Heads up for you guys who are looking at getting an iPhone while out of town (at least in the US).
I just came back from the ATT store in Sacramento, and was told by the guys there that there is a chance you may not get to upgrade your phone (iPhone or non-iPhone) if you are going out of your market (region). For example, tomorrow afternoon, I'll be in Oklahoma City and was planning to get the phone there. There's a chance that 1) my FAN discount won't work for that market (south/midwest market) or 2) they may not have the application needed to look at nationwide accounts.
Also, while FAN discounts will be honoured for the bill at Apple (rumour has it), any other portions eligible for the discount may not apply, because Apple isn't going to honour the FAN on anything Apple branded. For example, My FAN discount gives me 15% off the bill, and 20% off any accessories. The 20% off accessories won't be honoured by Apple.
So those with FAN discounts or looking at getting your phone out of town, get hold of or stop by an ATT store to see what you fully qualify for, and see if the store you're planning to go to can access and manage your account. It will save you the pain of waiting until you get back home to upgrade.
BL.
I just came back from the ATT store in Sacramento, and was told by the guys there that there is a chance you may not get to upgrade your phone (iPhone or non-iPhone) if you are going out of your market (region). For example, tomorrow afternoon, I'll be in Oklahoma City and was planning to get the phone there. There's a chance that 1) my FAN discount won't work for that market (south/midwest market) or 2) they may not have the application needed to look at nationwide accounts.
Also, while FAN discounts will be honoured for the bill at Apple (rumour has it), any other portions eligible for the discount may not apply, because Apple isn't going to honour the FAN on anything Apple branded. For example, My FAN discount gives me 15% off the bill, and 20% off any accessories. The 20% off accessories won't be honoured by Apple.
So those with FAN discounts or looking at getting your phone out of town, get hold of or stop by an ATT store to see what you fully qualify for, and see if the store you're planning to go to can access and manage your account. It will save you the pain of waiting until you get back home to upgrade.
BL.