
http://crackberry.com/att-said-be-i...d-byod-customers-raising-upgrade-fee-august-1
Guess the $3.2 billion in net profit last quarter just wasn't enough for AT&T eh?
Is $5-15 REALLY going to eat into our pockets though?![]()
Jessica instead of being calm and level-headed I need MOAR hatred and overreaction please!
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Yes.Is $5-15 REALLY going to eat into our pockets though?![]()
After using AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon I find AT&T my clear choice. It's personal preference, none are "bargains" but AT&T serves my needs best. Great service, connectivity, a very accurate mobile app, and they've consistently provided a cash credit above and beyond when they've made a mistake. I pay Apples premium pricing, AT&T's no different.
They have been a hassle in regards to that recently tho.Oh well, just going to call and get it waived like I've done the last 10 years now.
Yeah I've def noticed. Sometimes ya gotta call twice or do the chat option but it has never failed me.....yet.They have been a hassle in regards to that recently tho.
Wait till iPhone 6S time and Apple stores don't offer renewals of 2 year contracts only AT&T stores, thats when you'll see Kaos galore. Because we all know that ATT stores aren't getting serious stock for at least a month. Many people want their iPhone 6S or 6S plus at launch not a month later.
Love how some of you are making excuses for them and act like its ok to keep paying more money for a nonsense fee such as this.
I order my phone, it arrives to my home and I plug it to itunes and activate it myself within minutes. But I have to pay AT&T $45 for what?
Of Course they are greedy slimeballs.
Am I reading this right? They will also charge you $15 if you bring your own device? So you buy a used iphone and want to use it on your account they will charge you even though you signed no contract or used a next plan with them? WTF kinda scam is that? They're coming up with more ways to nickel and dime their customers.
With 4 lines on my account that's $180. If the retentions dept wont waive those fee's I'd waive goodbye to them.
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson to customers:
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That pisses me off because one of the big selling points for next was no BS activation fee.
What the hell are they activating exactly?
Wait, you mean you can no longer buy AT&T iPhones at Apple Stores that are under a 2-year contract? Apple's systems will just charge you the full price (even though you are eligible for an upgrade)?Wait till iPhone 6S time and Apple stores don't offer renewals of 2 year contracts only AT&T stores, thats when you'll see Kaos galore. Because we all know that ATT stores aren't getting serious stock for at least a month. Many people want their iPhone 6S or 6S plus at launch not a month later.
After using AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon I find AT&T my clear choice. It's personal preference, none are "bargains" but AT&T serves my needs best. Great service, connectivity, a very accurate mobile app, and they've consistently provided a cash credit above and beyond when they've made a mistake. I pay Apples premium pricing, AT&T's no different.
They do, its called the Verizon model.Really hope Apple releases factory unlocked, SIM-free iPhones from the get go. I'm guessing doing a SIM-swap yourself would bypass the unnecessary $15 fee.
AT&T is not paying Apple full MSRP for their devices so they're already making money off device sales via Next. Based on ASPs from SEC filings, carriers are likely getting $100+ discount off MSRP. At $100 discount for an iPhone 6 16GB, that's the equivalent of ~9% APY (or 18% for the 2 years). Tacking on an additional $15 fee for Next/BYOD activations and upgrades is just plain annoying.