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Series 3 questions - $10 month Unlimited ATT plan ok?
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Anyone get any movement yet? Or based on past experiences does anyone know when we will see movement?
Do you know what method shipping they use? and do you think its possible we would receive on release day?
Usually UPS or FedEx in the US. If they quoted you 9/22 when you ordered it, it will arrive 9/22.
I recommend a low-residue diet beginning today, and limit your fluid intake on Friday. They always seem to show up at your door at the least convenient moment.
I see thanks yall. Im in the 9/21 thru 9/28 shipping time so I doubt ill get anything Friday.
Hopefully, but he could have been confused since you can add it to the new "unlimited" plans online. I guess we'll find out Friday.
As a customer with a grandfathered plan, this is how I was told they would be handling billing and usage for my Apple Watch. Here is my actual transcript:
AT&T Rep: I'm checking the account, and the phone number you told me is the one for the cellphone, and the new line for the Watch doesn't appear yet. However, may I please know if that watch was ordered via Apple or AT&T, and if you will use it as new line or if you will just do the number sync of it with your phone?
Me: I ordered it through Apple and it will sync with my phone so there is no extra line required
AT&T Rep: Perfect! So no worries because the usage of it will be under the smartphone you have
Me: Oh that's so good to hear
AT&T Rep: it will be using data through your phone with number sync, so it works that way
AT&T Rep: Yes
AT&T Rep: so no worries. The plan here remains the same and the usage of both devices will be under your phone
I hope people with the grandfathered unlimited plan can post updates after the receive their cellular watch. Simply having Number Sync is not the same as having an LTE connection for texting and phone calls. My iPad has Number Sync and can make calls with my number over wifi even if my phone is turned off. I guess I'm still skeptical AT&T will add the Watch to the grandfathered plan, but we shall see.
These are the only "announced" iPhone plans that are supported:
Eligible iPhone plans:
Eligible iPhone plans:
- AT&T Unlimited Plus℠
- AT&T Unlimited Choice℠
- Mobile Share Advantage℠
Grandfathered customers can be a very vocal group and we should see posts as soon as they hit the activation process.
I would suggest trying the activation process on the iPhone / Watch during setup / paring steps vs calling Customer Care or going to the Corporate retail store. You don't have to actually complete the LTE activation as part of setup but you will get to see what "plan" the system wants to offer to you.
When you call or go to the retail store at least for tomorrow you are at the mercy of the randomly informed / trained rep messing up your plan until the correct process is documented.
Dave
I would suggest trying the activation process on the iPhone / Watch during setup / paring steps vs calling Customer Care or going to the Corporate retail store. You don't have to actually complete the LTE activation as part of setup but you will get to see what "plan" the system wants to offer to you.
When you call or go to the retail store at least for tomorrow you are at the mercy of the randomly informed / trained rep messing up your plan until the correct process is documented.
Dave
Update from another chat with a different representative. I asked more direct questions this time:
As you might have guessed, more bad information from a Chat Agent. There is no $30 plan for the Apple Watch LTE or any other current wearable device. There is only a $10 add-on plan for LTE wearable devices.
There is something else odd about this agent's concept of how it works. I have a retired Unlimited Plan, it is not the old iPhone Unlimited Data, it is the one that was offered for a short time last Feb. just before the current Unlimited Plans were announced. I can go online and add the Samsung LTE watch or the Apple Watch LTE for $10 and the information from AT&T's own web site shows the $10 plan, with 3 months free and waived activation. A $55 value.
The only mystery is what plans work / don't work. I would bet that any plan that is $50 or more would allow for the $10 LTE add-on plan. Only have to wait until tomorrow for more clues.
Dave
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I’m going to watch this thread tomorrow and see how it goes for some of you. If I can’t add it to my grandfathered plan I may stick with my Series 2 for a bit longer.
Same reasons I am still with AT&T but I only get a 23% Signature Program service discount with my company.
Dave.
Dave.
Only report on an AT&T is another thread https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...-on-series-3-says-at-t-not-supported.2070565/ where a customer was trying to upgrade using a Backup from an S2 that is not working.
Dave
Dave
How much will adding the watch be to your bill with those plans? Still just $10/mo?