Forget having to use a third-party service when you want a new cell phone but haven't quite worn down your current one to its teeth — AT&T is considering a cell phone trade-up policy for customers (where were you last Summer?!).
There are, of course, catches like the traded-in phone must be under two years old and in good condition, and that subsidies will not apply (so maybe the iPhone 3G trade-in wouldn't be as great).
For someone who likes to have the latest and greatest, and usually has a working device when she wants the newest version (grumbling at you, TiVo HD), this sounds great.
Of course, for all the catches it could entail, maybe it'll stay easier to keep buying on your own schedule. What do you think?
Issa
Stila
Browns Fashion
Absolutely. I'm with AT&T so I'll be looking into this further. I detest my palm centro. I'm not due for an upgrade until October though.
1That would be great, but I have Verizon.
2I don't have AT&T, but if there are catches to it, I don't think it would be a great idea. What if your phone is stolen? Why does the phone have to be under 2 years [= one typical contract] old? Most people don't know what to do/where to donate cell phones, the carriers could make a humanitarian effort and donate the old phones if they can't sell them anymore.
I'd be more supportive if this was cross carriers, too - sign up with X company, turn in cell phone from old company for a discount.
3I think this was meant for me
4What's the catch?
5i think i beat up my phones too much... =(
6who wants to pay full price for a phone when you get it discounted
7As long as AT&T continuing the policy of offering iPhone owners a subsidy on the new model, even before the contract is up, I'll be upgrading to the next iPhone.
8AT&T will already give you a free phone when your contract is up if you sign up for two more years.
9Are they trying to say this is new?
I want the iphone so bad!
10If Verizon did this, I'd be so happy! I get bored with my phones after a matter of months. I have to wait until August to get a new one.
11um, I tried to do this the other day, to trade my pos blackberry in for an iphone, but because of contracts they said there was no way.
why did I not hear about this? more details are needed!
12I need details!! I have at the very least 15 cell phones!! Its a shame I don't use them I use to switch them like a different phone every week etc.they are all like brand new except my SHINE has a teny ding in it hardly noticeable! It strange I am completely obsessed with buying cell phones!! I think I will look into this deal for sure or maybe I will get some help with my addiction! Hehehehe really I am ill with this cell phone thing !
13CELL PHONES ARE THE NEW "GIRLS BEST FRIEND" lol
14CELL PHONES ARE THE NEW "GIRLS BEST FRIEND" lol
15CELL PHONES ARE THE NEW "GIRLS BEST FRIEND" lol
16sounds awesome. My phone is always still in great condition when I want to upgrade. Like now I get tired of phones so quickly.
17Post New Comment
Please share your opinion with our community, but make sure it is on topic and follows our Community Rules. We moderate comments and prohibit personal attacks, threats, spam, lewd images, or the promotion of your personal website.