Comments on: My new iPhone will cost how much? Thanks a lot, AT&T http://venturebeat.com/2008/07/01/my-new-iphone-will-cost-how-much-thanks-a-lot-att/ News About Tech, Money and Innovation Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:13:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: ck02623 http://venturebeat.com/2008/07/01/my-new-iphone-will-cost-how-much-thanks-a-lot-att/comment-page-1/#comment-856885 ck02623 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:14:07 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=94482#comment-856885 Good article, my thoughts exactly. Good article, my thoughts exactly.

]]> By: Opera Mobile 9.5: Another step toward a faster, prettier mobile Web » VentureBeat http://venturebeat.com/2008/07/01/my-new-iphone-will-cost-how-much-thanks-a-lot-att/comment-page-1/#comment-821507 Opera Mobile 9.5: Another step toward a faster, prettier mobile Web » VentureBeat Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:37:31 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=94482#comment-821507 [...] Web browser has just been released in testing mode. And hard as it was to tear myself away from my shiny new iPhone 3G, I have to admit Opera’s looking pretty good. Version 9.5’s biggest improvement lies [...] [...] Web browser has just been released in testing mode. And hard as it was to tear myself away from my shiny new iPhone 3G, I have to admit Opera’s looking pretty good. Version 9.5’s biggest improvement lies [...]

]]> By: Jeremy Toeman’s LIVEdigitally » Blog Archive » The “Hidden” Costs of an iPhone? http://venturebeat.com/2008/07/01/my-new-iphone-will-cost-how-much-thanks-a-lot-att/comment-page-1/#comment-820925 Jeremy Toeman’s LIVEdigitally » Blog Archive » The “Hidden” Costs of an iPhone? Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:40:46 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=94482#comment-820925 [...] on the hidden costs of the new iPhone, specifically charges for data service.  Anthony Ha at VenturebBeat covered this issue regarding the actual cost of the phone over the lifetime of the mandatory 2 year contract.  [...] [...] on the hidden costs of the new iPhone, specifically charges for data service.  Anthony Ha at VenturebBeat covered this issue regarding the actual cost of the phone over the lifetime of the mandatory 2 year contract.  [...]

]]> By: Are Apple and AT&T failing on iPhone activation? » VentureBeat http://venturebeat.com/2008/07/01/my-new-iphone-will-cost-how-much-thanks-a-lot-att/comment-page-1/#comment-820709 Are Apple and AT&T failing on iPhone activation? » VentureBeat Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:42:14 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=94482#comment-820709 [...] 3: Anthony again. Because I’m sure everyone was wondering, I did indeed decide to break my one-day iPhone boycott. I went out this morning just to enjoy the vibe and help give out donuts and coffee (we beat Apple [...] [...] 3: Anthony again. Because I’m sure everyone was wondering, I did indeed decide to break my one-day iPhone boycott. I went out this morning just to enjoy the vibe and help give out donuts and coffee (we beat Apple [...]

]]> By: E!! http://venturebeat.com/2008/07/01/my-new-iphone-will-cost-how-much-thanks-a-lot-att/comment-page-1/#comment-856884 E!! Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:32:40 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=94482#comment-856884 Hmm... the NEW iphone data plan for consumers is going to be $30 for UNLIMITED DATA... pretty comparable to other data plans (with AT&T or VZ) only you will get an AMAZING tool for personal or business use. It is not a bad deal at all. <br><br>Also, iPhone users use more data than BB and PDA users combined. One piece of advise, check ahead of time with the carrier to see if you're eligible for an upgrade so you'll know how much the phone will cost you. Even at the non-upgrade price the iPhone is a gem and if you get one, you will love it. Hmm… the NEW iphone data plan for consumers is going to be $30 for UNLIMITED DATA… pretty comparable to other data plans (with AT&T or VZ) only you will get an AMAZING tool for personal or business use. It is not a bad deal at all.

Also, iPhone users use more data than BB and PDA users combined. One piece of advise, check ahead of time with the carrier to see if you're eligible for an upgrade so you'll know how much the phone will cost you. Even at the non-upgrade price the iPhone is a gem and if you get one, you will love it.

]]> By: Rob Kral http://venturebeat.com/2008/07/01/my-new-iphone-will-cost-how-much-thanks-a-lot-att/comment-page-1/#comment-856883 Rob Kral Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:56:20 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=94482#comment-856883 Absolutely UNBELIEVABLE!!!<br><br>I think it's outrageous that existing ATT customers get PENALIZED BIG TIME like this. Makes the keynote and $199 a joke, a really bad one. Absolutely UNBELIEVABLE!!!

I think it's outrageous that existing ATT customers get PENALIZED BIG TIME like this. Makes the keynote and $199 a joke, a really bad one.

]]> By: Anthony Ha http://venturebeat.com/2008/07/01/my-new-iphone-will-cost-how-much-thanks-a-lot-att/comment-page-1/#comment-856879 Anthony Ha Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:16:47 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=94482#comment-856879 Don't you know better than to try reasoning with a stupid person? Especially a stupid person who's crying? Don't you know better than to try reasoning with a stupid person? Especially a stupid person who's crying?

]]> By: Anthony Ha http://venturebeat.com/2008/07/01/my-new-iphone-will-cost-how-much-thanks-a-lot-att/comment-page-1/#comment-856871 Anthony Ha Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:16:05 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=94482#comment-856871 Yeah, I'm updating to note that. Should have been in my initial post, sorry. I'm pretty sure I'm not eligible, though. Yeah, I'm updating to note that. Should have been in my initial post, sorry. I'm pretty sure I'm not eligible, though.

