Getting an iphone without upgrade eligibility

[coreybox]

Hey guys,

I've got a question for you guys.

I'd like to buy an iphone. Unfortunately I'm not upgrade eligible.

I have a couple questions about trying to circumvent this.

Here is what I'm wondering. If I had a friend that WAS upgrade eligible, could they buy the phone, give it to me, and have me use it. Sort of as if they were buying the phone as a gift for someone.

Would that work or not? Any better way?

thanks,
Corey

 

[musicismycallin]

There is the early upgrade price, I thought. 399/499.

 

[NateDMB]

Unfortunately "your friend" would be locked into a 2 year agreement which includes the data plan. So they would be screwed. There is however a early upgrade price of 399/499. Rough I know, but probably your best bet.

Good luck.

 

[alphaod]

You would have to pay the non-upgrade pricing price.

 

[coreybox]

Unfortunately "your friend" would be locked into a 2 year agreement which includes the data plan. So they would be screwed. There is however a early upgrade price of 399/499. Rough I know, but probably your best bet.

Good luck.

This is what I was afraid off (and expected).

thanks for the help,
Corey

 

[spamdumpster]

Here's my experience with this:

Apple and At&T told me that there was no exception to the upgrade rules for the iPhone. However, there are exceptions for other phones. I asked them to make an exception so that I could buy the blackberry bold when out came out, and they told me that they would do this. I also asked them to make a note on my account for this.

Hopefully, now when I go to buy an iphone, they'll let me get the upgrade price. Probably now, but worth a try.