contracts?

i have an unlocked phone that i would like to use with at&t. my questions is since im not buying any hardware from at&t do i need to sign a contact? also im not interested in pre-pay plans.

thanks for the help!

Yes, to get service that is not prepaid you need to sign a contract.

does it have to be a 2 year contract? or can it be a shorter one?
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You may be able to get a minimum of a 1-year contract agreement...but they won't make an effort to sell you this type of contract.

Generally, a 2-year agreement is the way to go (because you may get added benefits).

Only time will tell if AT&T gets a month to month "not contract-but contract" price plan like Verizon Wireless. Verizon Wireless a while back started offering month to month plans where you get all the features and stuff as contract but you weren't contracted. You just wouldn't get any upgrade benefits, etc. A credit check was still required. AT&T doesn't have this type of plan...yet.

Can't stand AT&T and their "2 year contracts".