How to Cancel Your AT&T Contract

Choice is now here when it comes to U.S. iPhone service providers, so if you’ve decided that you’ve had enough of AT&T, there are a few options available. But keep in mind that since AT&T put up some serious cash subsidizing the iPhone to get you to sign that two-year contract, it’ll probably do its best to get some of that investment back.Avoiding the Early Termination FeeIn most cases, you will not be able to avoid paying AT&T the early termination fee ETF of $325 minus $10 for each full month of your Service Commitment that you’ve already completed. Before you do anything, be sure you read the terms of your agreement, as each situation is unique and options may be available to you that are not available to others. Limitations aside, there are some options:Within the first 30 days. If you’re within the first thirty days of your contract, you can likely cancel the contract. You’ll still be liable for any usage and fees that were incurred during that time, but you won’t have to pay the ETF. You will have to pay an equipment fee if you don’t return the …