Pre-ordering with the Upgrade Program?

[ant the ninja]

Hi everyone, does anyone have idea how this will work with the IUP? I'm not currently apart of the program but I want to do it for the 7 but I can't seem to find any info about how it will work the pre-order?

Sorry if this has been covered already, figured I would ask. Thanks!

 

[Jal217]

I think you can definitely pre order to start a new upgrade program account. You can order online through the program currently so I'm thinking that's a sure bet.

I'm in the boat where I am already in the program and I don't think I can pre order to actually use my upgrade option! I'll probably be jealous of you!

 

[Mlrollin91]

Hi everyone, does anyone have idea how this will work with the IUP? I'm not currently apart of the program but I want to do it for the 7 but I can't seem to find any info about how it will work the pre-order?

Sorry if this has been covered already, figured I would ask. Thanks!

Last year IUP was in-store only. But once pre-orders went live you could reserve it with a specific time for in-store pickup. I believe its now online and in-store so you can pre-order it for at home delivery, unless you are TMO. Thats in-store only still.

 

[kybldmstr]

Pretty sure we will be able to pre-order and sign up for IUP online.

Bummer for me is AT&T requires delivery be sent to the plan account holder (my mother) so I can't send it to myself. Instead I will be opting for in-store pickup. This also requires my mother to pick it up but since I am an "Authorized User" on our account a ATT rep assured me I will be fine to pick it up. (sorry for the extra info just thought i'd share)
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I think you can definitely pre order to start a new upgrade program account. You can order online through the program currently so I'm thinking that's a sure bet.

I'm in the boat where I am already in the program and I don't think I can pre order to actually use my upgrade option! I'll probably be jealous of you!

I don't see why you can't pre-order. As long as you have made 12 payments thus far. In the terms and conditions for upgrading there is something about needing to turn over old iPhone in 14 days. So I feel like Apple must be giving current upgrade participants a easy and free way to send in your old phone.

 

[superstrikertwo]

I think you can definitely pre order to start a new upgrade program account. You can order online through the program currently so I'm thinking that's a sure bet.

I'm in the boat where I am already in the program and I don't think I can pre order to actually use my upgrade option! I'll probably be jealous of you!

To check your IUP upgrade eligibility go to this link:

http://www.apple.com/shop/iphone/iphone-upgrade-program

And scroll midway and click the button.

I started the program the day the iPhone 6S released and it says I'm eligible for a new upgrade already. I have already made the required 12 payments.

 

[Bigserver1]

I just switched to TMobile. Can I still make my appointment online to do the upgrade in store? Or do I actually have to physically go in without an appointment?

Last year I was on VZW so I made the appointment online and then went in store. I'm seeing something about "in store only" for TMO - can someone clarify?

 

[kybldmstr]

I just switched to TMobile. Can I still make my appointment online to do the upgrade in store? Or do I actually have to physically go in without an appointment?

Last year I was on VZW so I made the appointment online and then went in store. I'm seeing something about "in store only" for TMO - can someone clarify?

No one knows what will happen this year but last year everyone had to make an appointment during the pre-order process. You put no money down but Apple reserved the phone you wanted so you could come in store and pay for it. Either by doing the IUP or paying outright.

 

[Bigserver1]

No one knows what will happen this year but last year everyone had to make an appointment during the pre-order process. You put no money down but Apple reserved the phone you wanted so you could come in store and pay for it. Either by doing the IUP or paying outright.

Yeah, that's what I did last year. Was planning on doing the same this year, just wanted to make sure that was still an option now that I'll have switched to TMobile.

 

[superstrikertwo]

I just switched to TMobile. Can I still make my appointment online to do the upgrade in store? Or do I actually have to physically go in without an appointment?

Last year I was on VZW so I made the appointment online and then went in store. I'm seeing something about "in store only" for TMO - can someone clarify?

I also switched to T-Mobile this year. Chatted with Apple yesterday and as of now we will have to go in store to do that. However, she did say Apple will make a statement if that changes. So I guess we'll wait and see what they say on Wednesday.

 

[Jal217]

Pretty sure we will be able to pre-order and sign up for IUP online.

Bummer for me is AT&T requires delivery be sent to the plan account holder (my mother) so I can't send it to myself. Instead I will be opting for in-store pickup. This also requires my mother to pick it up but since I am an "Authorized User" on our account a ATT rep assured me I will be fine to pick it up. (sorry for the extra info just thought i'd share)
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I don't see why you can't pre-order. As long as you have made 12 payments thus far. In the terms and conditions for upgrading there is something about needing to turn over old iPhone in 14 days. So I feel like Apple must be giving current upgrade participants a easy and free way to send in your old phone.

I saw that too. I hope this is their plan