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Carrier Tips for preordering via AT&T?

Don't forget - if it says out of stock on a certain phone - that's not true.. It just means they're getting killed still..
 
NewdestinyX said:
Don't forget - if it says out of stock on a certain phone - that's not true.. It just means they're getting killed still..
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So AT&T's site does show if a model is out of stock? I was under the impression that they continued to take preorders and notified customers after the fact that their phone wouldn't be delivered on launch day.
 
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Nikos said:
Due to Next being the only option via Apple, a lot of us are going to be forced to preorder through AT&T for the first time ever. Can anyone who has experience preordering through AT&T post some tips for first timers? I can complete an Apple preorder within seconds, but I'm blind when it comes to preordering via AT&T.

Does their site go down before launch, like Apple's? Is there a specific URL we should be hammering or does it appear on the main page? Is it better to log in before preorders begin or start at the home page?

Any and all tips would be much appreciated. I haven't failed on getting an iPhone on launch day since the original, and it would be a shame to kill a tradition due to having to preorder through AT&T. I may go ahead and upgrade my second line via Apple as a backup.
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The only people that have issues are those who are behind on their bill. Those who have bad credit. Or those who have other personal issues.

Three years in a row my pre order from AT&T took just two minutes. The phone was delivered before 10 AM on launch day.

My commute takes me right by the Apple Store where they were still standing in line. Mine was activated and sitting on my center console as I drove by :D
 
maxsix said:
The only people that have issues are those who are behind on their bill. Those who have bad credit. Or those who have other personal issues.

Three years in a row my pre order from AT&T took just two minutes. The phone was delivered before 10 AM on launch day.

My commute takes me right by the Apple Store where they were still standing in line. Mine was activated and sitting on my center console as I drove by :D
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Just when I was convinced to stick with Apple, you've given me a glimmer of hope.
 
Oridus said:
As long as you've "prepaid" to your upgrade date with trade in you'll be fine. Process the order just like normal, and you'll receive your return instructions in the box sent to you.
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What if didn't prepay? Will you have the option to? Mine says 15 Sept..12 month Next
 
Nikos said:
So AT&T's site does show if a model is out of stock? I was under the impression that they continued to take preorders and notified customers after the fact that their phone wouldn't be delivered on launch day.
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Or they just cancel your preorder all together like last year. #Systemerror
 
After going through Apple every other preorder, went through AT&T the first time just now. Easiest ever!
 
Wow I'm impressed! They started really early. Pre-ordered the rose gold 128gb 6s already. Now let's just see if they deliver on time...
 
carowhine said:
After going through Apple every other preorder, went through AT&T the first time just now. Easiest ever!
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Same here! Fingers crossed shipping goes smoothly but it was so easy...And even with going with ATT Next, I was able to keep my old grandfathered unlimited plan! :)
 
I've had the AT&T site open all night and it still hasn't let me in. I'm stuck on the splash page. Not a good first impression, so I'll stick with Apple.
 
It was working for a brief window, but they locked it down again. I would've ordered, but they were having issues with Premier, apparently....
 
Darn!
Technical Difficulties
System Error
Thank you for using the AT&T Premier website.

We're sorry that Premier isn't responding immediately to your request.

Please call Premier Support at 1-866-499-8008, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time and refer to Technical Difficulties message (E900).

Thanks for your patience.
 
brandon8419 said:
ahhh!!! ATT went live early!!! like 15 minutes early!! I already submitted my order!!! :)
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It's live for me too! However, I'm conflicted about ordering through AT&T, but last time I didn't get my phone until after launch day. Decisions, man. Decisions!
 
blazah said:
Darn!
Technical Difficulties
System Error
Thank you for using the AT&T Premier website.

We're sorry that Premier isn't responding immediately to your request.

Please call Premier Support at 1-866-499-8008, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time and refer to Technical Difficulties message (E900).

Thanks for your patience.
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Boo! I don't have Premier, but I remember it gave some folks trouble last year.
 
jvo5319 said:
how are you guys getting through? i dont see anything
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I opened a new browser (used safari instead of the Firefox I had open) and tried logging into my account. It led me straight to the pre-order page after clicking on upgrade.
 
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