If you're in the market for a Windows Phone device on AT&T, there are plenty of options, but it's really hard to ignore a metal-framed Nokia Lumia 925 for just $79.99 off contract (or free with a contract, if you don't feel like doing the math on how much you'll save). Granted, that's for a refurbished Lumia 925, but generally they're in like-new condition and sold with a full warranty. $79.99 off contract is a fantastic deal for nearly any phone, let alone one like the Lumia 925 where it retails normally for $399.99.
Hell, this refurbished Lumia 925 matches the price of a Lumia 520 on AT&T's GoPhone prepaid service, while being a notably better device. Not that the Lumia 520 is a bad device — the Lumia 925 is just a better one. For budget conscious shoppers, it's hard to beat a better smartphone for the same price.
Of course, you could always go to the other end of the Windows Phone price spectrum and buy a Nokia Lumia 1520 from AT&T for $199.99. That's with a contract; off-contract pricing rings in at $584.99. Which still isn't bad for such an enormous flagship device.
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Grab a refurbished Nokia Lumia 925 for AT&T for just $79.99 off contract
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how to get it??
I got mine yesterday, but thanks to the most evil SIM tray I've ever seen, and a jam, I have to send it in for a swap. Warning: The T&C on the replacement order almost signed me up for a 24-month contract!
Went to the site to do that and the phone isn't 79.99 anymore SMH
Anybody's $79 - 925 order get canceled?
Just got this email:
Unfortunately, we were either unable to verify the information you provided or you have exceeded the number of lines of service that we allow customers to purchase online. As a result, your order has been canceled.
Now it shows the phone for over $300. What the heck...
I got the same problem. . . And ATT were unable to help me recover the order. . . What a surprise. . . .I made a complaint to the BBB I suggest you do too
How many of you with cancelled orders were Premier account holders who tried to open a new consumer account to get the deal? That's what happened to me, but I actually had the CSR on the phone do it for me.
This. My payment originally didn't go through so I called in and the woman entered all of my info and was able to place the order and ship it same day.
Do you know if that was a Premier rep? In my experience the Premier folks "can't" order the refurb 925, and the Consumer folks "can't" access my account.
I'm just not sure who best to talk to.
The number I called was :
1-866-267-4510. I think I ended up picking option 2 but don't remember what it was. The lady just needed some info because entering it on my end didn't work.
I had received an email saying my payment wasn't verified with a link to update my payment info. I got an error with that number when I entered the payment info.
NOTE: I ordererd as a new line because on Saturday they concluded I needed to put in a support ticket with a tech rep to review my case. (It took multiple transfers to get to someone who could access the Premier account.) I ordered it as a new line on Sunday just in case they couldn't help so I wouldn't miss the deal. Ordering as a new line was how I ended up calling the number I posted.
My order came in. Posted a pic and a quick write up if you wanna see:
http://brown-n-nerdy.tumblr.com/post/83543144474/the-79-99-lumia-925-off...
I ordered mine sunday morning around 8am. My order is still "in progress"! Anyone else still waiting at this step?
Awesome, they cancled my order....
"Thank you for choosing AT&T.
Unfortunately, we were either unable to verify the information you provided or you have exceeded the number of lines of service that we allow customers to purchase online. As a result, your order has been canceled."
My order was cancelled as well. Supposedly e-commerce is supposed to have the specific details of why, but when I spoke with them, they didn't. Customer care and sales couldn't provide a reason either. Very suspect, especially since I went through the ordering process from start to finish with a customer rep on the line.
I ordered online and received a notice today that mine was cancelled too:
Unfortunately, we were either unable to verify the information you provided or you have exceeded the number of lines of service that we allow customers to purchase online. As a result, your order has been canceled.
If you would like to purchase additional lines of service, please visit one of our AT&T retail locations and present your identification to our representatives. They will be happy to help you purchase new wireless devices, accessories, and service.
Shenanigans are afoot. What time did you order and what method did you use? I ordered yesterday am and ordered without logging in, at instruction of the sales rep
Sorry all of you got cancelled. Mine arrives tomorrow. :p
looks like out of stock now correct?
Yup, out of stock and back up to $350.00.
I have a bunch of non-contract phones on my ATT Mobile Share Value Plan.
If I order two of these as "upgrades" to a couple of non-contract phones I already have (for family), how does that work? Do these come pre-programmed as upgrades for those two lines or if I chose to do something else with them, would the two lines I picked to upgrade continue to work normally?
