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Iphone 4 on Unlimited Blackberry Data Plan
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I just went into my local AT&T store 2 days ago and some guy (I think the he was the manager) said that my unlimited BlackBerry plan wouldn't work with the iPhone 4 since iPhones use a different set-up/system (no servers). He said that if I were buying another BlackBerry it would work. So looks like I'll end up getting the 2GB data plan and the 200 text plan.
That's also another stupid thing. When I had the original iPhone, it cost me $20 a month for data AND it also included 200 texts. Now I have to pay $5 extra a month for 200 texts.
Interesting. An AT&T representative told me my blackberry unlimited data plan can be grandfathered and used for an iPhone 4. You might want to call and ask. I am going to ask again.
Really? I guess I'll just find out when I go to buy the iPhone.
I mean, I have no problem getting the 2GB data plan since I don't come anywhere even near 1GB of data a month. And it's $5 cheaper if I don't end up getting the $5 texting plan.
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As many of you already know, existing Smartphone customers who already have a Smartphone data unlimited plan on their account will be allowed to keep their existing data plan should they choose, even if upgrading their device to another Smartphone; this includes ALL Smartphone Operating Systems such as iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Mobile, webOS and Symbian. So, if you currently have a smartphone, such as a BlackBerry and would like to upgrade/switch to another smartphone like an iPhone, you can do so without losing your current Smartphone data unlimited plan.
For more information on the New Smartphone Data Plans, check it out here.
http://forums.wireless.att.com/t5/Apple/Clarification-on-the-New-Smartphone-Data-Plans/td-p/1938734
As many of you already know, existing Smartphone customers who already have a Smartphone data unlimited plan on their account will be allowed to keep their existing data plan should they choose, even if upgrading their device to another Smartphone; this includes ALL Smartphone Operating Systems such as iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Mobile, webOS and Symbian. So, if you currently have a smartphone, such as a BlackBerry and would like to upgrade/switch to another smartphone like an iPhone, you can do so without losing your current Smartphone data unlimited plan.
For more information on the New Smartphone Data Plans, check it out here.
http://forums.wireless.att.com/t5/Apple/Clarification-on-the-New-Smartphone-Data-Plans/td-p/1938734
Not really, it has been posted dozens of times since the AT&T announcement on June 2, when they announced the new plans...
Current smartphone customers are not required to switch to the new plans, but can choose to do so without a contract extension.
source: http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=17991&cdvn=news&newsarticleid=30854&mapcode=financial|Wireless
Dave
About the UK.. I'm pretty sure it would be the same.. but you should call them up to check up on that..
and they know that but their wondering if that they have the unlimited Blackberry data plan, can they switch to the iPhone and keep the unlimited data plan.
and they know that but their wondering if that they have the unlimited Blackberry data plan, can they switch to the iPhone and keep the unlimited data plan.
not sure whether it would work elsewhere in the world but i can confirm it works with vodafone uk.
i am on o2 and upgrading from a 3gs. the wife is on vodafone with a 9700 and is getting my 3gs (it is unlocked). She has been testing it for the last few days with no probs at all, (her BIS plan still running).
I have also spoke to vodafone and they have also told me that i can remove the BIS as its not needed and get put onto an iphone tariff at no cost and also no new contract. They also gave me the unlock code for the bold so its easier to sell.
hope this helps
cheers
i am on o2 and upgrading from a 3gs. the wife is on vodafone with a 9700 and is getting my 3gs (it is unlocked). She has been testing it for the last few days with no probs at all, (her BIS plan still running).
I have also spoke to vodafone and they have also told me that i can remove the BIS as its not needed and get put onto an iphone tariff at no cost and also no new contract. They also gave me the unlock code for the bold so its easier to sell.
hope this helps
cheers