3GS vs. 3G vs. v1 plans

trnsilver · 06-08-2009, 04:34 PM

Hey all. I am currently on a v1 iPhone and looking to possibly upgrade to the 3GS. Here is my question:

I'm on a family plan for AT&T so the minutes are already taken care of. I know the 3G's data plan was more than the v1 plan. What was the cost of that plan and the original v1 plan?

Is that the same difference that I will experience from v1 to 3GS?

And is it cheaper to do a "family iPhone" plan...if that is even possible? I'd consider giving over my v1 instead of selling it, in that case.

Thank you all so much for your help!!!

iconone · 06-08-2009, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by trnsilver

Hey all. I am currently on a v1 iPhone and looking to possibly upgrade to the 3GS. Here is my question:

I'm on a family plan for AT&T so the minutes are already taken care of. I know the 3G's data plan was more than the v1 plan. What was the cost of that plan and the original v1 plan?

Is that the same difference that I will experience from v1 to 3GS?

And is it cheaper to do a "family iPhone" plan...if that is even possible? I'd consider giving over my v1 instead of selling it, in that case.

Thank you all so much for your help!!!

V1 was 20$ with 200 texts 3g is 30$ with no texts. I think its 5$ 200 txts 15 for 1000txts and 20 for unlimited 3gs i don't know.

Cantwait4iPhone · 06-08-2009, 04:48 PM

I don't believe we've gotten a whole lot of information on plans yet, but I'll keep an eye out.

I'd guess we can make the assumption that the plans will be similar to those of the 3G.

trnsilver · 06-08-2009, 05:08 PM

Well right now I guess I pay the $20 for the v1 but I also have 1,400 text messages for the family plan - so I'm assuming that can stick as is?

Am I correct in thinking that means I'd be paying $10 more going from $20 to $30? Doesn't sound like a huge deal to me...yet...

Is a 3GS upgrade almost a must-do for a v1 user at this point? I'm trying to think what would come out another year from now and if it would be worth it to wait...?

dturner · 06-08-2009, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by trnsilver

Is a 3GS upgrade almost a must-do for a v1 user at this point? I'm trying to think what would come out another year from now and if it would be worth it to wait...?

For anyone that has the V1, I would go with the new phone. As a 3G owner, there isn't enough in it for me to upgrade but I would if I had the V1. Worth the price IMO.

trnsilver · 06-08-2009, 05:27 PM

dturner, I think I agree with you. The 3G speed alone was a good reason to go from v1 to 3G...add that to the extra-speedy processor & memory and all the other features...I just don't think I could wait 12 more months. And I really don't know what they would come out with that I'd be mad about at that point.

Any more advice RE the pricing of the data plans? Am I correct that I'd basically be paying $10 more per mo.?

You guys on here are great, thanks.

Nemss316 · 06-08-2009, 05:44 PM

Yes, going from V1 to 3GS, I would definetely agree its worth the upgrade. If your a 3G owner, I'd wait.

guamster · 06-08-2009, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by trnsilver

Well right now I guess I pay the $20 for the v1 but I also have 1,400 text messages for the family plan - so I'm assuming that can stick as is?

Am I correct in thinking that means I'd be paying $10 more going from $20 to $30? Doesn't sound like a huge deal to me...yet...

Is a 3GS upgrade almost a must-do for a v1 user at this point? I'm trying to think what would come out another year from now and if it would be worth it to wait...?

I ordered the 3GS from the Apple online store and it appears that the 3GS data plan is the same as 3G:

Rate Plan:
No Voice Plan Changes
Data Plan for iPhone ......... $30.00
- Data Plan for iPhone
200 ......... $5.00
- iPhone Text Messaging 200

trnsilver · 06-08-2009, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by guamster

I ordered the 3GS from the Apple online store and it appears that the 3GS data plan is the same as 3G:

Rate Plan:
No Voice Plan Changes
Data Plan for iPhone ......... $30.00
- Data Plan for iPhone
200 ......... $5.00
- iPhone Text Messaging 200

Very cool. Hopefully that means all I'm doing is switching from $20 to $30. I bought my last iPhone at AT&T and liked that experience...is that better or should I go to the Apple Store or do it online? Any advantages one way or another?

dturner · 06-08-2009, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by trnsilver

.is that better or should I go to the Apple Store or do it online? Any advantages one way or another?

If you pre order on line, it will arrive to you on 6/19 and the shipping is free.

Edit: Just saw this on Twitter.