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If you go right now and select phone only, no term.
The price is only $309.99
I just placed an order
Same bands as ATT?
here you again.
Damn, can't order one in US.
Umm not to be an ass but it says 3yr contract buddy. U get the phone discounted but u get a FREE 3yr contract to go with it buddy.
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actually no. you have to select NO term. try the process again and pay attention.
Yeah maybe you should read the print.. 3 year contract
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no. with a 3 year term, the price is $150.00
When you select NO TERM, phone only, the price is $309.99
The checkout Page clearly says it comes with a 3 year contract
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If u say so
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The checkout Page clearly says it comes with a 3 year contract
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I would say that the web site appears to be goofed up and leave it at that. Feel free to take advantage of their mistake. Just remember that if you order one it will probably be carrier locked. Not that it matters if you're hacking it anyway
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yes exactly bakaneko. this is a glitch in the rogers system. but they have to honour it
It says you get a further credit if you activate a 3 year plan that costs $45 per month or more.
Otherwise the plan free phone alone is $309 + tax.
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They definitely do NOT have to honor it. This happens all the time on Red Flag Deals. Someone posts a price error or system glitch, a hundred people jump on it and place orders, a hundred people get cancellation emails a day later.
I'll eat my hat if any actually receives one of these for that price.
Let's not tell anyone on the RFD forums then
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yes exactly bakaneko. this is a glitch in the rogers system. but they have to honour it
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Pretty sure this exact same thing has happened before on Rogers website, and they have NOT honoured it. MY gf had an upgrade go like this, thru the rogers website, and they flatout refused to follow thru the transaction, it just kinda disappeared.
Good luck getting them to take a $300 loss per customer...
Did she get charged initially and then get refunded?
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I just order one myself and it says phone on 1 line with 309$ as the price and there was no amount beside the bonus line where you would usually have 500$ rebate applied against the 650$ if you took a 3 year agreement.
Moreover, I never had to fill a complete subscription form. So it's a pay and go price. Now I will only need to unlock this phone to sell it!
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I just order one myself and it says phone on 1 line with 309$ as the price and there was no amount beside the bonus line where you would usually have 500$ rebate applied against the 650$ if you took a 3 year agreement.
Moreover, I never had to fill a complete subscription form. So it's a pay and go price. Now I will only need to unlock this phone to sell it!
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good luck getting the phone shipped to you. a lot of ppl are getting the ordered cancelled already
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good luck getting the phone shipped to you. a lot of ppl are getting the ordered cancelled already
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Maybe but it didn't cost anything to try!
I was hoping to get some creative ideas on how I can get my hands on the Verizon Samsung Galaxy SIII. I am eligible for an upgrade on 5/13/13 but I would love to hear about possible workarounds that could get me that phone a lot earlier.
You can buy It off someone here that wants the dev edition
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Buy it for full price.
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Sell your kidney on the black market then buy one.
Hey you said creative!!!!!
This has probably been stated before but you could invent a time machine and travel into the future where your contract is up and then get the S3. Then travel back with your new S3 ready to use.
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Sell your kidney on the black market then buy one.
Hey you said creative!!!!!
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I thought you're only allowed to do this for the iphone
Sell your current phone and buy a new one full price from your carrier.
Alternatively, buy a used one from someone here on xda who will inevitably feel the need to upgrade to the Developer Edition, despite us having custom kernels and custom ROMs working on our consumer models.
I wouldn't trust Craigslist, I've seen quite a few threads about stolen phones bought on Craigslist getting blacklisted.
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I thought you're only allowed to do this for the iphone
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No your thinking "brain"
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Not sure about in the US but up here in Canada with our retarded 3 year contracts heres what I did (not my first time). I get a second phone line on a new contract for the new phone, do a number swap ($20 carrier charge) post on Kijiji (craigslist) looking for someone to take over my contract (carried the 2 phones for a total of 6 days). I just got rid of my Galaxy S2 (i9100) NOT LTE or HD that was on 2 1/2 contract by paying someone $50 to take over the contract. I would have gotten $300 or less for the phone outright which is no wheres near the cost of the S3 outright or the early term on my old contract ($550). The time before that I had an iPhone 4 with 18 month contract left on Rogers I was looking for someone to take over and them pay me for it (asked $75), they just wanted the contract (no idea why) so they took over the 18 month contract for free and left me with a iPhone 4 off contract I turn around and sold for $350.
