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I need help figuring out the cheapest way to get an iPhone 4

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Amnak

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Hey all I'm sure your tired of threads like this , but I need help from long time At&t and iPhone users. Basically I really want an iPhone and probably shouldn't be thinking about it but I can't resist. what would be the cheapest plan to get an iPhone I know data is 15 but how much is talk & text? I'd be switching from a Verizon dumb phone with pretty good service how is At&t in the Northern Virginia area close to D.C. if anyone knows i'd appreciate it.

thanks in advance
 
Amnak said:
Hey all I'm sure your tired of threads like this , but I need help from long time At&t and iPhone users. Basically I really want an iPhone and probably shouldn't be thinking about it but I can't resist. what would be the cheapest plan to get an iPhone I know data is 15 but how much is talk & text? I'd be switching from a Verizon dumb phone with pretty good service how is At&t in the Northern Virginia area close to D.C. if anyone knows i'd appreciate it.

thanks in advance
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First off, service in Northern VA is great. I live in Fairfax and work in Vienna and it's rock solid. I know it's good in Arlington too but that's about as close as I get to DC.

Cheapest plan? Let's see..... $39.99 for 450 anytime minutes plus $30.00 for data (not sure where you heard $15.00) then either $5 for 200 texts, $15 for 1500 or $20 for unlimited. So after taxes with NO text messages, you're looking at around $80.

Edit: My bad, I completely spaced on the new tiered data plans. $15 for 200MB is indeed the cheapest.
 
Actually, I believe that there is a plan for $55, look into it. That price (55) is NOT including the fan discount.

Realistically, medium plan for $70 after taxes. Again, not including FAN discount.
 
lostprophet894 said:
First off, service in Northern VA is great. I live in Fairfax and work in Vienna and it's rock solid. I know it's good in Arlington too but that's about as close as I get to DC.

Cheapest plan? Let's see..... $39.99 for 450 anytime minutes plus $30.00 for data (not sure where you heard $15.00) then either $5 for 200 texts, $15 for 1500 or $20 for unlimited. So after taxes with NO text messages, you're looking at around $80.
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Haha as of June 7th, data plans are definitely tiered now.
200MB - $15
2GB - $25
Unlimited - Unavailable to new customers.
 
lostprophet894 said:
First off, service in Northern VA is great. I live in Fairfax and work in Vienna and it's rock solid. I know it's good in Arlington too but that's about as close as I get to DC.

Cheapest plan? Let's see..... $39.99 for 450 anytime minutes plus $30.00 for data (not sure where you heard $15.00) then either $5 for 200 texts, $15 for 1500 or $20 for unlimited. So after taxes with NO text messages, you're looking at around $80.
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$15 for 200MB
 
Orange™;10093497 said:
Actually, I believe that there is a plan for $55, look into it. That price (55) is NOT including the fan discount.

Realistically, medium plan for $70 after taxes. Again, not including FAN discount.
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Yup. $39.99 talk + $15 for data. Again, this doesn't include text messages.

spyda said:
Haha as of June 7th, data plans are definitely tiered now.
200MB - $15
2GB - $25
Unlimited - Unavailable to new customers.
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stahl7639 said:
$15 for 200MB
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See my edit.
 
With Telus I get
100 anytime minutes,
evenings and weekends at 6,
unlimited text
call waiting, forwarding, visual voicemail,
Call Display
500MB of data

for 56.05 including taxes. I know this means nothing to you, just thought I'd say what we get in the north.
 
Amnak said:
What is a FAN discount???
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A FAN discount is a discount based on your being part of a organization, school, or business that has an agreement with AT&T. Sometimes this discounts equipment and accessories as well, though I haven't seen any FAN discounts for the iPhone. I get a discount for being a student at my university. You should look around and see if you're eligible for anything similar.


From the AT&T wireless FAQ: "AT&T has business agreements with thousands of corporations, government agencies and educational institutions to offer wireless products to their employees at a significant discount."

http://www.wireless.att.com/answer-center/main.jsp?solutionId=53888&t=solutionTab
 
Mercaptan said:
A FAN discount is a discount based on your being part of a organization, school, or business that has an agreement with AT&T. Sometimes this discounts equipment and accessories as well, though I haven't seen any FAN discounts for the iPhone. I get a discount for being a student at my university. You should look around and see if you're eligible for anything similar.


From the AT&T wireless FAQ: "AT&T has business agreements with thousands of corporations, government agencies and educational institutions to offer wireless products to their employees at a significant discount."

http://www.wireless.att.com/answer-center/main.jsp?solutionId=53888&t=solutionTab
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Yup, I get one through my school. Save like $12 a month. I had to call in and ask bout it.
 
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Amnak said:
Hey all I'm sure your tired of threads like this , but I need help from long time At&t and iPhone users. Basically I really want an iPhone and probably shouldn't be thinking about it but I can't resist. what would be the cheapest plan to get an iPhone I know data is 15 but how much is talk & text? I'd be switching from a Verizon dumb phone with pretty good service how is At&t in the Northern Virginia area close to D.C. if anyone knows i'd appreciate it.

thanks in advance
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Why shouldn't you be thinking about it? It's an amazing phone. Get it!
 
rywat said:
Why shouldn't you be thinking about it? It's an amazing phone. Get it!
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Because I should be saving money as a college student who pays for school and his car. So your the inabeler!!!!!!! :p :)
 
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