Yes, it's possible to buy the phone and set up the contract with SKY without immediately switching your service. Essentially, you can purchase the phone and activate the contract with SKY, but keep using your current provider and phone until you return from abroad.
During this period, you'll likely start paying for the contract and tariff as soon as you agree to it, even if you're not actively using the service. However, you won't need to switch your service or start using the new phone until you're ready.
Once you return from abroad and are ready to switch to SKY, you can then activate the service with them, port your current number over, and start using the new phone. You can also close your account with your current provider at that time.
It's always a good idea to double-check with SKY to confirm their specific policies and procedures for setting up a contract and delaying the activation of service until a later date. This will ensure that you have all the information you need and can proceed with confidence.
