Cost of upgrading to Blackberry Curve without eligibility upgrade discount.

[sc00b]

I currently have an env2 but would like to upgrade to a Blackberry Curve. Since I'm not eligible for the upgrade discount until Fall of 2010 (I'm pretty sure, regardless I am not eligible for the upgrade), how much would it cost to get the phone?

[Helawat]

If you want to upgrade your phone, but you're not eligible for NE2, annual upgrade, or early upgrade, you'll have to pay full retail price for the phone.

[sc00b]

Which is?

[nmchileman]

Curve 8330: $429.99

Tour 9630: $489.99

Storm 9530: $499.99

Pearl Flip 8230: $429.99

[sc00b]

I got my phone in November of '08. Does this mean I'm eligible for an annual upgrade? I tried to check by calling, but I need the last four digits of my dad's SSN (I'm on his plan), which I don't have. Would there be any other way to check?

[nmchileman]

You would only be eligible for an annual upgrade if you were the primary in your dad's family share plan. Given the circumstances, it is not likely that you are the primary number. However, all is not lost, if you are not eligible for an upgrade and you did not have insurance on your line you would infact qualify for the Lost/Stolen/Damaged program where you would receive the 1yr pricing on a device. It's not as good as the normal 2yr pricing but it's a lot better than full retail.

You'll need to have your dad authorize you on the account so you can call, or have him call on your behalf.

The 1yr pricing for Blackberrys are as follows:

Curve 8330: $119.99

Tour 9630: $269.99

Storm 9530: $169.99

Pearl Flip 8230: $149.99

All prices are after a $70 mail in rebate (except the Storm, it's a $100 MIR).

[sc00b]

The Verizon people let us use my dad's upgrade for my phone in Fall of '08. He hasn't upgraded his phone. Does this mean I'll possibly be able to use his upgrade again? 

[lrando1]

You could potentially use his "annual" upgrade in the fall of '09. However, if you used HIS upgrade in 08, when is YOUR line due for an upgrade?

[nmchileman]

That's exactly what I was thinking. Good job irando1

[sc00b]

Would my upgrade still be applicable, then? I think my line is eligible now.

Thank you so much everyone!