Dont know how to upgrade...

A question about : Dont know how to upgrade...

I currently have a sim only contract with T-Mobile that expires on 18/5, using my iPhone 4. I'd like to upgrade to a pay monthly contract on an iPhone 5c and keep the same number. Budget is up to Ј50 up front for the phone and less than Ј20/month. Calls, text and data allowances are secondary.

Is there such a deal and how should I approach this? Many thanks.

Best answers:

• I guess the prices will be different when you are out of contract in 3 months time, but if you want to upgrade just phone EE - you'll keep the number.
  If you want to change networks, you'll need to give EE a ring when you are close to the end of your contract and request a PAC code. You then give that code to your new network and it cancels your t mobile contract for you.
  The pac code allows you to take your number to a different network.
• Don't be surprised if you get transferred to EE (4G) when you speak to them about upgrading if you wish to remain with them.
  How long have you been a T-Mobile customer for? They may offer you a retention deal.
  They no longer sell Orange and T-Mobile plans.
  If you do decide to swap networks Tesco Mobile at present are offering the iPhone 5c with no upfront cost with 250 minutes, 5000 texts and 500mb of data at Ј21.50 per month.
• You could get a unlocked ( forever ) iPhone 5c from giffgaff for Ј11.40 per month with Ј50 upfront
• you could upgrade through CPW who still do Orange and t-mobile plans