"Re-lock" iPhone to AT&T?

[isaaclimdc]

Hi all,

I currently live in Bangkok and so have an old unlocked 2G iPhone (the very first one). However, I'm coming to the U.S. this fall for just 4 months and want to be on the AT&T network (for the unlimited data plan). Can I 're-lock' my iPhone and activate it legitimately by signing up for a contractless AT&T plan? I don't want to jailbreak/unlock it so that I don't have to keep restoring for firmware upgrades.

Also, AT&T's "data plan network" refers to both EDGE and 3G right? So my original iPhone will work on EDGE right?

Thanks for any help.

 

[toxictrix]

If it is factory unlocked, then you will have no problem joining AT&T or T-Mobile in the States.

 

[jmann]

Just click "restore" in iTunes and it will become relocked/unjailbroken, and the data plan will be for edge, since the 1st gen iPhone is edge only.

 

[isaaclimdc]

Great. Thanks for the speedy replies.

So, what I can do is get the monthly data plan and a prepaid voice package? I can't get those 450 nationwide packages because they're on 2-year contracts right?

 

[jmann]

Great. Thanks for the speedy replies.

So, what I can do is get the monthly data plan and a prepaid voice package? I can't get those 450 nationwide packages because they're on 2-year contracts right?

I believe as long as you already have the phone you shouldn't have to sign a contract. Usually they only make you sign a contract if you get a cheap subsidized phone. But you already have one, so there should be no need for a contract.

 

[isaaclimdc]

I believe as long as you already have the phone you shouldn't have to sign a contract. Usually they only make you sign a contract if you get a cheap subsidized phone. But you already have one, so there should be no need for a contract.

Ok great. Sounds good! I so want an iPhone 3GS but won't be able to because of the ETF right?

 

[jmann]

If you can pay the EFT then do it. Otherwise I would look online or on craigslist to find a 3G S to buy without a contract.

 

[isaaclimdc]

Okay thanks for the replies. I'll go evaluate my options.

 

[dave006]

Great. Thanks for the speedy replies.

So, what I can do is get the monthly data plan and a prepaid voice package? I can't get those 450 nationwide packages because they're on 2-year contracts right?

I believe as long as you already have the phone you shouldn't have to sign a contract. Usually they only make you sign a contract if you get a cheap subsidized phone. But you already have one, so there should be no need for a contract.

The offical AT&T answer is that you can't have the iPhone data plan or use an iPhone on a GoPhone (Pre-Paid) plan.

You might be best served to just keep your iPhone unlocked and just add the $19.99 100 MB data plan.

Source: http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...?wtSlotClick=1-0025SG-0-2&WT.svl=calltoaction

Dave

 

[ouimetnick]

AT&T told me that you can't do post paid unless you agree to a two year commitment. Even if you already have the phone.

 

[dave006]

AT&T told me that you can't do post paid unless you agree to a two year commitment. Even if you already have the phone.

That depends on the rate plan you select.

You can get a month to month rate plan without a two year service commitment. However not all rate plans are offered on a month to month plan, most require a two year service commitment.

What rate plan are you trying to get?

Dave

 

[ouimetnick]

The $20.00 plan for the Original iPhone.

 

[dave006]

The $20.00 plan for the Original iPhone.

Hmm, that is not a rate plan, that is a data plan (feature). What voice rate plan would you be using with the iPhone data plan?

For example; any of the voice rate plans with Rollover minutes or the FamilyTalk rate plans require a two year commitment.

Note: Before anyone chimes in that they got one of these without a two year commitment, then lucky for you but the AT&T MyCSP says otherwise. Your individual experience will and does vary based on the rep.

Dave