You must be at least 18 years old If you’re not 18 yet, don’t despair. You can either ask an adult to take out a pay monthly contract for you (the credit check and bills will need to be in their name), or check out our great range of pay as you go phone or broadband deals.
Can I get a phone contract at 16?
Answer: The short answer is that you need to be 18 or over in order to sign any type of contract and therefore mobile networks won’t allow someone under the age of 18 to sign up to a contract with them since it’s against the law.
Can I get a phone contract on my 18th birthday?
The simple answer to your question is that “yes” you can apply for a loan (provided you have a debit or credit card for the upfront payment) but in practice you will be declined. In reality, you need to be 21 for a chance to be accepted.
Can you cosign for a cell phone?
If you really have your heart set on a new phone with multiple features, there is the option of using a cosigner. A cosigner is someone who has good credit. They will be held responsible for the bill if you fail to make payments. Anyone can be a cosigner — friends or family.
Can a 16 year old get a SIM card?
Yes. You can purchase a SIM card prepaid or postpaid, under the age of 18.
How old do you have to be to get a prepaid phone?
You can walk into a store and start any prepaid plan. Signing a contract plan requires 18 years of age.
Do I need a cosigner for a cell phone?
Use a Cosigner If you don’t have any family members that can join you on a family plan, then one more efficient way of getting a cell phone is to use a guarantor (i.e. cosigner). If someone with excellent credit signs on your behalf, then you may get your cell phone plan even with bad credit.
What’s the easiest phone contract to get?
The “Easiest” Network
- EE: TransUnion, Equifax, Experian.
- O2: Equifax.
- Three: TransUnion, Equifax, Experian.
- Vodafone: TransUnion, Equifax, Experian.
- Sky Mobile: Equifax.
- Tesco Mobile: Experian.
- Virgin Mobile: Equifax.
- BT Mobile: Equifax.
Can a 17 year old get a SIM card?
It only gets worse if you are below 18 years old since 18 years is the legal age for any citizen to be eligible to purchase a SIM card in India.
What is the age limit for SIM card?
You can get your own sim at age 18. When you have your number identy prove like voter ID , driving license etc. In Maharashtra to get your own sim, you should have your Aadhar card and you should be above 15 years, to get your sim card at your own documents.
Can a 16 year old buy a prepaid phone?
Pay As You Go If you are 16, you can still obtain a cell phone with no help from an adult by purchasing a pay-as-you-go phone. These cell phones do not require a credit card or a contract, allowing the minor to purchase one on her own.
Can I buy my own phone at 14?
Yes, you can purchase a prepaid phone. You aren’t old enough to enter into a contract for a regular cell phone, but there are no restrictions on prepaid phones.
