For AT&T Customer's who have a contract, the subsidies?

[DropKick]

After reading this post, I went to the AT&T website to see what my upgrade options were. My previous 2 year contract was up prior to buying the iPhone, so I am currently 1 year into the new contract. Looking online, it looks like I have the upgrade option available, so I bet for others it is the same situation.

When I look at the phones available, they have the subsidized price (except the current iPhones, which are all listed out of stock anyways).

yeah we're in the exact same situation and I'm guessing there's tons of others too. I guess we'll find out soon enough, 12 minutes

 

[FSUSem1noles]

I just got off the phone with an AT&T CSR, so take this for what it's worth considering the source..

I have an original IPhone, got it on launch day... the 199 price for the new 3g does not apply to me or anyone else currently in a contract with AT&T, the 199 and 299 applies ONLY to NEW 2 year contracts...

So, I guess Apple will release the "official" price of the phone in the coming days...

But from what the CSR dude told me, it looks like I'm shelling out another 200 bucks ontop of the 199...

 

[joshisradd]

I just had a little talk with the online apple chat.

This was how it went



"You are chatting with Jonathan P, an Apple Expert

Hi, my name is Jonathan P. Welcome to Apple!

me - I have a question about the iPhone 3g.

I am happy to help!

me - Will that price be with a 2 year contract, or is that the straight out price?

That supposed to be the direct purchase price.
It is meant to be affordable for everyone!

me - Alright, well thank you very much!

The iPhone 3G will be available July 11th in 22 countries. The maximum price around the world is $199 USD for the 8 Gig."



Take it as someone that doesn't know what they are talking about or not, thats all that was said.