getting subsidised phone in the middle of contract [Meteor]

choronzonix

Quick question - does the ability to avail of a subsidised phone immediately expire after you sign up even if you don't get one right away? I'm asking as my girlfriend signed up to meteor billpay a few months ago but decided not to buy a phone at the time. Does the fact that she didn't buy one at the time of signing up now mean she has to wait until the end of her contract to avail of a subsidised phone?

Kensington

I'd say she signed up to Billpay Lite, which does not come with a phone or a minimum term. If she wants to now get a phone all she has to do is switch over to a plan that comes with a phone and she'll then get the phone at the subsidised price.

If she's looking for a smart phone, she'd probably be better off waiting for another month or two. Lot of handsets due to be announced shortly so the prices on current models may drop or she could see a nicer phone she'd like instead.

choronzonix

Thanks for the reply! She's actually on Billpay Smart 50€ so I'm pretty sure she would have been entitled to a phone. I'm just wondering if she can still avail of it if she didn't at the start?

Kensington

I didn't think they let you choose a phone plan without choosing a phone! :eek:
Your best bet is probably to ring them in this case.

talkin

bill pay smart lite 50 is just a sim deal

choronzonix

You might be right talkin. I'm gonna get her to ring them and will report back.