I don’t know if that’s necessarily true. For example, I have a family plan under the old unlimited data and the contracts for each of us is different. I expire first, another family member expires in November. I spoke to AT&T last night and they indicated that nothing would change. It’s basically a month to month…

Seems like the best option would be to use the Apple payment plan. From AT&T’s standpoint, you are bringing an unlocked, paid-for phone to them. They’ll charge an activation fee, but I don’t think there’s anything else you’d get dinged for...right?