I just called AT&T at 800-288-2020 and asked them to match the Sprint $350 off any Samsung phone and they gave me 50% off if I purchase the cell phone outright.
I got the Samsung S8 Active for $425 + tax, with priority shipment and no activation fees.
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please post whether you are successful/how you approached.
Customer Loyalty offers are as follows:
iPhone 8 64GB - $250 ($150 as of 10/11/18)
iPhone 8 256GB - $400 ($300 as of 10/11/18)
iPhone 8+ 64GB - $350 ($250 as of 11/21/18)
iPhone 8+ 256GB - $500 ($400 as of 11/21/18)
iPhone X 64GB - $549 (back ordered as of ?)
iPhone X 256GB - $699 (back ordered as of ?)
iPhone XR 64GB - $299 (as of 1/5/19)
iPhone XR 128GB - $349 (as of 1/5/19)
iPhone Xs Max 64GB - $649.99
iPhone Xs Max - 256GB - $799.99
Note 9 Blue 128gb 599.99
***(FYI - tax is on full retail in CA)
ETF for new 2 year commitment is $325 per line. Activation fees typically waived and free expedited shipping.
No change in access line fee for new unlimited plans (and possibly old unlimited plans)
*I can confirm that there are no changes in the access line fees (or any other charge) for upgrading with the old unlimited plans. Upgraded both of my lines on the old unlimited plan with an iPhone X 64 gb for $549.99 each (paid upfront). - Leepoffaith
This is NOT A LOYALTY PROMO! All it is is bringing us back to supposed discounted phones BUT again slapping us with $20 access fees each line which essentially in a 2 year agreement pays the other half of the phone.
I was on an unlimited voice/text with a 3GB data plan (capped at 3GB LTE then slows down) and paying $72 a month with my foundation discount. While I did get the offer of $499.99 for the 8+ 256GB and $699.99 for the X 256GB, it requires me paying an additional $20 access fee each line. So the access fee of $40 on 2 lines x 24 = $960. The 8+ 256GB is $499.99 + $88 tax (9.25% SOCAL tax on the retail price). The X 256GB is $699.99 + $106. So both phones cost $1394. Add initial supposed LOYALTY discounted phone cost $1394 + the access fees of $960 = $2353.98.
If you had bought the phones outright at $949 for the 8+ and $1149 for the X, your total would be $2292. How can that be slick? LOL You end up paying more for both phones with this supposed LOYALTY deal!
^^^^This only applies if you're on a mobile share plan, if you're on unlimited your line access does not increase. So it makes it a great deal if you are not planning on switching (and have FAN discounts).
I am on the Unlimited Plus plan with 2 lines.
Just chatted with ATT and got iPhone X 256gb for $699.99 and iPhone 8 for $249.99 plus tax and no increase to my monthly bill
I tried this multiple times and here's where I got:
I got the iPhone X 256GB for $699 and the rep told me there would be no change to my plan.
HOWEVER, after digging further with the rep to make sure he was correct, my $25/line access discount would be lost for the 24 month period. I asked for a manager and the manager had no way of removing this since it's added automatically.
So for those of you that got the deal and AT&T told you there was no change - hope you have your chat logs! Because I think this will be added if you're expecting the same discount.
I am currently on the Mobile Share Advantage 20 GB plan and was told to switch to the Mobile Share Value 20 GB plan in order to get access to these prices. Currently, I pay 20$ per line access fee and the plan cost of $90, however this would change to $100 and $15 per line. Our total for 4 lines would go from $170 to $160 and it sounds like the only difference with the plans is that with the Value plan if you go over your limit you are charged overage of $15 per gb.
Can someone tell me if this is a good switch for plans? We average 10-15 gb per month in data so overage would probably not be a concern. Also I wonder if others got lower prices for the note 8, s8 then above. Since they lowered the price later on in the chat on the iphone 8, im guessing theyll do it with the others too.
I am on the Unlimited Plus plan with 2 lines.
Just chatted with ATT and got iPhone X 256gb for $699.99 and iPhone 8 for $249.99 plus tax and no increase to my monthly bill
Chat chat or chat as in spoke to a rep on the phone? Seems like a terrific deal here.
