Mobile phone contracts

[Rafferty]

Hi there

I would really like it if someone could clear something up for me. I've been told by a few people that you have to be 18 to take out an 02 mobile phone contract, however ive also been told by an equal number of people that this is a load of rubbish! Does anyone know the truth?!

Thank you

[kempie]

A person under the age of 18 does not have full legal capacity to enter into contracts or legal agreements.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contract#Validity_of_contracts

[vicster2006]

1 work for o2 u defo have to be 18 for legal reasons

[ugly_bob]

A mobile phone contract is a credit agreement of sorts, and as sucj you have to be 18.

[Willow Tree]

I have a question. Do you have to be registered on the Electrol Roll to go on Contract? I've been told 'yes' and 'no'. Thanks.

[andrea_h]

You do need to be on an electoral roll as a Credit Check will be ran on the buyer and this CAN be based on the electoral register as well as many other factors.

You also need to be 18yrs or over to get a BT telephone line for the same reasons - as it is a form of Credit and checks are done on ALL new customers.

eg - Line rental is paid in advance but calls are paid for in arrears - the telephone company is effectively giving the 'buyer' a credit facility.

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[ugly_bob]

not sure about the electoral role. When I first got a contract, they just put a test �50 through on my Credit Card, then refunded it.