UK Fixed-Term Contracts

[roseandrob]

Hello!


Can anybody help me:


When immigrating, is there a way of getting out of fixed contracts (e.g. Sky, mobile phone, gym membership etc.) or are you expected to buy yourself out of the contract?


What have other people done?


I don't want to leave owing these companies money but at the same time I think it might end up costing a lot of money and I'm sure the companies in question couldn't give two hoots that I'm leaving the country!


Many thanks

[chocolate cake]

It can be just pot luck, I cancelled my BT broadband line today, and BT tried to instance I had a 12 month contract finishing in June, which was nonsense as I'd never agreed a new contract after the initial 12 month period when my line was installed some 3 years ago.


After some 50mins (yes, thankfully it was freephone no. & I had it on loud speaker and was able to do other things) switched between different departments I managed to get it cancelled FOC.


I've also gym membership, but it's a small fee and pay as you go, so I'm not too bothered about cancelling it.

[peebles16]

We had to stump up cash to cancel BT broadband (still within contract) but nothing else..

Karen

[chocolate cake]

................. and BT tried to instance I had a 12 month contract finishing in June, .............

typo above and there doesn't seem to be any way to edit my original post, should read '...BT tried to insist...'