How to Terminate Cell Phone Contracts

Get out your cell phone contract and review it for information on the early termination fees and processes. You need to have specific information on the cost and whether or not your carrier offers a pro-rated amount. A pro-rated amount deducts money from the termination fee depending on how long you have had your service. Calculate the amount you should owe if this is the case.

Review your cell phone plan. Know exactly what services you signed up for originally, this is very important information for you to be certain about.

Review your cell phone bills. Look at your detailed charges. If any of the charges differ from the cell phone plan that you signed up for this is called a "materially adverse" item. A materially adverse item may be grounds for you to terminate your contract without having to pay a fee. Go back to your cell phone contract and look for the "materially adverse clause" and read what your provider has defined it as.

Write down the pro-rated fee you expect (if any) and any materially adverse items (if any) on a sheet of paper.

Call your provider's customer service number and request to speak to a manager regarding termination of contract. Write down the day and time of your call and the name or employee number of anyone you speak to on your paper.

Tell the manager you wish to terminate your contract. If you have materially adverse items make sure you use the term "materially adverse" when talking about them. When you have completed the termination process write down a short summary of the conversation for your own records.

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