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I resolved a long time ago that there are no real deals on new iPhones. Since the iPhone 6s I have just paid cash/upfront for new phones and it has worked out to be about a 30mo upgrade cycle. I just put back a little cash here and there into a phone phund. When I am ready to buy I just pay for it and pay off the CC when the statement comes. No tricks, deals, carrier loop holes and no 14 new lines on my account...

I gave up too, until I learned ATT had decent coverage where I lived. I switched,porting a line, and so did my wife. With 2 trade in iPhone 7s, we got $2000. $1400 in bill credits, and $600 in gift cards on iPhone 11 pros. Totally worth it. Now I can just switch back and forth if necessary.
 
Good news. Walmart deal valid until July. Not just for preorders. E865CBBB-D9BC-40FA-BC96-04E4B1BA64C5.jpeg
 
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