If you're not under contract with Verizon and really just want the S3 I'd say look at other providers if you're into or want to at all mod your device - load custom roms and such...The VZW S3 BL is locked down, but if you have to stay with VZW, dont bother using your upgrade, buy the Dev edition...yea it costs full price but it'll for sure have a better resale value later on as opposed to the locked one, if you just want the phone and are fine with touchwiz then just buy it at a store.
If you're on a family plan, use another lines upgrade?
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You can buy It off someone here that wants the dev edition
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I'd be willing... but I am certainly not trying to pay the full $599. I'd really want it for the subsidized price.
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If you're on a family plan, use another lines upgrade?
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I do have a family plan but won't I have to still pay the monthly... eventually I would pay for it after some time, right?
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I do have a family plan but won't I have to still pay the monthly... eventually I would pay for it after some time, right?
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I was under the impression you can transfer upgrades on Verizon.
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I was under the impression you can transfer upgrades on Verizon.
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This was discussed quite a bit in the Verizon Pre-Order thread ...
Add a line and get the SIII. Then, call Verizon Customer Care and downgrade the line to a feature phone (which you probably already have lying around or can purchase for minimal outlay) with no add-ons. Then, switch the SIII to your current line, which I presume already has a data package attached to it.
[Another poster told VCC that the phone was originally for his grandmother, but that she was overwhelmed by the smartphone and preferred a barebones phone.]
Surprisingly, Verizon will allow you to both keep the phone and downgrade the new line. I know, I know ... it defies reason. But apparently, it has been done. In any event, you are stuck with the additional line and all associated costs (.. $9.99+fees/month ..) for the duration of the two year contract.
If you do the math, the cost of a subsidized SIII 32gb obtained this way (over the two year contract period) = $249 + ($9.99/month)(24) = $489, and with taxes/fees/surcharges, will likely end up well over $500. In all reality, you should be able to find one for outright sale for about the same amount.
Or, better yet, wait until the quadcore version becomes available.
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This was discussed quite a bit in the Verizon Pre-Order thread ...
Add a line and get the SIII. Then, call Verizon Customer Care and downgrade the line to a feature phone (which you probably already have lying around or can purchase for minimal outlay) with no add-ons. Then, switch the SIII to your current line, which I presume already has a data package attached to it.
[Another poster told VCC that the phone was originally for his grandmother, but that she was overwhelmed by the smartphone and preferred a barebones phone.]
Surprisingly, Verizon will allow you to both keep the phone and downgrade the new line. I know, I know ... it defies reason. But apparently, it has been done. In any event, you are stuck with the additional line and all associated costs (.. $9.99+fees/month ..) for the duration of the two year contract.
If you do the math, the cost of a subsidized SIII 32gb obtained this way (over the two year contract period) = $249 + ($9.99/month)(24) = $489, and with taxes/fees/surcharges, will likely end up well over $500. In all reality, you should be able to find one for outright sale for about the same amount.
Or, better yet, wait until the quadcore version becomes available.
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did this in-store for a bionic. Be warned that the etf for the new line is $350 though
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animal7296 said:
Sell your kidney on the black market then buy one.
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He did say S3 and not an iPad, didn't he?
your carrier isnt just gonna cradle your balls
only real way is to buy one out right whether used or new
i shelled out for mine
I got my Hercules and my g2 off eBay
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Anyone see this today?
http://www.dailytech.com/TMobile+Un...+Yearly+Upgrades+for+10Month/article31944.htm
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Anyone see this today?
http://www.dailytech.com/TMobile+Un...+Yearly+Upgrades+for+10Month/article31944.htm
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Yes now I'm thinking of switching to T-Mobile once my contact is up with Sprint.
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Yes now I'm thinking of switching to T-Mobile once my contact is up with Sprint.
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I made the switch from Sprint to tmobile when the s4 came out. Do not regret a thing. Sprint can suck a large one
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I have sprint and T-Mobile I have no lte yet but the jump plan sounds good but you still have to pay off the first device even if you upgrade
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I have sprint and T-Mobile I have no lte yet but the jump plan sounds good but you still have to pay off the first device even if you upgrade
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Nope...
