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AT&T Announces New iPhone Next Program Without Two Year Contract

iPhone users who enjoyed AT&T 2 year contract options should know that the U.S. carrier has updated its ATT Next program. This way the company officially announced its plans for 2016. The Big Blue mobile operator now has only two options. It offers AT&T Next program and ATT Next Every Year data plan.

The iPhone network announced AT&T Next program back in 2013. Now, nearly three years later it updates the options and all subscribers should know about their new opportunities. The Every Year program allows you upgrading to the next iPhone after going through 12-month installment plan. If you haven’t made it yet you can pay 50% or more of the retail price to get the newer model.

Without ATT two year contract you can still upgrade to new iPhone within AT&T Next program only once in 2 years after paying the 24-month installment. Or you have to pay 80% or more of the full retail price to get new smartphone version. Or you can order SIM unlock for AT&T iPhone 6s or 6s Plus to join other networks.

Any of the two AT&T iPhone programs offer installment payments and upgrade options. It’s hard to say if users can pay off their iPhone quickly because the U.S. carrier only offers users to pay more every month to upgrade. Maybe it will let subscribers to pay off iPhone at once and update to the newer model.

There are always several major and reliable networks to choose from so if you are not happy with the updated AT&T plans for iPhones you can select T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon or other U.S. mobile operator with better upgrade options.

T-Mobile New Family Plan 2016 Promises 6GB Data to Each iPhone Line

Get some details about the new T Mobile Family Plan for iPhone users. The main ‘uncarrier’ U.S. carrier always has some deal for its subscribers. This time the company wants users to get ready for the summer and brings in an interesting promotion for families.

The T-Mobile new Family Plan 2016 offers users 4 lines for $120 per month. What can you get at this price? According to the official report, T-Mobile is willing to offer 6GB of LTE date per each of the four lines. You’ll pay only $120 a month which means that each line with 6GB data would cost $30 per month.

Does this T Mobile Family Plan 4 lines sound attractive? iPhone users who need up to four lines are offered unlimited text and talk option along with the high-speed LTE data per line. It is also possible to add extra lines. You’ll have to pay $20 per each new line on top of the 4 offered within the plan.

T-Mobile is aiming at iPhone users who travel in the summertime. Paying $30 per line and get 6GB of high-speed data sounds fun. This way families who are subscribed to T-Mobile can save $20 a month on T-Mobile Simple Choice family plan. Paying extra $20 per additional lines is also money saving solution.

Users who are locked to AT&T or other carrier can order iPhone AT&T SIM unlock or other factory unlock package to become permanently free to switch carriers. This way you will be able to subscribe to the new T-Mobile offer right away and pay only $120 per month to get 6GB of data + unlimited talks / texts per 4 lines.

Only current and new T-Mobile Simple Choice subscribers can take advantage of the deal.

Unlock iOS 9 iPhone from AT&T Carriers Using SIM Factory Unlocking

Many users keep dreaming of iPhone AT&T unlock however it’s not that easy to get iPhone factory unlock directly from this U.S. carrier. There are other American networks that stopped locking Apple smartphones but this is not the case with the Big Blue Carrier.

You can unlock AT&T iPhone running any firmware version. In other words, you can unlock iOS 9 iPhone from AT&T without any issues [read some iPhone 7 rumors to learn more about upcoming Apple smartphone]. The permanent service is remote. You can order it distantly and get the result online. It’s cool, fun, quickly and affordable. You’ll definitely like the price on AT&T iPhone unlock service.

Official unlock is based on your IMEI code and Apple database of IMEIs. You have to make sure you meet all the requirements. Otherwise you will fail. Here are main things you should remember when you wish to become SIM free.

Firstly, iPhone factory unlock for AT&T works just any other factory unlocking. Your account has to be active and in good standing. Blacklisted and blocked AT&T iPhones cannot be unlocked in most situations through there are exceptions. Secondly, AT&T iPhone SIM unlock works on activated smartphones only. If you haven’t activated your handset the service will fail.

You can unlock AT&T iPhone by placing your order online. That’s really simple. Just add your IMEI code and wait until you get the successfully result. Everything happens pretty quickly and you become permanently SIM free.

What does it mean to you? Switch between carriers, insert any SIM card and connect to any carrier in and outside the U.S. You are not longer locked to one carrier only. This won’t change even after you restore and update.

Does it sound fun?

