Atrix $499 Off Contract

[atlbuc]

Just saw on AT&T's FB page that the Atrix is $499 off contract. Thought it woud be higher.




AT&T Hey Reggie - We're big fans of the Atrix too, but here's the deal with the upgrade system. We actually pay a lot more for the phones then you do when you sign a contract. Over the life of that contract you pay back the cost of the phone. You can always buy the phone straight up - but they're expensive! Without a contract, the Atrix is $499. That's pretty much how the discounts work with upgrades. Thanks for posting!
32 minutes ago

 

[ap3604]

Just saw on AT&T's FB page that the Atrix is $499 off contract. Thought it woud be higher.

Wow

Isnt the iPhone 4 still $599 off contract for a phone about to be a year old in June?

Kinda puts things in perspective as to how amazing the Atrix 4g really is

 

[pixar]

Just saw on AT&T's FB page that the Atrix is $499 off contract. Thought it woud be higher.




AT&T Hey Reggie - We're big fans of the Atrix too, but here's the deal with the upgrade system. We actually pay a lot more for the phones then you do when you sign a contract. Over the life of that contract you pay back the cost of the phone. You can always buy the phone straight up - but they're expensive! Without a contract, the Atrix is $499. That's pretty much how the discounts work with upgrades. Thanks for posting!
32 minutes ago

I couldnt find it on FB's ATT page. This is confirmed?

 

[youareme7]

I couldnt find it on FB's ATT page. This is confirmed?

I'm not exactly sure if this link will work as intended but I saw it on facebook as well and here is the perma-link for the comment:

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10150098260058909&id=100000267694730

 

[sean76]

I highly doubted! The Thunderbolt is pushing $629 off contract, and like someone said, the iPhone4 is still at $599. However, that would be a very fair price for such a specked out phone without a contract IMO.

 

[atlbuc]

I highly doubted! The Thunderbolt is pushing $629 off contract, and like someone said, the iPhone4 is still at $599. However, that would be a very fair price for such a specked out phone without a contract IMO.

This doesn't mean much, the iPhone 4 off contract for Verizon is $50 more than AT&T.

 

[youareme7]

I think that it is pretty likely to be the case since it was mentioned several times by the at&t Rep in different posts. We'll know soon enough tho

 

[atlbuc]

I think that it is pretty likely to be the case since it was mentioned several times by the at&t Rep in different posts. We'll know soon enough tho

So do I but going to get an early upgrade so I'll be good regardless. Thought it was good news for those who want the phone off contract.

 

[sean76]

What's the early upgrade price now, $200 on top of the on contract price right?

 

[atlbuc]

What's the early upgrade price now, $200 on top of the on contract price right?

That's what I heard but I'm not going to be charged the early upgrade charge

 

[sean76]

That's what I heard but m not going to be charged the early upgrade charge

That's great if ya can get that waived!

 

[DukeL]

That's what I heard but m not going to be charged the early upgrade charge

How's that? Are you close to the end of your contract?

 

[atlbuc]

That's great if ya can get that waived!

Yes it is, my account is well documented with phone problems so they are upgrading me before my November upgrade date.

 

[OutlawImmortal]

What's the early upgrade price now, $200 on top of the on contract price right?

I talked to an AT&T rep today and that's what I was told. I couldn't get mine waved though and it's up in November.

I was also told that the tethering thing was untrue but I don't think he understood what I was talking about lol. I did get a free micrcell tower though at my local AT&T store just gotta go get it

 

[DukeL]

Yes it is, my account is well documented with phone problems so they are upgrading me before my November upgrade date.

Nice. With this $499 pricing its not really worth me using an early upgrade since it will cost me 199+200.

 

[Willy Willy]

Is there a monthly charge for the microcell?

 

[ranova]

I wouldn't count on facebook being correct.

The ATT FB and twitter page said the Captivate was going to be $350 off contract for weeks before release. Upon release it was $599

 

[atlbuc]

Is there a monthly charge for the microcell?

There is but if they are giving it to you for free then att will pay that for you

 

[youareme7]

Is there a monthly charge for the microcell?

There is but if they are giving it to you for free then att will pay that for you

There's a $20 monthly fee if you want unlimited talk time on the microcell; if you don't want unlimited you don't have to pay any monthly fee for it. I have one in my house and we don't pay anything monthly charge for it. I did have to enable unlimited calling as a term of the $100 rebate, but I only left that on until the rebate was approved, then I took it off.

 

[atlbuc]

There's a $20 monthly fee if you want unlimited talk time on the microcell; if you don't want unlimited you don't have to pay any monthly fee for it. I have one in my house and we don't pay anything monthly charge for it. I did have to enable unlimited calling as a term of the $100 rebate, but I only left that on until the rebate was approved, then I took it off.

Well I have unlimited and I don't pay anything, maybe because I have a business account.

 

[youareme7]

Well I have unlimited and I don't pay anything, maybe because I have a business account.

That's a sweet deal there, I also have a business account and I don't get it for free. Then again I have elevendy billion roll over minutes because I rarely make phone calls so no biggie for me. I hate to derail this thread more than it has been, but how's the range for your microcell? Mine leave a lot to be desired, it definitely doesn't cover my whole house. (though I have wifi range issues too)

 

[atlbuc]

That's a sweet deal there, I also have a business account and I don't get it for free. Then again I have elevendy billion roll over minutes because I rarely make phone calls so no biggie for me. I hate to derail this thread more than it has been, but how's the range for your microcell? Mine leave a lot to be desired, it definitely doesn't cover my whole house. (though I have wifi range issues too)

I get great range in my house and my WiFi is excellent. I'm running Apples Airport Extreme Base Station and it has been perfect from day 1

 

[samven582]

I wouldn't count on facebook being correct.

The ATT FB and twitter page said the Captivate was going to be $350 off contract for weeks before release. Upon release it was $599

Actually it was $499 when it was released.

 

[ranova]

Actually it was $499 when it was released.

Then it went up since release, my upgrade page for captivate:
Your Price $589.99
$100 off Samsung Captivate(TM) after instant ...
With Discount:
$489.99

Whats funny is that the Xperia X10 is so much cheaper:
Your Price$299.99
$130 off Sony Ericsson Xperia X10(TM) after i...
With Discount:
$169.99

Same account

 

[shawn1224]

Just saw on AT&T's FB page that the Atrix is $499 off contract. Thought it woud be higher.




AT&T Hey Reggie - We're big fans of the Atrix too, but here's the deal with the upgrade system. We actually pay a lot more for the phones then you do when you sign a contract. Over the life of that contract you pay back the cost of the phone. You can always buy the phone straight up - but they're expensive! Without a contract, the Atrix is $499. That's pretty much how the discounts work with upgrades. Thanks for posting!
32 minutes ago

Hell to the yea, that's much better than I was anticipating. I'll save my upgrade for next year when dual core phones will have a wider variety to choose from.