Adding a line to upgrade to iphone 5

[evorc]

Here is my situation. I wan't to preorder the iphone 5 and I'm currently not due for full upgrade until May. I called At&t and they suggested I add a new line and get the iphone 5. Once received I have to call them to switch the iphone 5 to my current number. Obviously, I need them to cancel the data on the new line I won't be using. They said once that is done it will cost me $10 extra a month for that line. They also offered me free sms for the next 6 months which is $20 a month x 6 = $120. The cost of the new line will be $120 for a year. With that said the new iphone will really cost me $200. My question is, how hard is it to get AT&T to make the second line $10 a month? What will happen if I sold my iphone 4s that will be transfered on the second line? Do I need to have a phone on the dummy second line for it to be $10 month and not receive ETF for it? Has anyone done this option before? I figure if this works out the way AT&T described it, I might as well keep the extra line for $10 and be able to upgrade every year. I know it's extra $120 a year but if you compare it to upgrading through early discount of $200+$250 fee, it is still cheaper. Please advise if I should proceed with this plan.

 

[ECGcrackberry]

Here is my situation. I wan't to preorder the iphone 5 and I'm currently not due for full upgrade until May. I called At&t and they suggested I add a new line and get the iphone 5. Once received I have to call them to switch the iphone 5 to my current number. Obviously, I need them to cancel the data on the new line I won't be using. They said once that is done it will cost me $10 extra a month for that line. They also offered me free sms for the next 6 months which is $20 a month x 6 = $120. The cost of the new line will be $120 for a year. With that said the new iphone will really cost me $200. My question is, how hard is it to get AT&T to make the second line $10 a month? What will happen if I sold my iphone 4s that will be transfered on the second line? Do I need to have a phone on the dummy second line for it to be $10 month and not receive ETF for it? Has anyone done this option before? I figure if this works out the way AT&T described it, I might as well keep the extra line for $10 and be able to upgrade every year. I know it's extra $120 a year but if you compare it to upgrading through early discount of $200+$250 fee, it is still cheaper. Please advise if I should proceed with this plan.

Will they give you unlimited data on the 2d line?

Verizon will do something similar

 

[Scottsomnia#IM]

This is the method I have been using for several years. I have the 2 lines one I do not use but I do have a phone connected on that line . As far as what I pay my bill is 137 / month which include both lines. On the off year when I have to buy the IPhone on the second line I just have them switch the number and it works

 

[Bias X]

This is good information, considering this is what I plan on doing tonight.

 

[johndhynes]

It's easy peasy. They can tell what handset is being used, and don't require data unless it's a smartphone. We have 4 lines, two of which are on iPhones, the others $10/month, so I can upgrade every year.

It helps if you have someone who needs a line, but I guess it's still better than paying the early upgrade fee if you don't.

 

[evorc]

Is it mandatory to have a phone on the dummy line I won't use? I'm planning to sell my 4s.

 

[johndhynes]

No, they won't force you to use what you pay for.

 

[adamkesher]

So I can get the iPhone 5 by adding a line with Sprint for $199, then sell my 4S, and just pay an extra $10 a month for the year? The sale of the 4S would offset that easily...

 

[Fausty82]

So I can get the iPhone 5 by adding a line with Sprint for $199, then sell my 4S, and just pay an extra $10 a month for the year? The sale of the 4S would offset that easily...

Yep. That's how it's done.

 

[adamkesher]

Thanks, guess I wont be waiting a year after all!

 

[adamkesher]

Do you need to be on a family plan to do this?

 

[anon(279851)]

Thanks, guess I wont be waiting a year after all!

It does seem odd to do all of that for an upgrade though just to save a few dollars. Some believe it may be worth it.

 

[MrszBerry]

I'm thinking if I should do this. I don't know yet. Lol Even sprint suggested that I can do this. Hmmmm

 

[ECGcrackberry]

Yep. That's how it's done.

With a shared everything plan, the 2nd line can be used for let's say an ipad. However, you would have to give up unlimited data.

 

[ECGcrackberry]

Do you need to be on a family plan to do this?

With a shared everything plan, the 2nd line can be used for let's say an ipad.

 

[evorc]

I ended up taking an early discount upgrade from At&t. It's the 200+250 fee upgrade. This plan will end up costing me $30 more a month because I have an individual plan. For those with family plan, this trick will work because it only cost $10 to add a line since you already have family plan minutes.

 

[cocochannel]

I think adding a line is better than paying an extra 250 if you already have a family plan. Why?
Because over the course of two years you pay 9.99x24= $240. So thats not only 10 dollar cheaper but you get an actual service: a line which can take advantage of unlimited sms and calls to anymobile plus you get to keep your uprgrade status for the following year. VS nothing

 

[evorc]

I agree with you but i don't have a family plan . If I did this it will push me to a family plan and pay $30 more a month.

 

[johndhynes]

You need t get a family!

 

[evorc]

You need t get a family!

lol I guess so.