AT&T Raises Upgrade Price for iPhone Subscribers

This year changes upgrade fees for iPhone users. For example, Verizon decided to raise the update fee for its subscribers and now AT&T decided to also introduce new AT&T upgrade fee 2016. The network rises the price for customers and you will be forced to pay from now on when you decide to get a new handset.

What is iPhone AT&T upgrade price these days? If previous fee was $15 you will have to pay $20 from now on. Anyone who is getting the Apple iPhone SE or other model at full retail price or through installment plan will also agree to pay $20 upgrade fee.

It seems that AT&T followed Verizon as the network rose fee from $15 to $20 right after Verizon started to charge its customers $20 upgrade fee. Consumers who add a phone to T&T Next plan or get a new phone will also pay $20 fee.

Users who get 2-year contract agreement with AT&T will be forced to pay $45 upgrade fee. The same fee is used when you get a new handset through Apple Upgrade Program. By the way, there are still American companies that have no upgrade fees.

Thus, AT&T and Verizon charge $20 fee, Sprint charges $36 upgrade fee while T-Mobile has no such fees. Users who think AT&T is too greedy can easily order SIM AT&T iPhone unlock and start using the smartphone with other American carriers.

What do you think about the new price?

iPhone SE AT&T Data Plan Options

What is the most affordable data plan for iPhone SE? Should you choose AT&T? If you are already subscribed to this network you might want to learn more about iPhone SE AT&T data plans.

It always comes to a data plan after you have chosen iPhone SE color, capacity and model. Have you decided on all these options? It is time to get details about data plans. The price also pays its role.

iPhone SE buying plan AT&T through Mobile Share looks more affordable than Verizon. Still T-Mobile offers even better deals. There is a big number of AT&T fans who prefer staying with this U.S. networks for years in a row. If you choose one of the Mobile Share plans you will get unlimited texts and phone calls and the carrier would let you roll over unused data into the next billing period.

You can get 300MB per month if you pay $20. Users who are willing to get 50GB of data for $375 per month. There price depends on your data allotment. You’ll have to pay $25 a month for your iPhone if you decide to go with the data plan of 5GB or less data per month. If you have chosen 15GB or bigger plan you can save some money as you would only have to pay $15 a month for each handset.

Before you decide to order AT&T iPhone SE you should know that you can SIM unlock iPhone SE from ATT just like any other Apple handset. You are also advised to check what other networks offer.

AT&T WiFi International Calling Available for U.S. iPhone Subscribers

AT&T WiFi international calling support is brought for iPhone subscribers. If you are locked to AT&T carrier you should get ATT WiFi calling update feature that allows making phone calls to the U.S. while you are travelling abroad. Isn’t it cool?

AT&T WiFi calling was introduced in 2015. This is a great option for all Apple fans since it takes advantage of WiFi network when cellular signal is poor or absent. This way users can stay connected, make and receive calls over WiFi in different areas across the United States.

If you are outside the U.S. but have the AT&T iPhone with WiFi calling support you can call your family and friends in the U.S. at no cost through WiFi. This saves your money as you don’t have to use ordinary cellular network and avoid roaming fees.

ATT calls over WiFi international don’t support calls to non-U.S. numbers. If you need to call to a different country you will have to pay international call charge rates set up by your AT&T data package.

What models support AT&T WiFi calling feature? According to the official carrier’s site, users who have the iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus or iPhone 6 Plus and are updated to iOS 9.3 firmware [this is the most recent Apple mobile operating system for iDevices] can get the option after they install AT&T carrier update for iPhones that enables WiFi calls.

Would you take advantage of this interesting addition? Isn’t it great to make free calls to the U.S. from overseas?

AT&T BOGO iPhone Offer for 2016 Customers

It is now time to get AT&T BOGO iPhone offer. Users who have plans to own two new Apple iPhones and wish to get the attractive deal can now buy two smartphones with one free model. The deal supports new customers along with existing subscribers.

The 2016 AT&T BOGO iPhone deal can be used only if you agree to AT&T Next with particular data plan. Your first iPhone can be an upgrade or new line however the second free iPhone has to be a new line only and you should buy it through Next 24 option.

You’ll have to pay tax on both phones. You can only choose devices from the same manufacturer. For example you cannot buy iPhone and Samsung through this deal. The U.S. carrier is offering up to $650 in bill credits you will receive within the next 30 months. This sum will be spread out over your monthly payments.

