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Sure, but don't forget that if you cancel and do not go to another provider, you will lose your phone number.
But if you DO go to another provider and port your number, you will have to sign their contract and it just becomes a mess and a half.
You are correct to a point....what Jobs said is essentially fraud. The Iphone is not more affordable.
Replaceable back-cover
Hi, I've just watched the iPhone 3G guided tour and spotted two little screws at the botom of the phone. I believe a lot of us remember those photos of black plastic 3G iPhone backcovers. So, my guess is: plastic back-cover will be easily replaceable by customer.
Hi, I've just watched the iPhone 3G guided tour and spotted two little screws at the botom of the phone. I believe a lot of us remember those photos of black plastic 3G iPhone backcovers. So, my guess is: plastic back-cover will be easily replaceable by customer.
That's not true. I have run the numbers, and in my case, with a year left on my contract and currently no data plan, they would profit, even though I have a subsidized phone. And I'm not paying a higher price, so they are losing the chance to get extra money from me, and I'm not going to pay that price out of principle, not because I can't afford it.
That's still up to the providers to block or not. Google's Android is just technology. The carriers can still decide what they allow on their networks. The phone has nothing to do with it.
You can't tether an iPhone to a laptop because it's against AT&T's rules. The technology exists, but it won't work because they say so.
The carriers will only change when consumers demand it. No particular phone is going to change anything.
Sorry that I'm asking again, but since no one picked it up earlier...arn maybe you? If it the original is so expensive, does that mean that the new model won't be cheap plastic as its rumored?
I'm suggest you need talk to your boss and need make day off, however I don't know about your company policies.
I work at retail, I just made day off.
Right now you're paying 15 for data and 15 for text.
(20 dollar plan includes 200 txt which is $5, so you took that off your iphone plan, so the iphone plan is $15, then you added 1500 txts which is $15/mo)
So yes, you'll be paying 15 more a month, just like every other blackberry/smartphone owner. Unless you're on Verizon, then it costs even more!
White iPhone picture?
Anybody seen "white" iPhone picture?
(I'm referring to the wording on that page: If you are upgrade eligible and your account is in good standing, you will pay $199 for 8GB (black) and $299 for 16GB (black or white). Two-year contract required.)
Anybody seen "white" iPhone picture?
(I'm referring to the wording on that page: If you are upgrade eligible and your account is in good standing, you will pay $199 for 8GB (black) and $299 for 16GB (black or white). Two-year contract required.)
Sure it is. Plenty of people were never going to save up the $400 to buy an iPhone. ATT is basically taking that hurdle out of the way. They are just giving them credit upfront that the company will then be payed back over the course of 24 months.
I'm not saying it's a good deal at all. But it is nothing like fraud. And what he is saying is absolutely correct. You are not!
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The way I like to look at is that if I got the 16 GB iPhone, cheapest plan (all I'd need), and cheapest texting plan (all I'd need), I would pay (with the iPhone) $2,098.76 for two years of enjoying the iPhone. It's not a ridiculous number, though one to mull over. Right now I'm on my parents' family plan with Verizon which they pay for. If I switched, they would no longer be subsidizing me, and I'd also have the problem of not being able to do minutes-free mobile to mobile with them.
At first I was excited because AT&T's web-site says "Free mobile to mobile," but I called to ask if that's really true and they said it's only within the AT&T network--although their advertising has no asterisk to clarify that point.
At first I was excited because AT&T's web-site says "Free mobile to mobile," but I called to ask if that's really true and they said it's only within the AT&T network--although their advertising has no asterisk to clarify that point.
Well there was a TON more hype with the original iPhone and it did not sell out on launch day. Apple was well prepared with inventory.
However the ATT stores were woefully under-stocked. Some stores, like the one I visited only rec'd a dozen phone even as the Apple store in the same mall had hundreds and did not sell out.
My complete guess is that there will be plenty of stock unless you live in a small town. If your only option is a single ATT store then you very well might be SOL. Then again, if you live in a small town, odd are you don't get 3G service so demand could be light.
So, anyone else confused by this? Under my account > upgrade it states:
"This line is eligible for reduced equipment pricing when you sign up for a new 2-year service agreement. All iPhone purchases require a 2-year service commitment." ... "Upgrade Today"
The screenshot on the homepage states:
"This line is eligible for equipment discount pricing when you sin up for a 2-year service agreement. You can take advantage of our no-commitment pricing option, with the exception of iPhone which requires a 2-year commitment." .... "Upgrade Today"
I have 2 iPhones. One bought the day of launch (6/29/07), and the other a week or so after.
So, seems there are two terms, "equipment discount pricing" and "Reduced equipment pricing". I wonder which is which? equipment discount = $199? reduced equipment = $199? same thing?
"This line is eligible for reduced equipment pricing when you sign up for a new 2-year service agreement. All iPhone purchases require a 2-year service commitment." ... "Upgrade Today"
The screenshot on the homepage states:
"This line is eligible for equipment discount pricing when you sin up for a 2-year service agreement. You can take advantage of our no-commitment pricing option, with the exception of iPhone which requires a 2-year commitment." .... "Upgrade Today"
I have 2 iPhones. One bought the day of launch (6/29/07), and the other a week or so after.
So, seems there are two terms, "equipment discount pricing" and "Reduced equipment pricing". I wonder which is which? equipment discount = $199? reduced equipment = $199? same thing?
I do not understand why everyone thinks upgrading to the iPhone will change your current plan. Those plans are for NEW customers. Just adding a 3G iPhone will increase your plan $15 if you want 200 messages and the data.
I'm not going to lie, I am just seeing this thread and it's already at page 14. I don't have time to read the whole thing, but I have one question if anyone has asked this yet i'm sorry.
I am already currently on an AT&T Family Plan and am eligible to upgrade. My phone number on the plan isn't the main line. Can I upgrade to a iPhone 3G and
1) Just pay the $30 Data Plan fee more a month?
or
2) Based on these numbers, an additional iPhone lines can be purchased for $39.99, then a $30 Data Plan on top of that meaning an additional $70 a month?
If i'm just paying $30 more for the Data i'm fine ... but if I have to pay $70 more a month I actually think that's enough more money for me not to get an iPhone.
I am already currently on an AT&T Family Plan and am eligible to upgrade. My phone number on the plan isn't the main line. Can I upgrade to a iPhone 3G and
1) Just pay the $30 Data Plan fee more a month?
or
2) Based on these numbers, an additional iPhone lines can be purchased for $39.99, then a $30 Data Plan on top of that meaning an additional $70 a month?
If i'm just paying $30 more for the Data i'm fine ... but if I have to pay $70 more a month I actually think that's enough more money for me not to get an iPhone.
1 iPhone 3G. the math is correct, so I don't know which part to clarify for you.
Family plan 700 minutes clearly shows that it includes 2 lines, 1 being the iPhone 3G for $129.99 per month (i need/have 3 lines), so add $10, plus another $20 because I will have one previous version iPhone, add unlimited text messages for the family (which is the same price as 1500 for 2 lines) for $30 per month. They will no longer allow me to do the unlimited mobile to mobile text for $5 per line and the iPhone plan no longer includes the 200 texts. that all adds up to $190.
OK, so texting prices are the same (effectively), but the data went up by $15. That is ridiculous. And don't give me this 3G crud, because I had a Blackjack before my iPhone and payed 15-20 per month for data. This is a huge increase for me.
I wish they included 200 texts still and then you could add more for 5 dollars more. As it is, I will not play their games and buy a 15 dollar text plan.
I really don't know if I should upgrade now...