"..Meanwhile, your remaining payments are voided and you get to pick a new phone.."
Nice I'm gonna order bb q 10
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I just left Sprint and came to T-Mobile and got the GS4. Sprint sucks. Spent 6 years dealing with their horrible data speeds on a smartphone. Not anymore! T-Mobile is a big improvement. Not sure if this Jump! program is a good idea for those who buy all the newest phones and then sell them on craigslist towards the new one. Doesn't seem like it saves you very much since you have to turn in the phone you currently have.
Well, if you do the math.....$99 down and $20/mo for 6/mo, and $10/mo for the Jump program, thats $279. $579-279 is $300. Yes, you could get more on craigslist if you wanted, but its better than most of the other trade in programs, and its very convenient. And that extra $10 includes insurance/theft protection.
So right now, I got the S4 in May and of course I have to pay it off. If I enroll in the program I don't have to pay it off anymore or what?
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So right now, I got the S4 in May and of course I have to pay it off. If I enroll in the program I don't have to pay it off anymore or what?
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Yes... But I read you have to wait 6 months before the first upgrade. The payoff disappears, trade in your current phone, and buy at new customer price... With the monthly financing of course.
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The question is: when does if start? It officially starts July 14, so does it apply only to new purchases after that? Or will they let you do it retroactive to a certain date. Also you have to have the insurance plan already, which I believe must be put on at the time of purchase of the phone.
I just read on T-Mobile's site: " JUMP must be added within 14 days of qualified device purchase."
Does this mean we are screwed if we got our S4 before July 1st? The program starts on the 14th.
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Sounds like it, but maybe you can call them on the 14th and plead your case.
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I have sprint and T-Mobile I have no lte yet but the jump plan sounds good but you still have to pay off the first device even if you upgrade
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No you don't you just turn in your current phone to upgrade.
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I watched the full press conference and had some of the same questions you guys do. One of the things they said was that there would be a limited time opportunity for existing customers to sign up, but there were no further details given. So I decided to ask. The first person through customer service chat hadnt even heard of it yet so I asked in the forums. The only answer I got there was someone saying it was for all simple choice customers. But if you go here to the Jump info page toward the bottom of the page it says "Already a T-Mobile customer?" and has a link. When you click that link it takes you to your log on. After logging in it takes you back to that info page with the July 14th date. If it wasnt for existing customers I dont see why that would be on the "Jump" page.
Heres how I think it works as far as existing customers. When it starts on July 14th there will be a limited time window for existing simple choice customers that already have the insurance to be able to change their existing PHP insurance to "Jump". Since I am still within my 14 day period I made sure I added the insurance just to make sure I qualified. We will know soon enough, but my guess is that it will be available to us for a limited time, and only if we already have the standard insurance they offer now.
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I watched the full press conference and had some of the same questions you guys do. One of the things they said was that there would be a limited time opportunity for existing customers to sign up, but there were no further details given. So I decided to ask. The first person through customer service chat hadnt even heard of it yet so I asked in the forums. The only answer I got there was someone saying it was for all simple choice customers. But if you go here to the Jump info page toward the bottom of the page it says "Already a T-Mobile customer?" and has a link. When you click that link it takes you to your log on. After logging in it takes you back to that info page with the July 14th date. If it wasnt for existing customers I dont see why that would be on the "Jump" page.
Heres how I think it works as far as existing customers. When it starts on July 14th there will be a limited time window for existing simple choice customers that already have the insurance to be able to change their existing PHP insurance to "Jump". Since I am still within my 14 day period I made sure I added the insurance just to make sure I qualified. We will know soon enough, but my guess is that it will be available to us for a limited time, and only if we already have the standard insurance they offer now.
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So if you have insurance like php. Then just add the 10 dollars a month. Or does it replace that and just pay the jump price instead of the insurance cost.
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So if you have insurance like php. Then just add the 10 dollars a month. Or does it replace that and just pay the jump price instead of the insurance cost.
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It replaces your existing insurance. So if your paying the 7.99 now its only $2 more to replace it with Jump. This covers basically everything that could break your phone, theft, loss, and adds the ability to upgrade up to twice a year. I just tweeted John Legere the CEO and asked about current customers. Ill update this if he answers.
