Upgrading from Samsung phone to iphone

[ETAJack]

I have an AT&T account with two phones on it (family plan). One of the phones is an iPhone, and the other is a Samsung flip phone. I would like to buy a second iPhone and transfer the phone number from the flip phone to the new iPhone. I understand the monthly service package will need to be upgraded to include the $20.00 per month iPhone charge. Is there any issue with this plan. Can I buy a phone at a local dealer and just call AT&T to transfer/change the plan?

[chazm]

if its a 3g then it's $30....the V1 is $20 fyi

[ETAJack]

Thanks for correction.

[atldvd]

If either one of your phones is elgible for an upgrade, you can buy an iPhone at Apple store or AT&T and upgrade your Samsung to a new iPhone. If it's not the Samsung which is elgible you might have to go to the AT&T store to get it done. Either way you'll be committing to 2 years on the new iPhone.

If you're buyiing a used iPhone from a friend, eBay, etc, then I think you can just call AT&T and have them add the $30/mo iPhone plan to the Samsung phone number. You might even be able to do it on-line. Then you can put the SIM card from the Samsung in the iPhone and all will be well. In that case I wouldn't think you'd be committing to any new contract, but you never know with these people. It would be nice to hear from someone who has actually done this.

[ETAJack]

Thanks for the info. I'll call AT&T to see if they will just add the $30.00 plan. If successful, I'll post the results for all to benefit from.