Last summer they let me upgrade my device 1 year through my 2 year contract if I renewed my 2 year contract again...I was wondering if they will let me do it again this summer?
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From what I've heard they will usually let you get an upgrade 6 months early if you call them. Never heard of 1 year though.
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Yeah I just had to pay $20 extra than normal 2 year price. It would be nice if I could and im hoping. Ill go in in june and see what they say
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Would you mind keeping us posted with what happens? I'm curious to see if this is indeed possible.
Verizon usually will send you a mailer home after one year letting you know about upgrading early (in certain instances) . But you must upgrade withing a certain amount of time ..if you choose not to they will take that offet off the table and youll have to wait 8 more months (youboriginal upgrade date) before you can upgrade at discounted price.
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Cool thanks for letting me know and yes I will keep it updated
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Verizon has removed early upgrades. You will be eligible at the 20 month mark. I am a verizon rep and have to talk to people every day about this. I know in some instances they will push forward an upgrade in order to keep a customer, but just wanting an upgrade will not justify that action. With that, it looks like you will be in your phone a little longer.
Aw that's to bad...looks like im gonna be putting out about $500+ in june then lol
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As stated by bairste, they no longer offer this. If I'm not mistaken, this was part of the New Every 2 offer they used to offer. The main account of any plan would be eligible for upgrade much earlier than the usual 2 years. Unfortunately, this is no longer available.
You would have to check after a year. I think that you upgraded AFTER they removed the early upgrade, but check your account online to be sure. Odds are, you'll have the choice of waiting until 20 months, or paying full retail. Good news is, if you have a 4G phone and go to a 4G phone that has the same sized SIM, upgrading is as easy as putting the old SIM in the new phone.
Do you know if the galaxy nexus uses the sim we have or micro sim? Im thinking about buying one
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It uses the micro sim.
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What's the easiest way to get a new phone from Verizon before the eligible date? Even a different model, and flagship phone. I've been a customer since 2003.
When is your eligible date supposed to be? Usually as long as you have fulfilled 1 year since your last upgrade they will do an early upgrade for you. Only downside is that it has to go through verizon and you cant get any of the costco or amazon deals
Another option would be to open a new line on your plan and then later down the road drop one of the older lines.
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Another option would be to open a new line on your plan and then later down the road drop one of the older lines.
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I keep 3 lines, one for me and the gf then the third is for upgrades lol... I upgrade and then switch the phones, every year or so you get an upgrade if you time it right
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I keep 3 lines, one for me and the gf then the third is for upgrades lol... I upgrade and then switch the phones, every year or so you get an upgrade if you time it right
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You pay an extra $30/month just for an upgrade phone? Seems like it would be cheaper to just buy full retail.
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You pay an extra $30/month just for an upgrade phone? Seems like it would be cheaper to just buy full retail.
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Yup pretty dumb i think... Actually its an extra $40... $10 for the line and $30 for data.... Unless you have the cheapest data package.
Only $10 a month. I used this trick and just don't have a smartphone active on the spare line. It was cheaper to add a third line to our account to get a second Charge instead of paying full retail.
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Yup pretty dumb i think... Actually its an extra $40... $10 for the line and $30 for data.... Unless you have the cheapest data package.
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*shrugs* meh its about to expire anyway, I kept it for the unlimited data and new phones from years past plus my little bro was using it (doesn't care for smartphones) so it wasn't a complete waste
blazing through on my 4G Droid Charge
I do the three line thing too. My daughter gets my old phone every year.
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What's the easiest way to get a new phone from Verizon before the eligible date? Even a different model, and flagship phone. I've been a customer since 2003.
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The quickest way to irritate a retail representative is to state how long you've been a customer. LOL That's true for any industry. Yes you've been paying for a service, but you've also been provided that service at a price you agreed to. Just a heads up, don't start the conversation with "I've been a customer since 2003."
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The quickest way to irritate a retail representative is to state how long you've been a customer. LOL That's true for any industry. Yes you've been paying for a service, but you've also been provided that service at a price you agreed to. Just a heads up, don't start the conversation with "I've been a customer since 2003."
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Yeah that **** is annoying, I get that a lot. (Its ok to ask but dont keep pushing it and storm off like a little baby because you didnt get your way.) Theres nothing we can do as reps, maybe give you a little discount but we cant override upgrade dates and stuff.
We can call our main department and they wont even do anything unless your a week before your upgrade date.
I just was able to put through an early upgrade in the place of what would have been my third Charge. The first one was a replacement for the Fascinate, which I had had two of. I told them I was tired of Samsung products in general and they offered me the option.
I was one month from the year mark of the last renewal, and (since all of the phones so far were CLNR's) about the same from going out of warranty. Hopefully the Bionic is a phone I can feel confident in keeping for a year and a half or so. If not, there's a Vigor/TBolt 2 with my name on it.
