ATT Early Upgrade Discounting Policy

[dojoman]

I hope you're right.
Im getting the same exact message as Dojoman above.
Sucks
Did we hear anything about AT&T on this topic?

Well we'll find out on Tuesday. Hopefully we can preorder for 399/499. I still won't mind paying 599/699 if I can sell my 3GS for $300.

 

[Cash Regime]

Well we'll find out on Tuesday. Hopefully we can preorder for 399/499. I still won't mind paying 599/699 if I can sell my 3GS for $300.

Although it'll bother me paying full retail, I think I would still go ahead and buy the iPhone 4 assuming I can get 400+ on my unlocked/jailbroken 3GS. At least I won't be under contract after a year and can either upgrade next year or sell the phone, and move to a different carrier if ATT loses exclusivity.

 

[truciet]

oh lawdy..... now "I" need clarification, too!

my upgrade says:



so i know that means the 399/499.... fine

but checking hubby's it says:



so does that mean the 199/299 upgrade fo his phone?

thanx!

Your pricing will be $399/499 and your husband's will be $199/$299

 

[Geckotek]

Your pricing will be $399/499 and your husband's will be $199/$299

Not true based on those messages. The early upgrade message specifically states:

A full discount on a standard handset or iPhone upgrade is not available at this time but you may qualify on XX/XX/XXXX. We can offer you a discounted iPhone upgrade at a higher price with a 2-yr commitment and an $18 upgrade fee. Please visit a participating iPhone sales location for pricing on this offer.

 

[truciet]

Neither says anything regarding a higher price. Both are fully subsidized upgrade prices.

Dude you're spreading some false information...

Messages via your AT&T Account Online

$199/$299

As a valued AT&T customer, you may be eligible for a standard upgrade on this line, with reduced equipment pricing when signing a 2-year commitment. Click 'Upgrade Eligibility' to view your upgrade options.

$399/$499

As a valued AT&T customer, you may be eligible for an upgrade on this line, with reduced equipment pricing when signing a 2-year contract. Click 'Upgrade Eligibility' to view your upgrade options.

Messages via *639#

$199/299

As a valued customer, we can offer you an upgrade with a new 2 yr committment and an $18 upgrade fee.

$399/$499

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 XX/XX/XX11

 

[eVolcre]

Not true based on those messages. The early upgrade message specifically states:

If you think it isn't true, what is the alternative? I'm pretty confused at this point. Way I see it now, line 1 for me is 199/299, line 2 currently is 399/499 but I MAY qualify for 199/299 on July 03.

 

[c00lerness]

Apple or AT&T?

I'm eligible for an early upgrade, but can I buy my phone at Apple, or do I have to go to AT&T?

 

[truciet]

I'm eligible for an early upgrade, but can I buy my phone at Apple, or do I have to go to AT&T?

Either place is fine. I personally recommend Apple.com since they will deliver on the day of the 24th for free. No lines, no hassle. I just go to work and it'll be there before lunch time

 

[dojoman]

Although it'll bother me paying full retail, I think I would still go ahead and buy the iPhone 4 assuming I can get 400+ on my unlocked/jailbroken 3GS. At least I won't be under contract after a year and can either upgrade next year or sell the phone, and move to a different carrier if ATT loses exclusivity.

When did you get your 3GS? Last year when it was launched? It's weird because, I've upgrading my iPhone every generation within last three years. From 2G/3G/3GS...when I upgraded from 3G to 3GS I paid $399, that was 1 yr after 3G came out, so now why we have to pay no commitment price?

 

[c00lerness]

Either place is fine. I personally recommend Apple.com since they will deliver on the day of the 24th for free. No lines, no hassle. I just go to work and it'll be there before lunch time

Thank you! I was just confused on all these upgrade policies. I live close to an Apple store so I'm gonna deal with all the hassle staying in line, lol.

 

[Geckotek]

Dude you're spreading some false information...

Messages via your AT&T Account Online

$199/$299



$399/$499



Messages via *639#

$199/299



$399/$499

If you think it isn't true, what is the alternative? I'm pretty confused at this point. Way I see it now, line 1 for me is 199/299, line 2 currently is 399/499 but I MAY qualify for 199/299 on July 03.

See the upgrade guide. It has been edited to reflect the messages. I was thinking *639# messages when I read her post.

 

[Geckotek]

oh lawdy..... now "I" need clarification, too!

my upgrade says:



so i know that means the 399/499.... fine

but checking hubby's it says:



so does that mean the 199/299 upgrade fo his phone?

thanx!

I failed to look at yours as closely as I should. Please do as the directions mention on the website. You need to click the "Upgrade Eligibility" button to see what the current prices are for the 3Gs models. The iPhone 4 should be the same on the 15th.

