[KoNeko]

I just asked AT&T on their official FaceBook page and they said that the new eligibility rules only apply to previous 3G owners, not anyone on AT&T.

I'm still wondering if this means I could use my August upgrade (from another line on a Family Plan with my 3G) to get the 3G S for $199...

[rettignick]

@timbo
how much is ur bill monthly, are u on a family plan, and before you purchased the phone what was your upgrade month?

Originally Posted by Nintendo Tim

So...let me get this straight:

This "updated 3G S upgrade eligibility" hoo-hah only applies to those who spends over $99 a month on their phone bill AND AT&T has said in the past their upgrade eligibility is in the months of July, August or September?

Then there's the "if you BOUGHT your phone in those months, you're eligible for the ultra-subsidized price of $200/300" shenanigans.

I bought my 3G on September 23, 2008. My monthly bill is $98.56. If they really are saying those who spend OVER $99 are upgrade eligible 12 months instead of 18 months, then I'm 44 cents away from saving $200.

u have to spend $99 a month before fees and taxes, like the 700 minute plan with unlimited texting.

Originally Posted by eclipseballer08

^^ well tht rly sucks.

and yeah rettignick, but still, its gonna be more people than previously were.

bc now tht these eligible people can pay 199 or 299

that "worthless compass app" or "small upgrade in speed" is gonna be all they can talk about when they get their new 3GS

i understand, but only a select few people will get the upgrade price, most users are on family plans or dont pay more than 99 a month, u have to be eligible for a 12 month upgrade instead of a 18 months upgrade.

Originally Posted by KoNeko

I just asked AT&T on their official FaceBook page and they said that the new eligibility rules only apply to previous 3G owners, not anyone on AT&T.

I'm still wondering if this means I could use my August upgrade (from another line on a Family Plan with my 3G) to get the 3G S for $199...

could be, but the att rep i spoke to said it should apply to any att user. im gonna call them back and get more information because this is extremely poorly worded and really only allows people to upgrade 1-3 months early if they pay over 99 a month before taxes and fees.

[timbo]

I have been stuck here:

Location	Date	Local Time	Description
LOUISVILLE, KY, US	06/17/2009	2:06 A.M.	ARRIVAL SCAN
ANCHORAGE, AK, US	06/16/2009	6:52 P.M.	DEPARTURE SCAN
	06/16/2009	1:48 P.M.	ARRIVAL SCAN
CHEK LAP KOK, HK	06/16/2009	11:14 P.M.	ORIGIN SCAN
	06/16/2009	7:49 P.M.	DEPARTURE SCAN
SHENZHEN, CN	06/15/2009	9:08 P.M.	ORIGIN SCAN
CN	06/16/2009	1:10 A.M.	BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

For about 30 hours... WHAT GIVES. When will my iphone come state side

[KoNeko]

could be, but the att rep i spoke to said it should apply to any att user. im gonna call them back and get more information because this is extremely poorly worded and really only allows people to upgrade 1-3 months early if they pay over 99 a month before taxes and fees.

Yeah, all of this is getting very aggravating. But, you can see AT&T's response to me (name is Josh) on FaceBook.com/att. Not too far from the top. I'm REALLY hoping I can just use the upgrade from my other line to get the phone, but I don't know if it has to be the actual iPhone owner, or just the plan that the owner is on.

[timbo]

Originally Posted by rettignick

@timbo
how much is ur bill monthly, are u on a family plan, and before you purchased the phone what was your upgrade month?

I pay $120/mo for 2 lines.

[rettignick]

Originally Posted by timbo

I pay $120/mo for 2 lines.

is that before or after taxes?

[seandiego]

I haven't read through all the replies yet but i am here to say that if you have a First Generation iPhone, or a regular iphone 3G, don't bother with the upgrade. Most of (nearly all) the new features are only available on the 3G S. Sure you get cut and paste, voice recording and landscape typing but if your iphone was hacked, you already had that stuff and more. All the really good stuff is reserved for the 3G S (even though the older iphones are perfectly capable of running all those programs. I made the mistake of upgrading and now my phone is only slightly better than some LG touchscreen pile of crap. The worst thing is, I can't get the functionality back because the iPhone Dev Team hasn't released a QuickPwn for 3.0 yet. I just can't believe apple would screw over it's customer base once again.

Sad Sad day!

[timbo]

Originally Posted by rettignick

is that before or after taxes?

after

[rettignick]

Originally Posted by timbo

after

see i pay 150 a months before taxes for 4 phones and att is telling me that i am not gonna be eligible. wtf is wrong with them? what are the magical combinations of **** that make you eligible. this makes no sense whatsoever, now im one the phone for the 3rd time today

[NessLookAlike]

Originally Posted by seandiego

I haven't read through all the replies yet but i am here to say that if you have a First Generation iPhone, or a regular iphone 3G, don't bother with the upgrade. Most of (nearly all) the new features are only available on the 3G S. Sure you get cut and paste, voice recording and landscape typing but if your iphone was hacked, you already had that stuff and more. All the really good stuff is reserved for the 3G S (even though the older iphones are perfectly capable of running all those programs.

Now, now, now, don't make it sound like the 3GS isn't going to be any fun, cause for those that have the jack to pay for this thing one way or another, or for iPhone virgins just stepping up to plate, this thing is going to be just great*!

*Until they figure out that AT&T sucks.

[rolandgabor]

Guys,
IS IT REALLY THAT HARD TO UNDERSTAND WHAT THE POST MEANS?

I am just sitting here reading thru it and cannot believe that it's this complicated for some.
I am sorry for being frustrated but its pretty clear and on the point who is eligible and when and how much you have to pay to get it.

Originally Posted by seandiego

I haven't read through all the replies yet but i am here to say that if you have a First Generation iPhone, or a regular iphone 3G, don't bother with the upgrade. Most of (nearly all) the new features are only available on the 3G S. Sure you get cut and paste, voice recording and landscape typing but if your iphone was hacked, you already had that stuff and more. All the really good stuff is reserved for the 3G S (even though the older iphones are perfectly capable of running all those programs. I made the mistake of upgrading and now my phone is only slightly better than some LG touchscreen pile of crap. The worst thing is, I can't get the functionality back because the iPhone Dev Team hasn't released a QuickPwn for 3.0 yet. I just can't believe apple would screw over it's customer base once again.

Sad Sad day!

As soon as you have a 3MP camera, a better processor, and more RAM from Cydia let me know.

[seandiego]

Originally Posted by NessLookAlike

Now, now, now, don't make it sound like the 3GS isn't going to be any fun, cause for those that have the jack to pay for this thing one way or another, or for iPhone virgins just stepping up to plate, this thing is going to be just great*!

*Until they figure out that AT&T sucks.

I think I accidentally posted to the wrong thread.

Anyhow, don't get me wrong, the 3G S is gonna be great and I am getting one as soon as possible!!! But the upgrade for the 2G and the regular 3G is useless.

[Fallguy]

This just forces me to wait till the 4g's come out next year .

[name00]

im kinda frustrated, i pre-ordered the 3GS on last saturday, til now i have not received an email from ATT,
that pisses me off tho. bullsh!t

[KoNeko]

I wonder if I could just log in to my account on AT&T's site and change the device type of a normal non-iPhone line (that is upgrade eligible in August) to an iPhone 3G to receive the $199 price on the 3G S on Friday...