Hello folks,
I am a looong-time lurker, and have thoroughly enjoyed the many threads I've read since I first found this site last fall. I've been drolling over a new phone for quite a while to replace my LG Ally (forgive me; didn't know too much about smart phones when I got it, and it was free from Best Buy at the time), in particular since the LTE phones have come on the market. I've had the Ally since Aug. 2010, and technically I'm not supposed to be eligible for an upgrade until April (20 month mark). I've noticed some of you have posted that you ordered the Bionic and paid an 'early upgrade fee' ($20?). How long have you had your previous phones to be able to do this? I would love to get the Bionic, but just can't see paying the full retail price unless there's no other route. Not looking for a handout, but if there is a way of paying the $299, I could see my way clear to that. Would love to hear how you guys did that. Thanks for your replies.