You are not alone with this. I agree, its false advertisement; AT&T is purposely misleading people on the price of the NEXT plan and then challking it up to you not paying attention or misunderstanding the terms. The sales people on the ground are pruposely misleading folks on the price, ive talked to a few folks that have fallen for their bait and switch. It also is ridiculous that this new plan leaves zero incentive to remain a customer.
If you feel like the sales people intentionally misled you, I would contact your states attorney general and at least report it, that what I did. I have a feeling the sales people are incentivizied to turn existing customers away from their two year contracts and on to the NEXT plan and are willing to say whatever is necessary to do so. I really think corporate needs to hold the sales people accountable, otherwise we can assume they are complicit