Existing phone numbers transferable to AT&T through iTunes
A video posted Apple's website Tuesday explains that non-AT&T customers will be able to transfer their existing mobile phone numbers to the carrier as part of iPhone's home activation process through iTunes.
"Usually it can be done in less than 20 minutes, but it can take several hours depending on your carrier," Apple said.
To make the switch, customers will need to enter into the latest version of iTunes their existing mobile phone number, their existing mobile account number, billing zip code, and password (if applicable).
When iPhone is connected to a computer for the first time, iTunes will launch automatically and begin the step-by-step activation process that can be completed at the customer's own pace from the privacy of their own home or office.
During the process, current AT&T customers can choose to replace their existing mobile phone with iPhone or add a new line to their existing account. New AT&T customers can activate their iPhone and get a new phone number, or transfer their previous number from their old phone. Customers new to AT&T can also choose to activate two or more iPhones on an individual or FamilyTalk plan.
All iPhone monthly service plans are available for individuals and families and are based on a new two-year service agreement with AT&T. Individual plans will be priced at $59.99 for 450 minutes, $79.99 for 900 minutes and $99.99 for 1,350 minutes. All plans include unlimited data (email and web), Visual Voicemail, 200 SMS text messages, roll over minutes and unlimited mobile-to-mobile and a one-time activation fee of $36. Customers can also upgrade to $1500 SMS Text Messages per month for $10 extra, or unlimited SMS messages for $20.
Existing AT&T customers can keep their existing service plan and simply add an iPhone data plan for $20 extra per month.
Readers are encouraged to check out the step-by-step iPhone activation video tutorial posted on Apple's website.
Screenshots from the iPhone activation process through iTunes follow (in order):
"Usually it can be done in less than 20 minutes, but it can take several hours depending on your carrier," Apple said.
To make the switch, customers will need to enter into the latest version of iTunes their existing mobile phone number, their existing mobile account number, billing zip code, and password (if applicable).
When iPhone is connected to a computer for the first time, iTunes will launch automatically and begin the step-by-step activation process that can be completed at the customer's own pace from the privacy of their own home or office.
During the process, current AT&T customers can choose to replace their existing mobile phone with iPhone or add a new line to their existing account. New AT&T customers can activate their iPhone and get a new phone number, or transfer their previous number from their old phone. Customers new to AT&T can also choose to activate two or more iPhones on an individual or FamilyTalk plan.
All iPhone monthly service plans are available for individuals and families and are based on a new two-year service agreement with AT&T. Individual plans will be priced at $59.99 for 450 minutes, $79.99 for 900 minutes and $99.99 for 1,350 minutes. All plans include unlimited data (email and web), Visual Voicemail, 200 SMS text messages, roll over minutes and unlimited mobile-to-mobile and a one-time activation fee of $36. Customers can also upgrade to $1500 SMS Text Messages per month for $10 extra, or unlimited SMS messages for $20.
Existing AT&T customers can keep their existing service plan and simply add an iPhone data plan for $20 extra per month.
Readers are encouraged to check out the step-by-step iPhone activation video tutorial posted on Apple's website.
Screenshots from the iPhone activation process through iTunes follow (in order):
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Look here:
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Bye!
Roger
In this video seems that the iPhone is 80 Gb and not only 8...
Look here:
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Bye!
Roger
Actually, if you look at the all inclusive shot of iTunes at the top next to the iPhone graphic it says 7GB+, while at the bottom it displays 70GB+. Mere bug in iTunes is my guess as it didn't update from the previous time an iPod was connected.
Bye!
Roger
MUST you buy the data + telephone plan?!?!! What if you don't care for the data plan, and just want the telephone plan (for 39.99) - can you get just that?
...so let me get this right.
MUST you buy the data + telephone plan?!?!! What if you don't care for the data plan, and just want the telephone plan (for 39.99) - can you get just that?
Nope. I believe the visual voice mail uses data...
Not having to deal with some pimply-faced twit in a cellphone store: Priceless.
...so let me get this right.
MUST you buy the data + telephone plan?!?!! What if you don't care for the data plan, and just want the telephone plan (for 39.99) - can you get just that?
No!
Read the plan. There are three of them. No substitutes
http://www.apple.com/iphone/easysetup/rateplans.html
It's my understanding that you can use your existing AT&T plan.
Yes... you can use your existing plan and simply ADD the iPhone Data feature to it the cost would be $20 per month.
Dave
Actually, if you look at the all inclusive shot of iTunes at the top next to the iPhone graphic it says 7GB+, while at the bottom it displays 70GB+. Mere bug in iTunes is my guess as it didn't update from the previous time an iPod was connected.
I don't think it's a bug. This is APPLE we're dealing with. Like the TV show Lost, every visual element is scrutinized and is put in there purposefully.
I doubt Apple would let that slip.
My theory? Apple will issue a press release on Friday, before the launch, saying that they "screwed up" and that the real iPhone capacity is 40GB and 80GB, not 4GB and 8GB.
If that doesn't set the world on fire...
I don't think it's a bug. This is APPLE we're dealing with. Like the TV show Lost, every visual element is scrutinized and is put in there purposefully.
It is just a instruction video not a Holy Bible. The extra storage would be great, but I'd rather have Voice dialing, Flash support, 3g, and GPS
AND also video iChat.
I don't think it's a bug. This is APPLE we're dealing with. Like the TV show Lost, every visual element is scrutinized and is put in there purposefully.
I doubt Apple would let that slip.
My theory? Apple will issue a press release on Friday, before the launch, saying that they "screwed up" and that the real iPhone capacity is 40GB and 80GB, not 4GB and 8GB.
If that doesn't set the world on fire...
Maybe not say anything, Apple has quietly updated hardware in the past without saying anything. Imagine the user who gets home and has a heart attack when the realize they have more storage capacity!
Also, it would bring those hesitant people to pony up and get a phone, after the initial rush.
Or Jobs gave him and his people GodPhones.
But yeah, it's a pretty big goof considering they zoomed up on it.
My theory? Apple will issue a press release on Friday, before the launch, saying that they "screwed up" and that the real iPhone capacity is 40GB and 80GB, not 4GB and 8GB.
Yes. Apple will overtake MSFT's market cap (BUY! BUY! BUY! @ $120), and Steve Jobs will be the next president of the US (Al Gore will be his campaign manager). And, he'll win the Nobel prize.
I don't think it's a bug. This is APPLE we're dealing with. Like the TV show Lost, every visual element is scrutinized and is put in there purposefully.
I doubt Apple would let that slip.
My theory? Apple will issue a press release on Friday, before the launch, saying that they "screwed up" and that the real iPhone capacity is 40GB and 80GB, not 4GB and 8GB.
If that doesn't set the world on fire...
Right, because it certainly couldn't be that someone wasn't paying attention and there was a bug in the software. And if they just say they 'screwed up', that's a costly screw up, because its going to add a lot to the cost of the phone, money apple would have to eat.
But shouldn't you people be concerned if it were true. If it is 80GB (and there's no way Apple just slips in another 72GB for free, ain't going to happen), then you're talking a hard disk, which is going to kill your responsiveness and battery life.
It is just a instruction video not a Holy Bible. The extra storage would be great, but I'd rather have Voice dialing, Flash support, 3g, and GPS
AND also video iChat.
all of that will create a chous, imagine that the iphone had all that, who the heck will want a freaking blackberry or steves old palm one, he said it when he sold palm one back on the old days that palm one, only had 10 years of live, and that he would not have any other use for it
Is it possible to transfer a landline number to a mobile phone?
YUP..