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Otti changes his phone contract

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Otti changes his phone contract

Otti pays too much for his phone, so he compares tariffs, calls customer service and waits in the queue. Learn to understand a contract's term, fees and notice, and to cancel or extend it.

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  1. Customer service agent

    Translation

    Customer service, good afternoon! What can I do for you?

  2. Otti

    Translation

    At last! I was on hold for twenty minutes and almost fell asleep. I'd like to cancel my phone contract.

  3. Customer service agent

    Translation

    Oh, that's a pity. May I ask why?

  4. Otti

    Translation

    I've compared plans: I pay 40 euros a month, and elsewhere it's much cheaper.

  5. Customer service agent

    Translation

    I understand. However, your contract still runs until March.

  6. Otti

    Translation

    And if I switch now? Is there a fee for that?

  7. Customer service agent

    Translation

    Yes, unfortunately. But I'd have a suggestion: if you extend the contract, you get a flat rate with unlimited data for 25 euros.

  8. Otti

    Translation

    Sounds good. But where are the hidden costs? Do I pay anything extra abroad?

  9. Customer service agent

    Translation

    No, everything's included. Only the minimum term would be 24 months again.

  10. Otti

    Translation

    Two years? Is that really worth it? I'd rather take out a contract that I can cancel every month.

  11. Customer service agent

    Das ist auch möglich: derselbe Tarif, monatlich kündbar, für 29 Euro.

    Translation

    That's possible too: the same plan, cancellable monthly, for 29 euros.

  12. Otti

    Perfekt, den nehme ich! Schicken Sie mir bitte alles schriftlich.

    Translation

    Perfect, I'll take it! Please send me everything in writing.

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