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AT&T Activations Servers Overloaded with iPhone 4S Launch

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As has happened in the past, it seems AT&T's activation servers are having problems with the large influx of activations with the iPhone 4S launch. A quick search of Twitter shows many having problems activating their AT&T iPhone 4Ss due to server issues. A discussion thread in our forum also mirrors the complaints.

With the iPhone 4S launched now across the entire U.S., we are at the peak of simultaneous AT&T iPhone 4S activations. AT&T has had similar issues in previous launches. Japanese carrier Softbank was reported to have similar issues during their launch this morning.

Article Link: AT&T Activations Servers Overloaded with iPhone 4S Launch
 
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https://www.macrumors.com/2011/10/14/att-activations-servers-overloaded-with-iphone-4s-launch/
Four oF NINE

Four oF NINE

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Your activation is still pending. You will receive an email notification once your activation is complete.
We’re sorry. There was a problem connecting to the server. Please try again later.

This is maddening.. Way to go, at&t!
 
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fenwah

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Grrrreeeaaattt! :mad:

Mine is due from FedEx by 3PM EDT. I don't want to have to mess with that.
 
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strausd

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I've tried 15 times and it's still not working.

That screen is also very unclear. Is it still pending? Or did it fail in activating?
 
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As has happened in the past, it seems AT&T's activation servers are having problems with the large influx of activations with the iPhone 4S launch.
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And clearly they didn't learn from. /facepalm

Best bet is to just keep trying. I'm on attempt #8. I think. :eek:
 
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eyeluvmyimac

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You would think they would, I don't know... be expecting it? Especially since it happens roughly every year...
 
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Hmm. Different error this time on the phone. Earlier it would say the activation was pending & to check email. Now it's flat out saying the "activation server" (just one? lol) could not be reached and to retry later. :mad:
 
Rodimus Prime

Rodimus Prime

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Moyank24 said:
This is not a surprise.

You would think 5 phones later, AT&T would be more prepared for days like this.
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And you would think Apple would learn requiring a new sim card for every iPhone causes some major problems. The iPhone is the only phone that does not reuse sim cards. The aim card in my phone is nearly 4 years old and on its third cell phone. My dad's sim still says Cingular on it and going great. Apple on the other hand does not reuse them and cause the servers to get slammed. You would think Apple would learn. A lot of the blame lies with Apple for not using the standards of gsm on this one.
 
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78-bit

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Look at it from AT&T's perspective. Why spent millions upon millions to overhaul a system that only ***** the bed once a year for a very specific group of people?
 
gkarris

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LOLOLOLOL....

My understanding is at the Oshkosh Airshow this past Summer, people on AT&T couldn't get service due to overload... :eek:

People on other carriers were merrily cell-phoning along... :D
 
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jona2125

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Not really complaining much. I don't fap to raging about something expected. I expected AT&T to bog and I expected Apple to disappoint. Both go right on schedule :) y'all have fun with your complaining I'll be using my Sprint 4S until AT&T gets their ass cork unplugged
 
Small White Car

Small White Car

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Is it too much to ask that iPhone owners just wait a few hours?

Apparently. We live in the 'right now' culture, I guess.

Me? I'd rather wait a little while rather than pay AT&T even more money so they can build up a system for activating a million iPhones at once that will only get used once a year. What a waste of money.


Likewise, it didn't bother me that it took awhile for me to download iOS 5. When everyone's trying to do the same thing it's gonna slow you down. Ever been to a concert or sporting event? Sometimes you've just gotta wait.
 
*LTD*

*LTD*

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No surprise. Absolutely insane demand.

I'm not even sure if there is a way to prevent AT&T getting slammed when new iPhones are released. Not everyone can handle Apple's consumer load.
 
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Gleemen

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Dude, I dont care I'm just happy to learn today that my order made it into the 7-14 days range. Just a couple more days for me and I dont have to go through this BS.
 
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