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So if you have insurance like php. Then just add the 10 dollars a month. Or does it replace that and just pay the jump price instead of the insurance cost.
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It replaces it.... Has its own insurance built in.
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Well, if you do the math.....$99 down and $20/mo for 6/mo, and $10/mo for the Jump program, thats $279. $579-279 is $300. Yes, you could get more on craigslist if you wanted, but its better than most of the other trade in programs, and its very convenient. And that extra $10 includes insurance/theft protection.
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This is true. But for me I'd rather sell on Craigslist and get a little bit more for it which I can use the difference, after paying off my eip, to put down on a new phone. Plus the $2 a month I'm saving not going with the program and doing the regular $7.99 insurance instead. But that's just me.
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Here's another way of look at it.
http://gigaom.com/2013/07/10/is-t-mobiles-new-upgrade-program-jump-worth-it/
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Starting Jan 15 T-Mobile will credit your bill with up to $350 per line for switching from att or verizon.
sicmadek said:
Starting Jan 15 T-Mobile will credit your bill with up to $350 per line for switching from att or verizon.
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Source?
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Starting Jan 15 T-Mobile will credit your bill with up to $350 per line for switching from att or verizon.
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If true I assume they'd require you to stay with them for some significant period of time?
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Source?
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I don't know the OP's source, but I read on Yahoo news that they would probably announce this at CES.
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The rumors is that T-mobile will pay the early termination fees (ETF) on your current contract phone from other carriers and break your current contract with them. It depends if you are in a contract and how much the ETF is.
I'm thinking this can be abused, since what if you sign up for a different carrier, get a discounted phone, then after a month, switch to t-mobile and not worry about the penalty (ETF).
source
http://www.iphonehacks.com/2013/12/t-mobile-uncarrier-4-0-etf.html
I think they will get a lot of business from Sprint with this.
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The only people really that would probably consider this are people from sites like this that can't unlock their boot loaders. Which is a very very small handful of people overall. Most people know nothing of development and stuff that we all are into.
Why would Joe schmoe care to do this? Unless they really hate their current carrier. They're gonna still be locked into a contract with T-Mobile.
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I know I plan on switching from Verizon to T-Mobile. Up in Boston T-Mobile has a very strong LTE signal and I would be saving about $40-$50 a month on my bill. I have a single line with Verizon. Plus I have a Moto X that's AT&T unlocked, but I also have a Verizon one that should be unlocked as well. Now just figuring out which T-Mobile plan is for me!
This would mostly help with family plans. 4 phones unlimited talk, text, and internet. 500mb of it high speed, $100. Would save me a bunch.
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The only people really that would probably consider this are people from sites like this that can't unlock their boot loaders. Which is a very very small handful of people overall. Most people know nothing of development and stuff that we all are into.
Why would Joe schmoe care to do this? Unless they really hate their current carrier. They're gonna still be locked into a contract with T-Mobile.
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T-Mobile doesn't have contracts anymore. It will be interesting to see how they deal with the potential abuse here.
For now, this deal is just a rumor, though, so any speculation is premature.
Now, AT&T is offering the same promotion:
http://www.att.com/att/switcherpromo/#fbid=qOE_f9I-AON
So switch from AT&T to T-Mobile, then back to AT&T.......profit?
I wish T-Mobile was in my area.
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Now, AT&T is offering the same promotion:
http://www.att.com/att/switcherpromo/#fbid=qOE_f9I-AON
So switch from AT&T to T-Mobile, then back to AT&T.......profit?
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How does this work? They tell you to switch from T-Mobile and get $200 "Switchers Bill Credit" before your third bill from AT&T. Then they say trade in your phone for up to $250.
Ok, well I answered my second question by actually typing this out. I was gunna ask why not just get a crappy spare phone you have lying around and trade it in for $250. They use "up to $250" so that answers that. They'd just give you a dollar or something. On to the first question: Will they enforce that you have to be coming from T-Mobile? If so, will they just make you produce a recent T-Mo bill? What would happen if you just kept "switching to them" then producing the same bill as proof?
And as you pointed out, what would prevent someone from just switching between the two a bunch and getting a bunch of money? Actually, maybe that part about getting your Switcher Credit "on or before your third AT&T Wireless bill" is how they're going to prevent that. If you're not with them anymore, they won't send you that, basically making you stay with them for at least 3 months.
