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So new ATT customers can't get unlimited data anymore?

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troop231

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I will be new to ATT when the new iPhone launches in June, and really want that unlimited data plan, and think it's unfair that only past users can be grandfathered in. Is there no way I can get the unlimited at all when I sign up?
 
troop231 said:
I will be new to ATT when the new iPhone launches in June, and really want that unlimited data plan, and think it's unfair that only past users can be grandfathered in. Is there no way I can get the unlimited at all when I sign up?
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Certainly you can; sign up before June 7.
 
troop231 said:
I will be new to ATT when the new iPhone launches in June, and really want that unlimited data plan, and think it's unfair that only past users can be grandfathered in. Is there no way I can get the unlimited at all when I sign up?
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-It's not unfair, it's what AT&T decided to charge. You have many other options including getting a phone on a different network.

-Nope, you're stuck with their new pricing tiers.

Have fun watching your data usage like people have been watching their minute usage for all this time.
 
Unlimited for new AT&T customers does not exist any longer if you sign up on or after June 7th. Being grandfathered in is hardly unfair, it's unfair to you because it's not happening to you.
 
thelatinist said:
Certainly you can; sign up before June 7.
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:( This is not what I wanted to hear. I don't want to have to go through all of that trouble getting a current iPhone etc. Plus I don't have the money saved up yet.
 
What if you don't have an iPhone at all currently? Do you still get grandfathered in? So that means all existing customers are grandfathered??
 
How does this work if you are adding a line to an existing plan? For instance, I a hopping onto my sisters plan when the new iPhone comes out. I won't be considered a "new" customer since they have a plan already?
 
1. Buy an iPhone (3G or 3GS [preferably 32GB]) with the new customer price by June 7th.
2. Jailbreak/unlock (when UL is available) and sell it.
3. Buy new iPhone with that $
4. PROFIT!! (Not really, but you get the new iPhone with the unlimited data plan :) Or actually use the 30 day return period to get the 4th gen iPhone
 
elephunkman said:
What if you don't have an iPhone at all currently? Do you still get grandfathered in? So that means all existing customers are grandfathered??
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No, how it has always worked with most of the carriers is that if you have a code for a certain rate or feature on your account, they will leave it on there. But if that code is not on your account as of June 7th, there is no way to add it.

UnknownMacNoob said:
How does this work if you are adding a line to an existing plan? For instance, I a hopping onto my sisters plan when the new iPhone comes out. I won't be considered a "new" customer since I am on their plan already, right?
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I'm fairly certain you will be considered new.

For all of those new customers looking at the 4G, your best bet is to buy a 3Gs now and exchange it for a 4G later.
 
I read this is only for smartphones? I ask because I currently have Data and Messaging unlimited for 30/month on a Nexus
 
I'm not an AT&T customer, and I want the unlimited plan, so the question is: Do I have to signup with AT&T by June 7th and get a crappy phone? or signup and get a smartphone by June 7th?
 
troop231 said:
I will be new to ATT when the new iPhone launches in June, and really want that unlimited data plan, and think it's unfair that only past users can be grandfathered in. Is there no way I can get the unlimited at all when I sign up?
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Wait until the iPhone is on other carriers. Once there's finally competition with regard to the iPhone you may see more options. I can't believe people won't flood away from AT&T and its service issues and pricing plans once there's an opportunity to do so.
 
troop231 said:
I will be new to ATT when the new iPhone launches in June, and really want that unlimited data plan, and think it's unfair that only past users can be grandfathered in. Is there no way I can get the unlimited at all when I sign up?
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if you read the article it wont be that hard to find out:rolleyes:
 
iMrNiceGuy0023 said:
get the iPhone now, exchange it when the new one comes out

keep your unlimited data
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This. Just buy one now and exchange it. Of course you take the risk of the new iPhone being available more than 30 days later but the chances of that are close to zero.
 
I'm fairly sure the answer to this question has been disclosed in both of the news posts :/
 
troop231 said:
:( This is not what I wanted to hear. I don't want to have to go through all of that trouble getting a current iPhone etc. Plus I don't have the money saved up yet.
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If you can't afford a $99 iPhone, you can't afford a $30 a month data plan. Fortunately, Apple announced a $15 a month data plan that might fit you finances today. You are lucky.
 
lasuther said:
If you can't afford a $99 iPhone, you can't afford a $30 a month data plan. Fortunately, Apple announced a $15 a month data plan that might fit you finances today. You are lucky.
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If you can't afford the voice plan, then you shouldn't have a phone to begin with. :p
 
mreg376 said:
Wait until the iPhone is on other carriers. Once there's finally competition with regard to the iPhone you may see more options. I can't believe people won't flood away from AT&T and its service issues and pricing plans once there's an opportunity to do so.
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All cell phone providers have issues.....it's just ridicules to think otherwise.
 
troop231 said:
I will be new to ATT when the new iPhone launches in June, and really want that unlimited data plan, and think it's unfair that only past users can be grandfathered in. Is there no way I can get the unlimited at all when I sign up?
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nope...

If you had an iPhone plan before the new release you would have been covered.

On the plus side, they said 98% of smartphone users are below 2G usage and you will be paying $5 less each month :p .

If you do go over, it will just cost you more money.
 
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