I currently have an iPhone through AT&T, I'm eligible for an upgrade but it seems like instead of paying their monthly rate for a new phone I could get one cheaper somewhere else. If I did this, would this affect my contract? Who has the best prices?

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Posted by TU Rob

Birmingham

Member since Nov 2008

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Posted on 12/18/15 at 2:36 pm to TJG210

If you buy the phone through AT&T, it is simply the unsubsidized price of the phone divided by however many months you choose. I think it was something like 18, 30, and maybe some other option as the number of months. If you were to buy one used and activate it on your plan, I don't think it would change your plan. At least that's how it was on Verizon when I had to replace my wife's phone. Just called them up to activate it with her number. Plan stayed the same.

Shop around on craigslist or those FB trading sites. VarageSale probably has something in your area.

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Posted by TJG210

New Orleans

Member since Aug 2006

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Posted on 12/18/15 at 6:17 pm to TU Rob

Are other retailers able to offer new phones at discount prices, or will I find the same price everywhere?

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Posted by 632627

Member since Dec 2011

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Posted on 12/19/15 at 10:51 am to TU Rob

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Shop around on craigslist or those FB trading sites. VarageSale probably has something in your area.

this. you can find some great deals on craigslist. meet up at an apple store or phone store and activate on site, u can also find out how much warranty is left.

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Posted by Tiger Ice

Denham Springs, La.

Member since May 2009

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Posted on 12/19/15 at 1:13 pm to TJG210

I just went through this with att as well. Went to ebay and bought a 5s iphone with 32gb manufacturer refurbished for 279.00.....total cost from att for this same phone was over 550.00. That's the last time I even shop for a phone with att. And yes, rates and plan stay the same.