Upgrade program

[pat74]

I'm a little confused about this apple upgrade program. I'm with T-Mobile currently on the lease program. Does T-Mobile allow you to go to the apple upgrade program while already under an option with them?

 

[kch50428]

They have nothing to do with one another...once your obligation to TMobile is over, you can go to the Apple Program or re-up with TMobile.. Or just go to Apple and get a new device right away...but you'd still have to finish your obligations toTMobile...

 

[pat74]

They have nothing to do with one another...once your obligation to TMobile is over, you can go to the Apple Program or re-up with TMobile.. Or just go to Apple and get a new device right away...but you'd still have to finish your obligations toTMobile...

That makes sense, thank you!

 

[OTACORB]

My question is can you use the Apple Upgrade Program if you add a new line of service or will they even do that in the Apple store?

 

[GeoK]

Good question. They might be able to help you with that. That's why they ask for you to bring your current info and phone.
I don't want any cel provider added. Can I do that? Just gimmes the phone (unlocked!) and off I go with monthly payments.
I read somewhere that they will not force you to sign any with any provider.
Hope it's true, cause it will be a long day waiting in line, I think.

My question is can you use the Apple Upgrade Program if you add a new line of service or will they even do that in the Apple store?

 

[SwitchBeach]

Good question. They might be able to help you with that. That's why they ask for you to bring your current info and phone.
I don't want any cel provider added. Can I do that? Just gimmes the phone (unlocked!) and off I go with monthly payments.
I read somewhere that they will not force you to sign any with any provider.
Hope it's true, cause it will be a long day waiting in line, I think.

No. You must activate with AT&T, TMobile, Sprint or Verizon in order to use Apple's Payment Plan.

iPhone Upgrade Program - Apple.
"The iPhone Upgrade Program is available to qualified customers only with a valid U.S. personal credit card. Requires a 24-month installment loan with a 0% Annual Percentage Rate from Citizens Bank, N.A. (subject to any interest, fees, or other costs payable to the issuer of the credit card), purchase of AppleCare+, and iPhone activation with a national carrier ? AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon. Full terms apply. "

 

[GeoK]

Say it ain't so Switch?

No. You must activate with AT&T, TMobile, Sprint or Verizon in order to use Apple's Payment Plan.

iPhone Upgrade Program - Apple.
"The iPhone Upgrade Program is available to qualified customers only with a valid U.S. personal credit card. Requires a 24-month installment loan with a 0% Annual Percentage Rate from Citizens Bank, N.A. (subject to any interest, fees, or other costs payable to the issuer of the credit card), purchase of AppleCare+, and iPhone activation with a national carrier — AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon. Full terms apply. "

 

[SwitchBeach]

Apple says it is so ....

You will need to purchase it at full retail price if you don't want a "cell provider".

 

[GeoK]

You're so right!
Just chatted with an Apple Rep. Either upgrade or new account. But it is linked to a carrier. Phone is unlocked. But initial carrier needs to be kept.
But there are no longer any promises to stay two years on a plan. You can cancel at any time, right??

Apple says it is so ....

You will need to purchase it at full retail price if you don't want a "cell provider".

 

[OTACORB]

You're so right!
Just chatted with an Apple Rep. Either upgrade or new account. But it is linked to a carrier. Phone is unlocked. But initial carrier needs to be kept.
But there are no longer any promises to stay two years on a plan. You can cancel at any time, right??

Well it seems that would confirm that you can add a new line and do the Apple Upgrade Program.