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tekksan

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Hello all,

I bought my iphone 4 on release day in 2010 but when I dial *693# I'm told I get the text message from AT&T that says I can upgrade 2/22/2012.

Are they just being nice and letting me upgrade early or something if I stick with them? Why would they let me upgrade to iPHone 5 before my 2 year contract runs out?
 
they usually let you upgrade 3-6 months early. I've never had to wait the full 2 years.

And depending on your plan, it could be even earlier. The more you spend on your monthly plan, the less time you have to wait (although I think there's a limit to how much time it'll shave off).
 
I thought that generally they let you update in 18 months although you'd need to wait 24 months to cancel the line.
 
I can upgrade on 10/04/2011, my friend got his a few days later and can't get his until 10/10/2012. We split a family plan, so I find it a bit humorous.
 
I can upgrade on 10/04/2011, my friend got his a few days later and can't get his until 10/10/2012. We split a family plan, so I find it a bit humorous.

If the main line pays over 100$ a month, then they get sooner upgrades. I am assuming you are the main line and you are paying over 100$
 
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It's *639#
 
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