Switching to AT&T
I am thinking about switching over to AT&T. My question is about the first bill. I believe that AT&T bills in advance so I want to get an idea what the first bill might look like. I was going to get the $69.99 family plan with the $5 text message plan for both. I know there will be activation fees for both lines as well. Can someone who is familiar with AT&T do the math and figure what the first bill might look like. My guess is:
calling plan: $69.99
text plan (for both phones): $10
activation fees: ???
prorate for first month: ???
calling plan: $69.99
text plan (for both phones): $10
activation fees: ???
prorate for first month: ???
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Well it all depends on when your bill cycle starts. The prorated system works like this.
$69.99 divided by a 30 day billing period.
that comes out to $2.33 per-day.
that also applies to your features. being $5/30days=$0.16.
So take this formula and apply it to when your bill cycle is. For instance if your bill cycle starts the 25th. You would pay for 8 days of service plus the full month so it would be.
$18.64 for the rate plan and $1.33 for the text on each line. Then $69.99 and $10. Total bill with prorations and activation fee before taxes would be $163.29. I know it might not make sense but thats how it is done. Taxes are about 20%. Hope that helps.
$69.99 divided by a 30 day billing period.
that comes out to $2.33 per-day.
that also applies to your features. being $5/30days=$0.16.
So take this formula and apply it to when your bill cycle is. For instance if your bill cycle starts the 25th. You would pay for 8 days of service plus the full month so it would be.
$18.64 for the rate plan and $1.33 for the text on each line. Then $69.99 and $10. Total bill with prorations and activation fee before taxes would be $163.29. I know it might not make sense but thats how it is done. Taxes are about 20%. Hope that helps.
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You will also have to add in on the first bill the activation fees for the 2 phones. The fee for the primary line is $36 and the secondary line will be $26.
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