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How AT&T Next works1

AT&T Next offers you another choice to purchase your smartphone with the flexibility to upgrade earlier.

Choose any of our latest smartphones and pay only the sales tax up front.

  • $0 down payment
  • No annual service contract
  • No activation, upgrade, or finance fees

Next 12

Divides the regular price of your smartphone into 20 low monthly installments. Trade in your qualified smartphone to upgrade after 12 installments.

Next 18

Divides the regular price of your smartphone into 24 low monthly installments. Trade in your qualified smartphone to upgrade after 18 installments.

Your payments are conveniently billed on your monthly statement.

Any time after 12 or 18 monthly installment payments, you can trade in your current smartphone** and upgrade to a brand-new one.

If you choose to trade in and upgrade your smartphone after 12 or 18 installments, no further installments will be billed for your original phone. Start over with a new plan.

Or, keep your current smartphone, and after 20 or 24 monthly payments, your smartphone is paid for in full.

**Current smartphone must be in good physical and fully functional condition.

AT&T Next +
Mobile Share Value2

When you choose AT&T Next with our Mobile Share Value plans, you can take advantage of our best-ever pricing for your service plan and receive a monthly discount on each smartphone line.

Save every month

Save
$25/mo*

Mobile Share Value
plans 10GB or higher

Save
$15/mo*

Mobile Share Value
plans less than 10GB

*Savings compares plan smartphone access charge with a smartphone on AT&T Next to one on a 2-yr agrmt. See savings requirements

Calculate the value

Use the AT&T Value Calculator to see an example of the value you
receive by combining AT&T Next with Mobile Share Value.

  1. Example: Samsung Galaxy S® 5

    Samsung Galaxy S®5

    Compare smartphone pricing

    Wireless service also required

    AT&T Next 12
    Trade in & upgrade after 12 installments     		$32.501
    for 20 mos.
    AT&T Next 18
    Trade in & upgrade after 18 installments     		$27.091
    for 24 mos.
    2-yr contract price
    		$199.993

  2. Choose a Mobile Share Value plan

    Mobile Share Value plans range from 300MB to 50GB of data to share. Select a service plan of 10GB or 2GB to see an example of the difference in the plan monthly charges.

    10GB of data
    Save $25 a month with Mobile Share Value
    plans 10GB or higher.*
    or
    2GB of data
    Save $15 a month with Mobile Share Value
    plans less than 10GB.*

    *Savings compares plan smartphone access charge with smartphone on AT&T next to one on a 2-yr agrmt.
    See savings requirements.

  3. Compare the cost of purchasing a new smartphone with AT&T Next vs. purchasing with a 2-year contract and activating it on Mobile Share Value.

    12-Month device and Mobile Share Value
    cost comparison

    Device Cost + Activation cost

    Total Mobile Share Value costs for 12 months.

    AT&T Next 12
    $390
    plus sales tax
    $1380
    plus sales tax
    Total $1770
    plus sales tax
    AT&T Next 18
    $325.08
    plus sales tax
    $1380
    plus sales tax
    Total $1705.08
    plus sales tax
    2-Year Contract
    $325.08
    plus sales tax
    $1380
    plus sales tax
    Total $1705
    plus sales tax
    $0
    $500
    $1000
    $1500
    $2000
    $0
    $300
    $600
    $900
    $1200
    12-Month Price Breakdown AT&T Next 121 AT&T Next 181 2 Year Contract3
    Smartphone cost
    Smartphone Cost Today $ 0
    plus sales tax     		$ 0
    plus sales tax     		$199.99
    plus sales tax
    Activation Fee $ 0 $ 0 $ 40
    Monthly Installment $ 32.50
    for 20 months     		$ 27.09
    for 24 months     		$ 0
    Smartphone Purchase & Activation Costs $ 390
    plus sales tax     		$ 325.08
    plus sales tax     		$ 239.99
    plus sales tax
    Mobile Share Value Savings*
    Monthly Mobile Share Value Data Plan
    GB Data     		$ 0 $ 0 $ 960
    Smartphone Access Charges $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
    Mobile Share® Value Savings with AT&T Next when compared to 2-year agreement $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
    Total Mobile Share Value Costs
    over 1 year     		$ 0 $ 0 $ 1199.99
    Total Cost Comparison Over 1 Year
    Total Cost Comparison Over 1 Year $ 0
    plus sales tax     		$ 0
    plus sales tax     		$ 1199.99
    plus sales tax

AT&T Next is available for the purchase of smartphones by
customers who have employee discounts on wireless service.4

What is AT&T Next?