]]> By: Anthony Ha http://venturebeat.com/2008/07/01/my-new-iphone-will-cost-how-much-thanks-a-lot-att/comment-page-1/#comment-856882 Anthony Ha Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:14:16 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=94482#comment-856882 Why don't you just join my one-day boycott? Why don't you just join my one-day boycott?

]]> By: oscar http://venturebeat.com/2008/07/01/my-new-iphone-will-cost-how-much-thanks-a-lot-att/comment-page-1/#comment-856881 oscar Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:44:49 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=94482#comment-856881 this is totally bogus. I was going to buy an I phone but not any more. I cant even believe it this is totally bogus. I was going to buy an I phone but not any more. I cant even believe it

]]> By: Ben http://venturebeat.com/2008/07/01/my-new-iphone-will-cost-how-much-thanks-a-lot-att/comment-page-1/#comment-856880 Ben Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:32:23 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=94482#comment-856880 I switched to AT&T from Sprint back in late March when my contract with Sprint had expired. I had every intent to purchase an iphone back in March but was advised to hold off and simply get a cheap phone and wait for the new iphones to come out later this year by my sales person at a local AT&T retail store in St. Louis, MO. I was a little skeptical of this so I made a call to AT&T's customer service to see what they had to say on the matter. They told me that yes, a new version of the iphone would be coming out in only a few months and that if I switched to AT&T now I would have no problem getting the iphone when it came out. But in fact, it would be easier to get the iphone because I wouldn't have to worry about porting my number when the new iphone came out I would just simply switch devices. With the recent news that I will now be paying $399 for my iphone instead of the $199 simply because I listened to my AT&T sales person and the customer services representative—you can understand how I am more then just a little upset. I spoke to an AT&T representative yesterday who was less than helpful on the situation. Essentially AT&T is telling me that no we didn't want your business for the last 3 months and because you switched to AT&T early as recommended by your employees we are no penalizing you for doing so with a $200 surcharge. So, needless to say I will not be getting the new iphone and will finish out my contract on their lowest plan of $39.99 as opposed to the $69.99 + text messaging of $15.00 = $84.99 per month with the iphone. That is a difference of $45 per month or $1,080 over the life of my contract. Seems pretty silly for $200 don't you think? I switched to AT&T from Sprint back in late March when my contract with Sprint had expired. I had every intent to purchase an iphone back in March but was advised to hold off and simply get a cheap phone and wait for the new iphones to come out later this year by my sales person at a local AT&T retail store in St. Louis, MO. I was a little skeptical of this so I made a call to AT&T's customer service to see what they had to say on the matter. They told me that yes, a new version of the iphone would be coming out in only a few months and that if I switched to AT&T now I would have no problem getting the iphone when it came out. But in fact, it would be easier to get the iphone because I wouldn't have to worry about porting my number when the new iphone came out I would just simply switch devices. With the recent news that I will now be paying $399 for my iphone instead of the $199 simply because I listened to my AT&T sales person and the customer services representative—you can understand how I am more then just a little upset. I spoke to an AT&T representative yesterday who was less than helpful on the situation. Essentially AT&T is telling me that no we didn't want your business for the last 3 months and because you switched to AT&T early as recommended by your employees we are no penalizing you for doing so with a $200 surcharge. So, needless to say I will not be getting the new iphone and will finish out my contract on their lowest plan of $39.99 as opposed to the $69.99 + text messaging of $15.00 = $84.99 per month with the iphone. That is a difference of $45 per month or $1,080 over the life of my contract. Seems pretty silly for $200 don't you think?

]]> By: Pat http://venturebeat.com/2008/07/01/my-new-iphone-will-cost-how-much-thanks-a-lot-att/comment-page-1/#comment-856878 Pat Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:29:21 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=94482#comment-856878 Hey if you are going to be stupid then at least have the decency to not cry about it :-P Hey if you are going to be stupid then at least have the decency to not cry about it :-P

]]> By: pwb http://venturebeat.com/2008/07/01/my-new-iphone-will-cost-how-much-thanks-a-lot-att/comment-page-1/#comment-856877 pwb Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:19:45 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=94482#comment-856877 "AT&T customers who haven’t bought an iPhone yet" can be eligible for the $199/$299 prices. “AT&T customers who haven’t bought an iPhone yet” can be eligible for the $199/$299 prices.

]]> By: Gaurang http://venturebeat.com/2008/07/01/my-new-iphone-will-cost-how-much-thanks-a-lot-att/comment-page-1/#comment-856876 Gaurang Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:17:03 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=94482#comment-856876 If you are not eligible for phone upgrade, that means you have not paid off the subsidies of your previous phone yet. So thats why this scenario I guess. If you are not eligible for phone upgrade, that means you have not paid off the subsidies of your previous phone yet. So thats why this scenario I guess.

]]> By: Damien http://venturebeat.com/2008/07/01/my-new-iphone-will-cost-how-much-thanks-a-lot-att/comment-page-1/#comment-856875 Damien Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:45:32 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=94482#comment-856875 I'm using the "Patience is a virtue" approach. The iPhone is a good phone, but with ANdroid phones right around the corner (a few months) and my lack of NEED for a new phone, I'll be waiting to see how the two stack up. Something tells me that the open source nature of the Android platform may draw me away from my iPhone aspirations. I'm using the “Patience is a virtue” approach. The iPhone is a good phone, but with ANdroid phones right around the corner (a few months) and my lack of NEED for a new phone, I'll be waiting to see how the two stack up. Something tells me that the open source nature of the Android platform may draw me away from my iPhone aspirations.

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