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September 25, 2026

upgrade and trade in my phone

  • September 25, 2026
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Hi, 

I have a few months left on my phone but I’d like to upgrade early, but I do have an iPhone 16 to trade in.

 

please help. 

    5 replies

    Simoak
    Helpful Contributor
    Helpful Contributor
    September 25, 2026

    ​@Matthew.mcivor  Hi there if im not mistaken i do believe you'd have to pay your current contract off first before an upgrade would be considered ! I know my situation i was in was a slightly different but when i wanted to end one of my contracts early i was told by id mobile i could but id have to pay a termination fee but if your staying with id mobile it might be different  phone ! Phone this number 0800 049 2376 you will get to speak to someone from id mobile who will help you 👍

    iD Mobile Employee
    September 27, 2026

    Hi ​@Simoak.

     

    Thank you for your post. It's great to hear you're looking to upgrade and trade in your iPhone 16.

     

    All iD Mobile contracts are eligible to be upgraded 2 months before the expiry date, which allows you to have a new handset while keeping the same mobile number.

     

    If you'd prefer to move to a SIM only plan instead, you're able to upgrade to this 24 days before your contract expires.

     

    Thanks,

    Marquerita

    The iD Mobile Team
     

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    Simoak
    Helpful Contributor
    Helpful Contributor
    September 28, 2026

    ​@Marquerita T i'd just like to correct you i dont know where you got your information from but ive already upgraded and ive never once said im trading in a iphone 16 ! So i would like to know where you got this information from ???

    Gemma M
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    September 29, 2026

    Hi ​@Simoak,

     

    Thank you for taking the time to share your advice and experience with other members of the Community.

     

    We’d also like to apologise for the confusion caused by our previous response. It appears that a previous colleague incorrectly tagged you in a response regarding an iPhone 16 trade-in, when this information wasn’t related to your situation.

     

    We’re sorry for any confusion or misunderstanding this may have caused, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention.

     

    Regards,


    Gemma M
    The iD Mobile Social Media Team

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    Gemma M
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    September 29, 2026

    Hi ​@Matthew.mcivor,

     

    Thanks for getting in touch.

     

    Unfortunately, we don’t offer early upgrades before your account becomes eligible. Once you become eligible, you’ll be able to upgrade through the iD Mobile app or contact our Sales Team via Live Chat to discuss the options available to you.

     

    https://www.idmobile.co.uk/live-chat

     

    You can also trade in your iPhone 16. Please note that our trade-in service is handled by our sister company, Currys, who will assess the handset and arrange the trade-in payment.

     

    You can find more information about the trade-in process here: https://www.idmobile.co.uk/trade-in

     

    Regards,


    Gemma M
    The iD Mobile Social Media Team

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