I don't know how activation works, but...

[Jessica Lares]

Will I have to pay for the first month there and then? Should I expect a $40 activation fee when I get to the store?

 

[JustinP81]

Will I have to pay for the first month there and then? Should I expect a $40 activation fee when I get to the store?

You'll be billed for your first month AFTER 30 days or so.

Activation fees may vary. I remember having to pay an activation fee for the first iPhone when I purchased it. I'm sure it's still done this way.

 

[elephunkman]

All you pay in store is the price of the phone and state tax. Billing and activation fees appear on your bill.

 

[DaGreat01]

You'll be billed for your first month AFTER 30 days or so.

Activation fees may vary. I remember having to pay an activation fee for the first iPhone when I purchased it. I'm sure it's still done this way.

Why did you have to pay an activation fee?

 

[JustinP81]

Why did you have to pay an activation fee?

Maybe I didn't?

Maybe they waved it! I can't remember. (It's been years now!)

I think it has to do with your credit score.

 

[b166er]

I paid an initial activation fee (I think it was roughly $30).

This year my $18 fee was waived when i ordered my 4.

 

[QuarterSwede]

Maybe I didn't?

Maybe they waved it! I can't remember. (It's been years now!)

I think it has to do with your credit score.

It might have something to do with it among other factors. Mine is excellent 750+, I haven't been on contract for 3 years and I still have to pay it according to the text info. From what I've heard, it's complicated how they determine it.

 

[Jessica Lares]

Okay, but do I have to provide a credit card to AT&T then and there? Just wondering how much I'll have to have on my debit when I get there.

 

[DaGreat01]

It might have something to do with it among other factors. Mine is excellent 750+, I haven't been on contract for 3 years and I still have to pay it according to the text info. From what I've heard, it's complicated how they determine it.

What?! I dont have that much on my card! I jsut have enough to pay for the phone...Is it this way if i pay cash also?

 

[Jessica Lares]

I don't think you can pay in cash. The last time I tried, my dad and I were going to split it between a credit card and cash, they wouldn't take it.

 

[JustinP81]

What?! I dont have that much on my card! I jsut have enough to pay for the phone...Is it this way if i pay cash also?

I hope you have enough for the tax then... if you don't have an extra $18, you might be able to use another card.

 

[eastercat]

I don't think you can pay in cash. The last time I tried, my dad and I were going to split it between a credit card and cash, they wouldn't take it.

The cash option is only available to the iPad.

 

[DaGreat01]

I hope you have enough for the tax then... if you don't have an extra $18, you might be able to use another card.

Well I have $225 which should cover tax.

 

[Jessica Lares]

The cash option is only available to the iPad.

Yeah, it's because if you pay in cash, there's no protection.