maybe im missing something here but can someon explain how at&t next is a good deal?
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/next.html#fbid=7_yiJiUpdXu
the 2 yr contract subsidized price of an iphone 6 16gb for example is $199.
on "at&t next 12" you would be paying $32.45 per month over the course of 20 months which = $649
So basically you are paying about $450 more with the next plan.
With att next, they charge you $25 less per month for each line on the next plan. This saving continues even after the phone has been paid off. I like the next 18 more, because it makes more sense.
With att next 18, an iphone 6 16gb is $27.09/month, no activation fee ($36 one time fee, but divided into 24 months its $1.50/month), and saving $25/month on the line. Therefore, the difference is you're paying $0.59/month more on ATT next than a 2 year contract. However, on month 25 the $27.09 fee ends, and now you're saving $25/month as compared to a 2 year conract plan. Thus, it makes sense to get this plan if you intend on keeping the phone for 25 months or more.
The plan is even better with a cheaper iphone: with the 5C you save $7.75/month right away, and then save $25 per month after 24 months; with the 5S you save $3.58/month, and then save $25 per month after 24 months.
With the regular 2 year contract, the phone initially costs $199, plus $36 activation fee, there is no line discount, and you are subject to an early termination fee for 24 months.
It's worth pointing out that if you intend to use the plan like they want you to, by getting a new phone after 18 months, it is definitely a bad deal.
The in real life scenario is this: For those that intend on keeping their phones the full 24 month payment period, and then passing it down to a less techie family member, it is a good deal.