AT&T Next offers you the opportunity to get a new smartphone every year or every 18 months. You have the choice to pay for your smartphone over 20 or 24 monthly installments. After 12 monthly installment payments (under 20-month plan) or 18 monthly installment payments (under 24-month plan), you may trade your smartphone in to upgrade to a new smartphone, or choose to keep it and make the remaining monthly installment payments. With AT&T Next, tax is due at the time of sale, but there are no down payment, activation, upgrade, or financing fees required.

Who is eligible for AT&T Next?

AT&T Next is available for current customers who are eligible for an upgrade and whose accounts are in good standing, or for new customers with qualifying credit.

With respect to business customers and their Corporate Responsibility Users, a qualified small business agreement (for example, an AT&T Mobile Business Agreement) is also required.

Are there additional charges?

Sales tax is charged on your new smartphone at the time of sale. There's no down payment and no activation or upgrade fee.

Is a contract required with AT&T Next?

AT&T Next requires that you sign an installment agreement to pay for the smartphone over 20 or 24 monthly payments. If you cancel your wireless service, the remaining unpaid balance on the smartphone is due. Also, a Wireless Customer Agreement for your wireless service or qualified small business agreement (voice and data) is required.

How many installment plans can I have on my account?

There's a limit of four per Consumer and Individual Responsibility account, and 10 per small business account. This includes AT&T Next installment agreements and tablet installment agreements.

What devices are eligible for AT&T Next?

You can choose from a huge selection of the latest and most popular smartphones!

Do I own the smartphone? Or is this a leasing offer?

The smartphone is yours, and you’re responsible for 20 or 24 monthly installment payments. You’re also responsible for any loss, theft, or damage to the smartphone – both during the installment agreement period and afterward. We recommend you purchase the optional Mobile Insurance to protect your investment.

How do I get a new smartphone every year with the program?

After you have made 12 installment payments under a 20-month plan, or 18 installment payments under a 24-month plan, if your wireless account is in good standing, you can trade in your current smartphone to upgrade to a new one. All trade-ins must be fully functional, in good physical condition, and have the activation lock disabled. Select a new smartphone under a qualifying offer, which may include a new AT&T Next installment agreement.

How do I get a new tablet with the program?

If you purchased a tablet with an AT&T Next installment plan (prior to Nov. 20, 2013), you can trade in the tablet for a new tablet after you have made 12 installment payments, but before you have made 20 installment payments, if your wireless account is in good standing. The tablet must be fully functional and in good physical condition. Your new tablet can be purchased with a new installment plan or any other currently available offers. Tablets purchased on or after Nov. 20, 2013, are not eligible for AT&T Next trade-ins.

When I trade in my smartphone after 12 or 18 months and get a new one, what’s the length of my new installment plan?

When you trade in your smartphone, no further installments are billed for the smartphone you traded in. You can start over with a new AT&T Next installment plan on a new smartphone. Currently available installment plans are 20 and 24 months long.

Will I be able to pay off this smartphone early?

Yes, you have the option to pay off your installment agreement, but the full outstanding balance will be due immediately.

 

What payments are due if I cancel AT&T Next?

With AT&T Next, you can pay off your installment payments in full at any time. If you want to cancel your wirless service with AT&T, the full outstanding balance on your installment agreement becomes due.

 

What if I don't want to trade in my smartphone after 12 or 18 months and I want to keep it?

You don’t have to trade in your smartphone. After 12 or 18 months, you can continue to make your monthly installment payments until your 20- or 24-month installment agreement is complete.

 

What if the smartphone isn't in good working condition when it's time to trade it in at 12 or 18 months?

If you have Mobile Insurance, you may file a claim and pay the deductible for a replacement smartphone, then use your replacement smartphone as your AT&T Next trade-in. Or, you may choose to just keep your smartphone and complete all installment payments. Once all payments have been made, you can upgrade to a new smartphone with a new AT&T Next installment plan or a 2-year service agreement.

Can I upgrade my AT&T Next smartphone earlier than 12 or 18 months?

Yes, you can. After you have been billed and made two monthly installment payments, as long as your account is in good standing, you are eligible to take advantage of our Pay to Upgrade option.

