Is Apple care free with Apples new installment plan?

[drober30]

Looks like you can do a Next, Jump or what ever Verizon calls theirs with Apple now but Apple is automatically including Apple Care.

I selected a 128GB 6s Plus and the monthly fee is cheaper then AT&T. Is the included Apple Care Free?

 

[Mlrollin91]

No, AppleCare+ is factored into the cost. Its cheaper than AT&T because its 24 months instead of 20 months. Overall it will cost you $129 more over the course of 24 months vs 20 months. AppleCare+ is now $129. With that being said, if you plan to upgrade every 12 months, it would theoretically be $20 or so cheaper a year, plus you have AppleCare+. Its the last 4 months that make up for the difference if you plan on keeping it for the full 2 years.