Is AT&T Next worth it?

[Kyle Moreno1]

I was wondering if the AT&T Next service in a nutshell is worth it for you guys on the service.

 

[Laura Knotek]

Probably not.
AT&T makes Next plans easier to get, still not a better value | iMore
T-Mobile and AT&T: JUMP to your Next phone purchase — or don't | Android Central

 

[troylytle]

If you get a lounge discount for staying off contract it is worth it. At&t does offer one for almost all data packages.

 

[MDK22]

IT depends (not the adult diapers)

- Calculate your cost for service over 24 months w a subsidized device - don't forget to add in the sub'd cost + upgrade fee
- Then calculate the same 24 months w NEXT payment for phone + service
- compare the two

Variables include :
- Old AT&T plan w subsidy
- Mobile share Value < 10gb data
- Mobile Share Value >= 10 gb plan

YOU have to do the math, I don't know what you pay, for what level of service & what you require.

Next takes the FULL Device price & spreads the payment over 20 (or 26) months. (same price as buying unsubsidized full price)

 

[troylytle]

What did I just say.

 

[unstoppablekem]

Wouldn't it be better for people who want a new phone every year?
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[rdubmu]

Wouldn't it be better for people who want a new phone every year?
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I found that with T-Mobile Jump! Which I have the first version and grandfathered in. I can upgrade my device every 6 months no matter how many payments have been required (usually 4)... that with T-Mobile jump it is about the same cost as the Big 2 with subsidized plans. It is actually just a tad cheaper plus I can upgrade my phone every 6 months. If I don't have a phone payment than my plan is cheaper

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[unstoppablekem]

I found that with T-Mobile Jump! Which I have the first version and grandfathered in. I can upgrade my device every 6 months no matter how many payments have been required (usually 4)... that with T-Mobile jump it is about the same cost as the Big 2 with subsidized plans. It is actually just a tad cheaper plus I can upgrade my phone every 6 months. If I don't have a phone payment than my plan is cheaper



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Erm, I never said anything about Jump, just Next...

 

[Kyle Moreno1]

Thanks for your inputs and opinions.

 

[rdubmu]

Erm, I never said anything about Jump, just Next...

Yes but it is the same concept, actually Next is based on the JUMP! Program with T-Mobile.

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[saJustin]

with Next your contract is the same price as now, so say your lines are $25 ea they stay $25ea and you pay a monthly fee on top of your contract for a set price, usually the price of the phone spread out over the months chosen. If you go for the contract renewal price, say 2 years for 99$ for the phone, then they can up your contract price to the new price which is $40 per line. This happened to me and the ATT rep tried to tell me it was cheaper to do the next plan, when all you were doing was buying the phone over time. If you can, just outright buy the phone off contract, if not then next is the second cheapest option.

 

[unstoppablekem]

with Next your contract is the same price as now, so say your lines are $25 ea they stay $25ea and you pay a monthly fee on top of your contract for a set price, usually the price of the phone spread out over the months chosen. If you go for the contract renewal price, say 2 years for 99$ for the phone, then they can up your contract price to the new price which is $40 per line. This happened to me and the ATT rep tried to tell me it was cheaper to do the next plan, when all you were doing was buying the phone over time. If you can, just outright buy the phone off contract, if not then next is the second cheapest option.

Well if you have it for two years, then you shouldn't do the Next plan. If you get a phone every year, then it is the cheapest and best option, right?

 

[troylytle]

I'm saving $30/year on my next plan. AND I'm keeping my 1520.

 

[Blacklac]

I'm saving $30/year on my next plan. AND I'm keeping my 1520.

How does that work? Any plan you have Next with, you could do Bring Your Own Device or subsidized and not pay the Next fee. Why is it cheaper, is what I'm getting at. Next should never be cheaper.

 

[Blacklac]

I do think Next is worth it if you are a techie and love getting new gadgets. Next + Mobile Share Plan = Happy Customer.

 

[troylytle]

I got the longer payments. It was that or get a new phone and have to pay the cost of the phone and $25 extra for being on contract. So for 22.50 I got a new phone and $30/year in my pocket.