Buy your phone online through AT&T and save $100 on your purchase

Sure you've got Amazon asking for only a penny for any of their AT&T handsets, but some people would rather deal with the carriers directly as opposed to third party vendors.

That's where AT&T's recent promotion comes to mind as the number two carrier in the country is offering a delightful deal for those who purchase their phones through their web site. Right now, they're dishing up a $100 discount on select phones which include recent additions like the HTC Surround and Samsung Focus.

Although not every single device will be offered with the $100 discount, you'll just need to read the fine print to get yourself the full bounty. Specifically, you'll need to activate the handset on a qualified rate plan of $39.99 or more with a 2-year contract.

Naturally, items like netbooks, Go-phones, and the venerable iPhone are excluded from this promotion, but you'd better think fast because there is no indication when it'll expire. Finally, you'll receive two-day Priority Shipping with your timely order.

source: AT&T via WPCentral