iPhone Purchasers: Southern California

itsallinurhead · Jun 18, 2007, 04:18 PM

Where are you planing to pick up your iPhone?

att or apple store?

My local att said they didn't know if they would even be getting them on the 29th.

fcpguy · Jun 18, 2007, 05:09 PM

I haven't decided yet. I am leaning towards an AT&T store, but don't know which one yet. Which AT&T store did you call? I'm gonna wait until next week and call a bunch of them in my area to see who's getting them. Anyone else in LA or North Hollywood area have any info yet??

DMK · Jun 18, 2007, 05:16 PM

My closest Apple and AT&T store are in Pasadena even though I live across the border in the city of Los Angeles.

Will the the Apple Store folks be able to move my old cell phone number from an expired T-Mobile service agreement ? How does that work ? Do I have to have the phone and/or SIM card with me ? I've never done this before.

And if that can't be done, does purchasing an iPhone in Pasadena mean I have to get a 626 area code !??

fcpguy · Jun 18, 2007, 05:20 PM

I don't think anyone knows exactly how this is all gonna work. But I seriously doubt you will get a 626 code if you live in 323 or 213. I still have my old 818 number even though I'm 323 now, so I don't think it really matters anyway. Wow that's kinda confusing...hahaha

siurpeeman · Jun 18, 2007, 05:22 PM

this is where i plan to get my iphone. i'm in orange county. the nearest apple store is in brea, but it's busy enough as it is. and on the 29th? no way i'll be mixing with that crowd. and forget about being in an at&t store. i just can't stand being inside a cell phone store.

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Originally Posted by DMK

Will the the Apple Store folks be able to move my old cell phone number from an expired T-Mobile service agreement ? How does that work ? Do I have to have the phone and/or SIM card with me ? I've never done this before.

i don't even think at&t will be able to transfer your old number, seeing as you don't have a claim to it anymore.

killmoms · Jun 18, 2007, 05:55 PM

I'll be trying to get mine at the AT&T store in Burbank.

DMK · Jun 18, 2007, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by siurpeeman

i don't even think at&t will be able to transfer your old number, seeing as you don't have a claim to it anymore.

sorry, i should have made myself clear. I still currently have a RAZR cell phone with a T-Mobile account. My one year contract has expired, so I am not subject to any cancellation fees when I want to switch plans/phones. I still pay T-Mobile.

My question is a general one. How do you get to keep your current number when you sign up with new service ? Will the Apple store cancel my T-Mobile account for me ? Do I need to call T-Mobile ahead of time? I assume I need to bring my current phone with me, but should I bring my T-Mobile bill with account info ? ... just wondering.

artalliance · Jun 18, 2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DMK

Will the Apple store cancel my T-Mobile account for me ? Do I need to call T-Mobile ahead of time?

This is how it has worked in the past:
get new contract with AT&T. They will get in touch with your old provider and migrate the number for you.

applehero · Jun 18, 2007, 06:23 PM

Your new provider (at&t) will handle canceling your T-Mobile account and porting your number over. If you cancel with T-Mobile prior to going to at&t, they will not be able to port your number.

DMK · Jun 18, 2007, 06:25 PM

thanks for the info guys.

Furgster · Jun 19, 2007, 01:25 PM

i think i am going to go to the apple store in irvine or in newport beach but i think i am going to have to get there pretty early

mashinhead · Jun 19, 2007, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DMK

My closest Apple and AT&T store are in Pasadena

And if that can't be done, does purchasing an iPhone in Pasadena mean I have to get a 626 area code !??

I'll be there too. You better not be a camper

the moment one person starts sitting there on a thursday night people walking by will ask why they're there, and then.....

and i'm not camping. waste of time.

The apple and At&t stores are litterally a block apart in our area. you can see them from each other. I don't know which i'll go to, i think the apple store line will be longer, but i also think they'll have more stock.

oh and i think you can choose your area code. I did.

and i think if you are already a cingular customer you just buy it and go. put your sim in at home.

Furgster · Jun 20, 2007, 01:14 AM

anybody else from orange county?

McGarvels · Jun 20, 2007, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Furgster

anybody else from orange county?

Yup, live in Anaheim. I'm going to the Brea Mall Apple Store though, it's on the way home from work (which I'm leaving early to queue up). Which store you going to?

mugwump · Jun 20, 2007, 01:33 AM

Somewhere in west LA for me.

JTPRO · 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Furgster

anybody else from orange county?

Yes! I live in Irvine. I am thinking either the Irvine Spectrum or South Coast Plaza. I just haven't decided yet. I will be there early though!

I decided to take all of Friday off for this..

-JT

janey · Jun 21, 2007, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mugwump

Somewhere in west LA for me.

me too! im thinking beverly center..probably not the grove ...torn. not going to an at&t store, gonna stick to apple.

Furgster · Jun 21, 2007, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JTPRO

Yes! I live in Irvine. I am thinking either the Irvine Spectrum or South Coast Plaza. I just haven't decided yet. I will be there early though!

I decided to take all of Friday off for this..

