AT&T activation for 4S

[Sith Vol]

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Sorry if this question has been asked/answered. Tried to search and couldn't find anything.

So, I'm a first time preorderer for the iPhone. I bought my 3GS in the store so AT&T did the activation for me. Will I need to go to AT&T as soon as my phone arrives or can I just turn it on and it'll automatically change my # to the new phone? I also have unlimited data (grandfathered in) and selected it on Apple's site when I preordered (if this matters).

I'm guessing iOS 5 allows activation thru the phone without having to go to the carrier store or calling them, but I just wanted to make sure. And if I selected 'unlimited data' on Apple's site it should keep everything the same, yes?

Thanks!


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[Sith Vol]

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[alvarez16]

All you need to do is turn on the phone and it will be activated.

Thanks

 

[Sith Vol]

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So am I going to have to pay $18 upgrade fee and $36 activation or is it $36 total? Would the activation fee be waived if I just went into AT&T when I got the phone? Not a trouble for me to do that either. Just curious.

 

[wordoflife]

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So am I going to have to pay $18 upgrade fee and $36 activation or is it $36 total? Would the activation fee be waived if I just went into AT&T when I got the phone? Not a trouble for me to do that either. Just curious.

The $18 upgrade fee is all that you will be paying (of course, in addition to the price of the phone). The $36 activation fee is for new customers. Btw, if you get a nice AT&T rep, you can ask if they could waive that fee for you. Not saying that they will, but I know that they've done it for me in the past.

And yeah, your phone will come activated. You don't have to do anything. As long as you picked unlimited data, then yep, everything will be the same.

 

[dave006]

No you do not have to go to the AT&T Store. Activation will be completed on the iPhone 4S or so Apple claimes for iOS 5. If that does not work, you will follow the simple activation instructions since you ordered from Apple.

Worst case is the activation servers are slammed so you might have to call AT&T.

On your Unlimited data plan question: Check your Apple Order by clicking on the link provided in your Apple Order Acknowledgment emial and then click on the Rate Plan link and verify that you have selected the $30 iPhone Unlimited Data plan. You should be all set.

Dave

 

[Sith Vol]

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Thanks guys.

We've been AT&T for a long time so that $36 fee doesn't apply to me? It's just the $18 upgrade fee (which I've been familiar with). Just wasn't sure about the $36.

 

[Sith Vol]

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And yes, I selected the $30 unlimited plan and it shows on the "rate plans" under my order. Guess I'm good to go. I'm on a family plan, so nothing else should change right? Voice, text stuff? It said "no change" for those plans on my order.

 

[Codepiink]

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Thanks guys.

We've been AT&T for a long time so that $36 fee doesn't apply to me? It's just the $18 upgrade fee (which I've been familiar with). Just wasn't sure about the $36.

You only pay an activation fee if you are activating a new line of service, which you are not. You are just upgrading your phone and then activating it with your existing number.

 

[rusty2192]

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And yes, I selected the $30 unlimited plan and it shows on the "rate plans" under my order. Guess I'm good to go. I'm on a family plan, so nothing else should change right? Voice, text stuff? It said "no change" for those plans on my order.

Nothing will change at all. Just start using your phone and enjoy