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AT&T Upgrade Eligibility Questions Raised Ahead of Next iPhone
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My eligibility didn't change / US providers are all crooks anyway
Got a 3G in August 2008, and I became eligible for an upgrade in April, which is what their system has shown since I checked last July.
Makes sense that they'd try to unload 3GSes and hook people into another two years before the next model arrives. Maybe they don't have as many as they thought they'd have, and are pushing people's eligibility forward?
They (and Verizon and T-Mo and Sprint and all US cell providers) are still crooks for not lowering rates after the subsidized period ends.
Got a 3G in August 2008, and I became eligible for an upgrade in April, which is what their system has shown since I checked last July.
Makes sense that they'd try to unload 3GSes and hook people into another two years before the next model arrives. Maybe they don't have as many as they thought they'd have, and are pushing people's eligibility forward?
They (and Verizon and T-Mo and Sprint and all US cell providers) are still crooks for not lowering rates after the subsidized period ends.
My upgrade date has been moved up to 7/08/10. I got the 3GS on launch date, and my bill is less than $100/month. So apparently AT&T is moving the upgrade eligibility dates of some of the iPhone customers.
I got a 3G in December of 08 which would place 18 months in June of this year, but they don't allow me to upgrade until the end of August.
I am on a family plan too!
I am on a family plan too!
My iPhone got stolen 3 months ago so I have a lower rate plan AND my company gets a 24% discount so I'm NEVER at $99 **MADFACE** Surprisingly though, I got the 3Gs at launch with new contract, and I can early upgrade NOW... hmm... and it says in November I can full upgrade?? WOW thats fast. I guess the FAN number helps speed up your time, lol.
1st generation here. I didn't care about upgrading previously. I live in a small enough town (12k, yea I know) that we don't even have 3g here. Software is getting too old now, though. Many app updates won't update anymore. And I hate the current design.
I'll be upgrading now.
I'll be upgrading now.
tsuehpsyde said:Only offered a discounted iPhone upgrade at a higher price on 11/20/2010. Bought an iPhone 3GS on launch day as a brand new AT&T customer. I don't much care, just thought I'd share.
Exactly the same date as mine. I bought 2 3gs phones on launch day last year, my bill is well over $99. I may call and ask about it if the new phone offers up enough for me to want to upgrade. I'm very happy with my 3gs regardless.
I don't play AT&T's upgrade games. I've been using an iPhone since '07 and currently on a 3GS. Factory unlocked is the way to go. The new phone cost me $650 upfront, but it's $45 a month: voice (600 min), unlimited data, and 500 text. No contract. No 3G speeds either, but it's not worth an extra $80/month difference and two year lock-in of switching to AT&T.
When the iPhone HD is finally released, I'm gonna sell my factory unlocked 3GS and buy the new model Factory Unlocked for maybe a ~$200 difference. Trim my SIM card, pop it in, and i'm back in business.
It's not hard to do and T-Mobile reps are glad to help iPhone users join their network. AT&T has everyone by the balls because people think that's their only option.
When the iPhone HD is finally released, I'm gonna sell my factory unlocked 3GS and buy the new model Factory Unlocked for maybe a ~$200 difference. Trim my SIM card, pop it in, and i'm back in business.
It's not hard to do and T-Mobile reps are glad to help iPhone users join their network. AT&T has everyone by the balls because people think that's their only option.
That's what I get so I assume I'm good to go...right?
I bought by 3G in August of 08' so I should be good come June.
For me:
You can take advantage of our no commitment pricing. Our records indicate that you will be eligible for an upgrade at a discounted price on 11/20/2010.
I pay less than 100 but that's with 15% fan discount, which may help my eligibility.
Interesting post. I'm not sure if I should take the bait. I don't plan on switching carriers, so if my eligibility changes around that point then I may post up outside of the Apple Store YET AGAIN to mingle with the local devs and fanboys.
If not, i'll just buy Applecare for my current 3G and use it for another year.
You can take advantage of our no commitment pricing. Our records indicate that you will be eligible for an upgrade at a discounted price on 11/20/2010.
I pay less than 100 but that's with 15% fan discount, which may help my eligibility.
Interesting post. I'm not sure if I should take the bait. I don't plan on switching carriers, so if my eligibility changes around that point then I may post up outside of the Apple Store YET AGAIN to mingle with the local devs and fanboys
. If not, i'll just buy Applecare for my current 3G
Got mine on Ebay. Apple sells factory unlocked iPhones in several European countries -- I believe mine was shipped from Australia. Other than the included wall-charger, everything's the same.
