Att really milking this!

[acearchie]

Q. I just upgraded my phone recently. Are there any penalties or restrictions for upgrading to iPhone right away?
A. No. Everyone can upgrade to iPhone right away.

From www.att.com (FAQs)

They are milking everyone! Sure you just got a new phone but why not come back to our store pay an extra $20 a month, and either $499 or $599!

We would like that very much!

 

[cwedl]

So. I'm assuming you don't think thats a good idea, its better than them saying no, you have to pay a termination fee, and start a new contract...

 

[Aperture]

I think it is a good idea too. It isn't like they're forcing you to buy it, they're doing a favor for those who did just open a new line and are looking to buy the iPhone. No harm done.

 

[ShellyFM]

Is there any reason, then, why I shouldn't sign up with AT&T now and get a free phone? Then, I could buy the iPhone on the 29th as an existing customer?

 

[janey]

Is there any reason, then, why I shouldn't sign up with AT&T now and get a free phone? Then, I could buy the iPhone on the 29th as an existing customer?

because it's extra hassle maybe?

your choice though, but I don't see the point in getting a phone right now if you're gonna get an iPhone this friday.

 

[Aperture]

Is there any reason, then, why I shouldn't sign up with AT&T now and get a free phone? Then, I could buy the iPhone on the 29th as an existing customer?

I did this same thing tonight. I couldn't get a free phone though, it cost $10. There is no reason you shouldn't do this other than that, though.

 

[Aperture]

because it's extra hassle maybe?

your choice though, but I don't see the point in getting a phone right now if you're gonna get an iPhone this friday.

I did it so if I'm going somewhere I don't want to take the iPhone (as in it might get banged up or whatever) I can switch the SIM and just take my free phone. Mind you it is still in speculation whether we can swap the SIMs. (or confusion, we'll say)

 

[ShellyFM]

I did this same thing tonight. I couldn't get a free phone though, it cost $10. There is no reason you shouldn't do this other than that, though.

What phone did you get?

I thought it might be nice to have a backup phone.

 

[janey]

I did it so if I'm going somewhere I don't want to take the iPhone (as in it might get banged up or whatever) I can switch the SIM and just take my free phone. Mind you it is still in speculation whether we can swap the SIMs. (or confusion, we'll say)

Ah yeah, I guess it would work for that situation. I don't think I have ever run into that situation before, nor do I think I will, so.