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AT&T reportedly set to ditch 2-year smartphone contracts on Jan. 8 [Update]

Update: AT&amp;T has sent over a statement that both confirms, as well as clarifies, the carrier's plans: "With $0 down for well-qualified customers, the ability to upgrade early and down payment options available with even lower monthly installments, our customers are overwhelmingly choosing AT&amp;T Next. Starting January 8, AT&amp;T Next will be the primary way to get a new smartphone at AT&amp;T. This does not apply to business customers under a qualified wireless service agreement." Original story: AT&amp;T looks like it is finally close to getting rid of the old-fashioned two-year contract plan for buying smartphones. A new report, citing a leaked internal document from the wireless carrier, says that AT&amp;T will no longer offer such contracts starting on January 8 for smartphones. The report from Engadget says that on that date, new and existing AT&amp;T customers will have to pay the full price for a new phone upfront or pay for it using its AT&amp;T Next installme...<br clear='all'/>

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