Apple Store & iPhone activations - iPhone 3G

mav · 06-04-2007, 01:59 AM

I just called a local Apple store and talked to the store manager. They confirmed the release date being set for 6/29 (no surprise here) and also stated that the iPhone purchased through Apple will include a SIM card and a phone number to activate the iPhone over the phone with AT&T. Apple stores will not be handling any activations. For current AT&T customers, it will be simply mean transferring your SIM from your old phone to your new shiny toy. She admitted that she is not 100% sure on this yet, but this is what she knows so far from what she has been told and what is happening.

ebrunn · 06-04-2007, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mav

I just called a local Apple store and talked to the store manager. They confirmed the release date being set for 6/29 (no surprise here) and also stated that the iPhone purchased through Apple will include a SIM card and a phone number to activate the iPhone over the phone with AT&T. Apple stores will not be handling any activations. For current AT&T customers, it will be simply mean transferring your SIM from your old phone to your new shiny toy. She admitted that she is not 100% sure on this yet, but this is what she knows so far from what she has been told and what is happening.

good info. THanks

ColsTiger · 06-04-2007, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mav

I just called a local Apple store and talked to the store manager. They confirmed the release date being set for 6/29 (no surprise here) and also stated that the iPhone purchased through Apple will include a SIM card and a phone number to activate the iPhone over the phone with AT&T. Apple stores will not be handling any activations. For current AT&T customers, it will be simply mean transferring your SIM from your old phone to your new shiny toy. She admitted that she is not 100% sure on this yet, but this is what she knows so far from what she has been told and what is happening.

I don't think it's going to be just a simple matter of sliding in a current Cingular/At&t SIM card. New customers will have to activate a two-year contract and current might have to add two years on to their current contract.

ebrunn · 06-04-2007, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ColsTiger

I don't think it's going to be just a simple matter of sliding in a current Cingular/At&t SIM card. New customers will have to activate a two-year contract and current might have to add two years on to their current contract.

All that can be done over the phone

ColsTiger · 06-04-2007, 02:08 AM

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All that can be done over the phone

I was talking about existing customers, but you're right, it can all be done over the phone.

tompayne · 06-04-2007, 02:09 AM

current cingular/at&t customers, you can renew your contract 21months out. it's in your agreement and the customer reps will tell you this also.

ebrunn · 06-04-2007, 02:11 AM

I have no problems with Cingular/Att anyways so signing another two year isnt a big deal.

ColsTiger · 06-04-2007, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tompayne

current cingular/at&t customers, you can renew your contract 21months out. it's in your agreement and the customer reps will tell you this also.

Not a problem for me. One of my lines has been up for renewal since May.

tuckerbball · 06-04-2007, 02:26 AM

so if i have a phone that is able to upgrade in december i can just do it the 29 and just sign another new contract and upgrade then

tompayne · 06-04-2007, 02:34 AM

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so if i have a phone that is able to upgrade in december i can just do it the 29 and just sign another new contract and upgrade then

exactly, i know a lot of people that think that you have to wait until the upgrade date. and if your up for an upgrade, i was told to try an negotiate extra's for signing another two years.(like with my last phone with cingular, i resigned 2yrs and got a car charger for free)

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