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This means you don't actually own the phone until you've paid off the handset part of your contract, which means you can't sell it. However, you can sell it if you settle up that part of the agreement. In short: if you're still tied into a contract, your best bet is to check before your sell your phone.

Pros and cons of pay monthly Works out as more expensive than if you'd bought a handset outright. Requires you to pass a credit check, particularly for the latest and most expensive handsets. Less flexibility ? you're usually tied to a 12-month or 24-month contract.

Or, if your current handset is unlocked, you can continue using it with a new provider. If you choose to keep your current phone, you should contact your mobile network provider and let them know. This is because your current SIM card will be tied to your old contract.

If you're switching service providers and remaining in the same geographic area, you can keep your existing phone number. This process ? often referred to as phone number porting ? can be done between wireline, IP and wireless providers.

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.

Your mobile provider could cut your phone off so you're unable to make or receive calls. If you don't take steps to deal with the debt, your account will default and the contract will be cancelled. The mobile provider can then take action to recover the outstanding bill, following the normal debt collection process.

If you're out of contract, you can switch provider whenever you like. If you want to switch to a different network provider but keep your existing handset, you may need to get your phone unlocked. There may be a charge for this.