On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 9:48 AM, Chuck Mariotti<[email protected]> wrote: > I have a client that wanted to switch but when contacting Bell was informed > that they are in the midst of a 3 year contract (that auto-renewed). > > None of them remember signing anything from Bell so I assume someone agreed > over the phone to a better rate while Bell glossed over the 3 year contract > part. They have 19 months to go and were told about $1900+ to break the > contract (three analog lines and some answering services). > > Anyone have any experience breaking contracts with Bell?
Chuck, In addition to the comments you've received so far, I would make one observation. The Bell contracts that I've seen so far autorenew for a 12 month period, not for a term equal to the initial term. I think you also have 30 or 90 days after an auto renew to get out. Check the fine print. Generally though, I have to agree with Stephan's sentiment. Those contracts are written heavily in favour of the provider and it's difficult to get out without some sort of onerous penalty. Sometimes the penalty is the full amount of the contract, and other times it's half the regular charges for the remainder of the contracted period. The trick is that if you cancel, the full amount becomes payable immediately. If you decide to get out, juggle the numbers so you can pay them over the next 19 months instead of immediately in a lump sum. Good luck. Dave --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