I also have the choice to add two new lines, which I get $100 line credit for each phone and no activation and only $15 per month. In two months, I get the $100 credit, then I cancel the lines? Phones wind up costing me $10...
BTW, I don't see SILVER as an option...only black.
I think you end up paying $70 total. Follow me here....
Two 925 phones .... ~ $170 out the door.
Two months of service for both ... ~ $100
Two $100 bill credits ... $200
So, you shell out $270, but then get back $200.
...pans out to $70 total, or, $35 per phone. That's a heck of a deal. Could be an ever higher deal if you have a corporate discount deal.
And I think AT&T only did black for the 925, right? Anyone know?
Actually, your math is partially right. Two months of service (for both) is $15/mo x 2 phones x 2 months = $60, not $100. My Mobile Share Value Plan is $15/mo per line with 10GB shared data.
So, Out the door is $160 ($80 x 2)
Two months of service = $60
Two $100 bill credits = -$200
So I shell out $20 for two phones, or $10 each.
I chatted with a CS rep and she said that there is a $36 activation fee per line, even though they are non-contract. Anyone know if that is now the case?
The other option is to do upgrades. I asked the CS rep if I got them as upgrades, was there any obligation to active them, and she said no. So, then I would have an $80 cost per phone and can do with them what I want.
Add $10 as tax ($5*2). And there is no activation / upgrade fee if adding on an existing line.
What do you mean by "adding on an existing line"? You mean upgrading an existing line, or adding a new line of service?
You can't "add on" an already existing line.
Ofcourse you can. I did it. One of my line has upgrade due on Feb 2015...and it just went fine, no fee, no change in upgrade due date...its still Feb 2015...the thing is you are buying a no contract phone and ATT cannot take it as an upgrade.
Right...isn't that upgrading an existing line? You can add a line (which adds a new phone number to your account) or upgrade an existing line. Regardless of whether or not ATT officially deems it an upgrade, you ARE upgrading an existing line, even though it is non-contract. You wouldn't DOWNGRADE an existing line would you? :) You're replacing an inferior phone with a superior phone, so it is, in effect, an upgrade.
Lots a hoops for a phone. Wait for the green 1520 and WP 8.1.
Thanks for the tip Derek!!
Here's how I ordered it.
1. without loggin into your account, go to the nokia lumia 925 (Certified like new) product page.
2. select "No Annual Contract" and click add to cart. there will be a pop up, that will ask you to add this to your existing account or new wireless customer. select new wireless customer (click "CONTINUE)
3. add the lowest data plan (300 MB is the lowest data plan), click continue.. ignore all the accessorries and go straight to check out page.
4. based on the area you live in, the total should be in the mid $80ss, once you order the phone, call AT&T and give them the order number and cancel the plan. They'll cancel it as you ordered the phone with "No annual Contract"
Hope this helps.. happy Shopping!!!
Do I call AT&T right away or wait till the phone arrives to cancel the plan? I just ordered the 925 per instructions, but do not want to jump the gun.
Related note: Had this phone on T-Mobile. GREAT PHONE. On VZW now with the M8, but this (925) is basically a back-up/iPod-ish device for me. If you are on the fence, BUY THIS PHONE. Best bang for your buck.
technically you can call right away. but I would wait till I get the shipping notification...
and today's easter, so I don't know how much luck you'll have if you call today.
I got an email to call in to verify my identity! FOUR questions to answer based on my credit report. I was nervous because I wasn't so sure on two of the four, but luckily I got them all right.
Then, the order was processed. She said I will likely see it in the mail Tuesday. I will call in then and cancel.
FYI, I ordered mine in the evening of 4/19, received confirmation email last night that it had shipped (have not received it yet), but, I did not call them until just now to cancel the 'new' line that I ordered. I was told that when I accepted the 'terms and conditions', the line was automatically activated, even though my 'shipment' email said that in order to activate it, I had to do two things, in order, to activate it.
Anyway, to make a long story short, AT&T did go ahead and cancel the new line, but, I will be charged for two days of service, which is fine with me. I will now return my 925 that I got for my wife ten (10) days ago, paying $15.00 a month on their 12 month NEXT plan, and replace it with this $80.00 no-contract phone...I just saved ourselves $100.00 by doing this (only because it is within the 14 day return policy).
