ATT data plan for craigslist iPhone?

[kashvii]

I have ATT and am attempting to purchase the 3g iPhone from Craigslist in a few days.

When I call ATT to add the $30 data plan, will I be bound to a two-year contract?

Can I opt to have the lower "Edge" plan on my 3g phone for while or even no-data plan?

Last question,

My friend had his iPhone (3g) stolen less than six months after he got it, what is the best course of action for him?

[Poseidon79]

No you are not bound to a contract unless you are activating a new line of service. No you cannot choose an Edge plan on a 3G capable device. You friend's best course of action is to buy a used phone off eBay or Craigslist.

[Sk8r789456]

To add a data plan you dont have to do a contract

[kashvii]

Thanks Guys!

[boxxa]

No you are not bound to a contract unless you are activating a new line of service. No you cannot choose an Edge plan on a 3G capable device. You friend's best course of action is to buy a used phone off eBay or Craigslist.

Correct. There is two contracts with a cell phone plan. The contract with the provider of service and the contract of the phone. If you do not add a line, you can change your plan to whatever you want. If you take advantage of contract pricing and buy a cheaper phone through ATT/Apple, then you have the phone contract you need to worry about. If you add a new line for your iPhone, you need to worry about the contract for the new line with ATT.

[sunga33]

No. You don't have to have it. I bought my first iphone and activated it. 2 hours later called AT&T to remove the data plan. Don't need it and have never had it on all 3 of our iphones on the plan. Just pop in your sim and turn off internet with boss prefs and use wifi.

[StealthBravo]

It will not extend your contract. If you use a data plan it has to be the 3G data plan.

^ I thought if you turned off your data plan you would lose your visual voicemail.