When do you pay the upgrade fee for an iPhone?

I know it's $36, but aside from the $199 +tax I'm going to pay, do I have to pay the upgrade fee right away or does it show up on my next bill?

It shows up on your next bill. But read this:

http://news.cnet.com/...n-upgrade/

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