Dang! I already bought one from hsn for $200
So where do I go to get the phone for that price?
I was thinking of asking my friend of picking up a 925 for me who I will be meeting in the Philippines soon. But looking at the hassle of off-contract AT&T deal I wouldn't want my friend to go through the trouble. Although I must say its the best deal I've come across for such a high end phone.
Jeebus.... that's a badass deal. So. . . tempting . . . . . :-o
Just ordered one! Very excited to replace my 520 with this!
where did you order the phone at
Is it for limited time only?
Like this phone a lot. No wireless charging and only 16gb won't make me change from 920. Sucks, I like the metal and thinness.
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE BAR NONE
I am apart of the a preferred account because I work for a company that they offer discounts. I talked to a chat agent and was told that the phone would have to be ordered with a contract and that the contract could be canceled once the order was placed. I placed the order and called customer support. They informed me that the information that I was given was incorrect and that I would have to cancel the order that I selected. The agent stated that they would be able to offer me that phone but because they cannot offer refurbished devices in the department that I was speaking to I would have a new one shipped. I happen to mention that I would have preferred the 920 and the agent put me on hold and when they came back they stated that they could substitute the 920 for the 925 per the supervisors approval. So, I should have my brand new Nokia Lumia 920 (Black) Off contract phone by this Wednesday or Thursday for $79.99+tax and free next day shipping.
Thanks C from At&t. You are awesome
I tried with business premiere but it wouldn't show up for an upgrade device. I logged out and ordered it up as new service with the 300mb plan (you have to choose a plan). It's showing $79.99 due today and $35 activation along with $40.00 data plan due on first bill. If you read the fine print, if you cancel your service within 3 days, all activation fees will be waived/credited. I know many of you have mentioned not activating the phone but I think to be safe I'll immediately call att and cancel service. Just incase they want to charge me monthly for the plan.
I'll probably call them once I get the phone to be safe also. But, its a no contract phone so hopefully not too much hassle, or none at all.
^ This is exactly what i did. Once i received the phone i called and cancelled my service. They waived all the fees and charges. Got to keep my phone at the promo price. You don't have to pay the activation fee or first month fee to get the deal. :)
If you cancelled your service, what's the point of keeping the phone at the promo price?
Use on another carrier?
is this a trick question?
After spending an agonizing 2+ hours on the phone with no less than 4 individuals in AT&T's Customer Service and Premier Support departments, one of the Customer Service reps finally broke down and did exactly this for me! The Premier folks just babbled about different inventory and seperate websites.. blah blah. The third CSR on the "consumer" site took all my info, created a new account and ordered the phone for me. I have no idea what my "new" account is, but I got the Order confirmation email and only paid the $79.99 +tax. She also scheduled a follow-up call to ensure everything goes well. :) not too bad, considering it's a savings of almost $200.
Rather keep my 920 and wireless charging. IMO
How he can say 520 is a bad device....windows market means 520 dude...hmmm
Was first able to see the offer but not able to get the option off contract. Now its not even showing up. Called them but Rep said he couldnt help me as Premiere service was not there until Monday.
I have also run into the issue of the phone not being available after I log in as I get a business discount. Rep online said it was for prepaid customers only which is complete crap. Site keeps crashing do I guess I will not be getting one. Maybe ill call in and see if a rep can get it to go through.
i'd be all over it if it didnt require a credit check
I totally agree. It is totally idiotic that it reqiuires one.
I ordered mine, yes yes yes yes dbryan
Oh my god... They're practically giving this thing away... That's how much I bought my 520 for!!!
So this actually requires an ATT activation? Might have to recommend it to my father-in-law... I think he's on Big Red, but $80 for a 925 worth no term commitment is too good to pass up. When I saw the headline I originally thought to get one and unlock it for my mom who is on TELUS in Canada. I'd convinced her to look at a 520, but they are $99 outright. With the difference in price vs the difference in specs it would've been a no-brainer...
Yes credit check stupid. Just movied to the USA so can't get this Lumia 925. Stupid
Okay, got this one ordered.
As mentioned by another user, logged out of your existing account and start a purchase by choosing a new customer.
Go from there, and you should be good to go. No activation fee, and my final cost was $79.99.
Let see how it goes. I can't wait to have 8.1 on this baby.
Do they still make you do a credit check? I hate to have a hit on my credit for a non contract phone
Yes. They do check the credit.
