TechHive: AT&T and Verizon scramble to compete with T-Mobile's 'Jump' device upgrade plan

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AT&T and Verizon scramble to compete with T-Mobile's 'Jump' device upgrade plan Jul 16th 2013, 15:20, by Ian Paul Remember when T-Mobile's actions didn't really faze the bigger carriers? Looks like those days are over. AT&T is chasing its former acquisition target with a new device upgrade plan similar the Jump program T-Mobile announced last Wednesday. The new program, called AT&T Next, lets you trade-in your smartphone or tablet for the latest and greatest gadgets every 12 months. AT&T isn't the only company following T-Mobile's lead either; rumor has it Verizon will also be rolling out its own trade-in upgrade program in August. AT&T Next basics Starting Friday, July 26, Next will be available to new customers and existing AT&T patrons who are eligible for an upgrade. The program requires you to pick a device and a non-subsidized, contract-free service plan, but commit to paying a separate monthly payment for your device for 20 months. (Sound familiar?) Under AT&T's Next plan, you could get a Galaxy S4 this year and a Galaxy S5 next year. Payments are typically $15 to $50 depending on the device, according to AT&T. The Samsung Galaxy S4, for example, will cost $32 per month under the new plan. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Media files: attnext-100046258-small.png

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