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Bought 3GS on Launch Date? when will you be upgrade eligible?
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The downside of canceling your current line and starting a new one is you lose your number. I really don't fancy doing that. Too bad I'm not eligible until mid-2011. Another strange thing is that my account says nothing about early upgrade either. Bought every single iPhone on launch day. Nada for me. F**k you, ATT! 
The downside of canceling your current line and starting a new one is you lose your number. I really don't fancy doing that. Too bad I'm not eligible until mid-2011. Another strange thing is that my account says nothing about early upgrade either. Bought every single iPhone on launch day. Nada for me. F**k you, ATT!
That is nuts....Do you atctually pay a $100 or more on one line ? I just got done writing to AT&T corporate so hopefully they will get back too me...
I bought my 3GS on launch day last year, and I can upgrade at the cheapest price on June 20, 2010. (possible launch date for the new iPhone????)
EDIT: June 20 is a Sunday...probably not
The downside of canceling your current line and starting a new one is you lose your number. I really don't fancy doing that. Too bad I'm not eligible until mid-2011. Another strange thing is that my account says nothing about early upgrade either. Bought every single iPhone on launch day. Nada for me. F**k you, ATT!
That and you have to wait an extended period of time before you can sign back up. 30-90 days i think.
After chatting with a CSR, she gave this number 425-288-2849 for someone in the executive team. I called and left a message
Only if you want to keep the same number, right? Otherwise you just buy a new phone w/new number then cancel the old phone the same day
I bought my 3GS last June and mine says "As a valued AT&T customer, we can offer you a discounted iPhone upgrade at a reduced discount, along with a 2-year commitment. You may qualify for a full discount on a standard iPhone upgrade on 03/01/2011"
So I am assuming I can get the new one at the discounted price because I am an "valued customer"
So I am assuming I can get the new one at the discounted price because I am an "valued customer"
Yes, that discounted price may be about $499 for the highest capacity model.
Last year I wasn't eligible for the upgrade price but the early upgrade price was $499 for the 32GB model.
Your contract remains intact until it is fulfilled. It only changes if you reup on it either by upgrading for full subsidy or even a partial upgrade/early upgrade.
I've been elgible for upgrade since March so I'm ready for the new iPhone. I have to call AT&T this weekend to switch myself to the primary user as my other lines are sparingly used.
Well, you will be paying an extra $9.99 a month for 2 years....Just pay the $240 now and get done with it lol
The downside of canceling your current line and starting a new one is you lose your number. I really don't fancy doing that. Too bad I'm not eligible until mid-2011. Another strange thing is that my account says nothing about early upgrade either. Bought every single iPhone on launch day. Nada for me. F**k you, ATT!
yes F**k att for giving you a phone 1/3 of the price. mean while you would say the same thing when last year you would have payed 600.
June 20 for me. On a family plan, purchased the original iPhone in March 2008, then the 3GS on launch day. Hoping they launch the 4G around my eligibility date!
11-21-10 for me. One line, $95/month, bought both the 3G and 3GS on launch day.
Looks like I'll be selling the 3GS and paying the difference for the early upgrade price yet again.
Looks like I'll be selling the 3GS and paying the difference for the early upgrade price yet again.