I'm definitely getting the new Galaxy Nexus or Nexus prime, but I just switched to Verizon and got the Droid Charge on Day #1. I'll probably have to pay retail (which for the phone will be worth it). Do I have to call in Verizon and have them know I switched phones? Or should I just pop the LTE sim card into the new one (whenever that is) and be done with it that way?
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I'm definitely getting the new Galaxy Nexus or Nexus prime, but I just switched to Verizon and got the Droid Charge on Day #1. I'll probably have to pay retail (which for the phone will be worth it). Do I have to call in Verizon and have them know I switched phones? Or should I just pop the LTE sim card into the new one (whenever that is) and be done with it that way?
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You SHOULD be able to just switch the SIM. That should update your account with the IMEI of your new phone. I'm not 100% positive, though.
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You SHOULD be able to just switch the SIM. That should update your account with the IMEI of your new phone. I'm not 100% positive, though.
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Yes, with LTE phones, you can swap the SIM card, and use it instantly. I did that when I switched from TB to Charge.
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Hopefully the Bionic is a phone I can feel confident in keeping for a year and a half or so..
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LOL, I returned a Bionic in less than a week (I absolutely HATED that phone)
~John
Can someone clarify for me how you can have a 3rd line with no data and get a smartphone for your upgrade?
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LOL, I returned a Bionic in less than a week (I absolutely HATED that phone)
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That's funny, I don't have any real complaints about it yet.
Though the second I can come up with one the phone is going back. I'm not locking myself in with anything less than the best phone money can buy.
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Can someone clarify for me how you can have a 3rd line with no data and get a smartphone for your upgrade?
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They buy a phone at the discounted price then switch their phones but leave their new line open. So they pay $10 instead of $40 because their is no phone on the line. I do something similar to this, and I use all of my lines upgrades and my kids get my last phone.
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They buy a phone at the discounted price then switch their phones but leave their new line open. So they pay $10 instead of $40 because their is no phone on the line. I do something similar to this, and I use all of my lines upgrades and my kids get my last phone.
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So wait.
I can add a line for $10.00 and buy, say, the new Samsung Nexus phone, but not buy data? Verizon does not require that a customer buy Data and I get the smartphone at the discounted price (which I can then swap to my data enabled ph#)?
Maybe the razr or nexus with free accessories, our 50 dollar price drop,I mean something has to go down right? Cheers!!
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Just go to AmazonWireless.com. The Droid Charge is free right now.
An employee at radio shack told me most of the Verizon phones will be free with upgrade. Might include razor.
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An employee at radio shack told me most of the Verizon phones will be free with upgrade. Might include razor.
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8O , sounds great!, hopefully that's what Verizon plan on doing.
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Maybe the razr or nexus with free accessories, our 50 dollar price drop,I mean something has to go down right? Cheers!!
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Less likely on any of the phones you would be interested in. More likely on the older phones.
my daughters line is up for an Upgrade on 20 Dec. Called tonight to see if they would let me upgrade now since its a month away so I could get it done before christmas...told me sure, as long as you don't want to upgrade to any 4G phone. Pfft, 20 Dec it is. I also asked if waiting til 20 Dec was going to net me any discounts or other pricing offers, said, Nope none planned. Oh well.
The only free Verizon phone radioshack is gonna have is the stratosphere. Black Friday will have cheaper phones but the razr is not included. I can't remember the prices off the top of my head.
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Anyone know if the Rezound will be discounted? I can only upgrade directly through VZW though.
...before you buy the Razr please ensure your prepared for
1. a crappy display
2. 4G/3G data popping in and out and dropping completely (ala Bionic)
3. alarms not functioning properly
4. missed phone calls/texts
(my experiences in 4 days with it)
if your going to upgrade, grab the Nexus Prime ...Samsung may be plastic, but they function at least 95% of the time
As far as "deals" are concerned, I'm never buying from a VZW store again - not unless there's a darned good reason.
I'll probably be buying at Costco - They're deals are usually really good: Some of the cheapest pricing, with nice accessories thrown in for free. I might try Amazon or Best Buy, too.
Now that VZW has tossed the "New Every Two" plan, I plan on tossing VZW.
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The only free Verizon phone radioshack is gonna have is the stratosphere. Black Friday will have cheaper phones but the razr is not included. I can't remember the prices off the top of my head.
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Radio shack , has the galaxy s 2 for at&t on black Friday for 49$, the infuse for free, atrix 2 for free. Good deals
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http://specialoffers.verizonwireless.com/holiday/2011/?CMP=EMC-C-C-S-NL-P2&name=EMC-C-C-S-NL-2
Like I said, no real sales on any of the newer stuff.