If you could do this and report back it would be helpful.

 

[Fuizer]

Well we'll find out on Tuesday. Hopefully we can preorder for 399/499. I still won't mind paying 599/699 if I can sell my 3GS for $300.

I am still awaiting a response from my AT&T agent that I spoke with on Tuesday. Yesterday I got this txt message from my agent, "Manager researching early upgrade option for iPhone 4 as to acceleration policy. When answered I will followup with you."

Once I get that response I will post the answer for all of you. But from what it sounds like with the document I found on AT&T's website http://www.att.com/Common/about_us/files/iphone/pricing_fact_sheet_ip4.pdf, look under "Early Upgrade for existing iPhone users", anyone who is currently an iPhone user and is not eligible at this time for a full upgrade will be able to enjoy the iPhone for $200 more than a fully subsidized iPhone 4 and $200 less than full price.

 

[dojoman]

I am still awaiting a response from my AT&T agent that I spoke with on Tuesday. Yesterday I got this txt message from my agent, "Manager researching early upgrade option for iPhone 4 as to acceleration policy. When answered I will followup with you."

Once I get that response I will post the answer for all of you. But from what it sounds like with the document I found on AT&T's website http://www.att.com/Common/about_us/files/iphone/pricing_fact_sheet_ip4.pdf, look under "Early Upgrade for existing iPhone users", anyone who is currently an iPhone user and is not eligible at this time for a full upgrade will be able to enjoy the iPhone for $200 more than a fully subsidized iPhone 4 and $200 less than full price.

I thought that was my impression, did the same when I upgraded from 3G to 3GS with $200 extra and why it should be different now. Thx for heads up.

 

[Eric8199]

Dude you're spreading some false information...

Messages via your AT&T Account Online

$199/$299



$399/$499



Messages via *639#

$199/299



$399/$499

I get this message from at&t's online account and I am eligible for the cheapest pricing on the 3GS right now:
As a valued AT&T customer, this line qualifies for discounted equipment pricing when you sign a new 2-year commitment.

 

[Nickel Dime Bay]

If i have a blackberry and im eligible for an upgrade in 2010 does that mean i can get the iphone 4 for the 199 299 price??

 

[Geckotek]

If i have a blackberry and im eligible for an upgrade in 2010 does that mean i can get the iphone 4 for the 199 299 price??

No, dial *639# and check the upgrade guide

 

[bowlerman625]

I was told in a corp ATT store that as long as you have had your current iPhone for at least 6 months, you will automatically get the early upgrade price if you do not qualify for lower pricing.

 

[Geckotek]

I was told in a corp ATT store that as long as you have had your current iPhone for at least 6 months, you will automatically get the early upgrade price if you do not qualify for lower pricing.

This seems to be true, but we don't have anything in writing from AT&T to back it up yet. At least not in those terms.

 

[Applejuiced]

I was told in a corp ATT store that as long as you have had your current iPhone for at least 6 months, you will automatically get the early upgrade price if you do not qualify for lower pricing.

I really hope thats right

 

[Built]

Either place is fine. I personally recommend Apple.com since they will deliver on the day of the 24th for free. No lines, no hassle. I just go to work and it'll be there before lunch time

I've decided this is what I'm going to do if Best Buy doesn't take pre-orders.

 

[WilliamG]

I was told in a corp ATT store that as long as you have had your current iPhone for at least 6 months, you will automatically get the early upgrade price if you do not qualify for lower pricing.

Yeah I hope so. AT&T's methods to decide this are all over the place, it seems.

 

[dusters711]

I was told in a corp ATT store that as long as you have had your current iPhone for at least 6 months, you will automatically get the early upgrade price if you do not qualify for lower pricing.

I believe according to AT&Ts press release this should be the case... But many of us (including me) still get the "You may select equipment at our full retail pricing" message when we do the *NEW# text. I've had my 3GS since launch (early upgraded from 3G) so I SHOULD be receiving the "early upgrade" text but I don't. This whole thing is messed up.

 

[Applejuiced]

Yeah I hope so. AT&T's methods to decide this are all over the place, it seems.

It makes sense for them to do it though.
Anyone that had a 3GS for 6 months+ can cancell their plan for $150-$120 depending how many months they got left and still get the new iphone 4 for $199.
Yes they will lose their number unless they transfer it to a family account and the unlimited data plan but they will also pay less than the early upgrade price and nowhere near the $600 or $700 full price.

 

[Eddyisgreat]

If you haven't already asked an ATT representative stop pussyfooting around and do so already. I knew I was eligble for full upgrade but I wanted to 100% confirm before I start selling my iPhone so I walked into a store and walked out with the answers I need. Don't bother with ATT's cryptic messages.