Moving under new 3 contract

[new2site]

Hi All,
I've noticed that there seems to be a lot of great advice flowing around this website so i thought i might ask if anyone can assist with a problem concerning my 3 contract.

Basically, i just got this new HTC phone from 3 that i would like to keep, but since i would have to fork out £450 :o to finish the contract i've been considering selling my sim to someone else. I'm sure some of you are thinking that this is not so expensive, but on top of the moving costs and other expenses it all adds up to something unaffordable.

I am curious to know though - is there no way that i can move the contract to an affiliated company that works with 3 in Spain
(perhaps movistar). Mainly, my job is going to be there, so i would like to finish paying off the contract there. Is this a possible solution? or does anyone have any further suggestions on avoiding this expensive cost?

Any ideas are greatly appreciated
Thank you in advance!!

[fredbassett]

Do you have a friend who would be willing to complete the contract for you? I'm not sure if 3 offer this service but the other networks offer a Transfer of Ownership service whereby someone you know can have the contract moved into their name and affectively finish the duration of the contract without you having to pay an early termination fee. You would be liable for the contract/costs until the number is moved into your friends name.

[new2site]

I didn't see anything on the three website about this, but i will write them an email tonight & see if i get any response about this.

Thanks for the assistance FredBassett