I'm doing this same thing to replace my Lumia 900. I've never done this before, should I be okay just swapping out the SIM card?
I swap between my Note 3, Nexus 4&5, Galaxy S4, Huawei P6, Lumia 920 all the time with no problem. I don't even have to tell AT&T.
Buy one, get the wireless cover, hack, now built in wireless charging on a T-Mobile flagship phone for less than 150.00. That's a fuckin steal.
All arguments I have read so far are just outrageous. Why do you need to carry that much music with you? All your lifelong music collection does not need to belong on the phone. Also there is the drag drop option via USB. You don't have to have Wi-Fi or 3rd party storage to hoard your data at. I think it boils down to ppl misusing the phone as a primary data storage device. That's the problem.
Or maybe some of us don't have a PC or Wi-Fi access... Which would mean having to use up my data to change music on my phone, or downloading games and apps I've already paid for.
Don't get me wrong; if I was already in the US and not tied to another carrier I would snap one of these up in a heartbeat. I could relegate my Ativ S to portable music player status and make this my daily driver, or perhaps my weekend phone or something...
Or plug in to your pc and transfer...
No Qi no thanks
How can i just buy this phone without a service? It cant be so hard to just get it without any service. This is stupid.
Adding the plan is just a placeholder. Just don't activate the phone with that plan when you receive it.
Good lord that's a great price. 2 weeks too late, though-- my girlfriend wanted a good WP but settled for a Moto x off contract instead. (not that that's really setting but you invite what I mean)
sadly u still need a postpaid service. i tried buying it without service it wont allow u. so I JUST WANNA BUY THE DEVICE> I DONT NEED A DAMN SERVICE> This is ridicolous.
Yes. They require you to add a plan but you're not required to activate it. You have the option to activate it when you receive it.
Existing customers just need to log out of their account and order a new phone on a new line of service. You will only be charged the $79.99 plus tax. You will need to select a service plan but you will never be charged for the plan or the $36 activation fee if you don't activate the line. I had an AT&T service rep in a chat window walk me through the entire process. I ordered two phones for backups.
they are adding activation bee to the first bill ..what if I cancel it..will I need to send the phone back as well?
So what you're saying is there is no need to actually cancel the plan if you never activated it in the first place?
AT&T Why u no come to Pakistan :(
shit, f*ck u att
they run a credit. Im a studet I have no credit AND i just need the phone no plan. but they force u to select a plan and becasue of that my order gets declined.
Have you tried signing up through the Next plan?
no what is it?
Next is their early upgrade deal that allows you to pay for a device month-by-month and after X amount of time you can upgarde to a different phone. Full details at the link.
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/next.html#fbid=USrHM_vUGkb
Sometimes Next can be a rip off depending on how long you wait to upgrade. But most importantly, you can pay off the full cost of the device any time you want. I talked to AT&T before ordering and they told me I could pay the $79 whenever or pay it off in monthly installments. I'm of course going to pay it off early.
I'm on T-Mobile now.
Well, don't feel too bad. They just cancelled my order as well. Don't know why, but whatever I s'pose.
From their email:
Thank you for choosing AT&T.
Unfortunately, we were either unable to verify the information you provided or you have exceeded the number of lines of service that we allow customers to purchase online. As a result, your order has been canceled.
If you would like to purchase additional lines of service, please visit one of our AT&T retail locations and present your identification to our representatives. They will be happy to help you purchase new wireless devices, accessories, and service.
Please go to att.com/storelocator to find a store near you.
We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to serving you.
Thank you,
AT&T
Haven't had AT&T service since last year, so don't think that's the issue. And my info is correct. So, I've no idea what happened.
Hmm...
This, or a new charger for my Surface Pro?
Just ordered one, anyone know how long this will still last? Have a relative with a Lumia 900 who could use an upgrade.
Click. Buy.
AT&T makes t darn hard to puchase this phone if you are already a customer... Or at least for me. It want to do everythign through Next and then this phone isn't available to me.
Wrong thread, but even the Note 3 is at $249 no contract.
Holy Crap. That's a good price. Now, if only they would Slap WP8.1 on it :(
The Samsung galaxy note 3 is $250 off contract? Where? Show me! Update: OMG it is! Too bad I already ordered 925.....
Still sells in Portugal for over $500.
How does this baby perform on T-mobile's LTE?
