The biggest problem with iPhone? Timing.

missywins · 06-20-2007, 09:19 AM

I just called my wireless carrier and found out that I have another year left on my contract. I can teminate early to switch to AT&T but it's a few hundred dollars and I'm really starting to question if I should do it. I wonder how many other people are in my situation. People who would love to buy the iPhone but just can't justify throwing away money due to early cancelation fees. And my fear is that the initial sales may be slower because of that fact and then the media is going to dub the whole thing a failure when it isn't Apple's fault.

Maybe AT&T should give a discount or rebate to those of us who are going to suffer a termination fee because we want the iPhone.

attagirl2 · 06-21-2007, 09:59 AM

I guess for you the timing is wrong, but for many others who have the money to cancel contracts it is not a big deal. I think that it will give you more time to see how they are and a lot of things could happen in that year.

Sheen91 · 06-21-2007, 10:15 AM

Yes, Its really not a big deal at all. :D

Just relax and see what happens like attagirl said.

~Sheen91

ScottHughes · 06-27-2007, 06:58 PM

It is a shame that you have to cancel to switch to the iPhone. I was wondering if we need a social security number, because to get these contracts you usually do. Can someone get the iPhone if they don't have a social security number? Anyway, maybe you could trade your contract privately.

follower08 · 06-27-2007, 07:15 PM

Yes you do have to provide your social security number. It's in the video on activation and sync on the Apple website.

drew888 · 06-28-2007, 02:51 AM

They really lock us in with those dreaded plans!

Waiting a year might be better off in the long run. Maybe a new and better gadget phone will hit the market and while everyone has their iphones you'll have the Sphone (S stands for Super).

All kidding aside, a year will go by fast enough and you'll be able to hear all the reviews, good or bad.

TRON · 06-28-2007, 12:35 PM

Switching is going to suck REAL BAD! Does anybody know when the second shipment will be sent?

ddrotts · 06-28-2007, 12:50 PM

If your contract is up, its pretty easy, AT&T will have a form for you to fill out at the store to move your number from (ie T-mobile) to AT&T

Jamson · 06-29-2007, 01:35 AM

I guess Apple should have thought about this before making it, since lots of people are on a contract which ruins most potential customers. They also should have fixed up contracts with providers in other countries as well, as i know a lot of people who are interested in getting the iPhone at the moment.

06-20-2007, 09:19 AM	#1
missywins Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 9	The biggest problem with iPhone? Timing. I just called my wireless carrier and found out that I have another year left on my contract. I can teminate early to switch to AT&T but it's a few hundred dollars and I'm really starting to question if I should do it. I wonder how many other people are in my situation. People who would love to buy the iPhone but just can't justify throwing away money due to early cancelation fees. And my fear is that the initial sales may be slower because of that fact and then the media is going to dub the whole thing a failure when it isn't Apple's fault. Maybe AT&T should give a discount or rebate to those of us who are going to suffer a termination fee because we want the iPhone.

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06-21-2007, 09:59 AM	#2
attagirl2 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 135	I guess for you the timing is wrong, but for many others who have the money to cancel contracts it is not a big deal. I think that it will give you more time to see how they are and a lot of things could happen in that year.

06-21-2007, 10:15 AM	#3
Sheen91 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 47	Yes, Its really not a big deal at all. :D Just relax and see what happens like attagirl said. ~Sheen91

06-27-2007, 06:58 PM	#4
ScottHughes Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 86	It is a shame that you have to cancel to switch to the iPhone. I was wondering if we need a social security number, because to get these contracts you usually do. Can someone get the iPhone if they don't have a social security number? Anyway, maybe you could trade your contract privately.

06-27-2007, 07:15 PM	#5
follower08 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1	Yes you do have to provide your social security number. It's in the video on activation and sync on the Apple website.

06-28-2007, 02:51 AM	#6
drew888 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 144	They really lock us in with those dreaded plans! Waiting a year might be better off in the long run. Maybe a new and better gadget phone will hit the market and while everyone has their iphones you'll have the Sphone (S stands for Super). All kidding aside, a year will go by fast enough and you'll be able to hear all the reviews, good or bad.

06-28-2007, 12:35 PM	#7
TRON Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 57	Switching is going to suck REAL BAD! Does anybody know when the second shipment will be sent?

06-28-2007, 12:50 PM	#8
ddrotts Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 33	If your contract is up, its pretty easy, AT&T will have a form for you to fill out at the store to move your number from (ie T-mobile) to AT&T

06-29-2007, 01:35 AM	#9
Jamson Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 46	I guess Apple should have thought about this before making it, since lots of people are on a contract which ruins most potential customers. They also should have fixed up contracts with providers in other countries as well, as i know a lot of people who are interested in getting the iPhone at the moment.

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