Can you buy iPhones outright on launch?

[Avenger]

The last time I bought an iPhone 6s it was subsidized. If I want to buy one via Apple or att when pre-orders open, will they let you pay the full price of the phone or do you need to buy a Next plan? The phone can be locked to att but I want to pay the full price.

 

[44267547]

The last time I bought an iPhone 6s it was subsidized. If I want to buy one via Apple or att when pre-orders open, will they let you pay the full price of the phone or do you need to buy a Next plan?

Carriers should allow for full retail, but there might be some restrictions or it's variable. But Apple will allow you to buy an iPhone at full retail price.

 

[Strelok]

You should be able to buy an unlocked version for the full price.

 

[Givmeabrek]

You can do an upgrade at full price. No problem.

 

[arggg14]

What if I don't own the phone line? My employer pays for service, but I own the device. Can I buy an AT&T phone from anywhere at full price and "activate" it on my own?

 

[Givmeabrek]

Unlikely that you can buy the phone outright. At least right away. You probably have to upgrade a line.

 

[Shadowbech]

You can buy the phone outright on launch day and not have to use your upgrade.

 

[Cakefish]

Yes, I bought an iPhone 7 online last year at launch from Apple Store.