iPhone 5 Subsidy/Early Upgrade

[125037]

While it's obvious that nobody knows, can we assume that AT&T will give us the early upgrade that they did last year to keep us from switching to Verizon? Just curious of your opinions.

 

[Loves2spoon]

I'll let you know after the 2011 iPhone keynote... lol

 

[125037]

Cheater.

 

[na1577]

I don't think AT&T would do that two years in a row.

I'd love it if they did though, because I'm going to be eligible in September and I'd like to upgrade to the iPhone 5 before summer.

 

[Givmeabrek]

Sure they will. They have every year. I've had my iP4 for 6 months and they are already offering me a $200 discount on an upgrade. Just check your online account options. I'll get 200 off in June and 400 off in November.

 

[sniffies]

They definitely will. Mark my words.

 

[125037]

They definitely will. Mark my words.

I've marked a lot of words here in these forums.... never turns out too well...

 

[sniffies]

I've marked a lot of words here in these forums.... never turns out too well...

Well, my words are special. Mark my words.

 

[nooaah]

Well, my words are special. Mark my words.

Here's what the only store says for me (I pre-ordered the iP4):

As a valued AT&T customer, we can offer you a discounted iPhone upgrade at a reduced discount, along with a 2-year commitment. You may qualify for a full discount on a standard iPhone upgrade on 06/19/2011

 

[Weiser878]

I kind of doubt it.

Last year when they offered it for the iPhone 4, AT&T showed a significant decrease in profit margin, and a lot of shareholders weren't happy.

I'm not saying they won't do it as a customer retention ploy on a case by case basis; but I don't see it being offered to anyone and everyone like it was last year

 

[125037]

^ That's what I was thinking.

 

[Loves2spoon]

Even if we don't get the $199 upgrade we will get a discounted rate. I wouldn't mind paying $299-$349 for the 16gb iPhone 5

 

[uneek1]

I'm sure if you are a good customer, (pay your bill on time/don't use a ton of data) you can convince ATT to give you a discount after only 1 year.

 

[125037]

I'm sure if you are a good customer, (pay your bill on time/don't use a ton of data) you can convince ATT to give you a discount after only 1 year.

I don't think data usage would factor in to an early upgrade in the least.

 

[125037]

So does the third bullet mean no more yearly upgrades? I'm not comprehending what they mean? Original Article.