To reach upgrade status, you will need to pay your remaining installments in one lump sum. For AT&T Next 12, pay a lump sum amount that equals 12 installment payments. For AT&T Next 18, pay a lump sum amount that equals 18 installment payments. When paid, you are eligible to trade in your AT&T Next smartphone.

Please note that to trade in your smartphone, it must be in good physical condition and fully functional.

How do I trade-in my AT&T Next smartphone to upgrade to a new smartphone?

Once you've made 12 (if you have AT&T Next 12) or 18 (if you have AT&T Next 18) monthly installment payments on your AT&T Next installment agreement, you are eligible to trade in and upgrade your smartphone. Your trade-in must be in good physical condition and fully functional to qualify. This means:

It must power on and off.
The screen must be intact, free of any chips, and function properly.
The device must be free of breaks or cracks.
The battery must be included.
The activation lock has been disabled (for example, Find My iPhone).

Click here for more trade-in details.

 

*If you purchased a tablet with an AT&T Next installment plan (prior to November 20, 2013), if that tablet is in good physical condition and fully functional, and if your wireless account is in good standing, then after you have made 12 installment payments, but before you make 20 installment payments, you can trade in your tablet to upgrade to a new tablet.

More FAQs

1AT&T NextSM: Requires 20-month or 24-month 0% APR installment agreement and qualifying credit. Tax due at sale. Wireless service (voice and data) required and is additional. Equipment price may vary by location. Available at select locations. Service subject to Wireless Customer Agreement or qualified Business Agreement. Limit 4 devices for consumers or Individual Responsibility Users (or 10 Corporate Responsibility User devices for eligible business customers) via AT&T Next or tablet installment agreement per account. Select locations. Device balance due if wireless service is canceled. Restocking fee: up to $35. Upgrade option: Requires payment of 12 installments on 20-month agreement or 18 on 24-month agreement, account in good standing, trade-in of your financed device in good condition, and purchase of new eligible device with qualifying wireless service. After upgrade, unbilled installments are waived. Coverage and services not available everywhere. Other restrictions apply and may result in service termination. Other monthly charges per line: May include taxes, federal and state universal service charges, Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $1.25), gross receipts surcharge, Administrative Fee, and other government assessments which are not government-required charges. Terms subject to change.

2Mobile Share® Value plans: For wireless service only. Prices include monthly plan charge and monthly access charge per device. AT&T Next installment charges extra. Devices sold separately. For plans 10GB or higher, customers with smartphones on 2-year agreements prior to February 2, 2014, are eligible for the $15 per month access charge. For plans 2GB to 6GB, customers with smartphones on 2-year agreements prior to March 9, 2014, are eligible for the $25 per month access charge. This discounted pricing is available as long as you keep your phone. If upgrading to a new phone, the discount is only available via AT&T Next, when you bring your own phone, or when you buy a new phone at full price. If you upgrade to a new 2-year agreement the discount is lost. Data: If you exceed the amount of data in your plan during your billing period, an additional 300MB, 500MB, or 1GB is automatically provided as specified in your rate plan. Data allowances, including overages, must be used in billing period provided or will be forfeited. Tethering and mobile hotspot use is allowed for up to 5 simultaneous devices. Device limits: 10 per plan for consumers and IRUs. Limit of 4 financed devices per wireless account may apply.

3Smartphone 2-year contract pricing: Requires new 2-year wireless agreement with qualified plan (voice and data). Equipment price may vary by market and location. Subject to Wireless Customer Agreement. Activation fee and upgrade fee up to $40 per line and additional deposits may apply. Credit approval required. Geographic, usage, and other restrictions apply and may result in service termination. Coverage and services not available everywhere. Sales tax and other charges apply. Data: If usage exceeds your monthly data allowance, you will automatically be charged overage for additional data provided. Early termination fee (att.com/equipmentETF): After 14 days, ETF up to $325. Restocking fee: up to $35. Pricing and terms subject to change.

4Purchases of smartphones via AT&T Next are not eligible for employee discounts. Employee discounts are for the wireless service only.

General Wireless Service Terms: Subject to Wireless Customer Agreement or Business Agreement. Activation fee and upgrade fee per line and deposit may apply. Credit approval may be required. Coverage and service not available everywhere. Other restrictions apply and may result in service termination. Other monthly charges per line: May include taxes, federal and state universal service charges, Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $1.25), gross receipts surcharge, Administrative Fee, and other government assessments which are not government-required charges.