AT&T Plans

[ChAoTiCpInOy]

Correct me if I am wrong, but if I have a family plan (700 minutes). I can add the iPhone to the line and I will just have to pay $30 for the 3G access. Is that correct? I can't find any information along those lines on the AT&T site.

 

[dougp]

Originally posted by: ChAoTiCpInOy
Correct me if I am wrong, but if I have a family plan (700 minutes). I can add the iPhone to the line and I will just have to pay $30 for the 3G access. Is that correct? I can't find any information along those lines on the AT&T site.

Yes, that's correct. Kinda crappy that they don't have a family data share plan though.

 

[bigstrickler]

i have the same situation...family plan thinkin about getting an iphone...is it possible to cancel the 3G plan after the first month without any extra fees. It shouldnt be a termination fee since your just changing a data plan? Also if you do cancel the 3G service is wi-fi free?

 

[ChAoTiCpInOy]

the 3G plan ($30) is required.

 

[Wonderful Pork]

Originally posted by: ChAoTiCpInOy
the 3G plan ($30) is required.

There have been some stories about people being able to delete the data plan, however I'm not 100% sure as I haven't done it myself.

That said, you will be able to use WiFi for free if you can connect to an access point (ie, not a paid access point.) You should also put a data block on your phone so you don't accidentally connect using the cell network and rack up a huge bill.

 

[bigstrickler]

Originally posted by: ChAoTiCpInOy
the 3G plan ($30) is required.

i was under the impression that the 3G plan was required when you initially buy the iphone but as long as you dont cancel your entire plan, you should be able to change your data plan...

 

[gordita]

my wife is blatantly demanding the 3g iPhone as her birthday/anniv. gift.
she's also about 15 weeks pregnant and I'm left with no choice but to fulfill her materialistic desires.
we are existing at&t customers who are NOT eligible for an upgrade until Dec 31, 2008.

both the at&t and the apple store confirmed that I will have to pay either $400/$500 for the iPhone.
so, is there any way to make this any cheaper?

#1) buy apple gift cards/store credits at a discount from forums,craigslist/ebay.

#2) buy a 3g phone from craigslist? is this possible? can I just get aother person's 3g phone and just call at&t and add the 3g data plan to my account?

#3) any type of education discounts?

any other suggestions to reduce the iPhone price legally?

 

[Wonderful Pork]

Originally posted by: gordita
my wife is blatantly demanding the 3g iPhone as her birthday/anniv. gift.
she's also about 15 weeks pregnant and I'm left with no choice but to fulfill her materialistic desires.
we are existing at&t customers who are NOT eligible for an upgrade until Dec 31, 2008.

both the at&t and the apple store confirmed that I will have to pay either $400/$500 for the iPhone.
so, is there any way to make this any cheaper?

#1) buy apple gift cards/store credits at a discount from forums,craigslist/ebay.

#2) buy a 3g phone from craigslist? is this possible? can I just get aother person's 3g phone and just call at&t and add the 3g data plan to my account?

#3) any type of education discounts?

any other suggestions to reduce the iPhone price legally?

The first 2 (cheaper gift cards, buy from craigslist) would be the only valid way I could forsee it.

Another way would be to purchase a 1G iphone from CL, activate it which would theoretically make you eligible for the $199/$299 pricing, though I don't know how cheap you can find a 1G iphone. Maybe a broken one?

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: Wonderful Pork

Originally posted by: gordita
my wife is blatantly demanding the 3g iPhone as her birthday/anniv. gift.
she's also about 15 weeks pregnant and I'm left with no choice but to fulfill her materialistic desires.
we are existing at&t customers who are NOT eligible for an upgrade until Dec 31, 2008.

both the at&t and the apple store confirmed that I will have to pay either $400/$500 for the iPhone.
so, is there any way to make this any cheaper?

#1) buy apple gift cards/store credits at a discount from forums,craigslist/ebay.

#2) buy a 3g phone from craigslist? is this possible? can I just get aother person's 3g phone and just call at&t and add the 3g data plan to my account?

#3) any type of education discounts?

any other suggestions to reduce the iPhone price legally?

The first 2 (cheaper gift cards, buy from craigslist) would be the only valid way I could forsee it.

Another way would be to purchase a 1G iphone from CL, activate it which would theoretically make you eligible for the $199/$299 pricing, though I don't know how cheap you can find a 1G iphone. Maybe a broken one?

That's technically incorrect. The reason they said that most existing iPhone customers would be eligible is that they didn't get a subsidized phone when they bought the first gen iPhone so it didn't use the upgrade credit, but their upgrade eligibility still is the determining factor. Buying a first gen and activating it doesn't restore the eligibility for subsidized prices.

Your best bet is either;

1. Pay the unsubsidized price.
2. Cancel her current line, pay the ETF, then sign up again. (I recall hearing someone do this, but you lose your number and I can't find the thread to confirm)

 

[bigstrickler]

do u have to pay a termination fee for cancelling the 3G service but not the family plan

 

[Wonderful Pork]

Originally posted by: aphex

Originally posted by: Wonderful Pork

Originally posted by: gordita
my wife is blatantly demanding the 3g iPhone as her birthday/anniv. gift.
she's also about 15 weeks pregnant and I'm left with no choice but to fulfill her materialistic desires.
we are existing at&t customers who are NOT eligible for an upgrade until Dec 31, 2008.

both the at&t and the apple store confirmed that I will have to pay either $400/$500 for the iPhone.
so, is there any way to make this any cheaper?

#1) buy apple gift cards/store credits at a discount from forums,craigslist/ebay.

#2) buy a 3g phone from craigslist? is this possible? can I just get aother person's 3g phone and just call at&t and add the 3g data plan to my account?

#3) any type of education discounts?

any other suggestions to reduce the iPhone price legally?

The first 2 (cheaper gift cards, buy from craigslist) would be the only valid way I could forsee it.

Another way would be to purchase a 1G iphone from CL, activate it which would theoretically make you eligible for the $199/$299 pricing, though I don't know how cheap you can find a 1G iphone. Maybe a broken one?

That's technically incorrect. The reason they said that most existing iPhone customers would be eligible is that they didn't get a subsidized phone when they bought the first gen iPhone so it didn't use the upgrade credit, but their upgrade eligibility still is the determining factor. Buying a first gen and activating it doesn't restore the eligibility for subsidized prices.

Your best bet is either;

1. Pay the unsubsidized price.
2. Cancel her current line, pay the ETF, then sign up again. (I recall hearing someone do this, but you lose your number and I can't find the thread to confirm)

whoops, I thought that would work, just passing along what i've read on the net.