Nation 450 with Rollover
Messaging Unlimited with Mobile to Any Mobile Calling
Data Unlimited for iPhone on 4G LTE with VVM
I failed twice over the phone so I went to the chat. At first he told me my $20 monthly access fee would be raised to $40. I explained that my account does not have a $20 access fee... he took about 5 mins then came back to explain that if I don't have an access fee, nothing would increase. I have a 28% signature discount that will also stay.
I am now proceeding with the $699 purchase (iphone X, 256GB), no activation fees. ZERO changes to my monthly bill and I will be under a 2 year contract (subject to ETF).
Additionally, if you have the grandfathered unlimited plan, you should NOT be getting throttled and you should have tethering access. I've previously had these conversations and the original contract makes NO mention of throttling, hence you should not be subjected to it. The original plan also makes no mention of tethering restrictions, so they allow me to use my phone as a hotspot now.
So if you do this right (and have a similar plan set up), you are effectively getting a $450 discount on this 256gb phone. You will be subjected to an Early Termination fee if you drop AT&T before the 2 years but I have no intention of leaving so I'm fine with that.
I am on the Mobile Share Value 15GB with Rollover Data. There's a corporate discount applied along with a $25/line/month discount. This is what I would lose if I did this. I believe the Unlimited plans do not have this charge.
I am on the Mobile Share Value 15GB with Rollover Data. There's a corporate discount applied along with a $25/line/month discount. This is what I would lose if I did this. I believe the Unlimited plans do not have this charge.
I have a MSV 20GB plan with RD and Corp Disc. Id lose my $25/line/mo discount as well. Trying again to see if I can get someone in the Loyalty Dept to allow me to keep the $25 discount.
Total Thumbs UP for the OP!!! Thank you for sharing this information. I'd been looking for deals on the note 8 and had decided to just go the dreaded $700 craigslist route meet someone in an alley but you saved the day.
Here's what I got (At&t customer for 10+ years with grandfathered unlimited plans). I tried to do the chat last night but had no success after waiting 45 minutes to get connected to someone. I gave up and sat down at 8 am sharp.
Once connected I asked to be connected to a loyalty agent. 2 minutes later I got connected and stayed with that agent.
1. No change in my current plan (all charges will stay the same)
2. Paid for both phones upfront
3. Samsung Gear 3 (frontier) for Free
4. No activation fees
5. No shipping fees ( 2 day business shipping)
6. 2 year contract agreement (no change in service or fees just agreeing not to leave for 2 more years)
2 Note 8's and a Samsung Gear 3 Frontier for $1,006.73 OTD!!!
Whole thing took 2 hours and 20 minutes of my time this morning BUT I'm Very Happy!
How did you get s3? they told me they have access to only cases.
Nation 450 with Rollover
Messaging Unlimited with Mobile to Any Mobile Calling
Data Unlimited for iPhone on 4G LTE with VVM
I failed twice over the phone so I went to the chat. At first he told me my $20 monthly access fee would be raised to $40. I explained that my account does not have a $20 access fee... he took about 5 mins then came back to explain that if I don't have an access fee, nothing would increase. I have a 28% signature discount that will also stay.
I am now proceeding with the $699 purchase (iphone X, 256GB), no activation fees. ZERO changes to my monthly bill and I will be under a 2 year contract (subject to ETF).
Additionally, if you have the grandfathered unlimited plan, you should NOT be getting throttled and you should have tethering access. I've previously had these conversations and the original contract makes NO mention of throttling, hence you should not be subjected to it. The original plan also makes no mention of tethering restrictions, so they allow me to use my phone as a hotspot now.
So if you do this right (and have a similar plan set up), you are effectively getting a $450 discount on this 256gb phone. You will be subjected to an Early Termination fee if you drop AT&T before the 2 years but I have no intention of leaving so I'm fine with that.
Im on the same plan, but still on contract (1 year). Were you in or out of contract?
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Just chatted with ATT and got iPhone X 256gb for $699.99 and iPhone 8 for $249.99 plus tax and no increase to my monthly bill
I got the iPhone X 256GB for $699 and the rep told me there would be no change to my plan.
