Replying to Upgrade eligibility iPhone 4s?

I tried searching already and found nothing useful.

Ok so my question is, Has anyone been in this similar situation?

I was eligible for an early upgrade in Oct but that would make the iPhone like $449 and fuck that. On the phone, the lady told me everyone is different though and I can't check my status since my line is shut off because I'm on deployment.

I'll be coming home very soon and will sacrifice buying a shit phone for a few weeks till I'm eligible for cheaper upgrade which might be January she told me.

Anyone run into a similar situation with the early upgrade and waiting?

As bad as it sounds, maybe I can mention I've been on deployment and they can let the few weeks slide?