$200 for a XOOM probably isn't a bad deal, if it wasn't for the monthly cellular contract you have to purchase with it.
Just saw a commercial on TV last night that Verizon will be offering the red DINC2 for free on black Friday. My wife watches this website every year around this time, check it out.
http://bfads.net/
They list a ton of the black friday deals for all kinds of stores.
Also, Amazon.com has all Verizon phones for 1 cent. (with an upgrade). This includes the Bionic, Rezound and Razr.
http://wireless.amazon.com/f/pennypincher
I started a new AT&T account on around Aug 12th or so. For the 1st time in my life they didn't ask me for a deposit. They sent me 2 refurb phones the next day. I had the phones in hand & using them My wife & I decided on Aug 20th we wanted to port our Straight Talk numbers over. I called the Porting department & they had to send new Sim cards because AT&T & ST are so intertwined. They said my 1st bill might double because the system may think I reordered again, but it would go away. I made my first months payment on 8-30. I tried tonight to buy the Note 3 online. The system said I have this past due amount and it has to be taken care of first. I got online chat for billing help. The lady said tonight said they added a $445 deposit on my acct. She said the payment I made went on the deposit & not on the bill. She even said that I called in on 8-20 asking for the deposit to be waived. I told her no that I called that day to port our two numbers. I told her I haven't heard of a deposit till she told me.
I'm going to call in tomorrow during regular business hours to see what can be done. Has anyone else ever had any issues like this?
It sounds weird, because a deposit usually must be paid before service even starts, not at first billing. Kinda defeats the purpose of a deposit. I would ask them what day the deposit amount was assessed to the account. If it was added the day you inquired about porting, inquire why it was added a week post service, and how service was even started without it.
I have been with AT&T for 11 years, and never have any billing issues. In fact, they always waive my upgrade fees.
Have had ATT for 2 years and if I customer service is what I paid for it has been worth it.I always get what I want when I call them.have had 4 pushed upgrades and never had to b nasty to get them.
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Update: I got a hold of a guy named Rusty with AT&T today. He was super. My credit was good enough to get up to 3 lines without a deposit. When we ported our 2 ST numbers over; the AT&T system saw 4 numbers which automatically kicked in a $445 deposit. Rusty said it should be remedied by Monday. He's going to check it Mon morning & call me back. He asked me if I was satisfied with today's service & I said I give it an A+
I agree. I've had nothing but good things to say about Att. Always call those online people are kinda slow at helping.
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Good to hear you got it all fixed up.
i think att is wonderful. My phone had been stolen last thursday and i called in to get my phone blacklisted. The CSR offered to give me an override upgrade even when I wasnt eligible for one. Now that is customer service!
Once per month. When I pay the bill.
You should be good. I've had AT&T for 17yrs. (AT&T>Cingular>AT&T) I've never really been disappointed w/them.
Conversations & dialogue have gotten a little "interesting" on occasion with my grandfathered unlimited data, but all ended well.
I personally think their customer service is pretty d*mn good!! :good:
Coming from Sprint and Verizon ATT is making me feel like a god. Lol. Sounds more like an error on ATT in your situation. Or a big mistake.
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Coming from Sprint and Verizon ATT is making me feel like a god. Lol. Sounds more like an error on ATT in your situation. Or a big mistake.
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I feel ya bro! Finally ditched sprint. Goin to court with them. But here on att, ive had lte almost everywhere ive went! Signal is also almost evrywhere unlike sprint. Loving the att s4 so far
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Att and verizon know they can screw any and all of their consumers. why cause they know sprint and tmo has horrendous 4g lte coverage and they are like almost taunting you to switch to sprint and tmo cause they know you will be crawling back for their lte coverage.
All I can say is Att has been great to me. A rep told me if you pay your bill on time every month they consider you a premium customer and they will go out their way to help you. I pay my bill on the 5 of the month although its done on the 22nd. This has gotten me early upgrades big credits to my accounts and free stuff.
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All I can say is Att has been great to me. A rep told me if you pay your bill on time every month they consider you a premium customer and they will go out their way to help you. I pay my bill on the 5 of the month although its done on the 22nd. This has gotten me early upgrades big credits to my accounts and free stuff.
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No shib? Sounds too good to be true.
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No shib? Sounds too good to be true.
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This was all remedied yesterday. Rusty even took time to call me back like he said he would. I even got to get my wife an upgrade for a Note 3, but I can't.
So I wasn't sure where I should post this. But I need some advice.
I just upgraded my phone and signed a two year contract with Verizon in August. However, I am really feeling the need to ditch my smartphone because it's taking up too much of my time away from what's truly important in my life. My wife, kids and work.
