Ordered my iPhone 3Gs - how about you? *Apple is now shipping*

[iPhoneMilk]

I'm getting mine from ATT, I bought the first and the 3G on release date. No I'm not waiting for the upgrade price

[appleseed]

@shutter
Yeah, I understand that part, but doesn't signing a new 2-yr contract reset your upgrade eligibility to 2 years (or whatever time period) after you signed the new contract?

Unless what you're thinking is that the upgrade period is independent of your contract period. In my case, that doesn't make sense either, because I bought the 3G at full price because I was not eligible for upgrade last year. AT&T said I will be eligible on 3/2009 when I bought the 3G. However, AT&T now says I'm not eligible until 3/2010. Hmmm...

I'm not looking for a definitive answer, obviously. I just find it a bit strange. And, personally, I'm fine with waiting until next year when a major hardware revision is due (at least according to Apple's past track record).

I'm really looking forward to OS 3.0, tho.

[shutter]

Well you not adding 2 years, your 2 years starts the day you sign the contract. They would be stupid not let you upgrade before your 2 year contract was up. Once your contract is up, you have no obligation to stay, If they can sign you up for 2 more years...before your contract ends...it's better for them.

So I am 6 months into my 2year contract. I'm paying the extra for an early upgrade, my contract for 2 years will begin the 19th. 18 months after the 19th I will be eligible for a full subsidy upgrade.

[Truevon]

I pre-ordered my white 16g 3Gs 2 days ago by phone through apple and my confirmation email says it will be delivered on the 19th. I'm upgrading from my 2g iPhone so, I was able to get the early discount.

[infenit101]

Originally Posted by shutter

At&t's standard is to allow subsidized upgrade after 20 months. The amount of your bill, length as a customer and payment history are taken into account to give you an earlier upgrade cycle. I am currently on an 18 month cycle, some are on a 12 month cycle.

im on a 12 month cycle..whooooooooh

[Justin]

Originally Posted by shutter

At&t's standard is to allow subsidized upgrade after 20 months. The amount of your bill, length as a customer and payment history are taken into account to give you an earlier upgrade cycle. I am currently on an 18 month cycle, some are on a 12 month cycle.

I think it's more based on just how much you spend a month. They don't care how long you've been a customer.

If your bill is $100 or more you are most likely going to be on a 12 month cycle.

[shutter]

Originally Posted by dizzy

I think it's more based on just how much you spend a month. They don't care how long you've been a customer.

If your bill is $100 or more you are most likely going to be on a 12 month cycle.

There has to be something else in there, my family plan is over 200 per month (right at 200 before all the taxes) and I'm still on an 18 month cycle.

[Justin]

Originally Posted by shutter

There has to be something else in there, my family plan is over 200 per month (right at 200 before all the taxes) and I'm still on an 18 month cycle.

Interesting, if you don't mind could you break it out for me? Like, Line 1 = $xxx, Line 2 = $xxx, Line 3 = $xxx

Most of the charges will go to the master line on the plan. The only charges that go to the extra lines is $9.99 + $30 for data.

Example I have 2 lines:
Line 1 = $110 a month
Line 2 = $40 a month

Line 1 is 12 month cycle
Line 2 is 20 month cycle

[shutter]

5 Lines

Line 1 = 120
60 voice
30 data
30 Family texting
18 month cycle

Line 2 = 44.98
9.99 Voice
30 data
4.99 insurance
20 month cycle

Line 3 = 9.99
20 months

Line 4 = 9.99
20 months


Line 5 = 9.99
20 months

Starting this month, 2 of the lines got the 10 dollar unlimited wap internet. Hasn't been billed yet.

[Mama]

Eligible in October '09