The m8 is set to drop on att as well. Verizon has a timed exclusive. ....rumor has it not a very long one either. The m8 should be around 99 on a new contract when it drops. And with the 801 chipset should hold up nicely for the next few years. If you cant wait then the upper end nokias are nice phones as well. I always tell people its cheaper to spend a little more upfront and get a phones who's specs will last a couple of years then to have to upgrade mid contract. But I'm kinda a speed junkie when it comes to tech. I'm a gadget nerd.