AT&T NEXT 12, 18, and now 24?!?!

[erwaso]

So this brings down device monthly prices by another $5ish , what do you think? WOuld make the G3 $19.33/mo but payoff in 30 months. So if i wanted a new phone in say, 24 mo and wanted to keep the G3 there will be a $100 payoff.

AT&T's Next 24 plan gives customers 30 months to pay off their smartphone | Android Central

 

[Fishfam4]

NEXT is a huge ripoff, I know this from experience. You're basically leasing a phone for the same price as it would cost to buy unlocked, but over a extended period of time. But with an unlocked phone you can upgrade whenever you want and keep your old phone too.

 

[Almeuit]

I wouldn't do that.. I upgrade way too much .

 

[erwaso]

NEXT is a huge ripoff, I know this from experience. You're basically leasing a phone for the same price as it would cost to buy unlocked, but over a extended period of time. But with an unlocked phone you can upgrade whenever you want and keep your old phone too.

Right, but interest free for those who don't have $400 to $500 to pay up front. You also have the option to pay off the phone early, keep it and be done. It's just a different way to pay.

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[Closingracer]

NEXT is a huge ripoff, I know this from experience. You're basically leasing a phone for the same price as it would cost to buy unlocked, but over a extended period of time. But with an unlocked phone you can upgrade whenever you want and keep your old phone too.

No it isn't ...I am using Verizon edge and with 10gb plan I have a droid turbo for about $3 dollars less then what I would be paying if I paid for a 2 year contract. Going for a note 4 now and is about $5 more but oh well I am not paying for Jr upfront and if I want to upgrade in about 17-20 months I can compared to 24 months with a contract. There is no interest so its basically paying off a full price phone without needing to get a credit card with a promo 0% APR just to pay it off without putting all the cash down now

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[bwhardy]

So this brings down device monthly prices by another $5ish , what do you think? WOuld make the G3 $19.33/mo but payoff in 30 months. So if i wanted a new phone in say, 24 mo and wanted to keep the G3 there will be a $100 payoff.

AT&T's Next 24 plan gives customers 30 months to pay off their smartphone | Android Central

I have the 12 month plan with a G3. Could not beat 0 interest for the phone. You do not have to give the phone back after you payments are up.
If at anytime I want to upgrade all I have to do is pay off the balance.
IMO a great deal.

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[bwhardy]

NEXT is a huge ripoff, I know this from experience. You're basically leasing a phone for the same price as it would cost to buy unlocked, but over a extended period of time. But with an unlocked phone you can upgrade whenever you want and keep your old phone too.

You can pay off the balance at anytime and upgrade. The phone is yours to keep , this is not a lease but a installment plan with no interest.

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[petergoogle]

Public service message:

Be very careful buying used/new AT&T and T-Mobile phones from PEOPLE. They may be under finance deals and you may end up with the phone blacklisted even months later !!! (happened to me)

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

Public service message:

Be very careful buying used/new AT&T and T-Mobile phones from PEOPLE. They may be under finance deals and you may end up with the phone blacklisted even months later !!! (happened to me)

How would this happen?

Nothing but Note! A little rim, some backboard, but mostly Note!