The story is heart breakingly the similar. You lost your phone, it was dropped. It is acting up, not working right. There is water damaged, out of warranty, physical damage. Whatever the case may be, the result is that AT&T has told you your only option is to upgrade your phone, or maybe your not eligible for upgrade yet so full retail is the way to go. Well fear not fellow cell users, if you have an AT&T service plan, you can get a replacement phone that is brand new for as little as $30 without renewing your contract!

(A personal note: please do not be angry with AT&T if the cell is not covered by warranty. It is the manufacturers that put these requirements, not the wireless carrier. At least AT&T does not have you call the manufacturer for warranty. The company spends millions a year supporting the phones they sell in this way to provide better service.)

