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iPhone 11 Pro What’s the best way to buy new iPhone

HE15MAN

HE15MAN

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Im an ATT subscriber in the US. I am upgrading from iPhone 7+ to Pro Max and the buying options seem all pretty similar. is there any clear cut beat way between buying from Apple full price at once, Apples 24 payments, Apples iPhone upgrade plan, and ATT next? The negative with the iPhone upgrade plan is I would have to sell my iPhone third party which is no biggie.
 
HE15MAN said:
Im an ATT subscriber in the US. I am upgrading from iPhone 7+ to Pro Max and the buying options seem all pretty similar. is there any clear cut beat way between buying from Apple full price at once, Apples 24 payments, Apples iPhone upgrade plan, and ATT next? The negative with the iPhone upgrade plan is I would have to sell my iPhone third party which is no biggie.
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Loyalty has 2 year contracts with subsidized pricing. You can get a Pro 64GB for $550 or an 11 64GB for $250.
 
I don't really think it makes much difference who you upgrade from. I am on the iPhone upgrade program but buying through the carrier isn't bad either. The advantage of the carrier (if you intend sticking with them) is I believe you can put a down payment on the phone if you so wish to lower your monthly. When I was with ATT I used to get my phone then usually pay it off once I got my tax return.
 
ggibson913 said:
I don't really think it makes much difference who you upgrade from. I am on the iPhone upgrade program but buying through the carrier isn't bad either. The advantage of the carrier (if you intend sticking with them) is I believe you can put a down payment on the phone if you so wish to lower your monthly. When I was with ATT I used to get my phone then usually pay it off once I got my tax return.
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The only thing with buying from AT&T with a Next or a 2 year contract is your device is Locked until the 2 year contract is up or when the Next payments are finished.
 
macher said:
The only thing with buying from AT&T with a Next or a 2 year contract is your device is Locked until the 2 year contract is up or when the Next payments are finished.
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Actually to clarify on that, AT&T doesn't have contracts anymore, and so AT&T Next is really just the installment payment plan. As long as you pay off your phone you can get it unlocked- doesn't matter if it's been 5 days, 1 year, or 2 years since first buying the phone.
 
Well if you are a veteran or anyone in your household is, get one from directly from Apple, 10% off. Unlocked and sim free. No upgrade charges to your carrier either. Just swap out the sim and good to go. I got my daughter a iPhone 11 for $629 plus tax.
 
jm31828 said:
Actually to clarify on that, AT&T doesn't have contracts anymore, and so AT&T Next is really just the installment payment plan. As long as you pay off your phone you can get it unlocked- doesn't matter if it's been 5 days, 1 year, or 2 years since first buying the phone.
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AT&T does have contracts through the loyalty dept.
 
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With iPhone Upgrade Program you must purchase Apple Care+, but the iPhone is unlocked. You also change carriers any time without having to pay off your iPhone.
 
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