AT&T’s No-Contract Aio Wireless: Which Phones Can You Get?

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April 9, 2023

AT&T’s No-Contract Aio Wireless: Which Phones Can You Get?

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AT&T jumped into the no-contract world yesterday with the launch of Aio Wireless, a new service that will offer unlimited talk, text, and data.

Aio will function as a subsidiary of AT&T, Inc. so AT&T Wireless customers hoping to ditch the contracts like T-Mobile users did recently will have to wait a bit longer. Aio is starting with a slow rollout; it’s currently only available in Houston, Orlando, and Tampa, but more cities are expected soon.

Aio said pricing will vary from $35 to $70 per month for 4G service, depending on the market. For Tampa, the Aio website(Opens in a new window) listed several service plans: Aio Basic with unlimited data (throttled after 250MB), talk, and text for $40 per month; Aio Smart, which throttles after 2GB for $55 per month; and Aio Pro, which throttles data after 7GB, for $70 per month.

A $15 per month tablet plan offers 250MB of high-speed data. Gadget users can also add another 1GB of data to their device or add global calling and texting across 35 countries for a one-time or monthly payment of $10.

Customers can bring their own, unlocked device to use on Aio, but those who need a new phone can choose from one of seven smartphones, two feature phones, and a tablet. That includes the iPhone, but don’t expect the $199 price tag you find on AT&T. Losing the contract means you also lose the subsidies, so prepare to shell out a couple hundred dollars for the iPhone 5.

To see what Aio has on offer, check out the slideshow.

1. Samsung Galaxy Express

Samsung Galaxy Express

The Samsung Galaxy Express made its debut in late October. It features a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED screen, a 1.5-GHz dual-core processor, 5-megapixel rear-facing and 1.3-megapixel front-facing cameras, and Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean). It comes in black for $249.99. For more, check out PCMag’s hands on.

2. Samsung Galaxy Amp

Samsung Galaxy Amp

The Samsung Galaxy Amp is slightly smaller than the Express, with a 4-inch screen. But it also runs Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) and features a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera for $99.99. But there’s only a VGA camera on the front and a 1-GHz processor inside. The Galaxy Amp comes in black.

3. Nokia Lumia 620

Nokia Lumia 620

Nokia added the budget Lumia 620 to its Windows Phone 8 lineup in December. It features a 3.8-inch display, a 5-megapixel camera on the back and VGA one on the front, and the usual lineup of Nokia apps, like Here. It comes in blue and will cost $179.99.

4. iPhone 5

iPhone 5

Apple’s latest iPhone finally gave the smartphone a larger screen, now at 4 inches. It also added support for 4G LTE and includes an 1,136-by-640 Retina display. Aio is offering the 16GB iPhone 5 in black or white for $649.99. For more, check out PCMag’s review of the AT&T iPhone 5.

5. iPhone 4S

iPhone 4S

The iPhone 4S made its debut in Oct. 2011. The main difference between the 4S and iPhone 5 is the smaller screen (3.5 inches) and the lack of a 4G connection. But it can tap into the latest OS and even includes Siri. So if you want to save some cash, a reconditioned 16GB iPhone 4S in black or white will set you back $499.99, while a new one is $549.99 on Aio. For more, check out PCMag’s review.

6. iPhone 4

iPhone 4

Apple changed up the look and feel of its smartphone with the iPhone 4, unveiling a sleeker device. Like the iPhone 4S, the iPhone 4 is also a 3G device, and there’s no Siri. On Aio, you get a new, 8GB iPhone 4 in black or white for $449.99. A 16GB reconditioned iPhone 4 is $399.99 while the 8GB reconditioned is $349.99. For more, check out PCMag’s review.

7. ZTE Prelude

ZTE Prelude

Like the iPhone 4 and 4S, the ZTE Prelude also sports a 3.5-inch screen. It runs Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean) and a 1-GHz processor. There’s a 2-megapixel rear-facing camera. It’s $49.99.

8. Samsung Denim

Samsung Denim

If you’re not quite ready for a smartphone, Aio has two feature phones on offer, the first of which is the Samsung Denim. There’s Bluetooth connectivity, a 1.3-megapixel camera with video recording, and up to 264 hours of standby time for $29.99.

9. ZTE Altair

ZTE Altair

The other feature phone, the ZTE Altair, includes a QWERTY keyboard for those who can’t stand touch screens. There’s a 2.4-inch LCD display, 2-megapixel camera with video recording, Bluetooth connectivity, and expandable memory up to 32GB for $49.99.

10. ZTE Velox

ZTE Velox

Aio Wireless currently only has one tablet on its lineup, the ZTE Velox. We haven’t reviewed it here at PCMag, but Aio says this 7-inch Android Jelly Bean tablet runs a 1.2-GHz processor on 3G speeds. There’s a 3-megapixel rear camera with video recording and a 1-megapixel front camera for video chat.

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