Minor point: not too many people switch mid year but for those that want to, instead of giving up and staying locked with one carrier you can... Break your pl

Minor point: not too many people switch mid year but for those that want to, instead of giving up and staying locked with one carrier you can... Break your plan early, switch carriers, and ebay the old phone. Assuming good condition you'll be out $100 max but you'll also have a brand new phone and warranty.