AT&T Next Up: Early Phone Upgrade Plan | AT&T Wireless

SAVE ON SMARTPHONES WITH NEXT UP UPGRADE

5G req's compatible plan. 5G may not be in your area. See att.com/5Gforyou for 5G coverage details.

You’ll need to:

• Maintain eligible postpaid unlimited voice & data wireless service (min. $75.99/mo. for new unlimited customers before discounts). AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.  Other eligible plans available based on account type.
• Pay at least 50% of the installment agreement on your current device and complete a Next Up Early Upgrade.
• Purchase an offer-eligible smartphone on a qualifying installment agreement, including taxes on full retail price (up front) and $35 upgrade fee.
• Upgrade an existing line and turn in current financed device in good physical and fully functional condition through the AT&T Next Up early upgrade program.
• Customers with legacy AT&T Next plans (AT&T Next Every Year) do not qualify. Customers may qualify for multiple qual. purchases and one credit per line with upgrade of each Next Up and eligible device Turn In.

Then you’ll get:

• Up to $350 or $500 in bill credits, depending on the device purchased (see below).

Important notes:

• Credits start within 3 bills after trade-in is completed and will be applied in equal amounts over the term of installment agreement. You will receive catch-up credits once bill credits start. Credit will not exceed the lower of the device cost or the max credit amount as defined above.
• Next Up device turn-in is not required for credits, however, if Next Up device is not turned-in, you will be billed for the remaining balance on that device.
• If you purchase your new device in person (non-Direct Fulfill), you will need to Turn In your existing Next Up device during the transaction. There is no option to Turn In at a later time.
• If you purchase online, you must Turn In your existing Next Up device by mailing it to AT&T with the prepaid shipping label included in your new phone delivery.  AT&T must receive your existing Next Up device within 30 days after the date that AT&T ships your new device or you will be billed for the remaining balance on your existing installment agreement. AT&T strongly recommends that you ship your existing Next Up device within 14 days to account for the risk of unforeseen delays.
• If your device is turned in but is not in good physical and fully functioning condition, customer will be billed for remaining balance on that device less a credit for the value of that device.
• If you choose the optional AT&T Installment Plan with Next Up Anytime, customer is responsible and will not receive any credits for an additional $10/mo. for the Next Up Anytime upgrade feature.
• If you cancel wireless service, your credits will end and you’ll owe the balance of up to $2120 based on device purchased.

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Qualifying Installment Plan:

• Requires a qualifying 0% APR AT&T installment plan (36-mo. term from $23.06/mo.  up to $58.89/mo.  based on device purchased.) Other installment options may be available and vary by location.
• $0 down for well-qualified customers only, or down payment may be required and depends on a variety of factors.

Eligible Purchased Smartphones (max credit $350):

• iPhone 17 256GB ($830), 512GB ($1030)
• Motorola razr ultra 512GB ($1320)
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 256GB ($1100), 512GB ($1220)
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 256GB ($2000), 512GB ($2120)
• Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB ($1300), 512GB ($1420)
• Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB ($1100), 512GB ($1220)
• Samsung Galaxy S25+ 256GB ($1000), 512GB ($1120)

Eligible Purchased Smartphones (max credit $500):

• Google Pixel 10 Pro 128GB ($1050), 256GB ($1150)
• Google Pixel 10 Pro XL 256GB ($1250), 512GB ($1380)
• iPhone 17 Pro 256GB ($1100), 512GB ($1300), 1TB ($1500)
• iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB ($1200), 512GB ($1400), 1TB ($1600), 2TB ($2000)

Eligible Customers:

• AT&T post-paid wireless customers and verified FirstNet Subscriber Paid Users on FirstNet and Family.

FirstNet Subscriber Paid User Eligibility:

• Eligible & verified employees/volunteers of qual. public safety entities or entities that contribute, enable, or support public safety services to first responders and whose duties are directly related to such services. New subscribers must qualify for FirstNet service and complete verification process w/in 30 days. Check elig. at firstnet.com/eligibility. 
• Req’s FirstNet-Capable device provisioned with a FirstNet Trio SIM or eSIM card.
• You’ll need a qualified voice & data wireless plan (minimum $42.99/mo. for FirstNet Mobile Responder Unlimited or FirstNet Unlimited plans). Other qualifying plans available in select channels, which may be less. Existing customers can add to their current plan if eligible, which may be less.
• Max of 4 lines (1 smartphone, 1 tablet, 1 wearable, 1 connected device) per elig. FirstNet Subscriber Paid User.  
• Account subj. to periodic re-verification. 
• If you are not a valid Subscriber Paid User or exceed the single line limit for each type of device, AT&T may suspend, change or terminate your FirstNet svc. For additional info. see firstnet.com/firstnetandfamily.

FirstNet Agency Paid customers:

• Avail. to verified Public Safety Entities with a FirstNet Serv. Agmt (Business Agmt) and only for Agency Paid User lines of serv. Subject to availability. Not available in all sales channels. New subscribers must qualify for FirstNet service and complete verification process w/in 30 days. Device must use a FirstNet SIM. Check eligible at firstnet.com/eligibility.
• As long as you have a qualified Business Agreement for Corporate Responsibility User line of service, you can also buy on an Equipment Installment Plan (24-mo. from $34.59/mo.  up to $88.34/mo. ; 30-mo from $27.67/mo.  up to $70.67/mo. ; or 36-mo. from $23.06/mo.  up to $58.89/mo.; based on device purchased); credits are applied over term of installment plan. Equipment Installment Plan is not eligible for Next Up Anytime.
• You’ll need a qualified wireless plan (minimum $28.50/mo. for new FirstNet Mobile -Pooled plan). Other qualifying plans available in select channels, which may be less. Existing customers can add to their current plan if eligible, which may be less.).

Business customers:

• As long as you have a qualified Business Agreement for Corporate Responsibility User line of service, you can also buy on an Equipment Installment Plan (24-mo. from $34.59/mo.  up to $88.34/mo. ; 30-mo from $27.67/mo.  up to $70.67/mo. ; or 36-mo. from $23.06/mo.  up to $58.89/mo.; based on device purchased); credits are applied over term of installment plan. Equipment Installment Plan is not eligible for Next Up Anytime.
• You’ll need a qualified voice & data wireless plan (minimum $70/mo. for new AT&T Business Unlimited Standard plan before discounts; AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy). Other qual. plans available. Existing customers can add to current elig. plans, which may be less.
• Activation fee waived for business accounts.

Additional terms:

• See att.com/unlimited for current unlimited plans.  Value Plus plan is not eligible. Retired unlimited plans may also qualify (excluding prepaid, session-based, and Data Unlimited at $45/mo. plans). Speed, usage & other restr’s apply. For plans available to business customers, see https://www.business.att.com/categories/mobile-rate-plans.html.
• The device that the customer turns in must be the IMEI that they currently have on the AT&T Next Up plan and must meet any other terms under the AT&T Next Up program.
• To qualify for bill credits, wireless line must be on an installment agreement, and remain active & in good standing for 30 days.
• Installment agreement starts when device is shipped.
• To get all the credits, the discounted device must remain on installment agreement and you must keep eligible service for entire installment term.
• If you upgrade or pay up/off the installment agreement on the discounted device early, your credits may cease.
• You have 14 days (30 days for FirstNet Agency Paid customers and business customers) to exchange or return the smartphone; a restocking fee of up to $55 may apply.
• Pricing, promotions, programming, terms & restrictions subject to change & may be modified or terminated at any time without notice.