AT&T posts iReady video: Gets you ready for iPhone 3G launch day 8am on July 11 – announces no commitment pricing
Posted on 01 July 2008, at 9:08 am, by Wayne Schulz
AT&T just posted this YouTube video confirming the time that the iPhone 3G will go on sale as 8 am July 11. AT&T wants you to be “iReady” for the launch day. If you are upgrade eligible and your account is in good standing, you will pay $199 for 8GB (black) and $299 for 16GB (black or white). Two-year contract required. You have the option to purchase an early upgrade priced at $399 for 8GB (black) or $499 for 16GB (black or white). Two-year contract required. Coming soon, AT&T will offer a no-commitment option of $599 for 8GB and $699 for 16GB. Looks like everyone is paying at least an $18 activation fee (qualified upgraders) or $36 for new activations. More information as well as the latest rate plans after the jump.
What will I pay for iPhone 3G?
If you are upgrade eligible and your account is in good standing, you will pay $199 for 8GB (black) and $299 for 16GB (black or white). Two-year contract required.
You have the option to purchase an early upgrade priced at $399 for 8GB (black) or $499 for 16GB (black or white). Two-year contract required. Coming soon, AT&T will offer a no-commitment option of $599 for 8GB and $699 for 16GB.
Will I pay an upgrade fee?
Yes. You will pay an $18 upgrade fee.
How do I transfer my information, music and data from my current iPhone to iPhone 3G?
iPhone syncs with applications on your Mac or PC, allowing you to transfer your calendar, contacts, email, photos and music seamlessly to your iPhone 3G. Learn more.
What do I do with my current iPhone?
Hand it off to a friend or family member. Learn how to activate.
How do I clear my current iPhone to hand off the phone to my friend?
Your phone can be cleared from within iTunes in just a few simple steps.
What is the difference between the original iPhone and iPhone 3G?
See what’s new in the Original iPhone to new iPhone 3G Comparison Chart.
I currently have an original iPhone and love it. Is there anything new available?
On July 11, iPhone 2.0 software will be available as a free download from iTunes. With support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, iPhone delivers push email, calendar, and contacts. And it uses enterprise-grade networking with Cisco IPSec VPN and WPA2 Enterprise support. So now the most revolutionary mobile device ever is also the ideal phone for business.
You will have access to the App Store where you’ll find applications in every category—from games to business, education to entertainment, productivity to social networking. Applications for iPhone take advantage of its groundbreaking features such as Multi-Touch, GPS, and the accelerometer. Some are even free. And they can all be downloaded wirelessly to your iPhone.
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July 1st, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Looks like they have unbundled Text messaging like I thought. Most people may have to pick up second jobs to afford a family plan, you’re looking at a bill over $200 if you have three phones with unlimited messaging. I am loving my Sprint Everything Family plan right now looking at those prices!
July 1st, 2008 at 2:17 pm
This is especially odd when you consider that Sprint offers a SERO plan where for $30 you get unlimited text, EVDO Rev A and 450 voice minutes (something that costs you $89 under the plans shown above.