Buying Apple Watch and activation fee

[Lifesuxsbad]

OK after trying to order a Apple Watch 3 from AT&T and having no luck....( I ordered it then 2 days later I get a email saying I must call to verify my account so I do this and I pass all the security questions and they say its approved and all is good...I get an email saying it was cancelled!!! I called and they could not explain why and kept disconnecting so I said just forget it ) Anyway the reason I wanted to order it from AT&T is so I could get the activation fee waived. If I buy it through Apple (since they know what they are doing) do you still get the activation fee waived? I mean its only $25 but I wanted to not pay it if possible!! LOL I am so fed up with AT&T since they can't place a simple order for a freaking watch I am about to just say forget it!

 

[dave006]

It does not matter where you buy the watch. The Cellular LTE activation is done with the selected Carrier, and in your case AT&T. The carriers are very confused and they keep claiming that you must purchase directly from them, again this is incorrect.

The 3 free months and waived activation are all offered during the setup from the Watch app on your iPhone and is still active and available from AT&T.

Note: The only restriction is that you must pay full price, the offer is not valid on 2 year installment plans according to the fine print from the carriers.


AT&T Details: $55 CREDIT OFFER: Subject to change. Must purchase eligible device/have eligible devices and activate with eligible service. Eligible Devices: Requires (i) Apple Watch Series 3 purchase at full price, on installment agreement, or bring your own (excludes ones purchased on 2-year agreement) and (ii) HD-voice activated iPhone 6 or newer. Eligible Service: Both Apple Watch Series 3 and smartphone must be on same account with postpaid wireless voice & data services. (i) Apple Watch Series 3 requires min. $10/mo. when added to eligible shared plan;(ii) Smartphone requires min. $50/mo. for a new eligible plan (may be less if on an existing eligible plan). Bill Credit: Account and service on your line must remain active to get up to two credits ($30 service + $25 activation) w/in 3 bills. No activation credit if already waived. Offer Limits: Max. of 1 activation credit/waiver per device. One credit offer per eligible Apple Watch Series 3 activation. May not be combinable with other offers, discounts, or credits. Purchase limits as low as 2 apply. Other restrictions apply. Device Limits: Apple Watch Series 3 requires AT&T NumberSync to access the AT&T cellular network.

Dave

 

[Lifesuxsbad]

It does not matter where you buy the watch. The Cellular LTE activation is done with the selected Carrier, and in your case AT&T. The carriers are very confused and they keep claiming that you must purchase directly from them, again this is incorrect.

The 3 free months and waived activation are all offered during the setup from the Watch app on your iPhone and is still active and available from AT&T.

Note: The only restriction is that you must pay full price, the offer is not valid on 2 year installment plans according to the fine print from the carriers.


AT&T Details: $55 CREDIT OFFER: Subject to change. Must purchase eligible device/have eligible devices and activate with eligible service. Eligible Devices: Requires (i) Apple Watch Series 3 purchase at full price, on installment agreement, or bring your own (excludes ones purchased on 2-year agreement) and (ii) HD-voice activated iPhone 6 or newer. Eligible Service: Both Apple Watch Series 3 and smartphone must be on same account with postpaid wireless voice & data services. (i) Apple Watch Series 3 requires min. $10/mo. when added to eligible shared plan;(ii) Smartphone requires min. $50/mo. for a new eligible plan (may be less if on an existing eligible plan). Bill Credit: Account and service on your line must remain active to get up to two credits ($30 service + $25 activation) w/in 3 bills. No activation credit if already waived. Offer Limits: Max. of 1 activation credit/waiver per device. One credit offer per eligible Apple Watch Series 3 activation. May not be combinable with other offers, discounts, or credits. Purchase limits as low as 2 apply. Other restrictions apply. Device Limits: Apple Watch Series 3 requires AT&T NumberSync to access the AT&T cellular network.

Dave

Ok cool thanks. I was paying full price so that works out good.