Why is it cheaper to purchase a T-Mobile phone with contract-renewal from...

lizzy

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...Wal-Mart than T-Mobile, itself? I currently have a G1 and want to upgrade to the HTC HD2 in T-Mobile.
How does this work? If I renew my contract with T-Mobile, a new phone will come out cheaper. According to the sites, ff I purchase the phone I want from Wal-Mart with the renewed 2-year contract it's $159.99. (Phone only with no contract is $549.99) But if I do the same exact thing at T-Mobile, buy the new phone and renew my contract it's $399.99?! ($449.99 with no contract extension) Is this accurate?
 
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