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why is upgrading much more expensive than being a new customer with carphone warehouse

  • July 2, 2026
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Hi why is it much cheaper as a new customer through Carphone warehouse to get a new phone much cheaper than being an existing customer getting an upgrade. Feels like I’m being ripped of to be honest. I spend a fortune already on 3 contracts. 
 

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Gemma M
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • July 2, 2026

Hi ​@tqc05v,

 

Thanks for getting in touch. We completely understand why this would seem frustrating.

 

New customer offers are often introductory deals based on our standard (base) pricing, whereas upgrade offers for existing customers are calculated differently and are based on a number of factors, including your account history and eligibility.

 

If you'd like to explore all of the options available to you, we'd recommend getting in touch with our Sales team via Live Chat. They'll be able to review your account and discuss any upgrade deals that may be available.

 

Regards,

 

Gemma M

The iD Mobile Social Media Team