Contract-less iPhone 3G?

[livingfortoday]

Ok, just noticed this on the AT&T site, and haven't read anything about this here:

"You have the option to purchase an early upgrade priced at $399 for 8GB (black) or $499 for 16GB (black or white). Two-year contract required. Coming soon, AT&T will offer a no-commitment option of $599 for 8GB and $699 for 16GB."

So... no-commitment means without a contract??

From:
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/specials/iphone-info.jsp

Click on "What will I pay?"

 

[frosse]

Nice find!!

...though it only says so when you press "Current AT&T customer", not "New". Guess they just forgot to write it twice :d

 

[livingfortoday]

Come on, does anyone know if there's another explanation for this?

 

[D3lta]

From what I've read it means that you won't have to sign a 2-year contract, but the phone will still be locked to AT&T.

 

[FarSeide]

No commitment price means without a contract extension but I believe you have to have an account with AT&T. I cant imagine AT&T letting you walk out without first signing up with their service.

 

[zeasar]

Now if they are released before the UK O2 PAYG christmas release I swear someone is going to die...

 

[gkarris]

Yes, you have to sign up and activate (and is still locked) on AT&T. No contract required.

I guess the cheapest would be a pay-as-you-go plan card for $15.

 

[frosse]

Can a non US citizen buy this and toss away the sim card?