When I turned 18 I applied to get a cell phone through AT&T, and they told me I had to give a $150 deposit… Well, I couldn’t afford the deposit, plus the phone I wanted right then, so I saved for 2 months and went back. By the time I went back and reapplied, they had jacked the deposit up to $500. I’ve tried a few times since then to get a cell phone through them, and it’s still $500. I’ve never really had bills in my name, and the ones that have been have been paid. So, what gives? I want AT&T because all of my friends and family have it, and it’s good service, plus it’s just convenient with mobile to mobile being free. I’ve even considered taking in the $500 and getting a phone anyway, but I can’t make myself give up that much money for a cell phone. Is there anyway to negotiate a lower security deposit? Should I just give up the $500?
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1 valerie p // Nov 8, 2008
find out what that deposit does i remember someone saying that after a while with the company your deposit works for you but i am not sure but i guess if you want the phone and it will also enable you to start a credit history than it may be worth it. good luck
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