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it is sim locked so.. useless..
This is what you do. If your in contract and didn't want to pay a large chuck for the etf or if you just wanted a new phone and without a contract. Take your plan if your in a contract upgrade to the next program, then buy 79$ phone outright. Now your out of contract and got a new phone. What I did. Woman at at&t said I found the loop hole.
Terrific deal. I just ordered one to upgrade my kid's 620 (off-contract). Thanks for the article!
People above saying this deal is not true are wrong. You can order it at $79.99. Of course you need to have a service line but that doesn't make the article wrong.
BTW, AT&T still has the $100 rebate going on for adding a NEW line.
Not a deal...poor reporting. Now let's move on.
Terrific deal, and the reporting was accurate. I know. I bought one last night.
It's really $130 plus tax. $80 for phone + $50 to have the privilage of purchansing then cancelling a contract. Thanks ATT for nothing. This deal is not a good deal.
No. You pay $79.99 + tax today. Purchasing requires you to add a plan as a placeholder but doesn't require you to activate it when you receive it. There's no activation fee if you don't activate it.
Would they be willing to unlock this for me if I bought it and never activated the plan? Or would I need to unlock it the shady underhand way (which I'm not really opposed to doing...)?
They probably would be opposed but I don't know for sure.
Actually you just pay $86 out right and just don't activate. I ordered mine but I used my existing att account. Have a Lumia 520 I got to try out windows phone, but I could use this for replacing my iPhone 5! If I wanted too... I think the 925 screen isn't as high red (less ppi) than my iPhone 5. Camera probably beats it.
It IS off contract. Purchasing the phone requires you to add a plan but doesn't require you to activate it when you receive it. Also, these plans are the cheaper off-contract unsubsidized phone plans. If you go on contract, the monthly bill is higher.
The ad is deceiving. I tried to purchase the phone and they force you to sign a two year agreement or join their Next program. So people do read the fine print
Purchasing the phone requires you to add a plan as a placeholder but you are not required to activate the plan. This phone is off contract.
Not so.
Is this phone not available on the business premier site cause when I try to order in, it kicks me over there and its not available
No it isn't, already tried earlier today, if you try and get it let us know
No, it's not
Order as a new customer.
I would buy that in a heartbeat!
Americans get everything and cheaper!! ¬_¬
not quite
Not true! I am just awaiting delivery of my brand new 64GN edition Lumia 1020 from O2 UK.
£240 upfront cost, with £80 in Amazon vouchers via friend referral.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/nokia-lumia-1020-yellow-64gb-240-o2-refr...
Yeah I saw your comment after I posted, Binged it and saw that deal. To be honest I don't understand how this Quidco thing works so I'm immediately sceptical!
Plus I don't have £240 lying around in the first place :/
Nothing to be skeptical about...Quidco is used by millions of people in the UK. O2 pay out within 6 weeks apparently.
I decided to go for the absolutely safe route that uses O2's 'refer a friend' process. The referrer doesn't even need to be on O2! But basically, once the contract is confirmed, both parties receive a £40 Amazon voucher. So £240 minus £80 in Amazon vouchers gives you a brand new 64GB Lumia 1020! Amazing price IMO.
Not internet service, cell service or health care. We're "rip off nation" when it comes to those things.
Now I'm ticked off, I just an L925 for T-Mobile for $199.95 & now AT&T pulls the rug out underneath me.....
That's for a new one. This one's refurbished.
If someone can find a way to get this deal without upgrading that'll be awesome. Please keep us updated, cause dang, this is potentialy such a great deal. I'm salivating just thinking about it. lol.
You can without upgrading. They make you add a line, but you can cancel it AT ANY TIME, including the minute the purchase goes through.
You can do that. But you will still pay activation fee of $36.00.
My gf I are running into the issue of being listed a Premier account - workplace gives 20% discount. The phone at that price is not available. How do we work around this?
Same with me... It lets me see it when I go to the deal from the wpcentral page, I choose add to my cart, pick upgrade, pick my line, and then it no longer shows the refurb 925 at that price... Anyone called in to get it?
I'm having the same problem online. It's too late to call. I'll call them in the morning. I just hope they aren't sold out.
Buy it as a new customer.
I tried to get it by logging in to my account, and it does not show for that price, and I have to deal with upgrade/new line, etc., etc.
