AT&T Question. Upgrade!?

Question

Ok, so I've been on a family plan since April 07 and my phone stinks. I was lookin' the other day on our account and it said that I was eligible for an upgrade on October 11!! That's only 18 months. All the other phones are eligible January 11. So I'm confused, does that mean I get an ugrade that soon? And do I pay the new contract price for the new phone I want on upgrade? How much discount will I get? Thanks!!

Answer 1

When it says you'e eligible for an upgrade, then you get to pay the price of the phone with a NEW two-year or one-year contract.  For example, the lg shine with a new two-year contract costs $50 after discounts and a mail-in rebate, but if you dont want a new contract then the phone would cost $275.  If you don't want a new contract then you have to pay full price for the phone you want.  

Answer 2

Your line is most likely listed on the account as the primary line, making the monthly service higher than the other lines on your account.  For this reason, AT&T will let you upgrade sooner because your line is more valuable to the company than the added lines (each $9.99/mo).

And yes, you will get the subsidized upgrade price with a new 2 year agreement.