simply can no longer afford your contract. [2] X Research source
The person taking over your plan will most likely be instructed by your carrier to read the carrier’s Terms and Conditions of Agreement, and agree to abide by them. Your carrier may also have an Assumption of Liability form, which will probably have to be signed both by you and the person taking over the contract.
Conduct a browser search, and you’ll find a number of companies willing to assist you. However, expect to pay a fee for the service. [8] X Research source Obviously, do your homework on the company you’re thinking of using. Ask around to see if anyone you know has ever used the company before. You can also do a BBB search to see if the company is listed there, and what its rating is.
A smaller local carrier. These carriers (like Cincinnati Bell and Cellular South) usually offer a variety of fairly cheap plans. However, you’d have to check as to whether or not the carrier requires a contract. Most—if not all— smaller local carriers have nationwide calling. You may even find some that are willing to pay your current ETF if you migrate to their service. [12] X Research source Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). Unlike the major carriers, these service providers (such as Virgin Mobile and Boost Mobile) don’t have their own network infrastructure. Rather, they purchase the excess capacity of the larger carriers. [13] X Research source Many MVNOs don’t require contracts. However, you’d have to check with the individual carrier to see if it would be willing to pay your ETF on an early termination of your existing contract.
If the contract makes no reference to future modifications, and your agreement terms were modified by the carrier during the contract period, you could claim a breach of the agreement. Be aware, however, that many of these contracts do have a provision that says the carrier can change the agreement at any time. [15] X Research source Even if the contract contains a term addressing future modifications, you should be able to break the contract if the change is “materially adverse” to you. Granted that’s kind of a nebulous term, but the reality is that if the carrier has changed rates, or added small fees that weren’t there when you signed the agreement, you’ve probably met the “materially adverse” threshold. [16] X Research source
