Audiovox SMT 5600 / SPV C500 (HTC Typhoon)

ATT won't sell this phone outright? I guess I could sign up for a plan and then cancel saying I lost the phone? Anyone know what will happen after Nov 15th. I was wanting to get a hp 6315 but it seems to doomed, too many probs. I just want a good phone with a powerful contact program.

Thanks