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Im 16, and I am an existing ATT customer
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Incorrect. A Minor can sign a legally binding contract. However, because companies can get burned extremely easily by allowing minors to sign contracts with them they won't allow you to sign a contract with them, because it would be against their best interest.
So the bottom line is no, they won't let you.
Yeah, technically speaking they can sign contracts. But the minor has the right to void the contract which is why most companies look for an adult to sign instead.
I called the At&T store, and the Apple store, and I had the same Concern, they said as long as you are authorized on the Account there isnt any problem...was I being lied to or what?
you might be right, but I will bitch out tomorrow if they dont let me get one, this is wat I was told, ive invested in probably over 10 K in that store, and all hell will break lose if i wait in line for 2 hours to be turned away...they told, 2 different store, that im good, i better be damn good
Im 17, but not 18, it doesnt matter, i have called my apple store 10 times this week, to make i had all my affairs in order...weve bouth 4 macs from the store, numerous software and ipods, we could have gotten a car from all the money weve invested, i will bitch out if they dont sell me one after already getting confirmation i could
It doesn't matter how many macs you bought from them. You are just another customer. If you spent 10k in a store, cool, you can afford toys like that. Claiming you bought such and such worth doesn't mean *pooP*.
Ive bought three dozen games from my local Gamestop. They should let me walk in and buy a game a day early. Sounds kinda silly huh?
Uh, i've been with AT&T for over 10 years, and my phone bill is $150 a month, and it's been like that for a year because of our iPhones, bet before that it was $100+.
That isn't including buying phones from there. I've gone well over $10,000, do you think that REALLY matters? No, they don't care.
You need to be 18. I'm telling you now so you can save yourself time and a trip, but if you think your high and mighty, go ahead and waste your time
That isn't including buying phones from there. I've gone well over $10,000, do you think that REALLY matters? No, they don't care.
You need to be 18. I'm telling you now so you can save yourself time and a trip, but if you think your high and mighty, go ahead and waste your time
Seems like no one thinks you can get the phone, but don't sweat it. If you go to an AT&T store, take your chances and you can possibly do it. It might not be allowed but the people who work there might not give a crap. Since you already have an account, they won't ask for your age anyway and chances are they won't even notice it on your ID.
Worst case you leave without a phone, try another store but I would stay away from the Apple Stores as they tend to be robots by the book.
He also needs his parents (im assuming this is their account) their SSN. Which, if you are under 18, under law AT&T (and other companys) cannot accept that.
I know with Verizon i just need the last 4 digits and account numbers. Maybe you can luck out the same?