Trusted source reported about ATT activation fee increase in very short time. U.S. carrier AT&T is going to increase activation fee for new Next customers and contract subscribers.
The new activation/upgrade fee for one and two-year contract will be $45(the previous fee was $40). This iPhone ATT activation fee increase gives AT&T the highest activation fee in the industry (Verizon is still at $40 for now). As if that weren’t enough, the carrier will impose an all-new $15 activation fee on Next and Bring-Your-Own-Phone customers beginning August 1.
This doesn’t look good as Verizon, which typically has one of highest contract upgrade fees in the industry, currently charges $40 in upgrade fee cost.
The report says that due to AT&T Next installment plant, beginning August 1 new iPhone owners customers will have to pay a one-time $15 activation fee. This fact is really break up as for the present time AT&T Next is 100% free to start the plan. The new fee will also apply to those who bring their own iPhone and sign-up for a new line of service.
Current AT&T Next customers who have an active installment plan prior to August 1 will not be charged the $15 fee on their next upgrade. AT&T has said that they may change this option. In other words, you may not have to pay the $15 fee at your next upgrade, but don’t be surprised if you have to after that.
It’s now July 23, and you have week before iPhone ATT activation fee increase, so if you need to upgrade, now would be the time.