-JT

hey i live in Irvine also! you better not steal my iphone hahha

siurpeeman · Jun 21, 2007, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JTPRO

Yes! I live in Irvine. I am thinking either the Irvine Spectrum or South Coast Plaza. I just haven't decided yet. I will be there early though!

I decided to take all of Friday off for this..

-JT

i was at the south coast store for the ipod mini release. it was madness; i couldn't believe how many people there were. of course, south coast and fashion island were the only two stores around, so things hopefully won't be so frantic. i'll be in brea for the iphone since i live 10 min away!

RBilRamZ · 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Furgster

i think i am going to go to the apple store in irvine or in newport beach but i think i am going to have to get there pretty early

I live in Irvine, and cant figure out where to go either. The South Coast Plaza Apple store is about the busiest place and I can think of, and the Fashion Island store wont have any problem getting people that can afford the phone...

I sure wont be going to any ATT stores (is there anything worse than cell phone sales people? DMV maybe), so I am going ot take my chances at Fashion Island. At least there is a never ending supply of Orange County MILF's to help you pass the time in line... Honestly, living in the land of rich and materialistic will make getting an iPhone tough. I am definitely open to suggestions...

EDIT: Could there be any more people from Irvine on this post? Jeez, looks like a line is inevitable, just from us!

siurpeeman · Jun 21, 2007, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RBilRamZ

I live in Irvine, and cant figure out where to go either. The South Coast Plaza Apple store is about the busiest place and I can think of, and the Fashion Island store wont have any problem getting people that can afford the phone...

I sure wont be going to any ATT stores (is there anything worse than cell phone sales people? DMV maybe), so I am going ot take my chances at Fashion Island. At least there is a never ending supply of Orange County MILF's to help you pass the time in line... Honestly, living in the land of rich and materialistic will make getting an iPhone tough. I am definitely open to suggestions...

EDIT: Could there be any more people from Irvine on this post? Jeez, looks like a line is inevitable, just from us!

you're right. i would really avoid south coast. it's just busy all the time. if you insist on going to an apple store, maybe mission viejo might work well. maybe?

JTPRO · Jun 21, 2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Furgster

hey i live in Irvine also! you better not steal my iphone hahha

Haha.. I think if we plan this right.. we will all get one.

RBilRamZ · Jun 21, 2007, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JTPRO

Haha.. I think if we plan this right.. we will all get one.

Lets work toghether then. I dont get off work until 5:00, feel like holding a place in line?...

KyleB · Jun 21, 2007, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by McGarvels

Yup, live in Anaheim. I'm going to the Brea Mall Apple Store though, it's on the way home from work (which I'm leaving early to queue up). Which store you going to?

I live in La Mirada. I am either going to go to the AT&T store on Beach and Imperial, or the Brea Mall Apple store. I would prefer to go to the Apple store, but I am just wondering how Apple is going to handle family plans...

r4m3n · Jun 21, 2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Furgster

hey i live in Irvine also! you better not steal my iphone hahha

hollar!

I'm planning to go to the spectrum one...

Jun 18, 2007, 04:18 PM	#1
itsallinurhead macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern California	iPhone Purchasers: Southern California Where are you planing to pick up your iPhone? att or apple store? My local att said they didn't know if they would even be getting them on the 29th.

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Jun 18, 2007, 05:09 PM	#2
fcpguy macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles	I haven't decided yet. I am leaning towards an AT&T store, but don't know which one yet. Which AT&T store did you call? I'm gonna wait until next week and call a bunch of them in my area to see who's getting them. Anyone else in LA or North Hollywood area have any info yet??

Jun 18, 2007, 05:16 PM	#3
DMK macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2007	My closest Apple and AT&T store are in Pasadena even though I live across the border in the city of Los Angeles. Will the the Apple Store folks be able to move my old cell phone number from an expired T-Mobile service agreement ? How does that work ? Do I have to have the phone and/or SIM card with me ? I've never done this before. And if that can't be done, does purchasing an iPhone in Pasadena mean I have to get a 626 area code !??

Jun 18, 2007, 05:20 PM	#4
fcpguy macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles	I don't think anyone knows exactly how this is all gonna work. But I seriously doubt you will get a 626 code if you live in 323 or 213. I still have my old 818 number even though I'm 323 now, so I don't think it really matters anyway. Wow that's kinda confusing...hahaha

Jun 18, 2007, 06:23 PM	#9
applehero macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 29º 25' 26"N, 95º 29' 36"W	Your new provider (at&t) will handle canceling your T-Mobile account and porting your number over. If you cancel with T-Mobile prior to going to at&t, they will not be able to port your number.

Jun 18, 2007, 06:25 PM	#10
DMK macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2007	thanks for the info guys.

Jun 19, 2007, 01:25 PM	#11
Furgster macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2007	i think i am going to go to the apple store in irvine or in newport beach but i think i am going to have to get there pretty early

Jun 20, 2007, 01:14 AM	#13
Furgster macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2007	anybody else from orange county?

Jun 20, 2007, 01:33 AM	#15
mugwump macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2004	Somewhere in west LA for me.