AT&T is not the only network that offers BOGO deals. T-Mobile announced similar BOGO deal a while ago. Sprint and Verizon don’t give you a chance to buy iPhone and get the second one for free right now but these two carriers might also offer something similar soon. Or they could stay aside and think of a different promotion that could attract users in 2016.

What do you think about the deal? Is it a nice offer when you buy one and get the second phone with a huge discount?

AT&T Testing iPhone 5G Network

iPhone 5G network will soon be offered instead of the current fast 4G LTE. AT&T is already testing the upcoming technology. According to rumors, the 5G should be 10-100 times faster than AT&T 4G. The wireless industry is getting prepared for big changes.

AT&T 5G network testing is officially confirmed by the U.S. carrier. The Big Blue carrier announced that it would start its tests on the new wireless technology in 2016. The mobile operator promises to begin more precise lab tests later this year, most likely in Q2. The field tests are expected to start in the summer.

The future AT T 5G network for iPhone should be spectacular [you can still SIM unlock your AT&T iPhone 6s or any other model if you wish]. Numerous rumors suggest the speeds could be increased up to 100 times if compared to current 4G network. Of course, the reality will be known once the network becomes public which would not happen in 2016. Still consumers are promised to get gigabits per second instead of current megabits. This sounds very exciting.

Other U.S. companies are also starting to test 5G technologies. Verizon Wireless has also confirmed that its tests are to start this year. T-Mobile and Sprint would probably also show their interest in 5G soon. AT&T could roll out the 5G in 2020 and Verizon promises to offer the service sometimes in 2018. Still iPhone users who live in Austin (Texas) could access the fixed points of 5G and give it a try as soon as this year.

AT&T Buy One Get One Free iPhone 2016 Offer

There are many users who are subscribed to AT&T in the U.S. Some of them choose to SIM unlock AT&T iPhone to use with other networks and some enjoy staying with this mobile operator for years. Current and new customers can get T&T buy one get one free 2016 deal on iPhones. This is an interesting offer in the market.

The Big Blue network is trying to stand out among other American mobile companies. Its new BOGO deal is back and it’s interesting that existing subscribers can also get advantage of it. New users are also welcome to buy one iPhone get one free AT&T smartphone device.

You should sign up for AT&T if you are want to pick up an iPhone and get the second one at no cost. What are the caveats, you might wonder?

Firstly, you have to be a new or current AT&T consumer to be eligible for the BOGO deal. Secondly, you have to buy both iPhones from AT&T and choose Next installment plan [it is also possible to get AT&T unlimited data plan in 2016]. While your first handset can be an upgrade or new line, the second device has be only the new line and you should buy it through AT&T Next 24 offer.

You’ll have to pay tax on both devices. It is possible to get the offer starting at $70 per month (for the two devices) and get up to $650 spread out over 30 months bill credits within your three bill cycles. In other words, AT&T is willing to cover your charges (only up to $650 spread out for 30 months) within 3 billing cycles once you pay the tax up-front for your second iPhone.

The BOGO sounds attractive but all the complications can make getting the second free iPhone from AT&T pretty difficult.

AT&T iPhone or T-Mobile iPhone / Sprint iPhone Lease?

What U.S. network should you choose? iPhone owners get multiple opportunities still all carriers have pros and cons. For example T-Mobile iPhone lease has become more expensive. The similar situation is with Sprint leasing program.

If you happen to already own AT&T iPhone you can SIM unlock it using permanent unlocking service. This is safe to do and you can connect to all networks once you are free from your original mobile operator. This is the real freedom as you are the one to select the best service, most affordable plans and other things you like.

T Mobile lease iPhone price has silently been changed by the company. It is interesting that Sprint lease iPhone 6s program also gets the price hack. Users could be disappointed to learn this since the rates were revised without any notice.

If previously Sprint charged you $22 per month it would now ask for $26.39. T-Mobile used to charge $20 a month and would now ask you to pay $27. There were times when U.S. network T-Mobile let users lease the brand new iPhone 6s at $5 per month if you agreed to hand over your iPhone 6 [it’s worth to mention that iPhone 7 Plus is coming this year]. The same deal was even more attractive if you chose Sprint because you had to pay $1 monthly.

Such low prices couldn’t last forever. Analysts think that U.S. networks couldn’t afford such deals any longer. As for customers who are planning to lease a device now – they have to think twice. According to experts, if you pay $26.39 a month you’ll spend more within 12 months than if you buy the brand new smartphone at once. You’ll be at the break-even price at the 13-month for sure. No network will unlock your phone while you are on contract. SIM unlock will be your only choice.