HOWEVER, after digging further with the rep to make sure he was correct, my $25/line access discount would be lost for the 24 month period. I asked for a manager and the manager had no way of removing this since it's added automatically.
So for those of you that got the deal and AT&T told you there was no change - hope you have your chat logs! Because I think this will be added if you're expecting the same discount.
They offered the following prices:
$250 - iphone 8 64 gb (initially offered $295)
$509 - Note 8
$345 - S8
$445 - S8 Active.
Can someone tell me if this is a good switch for plans? We average 10-15 gb per month in data so overage would probably not be a concern. Also I wonder if others got lower prices for the note 8, s8 then above. Since they lowered the price later on in the chat on the iphone 8, im guessing theyll do it with the others too.
Ideas?
Just chatted with ATT and got iPhone X 256gb for $699.99 and iPhone 8 for $249.99 plus tax and no increase to my monthly bill
Nation 450 with Rollover
Messaging Unlimited with Mobile to Any Mobile Calling
Data Unlimited for iPhone on 4G LTE with VVM
I failed twice over the phone so I went to the chat. At first he told me my $20 monthly access fee would be raised to $40. I explained that my account does not have a $20 access fee... he took about 5 mins then came back to explain that if I don't have an access fee, nothing would increase. I have a 28% signature discount that will also stay.
I am now proceeding with the $699 purchase (iphone X, 256GB), no activation fees. ZERO changes to my monthly bill and I will be under a 2 year contract (subject to ETF).
Additionally, if you have the grandfathered unlimited plan, you should NOT be getting throttled and you should have tethering access. I've previously had these conversations and the original contract makes NO mention of throttling, hence you should not be subjected to it. The original plan also makes no mention of tethering restrictions, so they allow me to use my phone as a hotspot now.
So if you do this right (and have a similar plan set up), you are effectively getting a $450 discount on this 256gb phone. You will be subjected to an Early Termination fee if you drop AT&T before the 2 years but I have no intention of leaving so I'm fine with that.
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I have a MSV 20GB plan with RD and Corp Disc. Id lose my $25/line/mo discount as well. Trying again to see if I can get someone in the Loyalty Dept to allow me to keep the $25 discount.
Here's what I got (At&t customer for 10+ years with grandfathered unlimited plans). I tried to do the chat last night but had no success after waiting 45 minutes to get connected to someone. I gave up and sat down at 8 am sharp.
Once connected I asked to be connected to a loyalty agent. 2 minutes later I got connected and stayed with that agent.
1. No change in my current plan (all charges will stay the same)
2. Paid for both phones upfront
3. Samsung Gear 3 (frontier) for Free
4. No activation fees
5. No shipping fees ( 2 day business shipping)
6. 2 year contract agreement (no change in service or fees just agreeing not to leave for 2 more years)
2 Note 8's and a Samsung Gear 3 Frontier for $1,006.73 OTD!!!
Whole thing took 2 hours and 20 minutes of my time this morning BUT I'm Very Happy!
TIA
Nation 450 with Rollover
Messaging Unlimited with Mobile to Any Mobile Calling
Data Unlimited for iPhone on 4G LTE with VVM
I failed twice over the phone so I went to the chat. At first he told me my $20 monthly access fee would be raised to $40. I explained that my account does not have a $20 access fee... he took about 5 mins then came back to explain that if I don't have an access fee, nothing would increase. I have a 28% signature discount that will also stay.
I am now proceeding with the $699 purchase (iphone X, 256GB), no activation fees. ZERO changes to my monthly bill and I will be under a 2 year contract (subject to ETF).
Additionally, if you have the grandfathered unlimited plan, you should NOT be getting throttled and you should have tethering access. I've previously had these conversations and the original contract makes NO mention of throttling, hence you should not be subjected to it. The original plan also makes no mention of tethering restrictions, so they allow me to use my phone as a hotspot now.
So if you do this right (and have a similar plan set up), you are effectively getting a $450 discount on this 256gb phone. You will be subjected to an Early Termination fee if you drop AT&T before the 2 years but I have no intention of leaving so I'm fine with that.
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