If you’re tempted to go for that early phone upgrade, you’re going to pay more than you think.

Several wireless providers are offering early upgrade programs now - but upgrader beware! 

As tempting as that may sound, it WILL cost you. Most of these programs actually charge you a fee per month which could add up to more than the full retail price of a brand new phone of your choice. In some cases, that extra charge won’t show up on your bill until you take advantage of the upgrade. It’s important to keep in mind that when you do decide to upgrade early, your contract is starting over before it even ended.