I clicked the linked, and chose that I am a new customer. Everything went through, and I am charge $79.99 with free 2 day shipping.
It says $35 for activation and $45/month service. But since, I'm not going to activate the new number, and not going to use the service anyway, I'm done
I'm just going to swap my SIM card to this one, and I'm good to go. I hope.... lol.
An even bigger steal - the 925 can be had for as low as £49 in the UK brand new...and the Lumia 1020 available for just £160 brand new. I tipped WPCentral about it, but they haven't reported anything.
For those that are in the UK and interested, just search for both phones on Hot UK Deals.
The 1020 is the 64GB edition too...and can be unlocked for free!!
I cant find those deals.
The Lumia 1020 one;
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/nokia-lumia-1020-yellow-64gb-240-o2-refr...
Some people are set to get it for around £140 (Quidco cash back).
I went for the £13 per month contract along with the friend referral process. £240 - £80 in referral vouchers...£160. The contract is O2 Refresh, so can be cancelled at any time (you just pay for the phone)
Oh well, definitely too good to be true. Well, it is true at $79, but again, like others have already mentioned, you have to upgrade. Which make this deal not too hot.
I was ready for this after reviving my L920 with 8.1 and loving it.
You don't have to upgrade. Buy it off-contract and add another line. After you make the purchase, cancel the line right away.
So this is as easy as you make it sound? I don't want to jump through hoops just to get the deal. You tried this personally?
Thanks.
Yes, I purchased a Lumia 1520 this way. I did not want to upgrade, and I didn't want a new line. I wanted what I already had, and I didn't want then to touch my current plan (grandfathered unlimited data). I cancelled the line three days after I purchased because I didn't know it would automatically activate. They only charged me for three days service, which is like $8. It's no-contract, so there are no cancellation fees.
It's a no contract phone and wont do anything to your upgrade but u need an existing line to put this phone on or buy a new line. I just purchased this on one of line where the upgrade date is Feb 2015...u see I am NOT eligible for upgrade but was able to do because this is a no contract phone....nothing changed after I bought the phone...my upgrade date is still Feb 2015. I hope this helps.
Awesome. If I can figure out how to get one without an accompanying plan I will get it for use on AIO.
Wish I lived in Europe
I wish this was for the 925 on TMobile.
Same here
Too bad its not tmobile version Id get one right now
this deal requires you to sign up for a plan. it isn't just pay $80 and go
Exactly!, I'm guessing one can pretend going for a prepaid plan that can be cacelled at anytime, making your purchase a litte more than 80.00. I'm not sure how soon after device activation a prepaid plan can be cancelled though. Too good to be true at 80.00.
You can cancel the plan right after you make the purchase.
Yes but you must pay $50 to buy then cancel the plan. So the phone really costs $130.
How is it $50? I didn't have to pay them for a plan, just the monthly fee which I cancelled, so I didn't have to pay that either.
$35 for activation +$15 (I don't remember what the $15 is for) that makes $50. That is what I was told. Sure you can cancel immediately but the $50 charge stands. So really the phone costs $130. Still a discount but not a mind blowing one.
I didn't pay this phantom $50 that you speak of.
Would love to know how you did it I was told $50 by ATT
It works just like prepaid sim. If you don't activate it, there's no activation fee or termination fee.
You were given different information then I was then. There is no termination fee but there is an activation fee. The activation fee is $50. There is no way around it either.
It requires you to pick a plan as a placeholder. It doesn't require you to activate the plan. It's $80 and go. I would call to cancel the account entirely though
Not so. I have one on the way. Tax and all was $87.19. No plan signup required...and I won't be paying to activate the phone on AT&T either as I use MVNO StraightTalk.
If you already are on a ATT plan you can get it with no questions asked. 87$ including tax. No other charges. They just processed my order and charged my card. Done deal
I originally bought a Nokia Lumia 920 off-contract with AT&T for $450(!)
I never activated. They still sent a first month's bill, but I contacted Customer Service and explained that I never activated, and they zero'd out the bill. So I did not pay anything beyond the purchase price (and taxes.)
Yeah, but you just can't buy it, you have to either Upgrade your existing phone, or add another line.
<<This>>
That stinks. I don't want to upgrade, I just want to buy it.
Just tried to purchase and ran into the same issue. Blah.
Oh that's some horsecrap! Figured there was a catch.
It's no-contract, so you can "just buy it". You add another line, then cancel right away. They might make you pay for one day of service.
