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With a financing contract, you buy the phone, and if you sell it, you can use the money to pay it off immediately. With a lease, however, the phone is not yours to sell.

If you owe your carrier money, you can still switch providers. What you'll need to do is pay off your phone before you make the jump to another provider. Depending on whether you're on a contract or a monthly plan, you may be responsible for paying termination fees.

Mobile Carrier Freedom. Bring your eligible phone with you and we'll reimburse your remaining phone payment balance when you switch from select carriers (including Verizon and A&) to Mobile ? up to $800/line (up to 5 lines) via virtual prepaid card.

What is a phone contract? A phone contract is when you pay for the cost of your handset and tariff simultaneously over the course of 12 to 24 months, so the price of your device is spread over the duration of your contract. You pay a fixed amount each month, so you know exactly how much you're paying.

When you buy a phone on contract, you're essentially financing the cost of the phone over the life of your contract. This means that you don't have to pay the full price of the phone up front. Instead, you make monthly payments (usually with interest) until the cost of the phone is paid off.

Is contract or pay as you go better? If you're weighing up a pay as you go vs. contract phone deal, it usually comes down to flexibility and cost. If you can afford to buy a new phone outright, you might decide to avoid any potential interest and shop around for a SIM-only deal.

Major carriers often offer several hundred dollars when you switch, which can help subsidize the price of the change. But you'll want to check your account online or go into your carrier's store to find out how much you might still owe on your phone before you leave.