posted 15th September 2025
For many business owners, dealing with telecom contracts can feel like a never-ending cycle. You sign up for what seems like a competitive deal, only to discover hidden clauses, unexpected costs, or inflexible terms that tie you down for years. When frustration sets in, accepting a "buyout" or “upgrade” from another telecom provider who promises to buy you out of your existing agreement can be tempting.
But here’s the truth: those so-called buyouts are rarely what they seem.
The Illusion of a Buyout.
On the surface, an upgrade offer looks like a lifeline. The new provider says they’ll pay off your current contract, give you new equipment, and lower your monthly costs. But in reality, many of these deals don’t clear your old obligations. Instead, they refinance your existing lease or loan and roll it into a brand-new agreement.
The result? You haven’t escaped your old contract—you’ve just swapped it for another one, often with a longer term. The monthly payments may look smaller, but over time you end up paying the same—or even more—than before.
Lease to Lease: A Hidden Trap
One common tactic is moving businesses from one lease to another without being upfront about it. You’re led to believe your old commitments have been settled, when in fact the balance has just been disguised and spread out. It’s a cosmetic fix, not a genuine solution.
This lack of transparency creates problems down the line. When you realise that the “new deal” is just the old debt in different packaging, your options are even more limited. You’ve essentially tied yourself into another lengthy commitment with very little flexibility.
The Impact on Your Business
Falling into this trap can have serious consequences for your business:
- Reduced cash flow – Because costs are spread over a longer period, you may pay more overall.
- Lost flexibility – Being locked into another long-term contract restricts your ability to switch providers when truly better offers come along.
- Damaged trust – Discovering you’ve been misled erodes confidence not only in the provider, but in the whole industry.
- Legal risk – Some agreements are mis-sold and may not even be enforceable, but without proper advice you may never realise this.
A Smarter Way Out
The good news is there is a better alternative. At Meridian Legal Services, we specialise in helping businesses escape mis-sold telecom contracts legally.
Unlike the so-called buyout schemes, our approach doesn’t involve hiding old finance in new agreements. Instead, we review your contract in detail, identify mis-selling or unfair practices, and work to release you from the contract altogether.
That means when you do choose to move to a new provider, you’re doing so with a clean slate—no hidden baggage, no rolled-over leases, and no nasty surprises.
The Bottom Line
If you’re frustrated with your current telecoms contract, think twice before jumping at an “buy-out” offer. What looks like a solution may just be another trap.
By seeking independent legal advice first, you protect your business from paying more than you should—and give yourself the freedom to negotiate a truly better deal.
Meridian Legal Services helps business owners cut through the confusion, escape unfair contracts, and take back control. Before you sign another business telecoms contract, make sure you know exactly what you’re getting into.
