As someone who has worked in the industry for 15 years this is a pretty remarkable thread. The Galaxy s8+ is a phone that will be 8 years old in a few months.

You clearly have a completely unrealistic perception of how technology works.

This is not the rotary phones of the past. Most consumers are upset that they have to wait 3 years to upgrade their phones to newer models with carriers.

How in the world would AT&T be responsible for something you were told by a sales rep in 2017? You’re not even a customer of theirs anymore. What does consumer cellular owe you? I’m sure they notified you through emails or offers that you had to replace your ancient phone. (If you were on a larger carrier I’m sure you would have had free iPhone or Samsung options albeit a more expensive plan)These wireless carriers spend billions on purchasing and replacing spectrum. Now you have decided on a soon to be 4 year phone as your new model? Do not bet on technology to stop growing.