2G data plan to new 3GS

[nickhenry]

I have an original 2G iPhone. Of course I have the $20 data plan with 200 text messages. Where I am located we have no 3G service, and I rarely use the edge data. I do however use the text message feature. Is there any way I can stay on this data plan and upgrade to the new 3GS phone? It would be crazy for me to pay an extra $15 a month for features I can't receive in my area, or I don't use.
Any insight would be helpful.
Thanks

 

[williamgallas10]

You know you cant. If you do not want to pay extra, then stay with the 2g iphone.

 

[dave006]

From a pure technical point of view it will work just fine. AT&T will know the device you are using, since it self-reports it's IMEI everytime it connects.

There is a sticky thread at the top of the forum that may be of interest to you.

Dave

 

[JayLenochiniMac]

Obviously $15 extra per month isn't worth it if you can't take advantage of 3G, so stick with your 1st gen for the time being.

 

[dacreativeguy]

Move?

 

[nickhenry]

Move?

really that's your answer, for me to move. what was the point of you to even hitting they reply button?

 

[geoffreak]

really that's your answer, for me to move. what was the point of you to even hitting they reply button?

Welcome to MacRumors, where the questions that are answered with a simple search are replied to with stupid answers.

 

[aethelbert]

Yes, but you have to pay full price for the phone.

 

[nickhenry]

Welcome to MacRumors, where the questions that are answered with a simple search are replied to with stupid answers.

well I apologize. I did try to do a search but was unsuccessful in finding an answer.

 

[geoffreak]

well I apologize. I did try to do a search but was unsuccessful in finding an answer.

I'm not condemning you, just warning. 😉

 

[eldy]

pwned! lol