Today is the big day when the iPhone 3G is finally released for the pleasure of fans worldwide who long waited to own their very own brand new 3G iPhone.
In the United States, AT&T began selling iPhone 3G today in its retail stores at 8 a.m. local time, along with a variety of attractive monthly plans that combine voice and unlimited data use.
Pricing and Eligibility
You may find "Get iReady" tips and frequently asked questions at www.att.com/iphone. The site also includes a link for customers to check their upgrade eligibility and other wireless account information.
The iPhone 3G will be available for $199 for the 8GB model and $299 for the 16GB model. These prices require two-year contracts and are available to the following customers:
-- iPhone customers who purchased before July 11
-- Customers activating a new line with AT&T
-- Current AT&T customers who are eligible, at the time of purchase, for
an upgrade discount
If you're a current customers who is not eligible for an upgrade discount, you can purchase iPhone 3G for $399 for the 8GB model or $499 for the 16GB model. Both options require a new two-year service agreement. Otherwise, as a current customer, you may also choose to wait until you become eligible for an upgrade discount. Eligibility is generally determined by amount of time remaining on a current contract and payment history.
Current AT&T customers who are upgrading to iPhone 3G will pay an $18 upgrade fee and new AT&T customers will pay the standard $36 activation fee.
Voice, Data and Text Messaging Plans
AT&T's iphone 3G customers can choose from four individual AT&T Nation plans, which bundle voice and unlimited data (e-mail and Web browsing).
-- AT&T Nation(SM) Unlimited: Includes unlimited Anytime Minutes for
$129.99 a month.
-- AT&T Nation 1350: Includes 1350 Anytime Minutes and unlimited Night &
Weekend Minutes for $109.99 a month.
-- AT&T Nation 900: Includes 900 Anytime Minutes and unlimited Night &
Weekend Minutes for $89.99 a month.
-- AT&T Nation 450: Includes 450 Anytime Minutes and 5,000 Night &
Weekend Minutes for $69.99 a month.
All AT&T Nation and AT&T FamilyTalk(R) plans for iPhone 3G include nationwide long distance and roaming, Visual Voicemail, Rollover(R), unlimited Mobile to Mobile calling, Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Three-Way Calling and Caller ID.
AT&T will offer FamilyTalk plans, with bundled voice and unlimited data, starting as low as $129.99 a month for two iPhone 3G lines. Up to three additional iPhone lines can be added for $39.99 each.
Unlimited text messaging can be added for an additional $20 ($30 for FamilyTalk plans of up to five lines); $15 (1,500 messages), or $5 (200 messages).
Additional Tips for Consumers
If you're a new AT&T customer who wishes to port or retain your phone number from another wireless carrier, you should consider bringing a copy of a bill from your current service provider. You'll will be asked to provide account information as it appears on record with your current provider, including:
-- Account number
-- Name of the account holder
-- Account holder's SSN or Tax ID
-- Billing address
-- PIN or password (if applicable)
Customers who inherit an original iPhone from a friend or family member will need to request a SIM card from AT&T for the phone and activate the device using the in-home activation process through iTunes.
Remember to listen to voice mail messages on your current devices and write down any necessary information before purchasing the iPhone 3G, because existing voice mail messages will be lost when upgrading to iPhone's Visual Voicemail feature.
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