AT&T Next Up®

Are you someone who's always reading about the latest technology? Do you tend to have the newest, most advanced gadgets in your house? If so, you’re certainly not alone.  

For tech lovers like that, it can be hard to go even a year or two without upgrading their cell phone, especially when a new iPhone is released. At the same time, paying the full retail price upfront every time a new phone or device debuts is a big commitment. One option for customers like this is to upgrade your phone early with AT&T Next Up.

What is AT&T Next Up?

AT&T Next Up is AT&T’s phone upgrade program designed and geared towards early adopters looking for the flexibility to upgrade their phone sooner rather than later.   

For a $6 a month fee, you'll have the option to upgrade your phone early, after paying off 50% of your current device cost and turning it in for a new one.*   

If that sounds like something you would be interested in, read on for a quick overview of how it works.

How to enroll in AT&T Next Up 

Step 1: Choose a new phone from AT&T  

If you don't already have a phone from AT&T, you should start by picking one. We offer several great deals on some of the most popular devices from brands like Google, Samsung, and more. And if your mind is set on an Apple device, you should check out our iPhone upgrade program.
 

Step 2: Sign up for an AT&T Installment PlanSM and AT&T Next Up option 

As you configure your new phone, select the option to pay with an AT&T Installment Plan. Next, you'll see the option to select and enroll in AT&T Next Up plan. Keep in mind that an installment plan is a prerequisite to enrolling in the AT&T Next Up plan.  

The Installment Plan means you'll pay your phone off over 36-months, instead of making that one big payment upfront. The good news about AT&T installment plans is if you qualify, you can get a phone for zero dollars down after taxes, with no interest.  
 

Step 3: Pick a wireless plan 

It's hard to go wrong here. All current AT&T unlimited wireless plans come with great benefits, including unlimited talk, data, and text in the U.S., Mexico and Canada,5 network protection from AT&T ActiveArmorSM mobile security,2 and access to fast, reliable and secure wireless service with AT&T 5GSM.1 

AT&T Unlimited Premium® PL is especially impressive. It's our top-of-the-line unlimited plan and includes the following features in addition to the ones already mentioned:  

  • AT&T 5G access1 
  • AT&T ActiveArmorSM advanced security, a free app to monitor the dark web for your personal information and help block harmful websites, and more.2 
  • 60GB of hotspot data per line/mo.3 
  • Unlimited talk, text & high-speed data in 20 Latin American countries at no extra cost4.   
  • 4K Ultra HD streaming available 
  • Unlimited text from the U.S, to over 200+ countries 
  • Unlimited talk, text & data in and between the U.S., Mexico and Canada5

Step 4: Submit your order  

You're almost ready to start enjoying all the benefits AT&T offers! You've now selected your new phone, configured it, selected an installment payment plan, opted into the Next Up program, and picked a wireless plan. All that's left is for you to submit your order and once you receive your new phone, activate it.  

Congratulations! You are all set with AT&T Next Up plan on your device.