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I wish T-Mobile was in my area.
How does this work? They tell you to switch from T-Mobile and get $200 "Switchers Bill Credit" before your third bill from AT&T. Then they say trade in your phone for up to $250.
Ok, well I answered my second question by actually typing this out. I was gunna ask why not just get a crappy spare phone you have lying around and trade it in for $250. They use "up to $250" so that answers that. They'd just give you a dollar or something. On to the first question: Will they enforce that you have to be coming from T-Mobile? If so, will they just make you produce a recent T-Mo bill? What would happen if you just kept "switching to them" then producing the same bill as proof?
And as you pointed out, what would prevent someone from just switching between the two a bunch and getting a bunch of money? Actually, maybe that part about getting your Switcher Credit "on or before your third AT&T Wireless bill" is how they're going to prevent that. If you're not with them anymore, they won't send you that, basically making you stay with them for at least 3 months.
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It's basically what T-Mobile did for business credits you have to port your number from said service provider and you don't get your credit til the 4th bill. The T-Mobile deal is only for family plans with 350$ or less in etf .
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I read somewhere it has to be a 3+ line family plan too. I'm curious to see how this pans out as I have two lines (family plan) and was strongly considering going switching to TMO as with my wife's work discount it comes out to be cheaper than Verizon (with her discount) and T-Mobile seems rather good on having the phones we want nowadays.
http://www.tmonews.com/2013/12/what...ther-carriers-early-termination-fees-covered/
Not 100% yet but likely..
There's more to it. You have trade in your phones, port your numbers and buy new phones. Now you may qualify for zero down, but you still have to pay the taxes up front and possibly $10 for each SIM card.
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I called T-Mobile and you have to trade in your phone and buy theirs. The trade in value is low and new phone price is high.
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I agree, depending on the number of lines wink also affect your upfront cost never you have to pay the taxes up front.
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Therefore it makes more sense to pay your etf by yourself and bring your phone and join the no contract plan or prepaid. Saves more money if that's your goal.
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Hey Guys
Jut curious if anyone has the answer to this before I call AT&T about this.
The next program... which is what I have done when I switched service to AT&T in September- gets me a new phone every year I just pay monthly, so what happens to my S4 in September when I get my new phone?
Do I have to trade my s4 back in to get the new phone? Because I'm going to buy a OnePlus One next month and want to sell my S4 after... unless I have to keep it to trade it in, which would suck.
Thanks,
Matt
You won't have to keep the s4 for a trade in you just won't trade it in you pay the phone off in the 24 months or however long the plan that you took.
However in one year you want to change phones you'll have to give them the s4 back.
Also AT&T may block the IMEI from going on to another account until the phone is paid in full.
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It is not a rental. You own the phone outright.
I asked this very question when I got my first next phone. It is just like T - mobiles plan. If the phone is not paid in full when you want a new one you pay it off plus the taxes for the new phone.
It sounds like you did the 12 month payment plan. At the end of 12 months you keep your phone even if you get a new one. If you keep the phone you monthly bill drops by the monthly payment. So after 12 months if you want a new phone, you will keep your current phone and just pay the taxes for the new phone.
Basically the next program is just the same as buying the phone at full price when you get it. Take the payment amount by the number of months and you will notice it comes out to the exact full price of the phone.
This saves you money over the subsidized phones where you end up paying more than the cost of the phone after 2 years.
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Sweet thanks @CAG-man
So could I sell my S4 as soon as I got my One or would I have to wait til I paid it off before selling?
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Sweet thanks @CAG-man
So could I sell my S4 as soon as I got my One or would I have to wait til I paid it off before selling?
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You're welcome.
As I understand the plan, you cannot upgrade a phone on a Next line until the current phone is paid off.
With that said, if you have your HTC One then you can sell your S4. You will have paid off your S4 either by the pay off period or because you paid off the balance in order to get the upgrade phone.
Again this is how I understood the plan when I asked those specific questions. I am not responsible if a representative or ATT says or does something else. Though I believe I am 95% sure of what I stated.
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Thanks guys
I'll give AT&T a call this weekend and post back here, I can't be the one trying to figure out how to get their hands on that new OnePlus One ;D
Cheers! :good: