[Cody Overcash]

In response to customer outcry and things like the petition AT&T has decided to change some of their iPhone 3G S upgrade policies. They have extended upgrade eligibility to people that will have upgrades coming up in July, August or September 2009.

Full Details

An Update for Our Customers

Some customers have had questions about our plans and policies for iPhone 3G S, and we’d like to provide you with answers. We’d also like to announce a change to the date when some iPhone customers are eligible for our best upgrade pricing to iPhone 3G S.

Pricing

Importantly, we want our customers to better understand our wireless device upgrade program. Like most U.S. carriers, we offer a variety of phones that we sell below our actual cost when customers agree to sign service agreements. In general, the more a customer spends with us, the quicker they become eligible for a price break on a new device. For example, iPhone customers who spend more than $99 a month per line with us generally are eligible for an upgrade between 12 and 18 months into their contract.

We also currently offer early upgrade pricing only for iPhone 3G S and iPhone 3G.
All of that said, we’ve been listening to our customers. And since many of our iPhone 3G customers are early adopters and literally weeks shy of being upgrade eligible due to iPhone 3G S launching 11 months after iPhone 3G, we’re extending the window of upgrade eligibility for a limited time.

We’re now pleased to offer our iPhone 3G customers who are upgrade eligible in July, August or September 2009 our best upgrade pricing, beginning Thursday, June 18.

If you’re one of the many customers who will benefit from this change, please note that our upgrade eligibility tools will reflect this change on Thursday, June 18.

We invite you to come to our stores beginning Friday during normal store hours, although please be aware that customer demand may exceed supply in some of our stores. You may also preorder online on June 18 at www.att.com/iphone, and your iPhone 3G S will arrive in 7 – 14 days. Or you can purchase iPhone 3G S at Apple’s retail and online stores, as well as at other popular retailers.

If you’re one of the customers who benefits from this change, and you’ve already preordered from an AT&T store, we’ll adjust the price of the device when you pick it up. If you benefit from the change and you pre-ordered from AT&T online, we’ll send you an e-mail and issue you a credit.

If you pre-ordered an iPhone 3G S through Apple’s online store, your upgrade eligibility will be reassessed based on AT&T’s new upgrade policy for iPhone 3G owners. If you are eligible for the lower price, Apple will issue you a credit for the difference as applicable.

So, what if you still aren’t eligible for our best upgrade pricing and you still want iPhone 3G S now? You do have options:
-You may qualify for the iPhone 3G S early upgrade price of $399 (16GB) or $499 (32GB).
-You can pay full retail—and not have to sign a 2-year contract—at $599 (16GB) or $699 (32GB).
-You can wait until you’re eligible for our best upgrade pricing. We invite you to check your upgrade eligibility by visiting www.att.com/iphone, calling *NEW# (*639#) on your AT&T device (we’ll send you a text with upgrade information), or visiting any of our over 2,200 stores.
If you want more details on our pricing and upgrade policy, check out our FAQs. And as always, you may visit one of our stores to talk with a representative.

In Summary

We’ve listened to our customers — and hope our response helps answer some of your questions and concerns.
We are incredibly proud to be the U.S. carrier for the new iPhone 3G S and will work around the clock to be ready on June 19 to serve customers who are interested in the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet.

[GrabYourWeapons]

Still wish I could get a discount since I bought the iPhone 3G the day it came out. Bummer!

[SaNcTuS]

*posts listing on ebay for iPhone 3G*

[mcmeechan84]

I got my 3g in august so this would be good news if I wasn't on o2 in uk!

I really hope they follow at&t's lead n do the same so I can get the 3gs!

[r1994augusto]

now lets make a petition to the dev team for the release to see if we have for tomorrow the ultrasn0w/ quickpwn 3.0

[JayWheelz]

I guess the twititron petition worked lol. I'm glad they're able to extend the upgrade to the existing customers. Yes, some will say people are whining. But I'm just happy they acknowledged their customers.

[muffpirate]

WTF?

Like it matters.. contract renews anyway.. ****** loot whores

[djdraco]

i think i qualify but i'm still not buying. i'll wait til next year.

[pakijawan]

wohoo good news for me...ill wait still

[fygy5]

Man, I cant belive they caved in to abunch of cry babies, but I guess it dont matter cuz there just adding two more years on top of your existing contract so there still going to get there money. Just wait till next year when the Two core, OLED, iphone comes out and At&t said you have to wait three years before you can upgrade again. MUHAHAHAHAAHA (my best DR. Evil impression ever)

[Bodey]

aggh im still about 3 months short...

[tattoojack]

i think we all deserve a pat on the back for this, especially everyone who signed the twitition.
if only the sheep outside of this community knew what we go thru for us all. the nonjailbreak community probably thinks it was all their doing. lol
if they only knew.

[esko032]

Originally Posted by GrabYourWeapons

Still wish I could get a discount since I bought the iPhone 3G the day it came out. Bummer!

I spoke to a Customer Service Rep after I heard this news and he informed me today as of 6pm est time that anyone that bought the iPhone 3G within the months of July and September will also be eligible to upgrade at the discounted pricing.

[knowtheobscure]

Originally Posted by esko032

I spoke to a Customer Service Rep after I heard this news and he informed me today as of 6pm est time that anyone that bought the iPhone 3G within the months of July and September will also be eligible to upgrade at the discounted pricing.

That's what this entire post is about, didnt you guys listen!?

And WTF is LATE SUMMER?!@

[lilmike09]

i feel retarted, im still confused So if i purchased the iphone 3G on the day of its launch (June 9th) i will be able to purchase the 3Gs at launch for 199/299 pricing? with 2 year contract of course...