It's a no contract phone and wont do anything to your upgrade but u need an existing line to put this phone on or buy a new line. I just purchased this on one of line where the upgrade date is Feb 2015...u see I am NOT eligible for upgrade but was able to do because this is a no contract phone....nothing changed after I bought the phone...my upgrade date is still Feb 2015. I hope this helps.
Holy crap ill get that if someone confirms it works fine on T-mobile
It doesn't have all the same bands.
That's one hell of a deal!
Damn, if it at least had 32GB, I'd do this. My 920 has a number of issues (for example, the accelerometer, flash, and focus light don't work), but with music and apps, I'm around 5GB available most of the time. I'm trying to hold out for a new flagship with 8.1, but would love to get something cheap and off contract to tide me over.
I just noticed my L920 warranty replacement has a non functioning right speaker.
In store or online? Anybody know?
Online only
Just got a 2nd L925 TMO/MetroPCS brand new, no contract for $200 free S&H from HSN.com
Ditto
OMG this is fudging amazing
Hope the T-Mobile prices come down to match this!
That's such a steal. I'm not with AT&T but ill still pick one up and get it unlocked. Thanks for bringing this to the masses.
Damn it, I already have a 920 on contract but love the 925 design and want one! Tempting...
I'm in the same boat. Love the design of the 925
I might just get one anyway as a backup phone and cancel my AT&T insurance on the 920. Then I can try out the 8.1 preview on one of them since I haven't updated yet.
I had both. The screen on the 925 blows the 920 away. No comparison. Unfortunately you lose half your memory going from the 920 to the 925 :/
I am in the same situation but it appears to be a typical pain in the ass. Trying to purchase it results in tons of errors on their website and it's not letting me purchase one without adding a plan.
Locked to ATT, I'm guessing?
Of course it is. LOL
I guess that's the catch, heh. Still a stunning deal though.
United States law says that if you are not on-contract, they have to unlock it if you ask them to.
Really thank how does AIO get away with it. they would not unlock my phone unless i did 4 months with them
Att will only onlock 5 phones for you a year and you have to be a current customer or at least a customer 6 months ago for them to unlock it. just to clarify.
I don't think that became law. I think the government was debating it and the carriers stepped up and made an "agreement" that they'd do it personally so they didn't have to be forced to do it by law but only the biggest 4 did it and even then it's not consistant like a law would have made it. Sometimes we should just say "Thanks but no thanks" whenever a company offers to do something out of the kindess of thier hearts rather than be forced to. It normally means "lets find a way to still do this but that's different enough that they have to start the process all over again"
Would it work on TMobiles towers?
Only if you get it unlocked
Guessing T-Mobile's wifi calling woudn't work if you downoaded it? OR would it? Hmmmm
It wouldn't.
Can the SIM on my 1020 be put into the sim of this phone
If it's an AT&T sim, then yes.
If its an AIO sim, also yes.
For that price, given that they're "like new", this price is an absolute steal!!
Nice deal.
Still looking for the catch... $80 for a refurbished 925 is a crazy good deal! Is this a limited time promo?
Of course there is a catch, kind of. It says no contract, but they're not letting you just buy it as a spare.
When checking out you have to add it as a line, and I'm assuming one can choose a prepaid contract that can be cancelled at any time...I'd hope....but even if you could, that would make your purchase about 140.00 just for paying a month of prepaid to keep the phone. Still OK I suppose for a spare unit.
It's no-contract, you don't need to pay for a month of service. You could just pay for one day of the cheapest service they offer, which would be less than $5.
where do you see that ? I don't
They don't say this because they want you to keep the plan. I did it. I bought a Lumia 1520 full price with a new line. After I purchased it, I called AT&T Customer Care to cancel it. There are no cancellation fees because you aren't on-contract.
I really want to purchase this phone, but what about the activation fee? Will this be refunded or is it lost?
Activation fee is $35 and it's required for all new activations. And it's non refundable on most cases, so, basically you would "loss" those $35 once the device has been activated.
I just bought it and it said there was no activation fee. Whether one will show up on my next bill or not remains to be seen.
Theorizing that you're a new AT&T customer and that most likely you have purchased a new "contract like" plan, you will see the activation fee reflected on your first monthly bill (taken from previous experience)
I didn't get an activation fee on my first (and only) monthly bill. It was just ~$8.
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