Is is possible to get a brand new phone with bad credit?

I'm trying to get one of the newer iPhones but considering my credit pretty bad, the only way I could this is if I pay for the phone up from (the full $1000). From what I've read, the only way I could get a new one is if someone cosigns, etc. Has anyone ever done this before? Who was your carrier?

Only an idiot would cosign for someone with bad credit.

I don't know if you could use a co-signer. I think the closest would be to get your "co-signer" to open the account under his/her name.

No. All the major carriers got rid of the subsidized phone and going with a leasing plan. With a subsidized plan, the carrier helps pay for a portion of your phone but you have to stick with the carrier for 2 years. With the leading plan, it's the same idea but the carrier doesn't have to help you pay for your phone but you're still lock in a 2 year plan. If you can't afford to pay off the phone at any time, you'll have to stick with the carrier.

Do you have a phone. You can trade it in to help.

Why does someone who created bad credit for themselves not expect to suffer the consequences? Learn to make better decisions and your life will be much smoother.