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Misunderstood contract terms (2-year plan) — Need to cancel as a newly arrived foreigner


Hello,

I am an expat from Ukraine and this is my very first time living and working in the Netherlands. Because of the heavy language barrier and my complete lack of experience with Dutch rules, I completely misunderstood how mobile subscriptions work here. I thought I was signing up for a flexible monthly plan, but it turns out I accidentally locked myself into a 2-year contract.

I absolutely cannot keep or pay for this number for 2 years because my circumstances are changing, and I am already planning to permanently return to Ukraine this September.

I honestly didn't know about these contract traps, and it was an honest mistake due to my ignorance as a newcomer. Could a moderator please help me find a way to cancel or waive this subscription without penalties before I leave the country? I am ready to move to private messages to provide my customer details.

Thank you for your empathy and help.

Beste antwoord door eric

If you started a contract yesterday,  you can call the number and cancell the subscription again. Within 14 days after ordering, there are no peanalties charged.

After cancellation,  you can apply for a new subscription and choose a sim only with "per month cancellation possibilities".

 

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4 reacties

Waqqas
Super User
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  • Odido Superuser
  • July 2, 2026

Hello ​@Maksym Zaverukha

Cancellations cannot be submitted via this forum, call the customer support on telephone number 0800-7123. They should be able to help you in English.

And when did you subscribe?


  • Auteur
  • heeft eerste post geplaatst
  • July 3, 2026

вчора, чи можу я скасувати лише за номером чи є якісь інші варіанти?


  • Auteur
  • heeft eerste post geplaatst
  • July 3, 2026

Hello ​@Maksym Zaverukha

Cancellations cannot be submitted via this forum, call the customer support on telephone number 0800-7123. They should be able to help you in English.

And when did you subscribe?

yesterday, can I cancel only by number or are there any other options?


eric
Super User
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  • Odido Superuser
  • Antwoord
  • July 3, 2026

If you started a contract yesterday,  you can call the number and cancell the subscription again. Within 14 days after ordering, there are no peanalties charged.

After cancellation,  you can apply for a new subscription and choose a sim only with "per month cancellation possibilities".