What is the best way to get rid of my phone. I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 and 21 months left on my contract.
I really would like to be able to get a cheap "dumb" phone without having to pay too much.
Anyone have any suggestions of how I could do this?
Hopefully this thread doesn't get shut down.
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So I wasn't sure where I should post this. But I need some advice.
I just upgraded my phone and signed a two year contract with Verizon in August. However, I am really feeling the need to ditch my smartphone because it's taking up too much of my time away from what's truly important in my life. My wife, kids and work.
What is the best way to get rid of my phone. I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 and 21 months left on my contract.
I really would like to be able to get a cheap "dumb" phone without having to pay too much.
Anyone have any suggestions of how I could do this?
Hopefully this thread doesn't get shut down.
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At least with other carriers, your "contract" is only for the voice portion.
Buy a cheap dumbphone (ebay, craigslist or new), activate it and cancel the data plan.
Done.
Really? I assumed I would have to keep a data plan on this number for the duration of contract.
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Really? I assumed I would have to keep a data plan on this number for the duration of contract.
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I can confirm with with AT&T
I was able to cancel my brothers Data plan and switch his phone to the 7.99 plan
to an old flip phone
he broke his phone and didnt' have insurance I called up At&t and they said I was able to alter my plan with no charge
So I sold my S3 and am currently back on my old DX2. I may stay on this for a while. I told myself that I was gonna switch over to an Ifone but I'm not sure that I can bring myself to drop 400 on a 5. I may use the money to buy an Ipad mini on swappa. Crazy that a tablet is cheaper than a phone....
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I just switch my plan with ATT. I got now 10 GB share plus unlimited talk and messages 3 smart phones connected for $145. Compare to last I had some around $190 and each phone had 2 GB data.
Is looks good for me, but other can have defriend opinion.
Did you get to keep the phones you already had, or did you have to trade?
They started this in the beginning of Feb. If you have 3 or more lines, this is definitely worth it. I went from 225 to 140 with taxes and warranty.
Just go to att wireless and you can change the plan. No need to buy anything or trade.
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Did you get to keep the phones you already had, or did you have to trade?
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I keep my phones
Can you guys provide a link to those plans? Ours is only 4 GB shared with 3 phones and it is well over $145 a month
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I was on a Mobile Share Plan paying around $205 after taxes & fees for 3 lines on the 4 GB plan. I called the other day and got moved to the Mobile Share Value plan without any issues... next billing cycle will indeed be cheaper after doing the math the service dropped to $145 along with tax & fees of around $10-$15. I definitely have no problem with saving nearly $50 or so dollars a month while getting more data out of the deal. T-Mobile really has AT&T scrambling to keep customers from jumping ship, and we're reaping the benefits.
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Can you guys provide a link to those plans? Ours is only 4 GB shared with 3 phones and it is well over $145 a month
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what happens with the 2 year upgrade deal if one chooses this plan. I been reading but seems like that may be gone and they trying to push the next idea upgrade?
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what happens with the 2 year upgrade deal if one chooses this plan. I been reading but seems like that may be gone and they trying to push the next idea upgrade?
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I believe you won't get the "2 year upgrade deal". You have to use Next
you can go with a 2 year upgrade deal but your monthly phone charge will go up to $40 per line. not worth it for me.
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you can go with a 2 year upgrade deal but your monthly phone charge will go up to $40 per line. not worth it for me.
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I don't think so I got 2 years on 2 of my 3 phones and get only $15 per phone.
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I don't think so I got 2 years on 2 of my 3 phones and get only $15 per phone.
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But when you go to upgrade your lines it goes up unless you go with the Next program.
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But when you go to upgrade your lines it goes up unless you go with the Next program.
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If on upgrade I can't keep my plan I can always change company since I do not have any obligation to them. Then is they move. I think you will be able to keep your plan.
They are doing this because T MOBILE prices.
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I went from 280 to 175 for 5 phones.
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I switched last week also. Just so people know. You will no longer get upgrade discounts every 2 years with the value plans. You will have to use Next or pay up front the full price of the phone
So they doing this to sell less phones? Not to smart.
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Can someone please tell me the difference between Next and the 2 year upgrade plan?
Basically if you're in a 2 year contract signed prior to 2/2 then your line is $15 on a 10gb+ value plan. If in the future you sign another 2yr then your price goes up from $15 to $40. If on next it stays $15 and adds installment. No contract stays $15.
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I ended up switching and grabbed a couple sgs2's on swappa for my other lines that weren't smart phones before. This gs4 is my last carrier phone I'm going to get I think. Either a nexus or Google play edition of the next great thing will be my next device.
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Pretty damn good deal for those who like to buy phones outright, such as with the Nexus lineup.
Which is how I'll be going since AT&T locks bootloaders now.