The AT&T Next Hustle

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Post by HiggySmalls » Sat, Jul 04, 2015, 2:01 PM UTC

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Post by bbakkd » Sat, Jul 04, 2015, 3:36 PM UTC

It's actually worse than this article states. If you get the "AT&T Next 24" plan that just means you can upgrade to a new phone after 24 months. You are actually agreeing to make 30 payments so you end up with $56 tax plus $29 x 30 or $926.

Edit: Also note that you are only eligible for upgrading after 24 months if your phone is in good condition--no cracks, chips, etc. If your phone breaks not only do you have to buy a new one, but you have to keep paying for the old one for 30 months!

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Post by lowmagnet » Sat, Jul 04, 2015, 3:52 PM UTC

When someone gets out a piece of paper, draws lines or quadrants on it, and starts writing down numbers, refuse to continue the conversation.

This is new/used car dealer tactics.

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Post by LargeCompanies » Sat, Jul 04, 2015, 4:14 PM UTC

I'm on this plan with my family and recommend everyone (if possible) to coral family/friends to do the same.

It's six of us who share 20gigs a month. Each of us pays $50 a month for the data and unlimited text/talk. Further, we can upgrade annually by returning our phones in good condition (have an otter box so it's solid) and pay an upgrade fee.

I use about 6 gigs a month while the others about 2 gigs.

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Post by fengb » Sat, Jul 04, 2015, 4:27 PM UTC

I'll never understand how Next disparagers get their numbers. The screenshot [1] clearly shows $21.67 per month for 30 months ($650.10).

Next is effectively 0% installment loan for buying a new device with the (admittedly terrible) option of terminating the contract and returning the device for a new Next contract.

[1] http://i1.wp.com/don.citarella.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/0...

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Post by adanto6840 » Sat, Jul 04, 2015, 4:27 PM UTC

Isn't loading for me, here's text-only cached version: http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:don.cit...

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Post by adanto6840 » Sat, Jul 04, 2015, 4:37 PM UTC

fengb wrote: post #5

I'll never understand how Next disparagers get their numbers. The screenshot [1] clearly shows $21.67 per month for 30 months ($650.10). Next is effectively 0% installment loan for buying a new device with the (admittedly terrible) option of terminating the contract and returning the device for a new Next contract. [1] http://i1.wp.com/don.citarella.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/0...

It's closer to a lease though, no? If you use the [upgrade] option prior to making the final payment, you have to return the phone.

If you make the final payment, and then choose to upgrade, do you get to keep the phone you've been paying for (i.e. an installment loan), or must you return it (aka, a lease)?

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Post by fengb » Sat, Jul 04, 2015, 4:49 PM UTC

adanto6840 wrote: post #7

fengb wrote: post #5

I'll never understand how Next disparagers get their numbers. The screenshot [1] clearly shows $21.67 per month for 30 months ($650.10). Next is effectively 0% installment loan for buying a new device with the (admittedly terrible) option of terminating the contract and returning the device for a new Next contract. [1] http://i1.wp.com/don.citarella.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/0...

It's closer to a lease though, no? If you use the [upgrade] option prior to making the final payment, you have to return the phone. If you make the final payment, and then choose to upgrade, do you get to keep the phone you've been paying for (i.e. an installment loan), or must you return it (aka, a lease)?

If you pay off the entire amount, you keep the device. If you upgrade before the contract ends, you have the option of paying off the remaining amount and keeping it (or returning it).

It's most likely a terrible idea to return the device instead of paying off and selling it, and AT&T probably makes free money from that, but the rest of the plan is pretty reasonable.

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Post by LargeCompanies » Sat, Jul 04, 2015, 4:55 PM UTC

LargeCompanies wrote: post #4

I'm on this plan with my family and recommend everyone (if possible) to coral family/friends to do the same. It's six of us who share 20gigs a month. Each of us pays $50 a month for the data and unlimited text/talk. Further, we can upgrade annually by returning our phones in good condition (have an otter box so it's solid) and pay an upgrade fee. I use about 6 gigs a month while the others about 2 gigs.

Ha this isn't spam just someone who use to have their own plan and was paying more then double for a lesser service(sprint).

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Post by reagency » Sat, Jul 04, 2015, 5:17 PM UTC

Why would you even start down this hideouslly complicated system instead of just getting a T-Mobile or Boost or similar plan, and buying a retail phone. (Preferably a $200 Anroid , or a uaed iPhone, instead of a $600 iPhone)

The "hustle" only shows up when you sign up for the incredibly expensive systems and then try to find a loophole.