Exception upgrade question

[rockyroad55]

I know usually one is due an upgrade 6 months prior to the contract expiration date. My contract ends exactly 1 year from today. I wanted to get the 9900 soon after it comes out so I have no idea if this is possible. Any help?

[soccernamlak]

If you go into the AT&T store they can usually help you out. Last I remember you'll be paying the cost of the phone + 2 year contract extension + $250 I think....

Point being, unless you can get the rep to waive their exception upgrade cost, you'd almost be better off buying the phone outright.

[rockyroad55]

Wow the add on cost to the device is $250? Used to be $75 when I got the Bold 9000 as an exception upgrade.

That's not too bad. Craigslist people will probably ask for more than the contract price. I plan on selling my iPhone for $450 so $250+$200 (hopefully contract price) will help me break even.

[soccernamlak]

Sorry it might be 200...

Maximum PC | AT&T Jacks Up Early Upgrade Fee for Smartphone Owners

But yes ATT did raise the price up dramatically...cheaper to own a second line and just upgrade every year that way.

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[rockyroad55]

I might just use my other line for an upgrade and just cancel my current line. But, I'll ask if I can get an exception upgrade first because either way, it will run me $450 since my ETF is now 250.

[matte119]

Why not just keep the 2nd line and knock it down to just $9.99? Save for an extra upgrade. You never know.