Well, looks like I'll be eligible for the full discount as of 6/22/10. From my Account Page:
iPhone Upgrade
As a valued AT&T customer, we can offer you a discounted iPhone upgrade at a higher price, along with a 2-year commitment and an $18 upgrade fee. Please proceed with the online upgrade process for pricing details. You may qualify for a full discount on a standard iPhone upgrade on 06/22/2010
I didn't think I'd be eligible for the full discount come the launch of the new iPhone. I bought my 3GS the day after launch last year, and I expected to be locked into that iPhone for at least 18 months. If the new iPhone is worthy, my plan was to get it on my wife's line, and then switch the phones (I'll take the new one, she'll take my 3GS).
Good news for me.
iPhone Upgrade
As a valued AT&T customer, we can offer you a discounted iPhone upgrade at a higher price, along with a 2-year commitment and an $18 upgrade fee. Please proceed with the online upgrade process for pricing details. You may qualify for a full discount on a standard iPhone upgrade on 06/22/2010
I didn't think I'd be eligible for the full discount come the launch of the new iPhone. I bought my 3GS the day after launch last year, and I expected to be locked into that iPhone for at least 18 months. If the new iPhone is worthy, my plan was to get it on my wife's line, and then switch the phones (I'll take the new one, she'll take my 3GS).
Good news for me.
this is what mine reflects via the *NEW# feature...
i have a 3GS that i bought on launch day last year with upgrade pricing from the 3G. we will see what happens come june 20. now i am really excited!
i have a 3GS that i bought on launch day last year with upgrade pricing from the 3G. we will see what happens come june 20. now i am really excited!
I'm looking forward to the upgrade. My ear speaker broke on my 3G and I just popped my sim into my wife's old Sony Ericsson 'dumb' phone. Here's hoping it lasts another month...
Question- changing the sim card won't affect any upgrade options will it? Nothing else I can really do other than to buy a replacement part and try to fix it. I've seen it done before and I am proficient with electronics. The more I write, the more I think I might do just that.
Question- changing the sim card won't affect any upgrade options will it? Nothing else I can really do other than to buy a replacement part and try to fix it. I've seen it done before and I am proficient with electronics. The more I write, the more I think I might do just that.
I got my 3G on launch day in 2008. It said I was eligible for an upgrade in December of 2009. I never upgraded to the 3Gs because it didn't really have anything new other than a faster processor and more ram, which at the time I didn't really care for. I can't wait for the new iPhone, they are finally adding things that warrant an upgrade.
I have had an iPhone since its release in 2007 when i paid the full price (like everyone). In 2008 I upgraded to the 3G within weeks of its release at the fully discounted price ($299 for 16GB). Then in 2009 i pre-ordered a 32GB 3GS and took delivery on June 19th (release day) for the early upgrade price of $499 only to have AT&T fully subsidize it and give me $200+tax back within a few days of release (making it $299 +tax). Now i am qualified again for a full upgrade on 6/21/2010 and expect to pay again $299 for the top model.
No DATE just says this...
As a valued AT&T customer, this line qualifies for discounted equipment pricing when you sign a new 2-year commitment.
We can offer you an additional discount up to $50.00 off regular 2-year commitment pricing and a waived upgrade fee on most devices. Additional discounts do not apply to iPhone.
iPhone Upgrade
As a valued AT&T customer, we can offer you a discounted iPhone upgrade with a new 2-year commitment and an $18 upgrade fee.
My other phones on the plan show something different, 2 of them are iPhones 1 shows a date of 12/09/2011 and the other same as my line above.
Guess I am ready for an upgrade even though I bought mine 2 months after the 3GS came out.
As a valued AT&T customer, this line qualifies for discounted equipment pricing when you sign a new 2-year commitment.
We can offer you an additional discount up to $50.00 off regular 2-year commitment pricing and a waived upgrade fee on most devices. Additional discounts do not apply to iPhone.
iPhone Upgrade
As a valued AT&T customer, we can offer you a discounted iPhone upgrade with a new 2-year commitment and an $18 upgrade fee.
My other phones on the plan show something different, 2 of them are iPhones 1 shows a date of 12/09/2011 and the other same as my line above.
Guess I am ready for an upgrade even though I bought mine 2 months after the 3GS came out.