Hello iPeople!

[searstower]

;)
Just wanted to introduce myself. I've been a Mac user for about 2 years now and I love it. I was given an iTouch by my work for testing purposes and now that I've gotten a chance to see it up close, I'm considering getting the iPhone in a few months when it's time to switch out my current cell.

I'm a Tmobile user and am wondering (just in case anyone knows off the top of their head ;) if there are any rumors about when/if they are going to start supporting the iPhone.

Oh, and I think I'm supposed to declare myself as a member of a commercial development company. I don't want to be seen as advertising anything, so I'll keep the company name quiet.

Good to see such a lively group here!
Rebecca

[patrickj]

Welcome Rebecca.

T-Mo supporting iPhone (officially that is, not via an unlocked phone) is going to be a while, since AT&T has that 5-year exclusivity agreement.

[Youngbinks]

Welcome to the EIC Forums Rebecca.

AT&T does in fact have a 5 year agreement with Apple to be the only wireless provider to technically support the iPhone (in the U.S. at least). I would suggest checking the AT&T coverage in your area (here is that link http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/?WT.svl=calltoaction ) to see if making the switch to AT&T would work out well for you. The one good thing about having to wait to switch is that there is the possibility of a new iPhone release near the summer, so you don't have to be torn with the decision to get the phone yet.

[Lincoln]

Welcome aboard! Indeed, it's AT&T only for five years. However, if you're up to hacking the iPhone, it can be unlocked so that it can operate on T-Mobile - this,however, if against Apple's policies. They do work against unlocked phones and will make them unusable. (http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070924-apple-firmware-update-likely-to-make-unlocked-iphones-permanently-inoperable.html)

- John

[Eragon]

Welcome to EIC! :smile:

[Buffy]

Hi Rebecca, glad you found us! Sounds as if you'll fit right in - looking forward to reading more of your posts. Welcome! :laugh2:

[24trepid]

Welcome to our little Party Pad...........:2cool:

[searstower]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!
:laugh2:

[chcorey52]

You should love it here..if you have any questions feel free to ask there will always be someone able to help

[Hayesimus]

Welcome to our little Party Pad...........:2cool:


Yes Welcome to where its all at! Feel free to prattle on about anything you wish in the Off Topic Forum! :P That's where I can usually be found. Free cookies for first time Off Topic-ers! RSVP...

[ColsTiger]

Welcome aboard. :D