Don't want data plan for 3gs but under 30 days

[mjz147]

Hi, Sorry if this is posted already.
I purchased my iPhone 3gs two weeks ago, so i am still under the 30 day return period. I am sharing minutes on a family plan and am going to run out of minutes, i only have 700. I am a college student and don't have enough money to pay for more minutes and data. Is their any way possible that I can call AT&T and tell them I dropped my iphone in the lake while on vacation and i took my sim card out becasue i never get service their and didn't want to get charged for roaming, or something like that, and tell them that I have an old razr (which i do) and get rid of my data plan and have data blocked, then unlock or jailbreak the iphone and put my sim card back into the Iphone. I understand that AT&T can find out which phone you use by your IMEI number, but i want to confirm this. I know thats how AT&T makes money through data, but i am not trying to cheat them by paying only $15 for data, i just don't need it i can use it on wifi. I also am aware that i can by an iPod touch, which i might have to do i would just really like to not carry around two devices. Is their any way out of not getting data if i am still in the 30 day period or if i wait until after? Any help is appreciated.

 

[jav6454]

Hi, Sorry if this is posted already.
I purchased my iPhone 3gs two weeks ago, so i am still under the 30 day return period. I am sharing minutes on a family plan and am going to run out of minutes, i only have 700. I am a college student and don't have enough money to pay for more minutes and data. Is their any way possible that I can call AT&T and tell them I dropped my iphone in the lake while on vacation and i took my sim card out becasue i never get service their and didn't want to get charged for roaming, or something like that, and tell them that I have an old razr (which i do) and get rid of my data plan and have data blocked, then unlock or jailbreak the iphone and put my sim card back into the Iphone. I understand that AT&T can find out which phone you use by your IMEI number, but i want to confirm this. I know thats how AT&T makes money through data, but i am not trying to cheat them by paying only $15 for data, i just don't need it i can use it on wifi. I also am aware that i can by an iPod touch, which i might have to do i would just really like to not carry around two devices. Is their any way out of not getting data if i am still in the 30 day period or if i wait until after? Any help is appreciated.

I remember you. I told you that because of IMEI AT&T will remove that Data Block and add the Data Plan on your number. If it doesn't happen within the first billing cycle, it will eventually happen. Keep telling AT&T made-up stories will land you no where because you will still be using your iPhone and hence you will repeat the cycle of data being added.

If you are a college student then, there are many things you can do. Example, sign up with AT&T premier (you must check if you qualify) to receive discounts on voice and data [many colleges have deals with AT&T to provide eligibility]. Also, there are promotional codes here in the forums where you can save money and also add free 200 bonus minutes.

No matter how many times you switch SIMs back-n-forth, AT&T will find out.

 

[Apple Corps]

You are proposing cheating and lying - get a grip!

 

[wilderness1957]

Fraud dude... not cool..and not smart. if you report your iphone fel in a lake and then the phone shows up on their network they could cancel your whole family account

Why did you buy the phone if you couldnt afford it?

 

[tritonj]

fyi, you are still cheating them, since you are suppose to have a data plan. and yes they can figure it out. so here are your options

1. keep your calls to under 1 minute before 9:00pm
2. convince your friends to join att and get use your free mobile to mobile minutes
3. get a part time job so you can afford the service
4. learn to live without an iPhone till you can afford it

honestly i don't understand where this sense of entitlement comes from. when did it become okay to lie and defraud a person or company so you can get something you couldn't afford otherwise?

if you can't afford it then learn to live without

 

[labman]

AT&T isn't that dumb

I have switched my phone over several times in the last year the reason doesn't matter. I was never under contract and was never trying to defraud AT&T but I can tell you 100% after about 15-20 minutes they will know exactly what phone you have make and model. don't believe me take barrow a friend at&t phone not Iphone and switch sims see how long they figure out you both switched in other word you will see his phone on your phone description at AT&T wireless. so your attempt to lie to them won't work see if you can get a fan discount also if your friends are joining AT&T tell them too say you referred them $25 or one data plan paid.

 

[akm3]

Get a part time job...Ta da! Now you can afford the phone.

 

[Skystar]

Since you are into fraud and tricking AT&T, why not just unlock the phone and use it with a T-mobile prepaid plan? Would have been cheaper to get an older 2G iPhone, since having a 3G/3Gs without a data plan is just as good as the 2G (unless you plan on using GPS).

 

[labman]

probably

Since you are into fraud and tricking AT&T, why not just unlock the phone and use it with a T-mobile prepaid plan? Would have been cheaper to get an older 2G iPhone, since having a 3G/3Gs without a data plan is just as good as the 2G (unless you plan on using GPS).

under contract and he is under a family plan me thinks the family doesn't mind him having a phone but doesn't see why his bill is higher then there is, best advice work a little to pay for the luxury or trade it in under your 30 days and get a more budget minded phone. you could get some good school apps and try to convince the family it's a need not a want. that could be a tuff sell though.