Grrr.. apparently my ATT rate plan is not compatible with the iphone

Oct 9, 1999
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So i need to either get on to a new plan.. or i am screwed.

for 40/mo i get.
850 anytime
free night and weekends
free long distance

and then i have the data plan (mmode) of 2mb for 8bucks.

So if i want to keep this iphone i will either have to unlock it.
or
Get a new data plan to work with my iphone.


Since i have the Nokia E61i and the Iphone.. which should i keep.

Pros and cons of the Nokia.

Pros: Its an all in all business machine with some nice features like voice activation, voice readback, office apps etc etc. I wont need a contract, i can use my existing plan. Most of the features i may not use everyday.
Cons: its larger in width than the iphone, its got too many buttons and then phone ends up being kinda unwieldly. And it doesnt have the sex appeal. It also doesnt have a spell checker.


Pros and cons of teh Iphone.
Pros: sex appeal. and its thinner and hence fits in my hands better.
Cons: no cut/copy/paste, no application support (other than hacker support), If you pick up on the device while using bluetooth you can only talk on the device, and not BT (kinda stupid IMHO) .. i cant activate it!

So do I just unlock the iphone, and use it on my old plan. Or do i return the iphone and take a 10% hit.. Or keep teh iphone and take teh 15% hit on the nokia.. ugh i hate running into problems even when you do your research.
 

LOUISSSSS

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the iphone is compatible with only designated plans by AT&T and start at $59.99 for 200texts 450mins, 5000N&W and unlim data.

shoulda done more research
 
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Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
the iphone is compatible with only designated plans by AT&T and start at $59.99 for 200texts 450mins, 5000N&W and unlim data.

shoulda done more research

existing att customers can add the iphone data plan.. and i for some reason my plan is not compatible.. even though its a GSM plan (but its an older gsm plan)
 

Wonderful Pork

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Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
the iphone is compatible with only designated plans by AT&T and start at $59.99 for 200texts 450mins, 5000N&W and unlim data.

shoulda done more research

existing att customers can add the iphone data plan.. and i for some reason my plan is not compatible.. even though its a GSM plan (but its an older gsm plan)

they probably dont allow retention or older (and plans with much better value for the customer) rate plans to be coupled with the iPhone. Just like you lose FAN discounts with it. Its a cash cow for AT&T.
 
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Originally posted by: Wonderful Pork
Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
the iphone is compatible with only designated plans by AT&T and start at $59.99 for 200texts 450mins, 5000N&W and unlim data.

shoulda done more research

existing att customers can add the iphone data plan.. and i for some reason my plan is not compatible.. even though its a GSM plan (but its an older gsm plan)

they probably dont allow retention or older (and plans with much better value for the customer) rate plans to be coupled with the iPhone. Just like you lose FAN discounts with it. Its a cash cow for AT&T.

should i just unlock the phone.. and get it over with?

i realise its a cashcow for ATT.. cause i just talked to the idiots in customer service, got an indian guy, didnt know what the fuck he was doing. THen got an australian chick who sounded vaguely indian.. but swears she was australian. Then got a manager/supervisor who goes oh i cna give you 1000 roll over minutes to start with. I could have taken that.. I know its att cash cow.. so either i unlock or stay with my freaking Nokia.. and say screw it to the iphone..


i hate this.. and the instructions for the unlock is not compeletely clear and in one place.. ugh!
 

Xellos2099

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Just unlock it. There is no reason at all to pay full price for a phone AND sign a 2 year contract
 

Boo Boo

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Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
the iphone is compatible with only designated plans by AT&T and start at $59.99 for 200texts 450mins, 5000N&W and unlim data.

shoulda done more research

i guess i should call tmobile and say my phone doesnt work like it should.

dont spread info you don't know
 
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Originally posted by: Wonderful Pork
Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
the iphone is compatible with only designated plans by AT&T and start at $59.99 for 200texts 450mins, 5000N&W and unlim data.

shoulda done more research

existing att customers can add the iphone data plan.. and i for some reason my plan is not compatible.. even though its a GSM plan (but its an older gsm plan)

they probably dont allow retention or older (and plans with much better value for the customer) rate plans to be coupled with the iPhone. Just like you lose FAN discounts with it. Its a cash cow for AT&T.

Negative, I added the iphone data plan ($20/month unlimited) on to my existing rate plan ($34/month) and did so without any flack from ATT.