8 am confirmed + no contract prices.

[Sam DaCool]

Just read about this on yahoo. Thought I'd post it here for you guys.

Looks like we'll have to get up bright and early to buy the new iPhone. Also, AT&T says a "no-commitment" iPhone is "coming soon."

First things first: The new iPhone 3G will go on sale at 8 a.m. next Friday at AT&T retail stores and Apple stores. So if you're planning on lining up, you'd better be ready well before sunrise.

Also, AT&T has finally clarified pricing for current AT&T subscribers who want the iPhone 3G.

In a nutshell, if you're "upgrade eligible" (log into your AT&T account to see if you are), you'll be able to buy the new iPhone for the discounted price of $199 for the 8GB version or $299 for the 16GB model. (AT&T is somewhat vague about the eligibility criteria, although your credit history and the time remaining on your contract are factors.) You'll also have to pay an $18 "upgrade fee."

If you're not eligible for the discount, you'll have to fork over extra for an "early upgrade"-$399 for the 8GB iPhone 3G or $499 for the 16GB model. Ouch.

AT&T also says that a "no-commitment" (read: no contract) iPhone 3G will be available soon, at $599 for the 8GB version and or $699 for the 16GB handset. Pricey, but hey-no two-year contract.

Unfortunately, AT&T won't offer the new iPhone on a prepaid basis, at least not at launch.

Some other items: You will have to get your new iPhone activated at the store, and that means a credit check. So bring a photo ID and your Social Security number (especially if you're not yet an AT&T customer). If you want to cut down on the wait, you can go to an AT&T store now and take care of the credit check early.

There have been some rumors that current iPhone users could simply register the IMEI number of their new iPhone with AT&T clerks-meaning they could finish activating their phones at home. It's a nice idea, but so far, there's no indication from AT&T that such a plan exists.

As for the newly detailed rate plans, there aren't any surprises. Each plan comes bundled with unlimited data; $70 a month gets you 450 minutes and 5,000 night/weekend minutes, while a 900-minute plan with unlimited nights/weekends goes for $90. A 1,350-minute plan will cost $110 per month. Family plans are available, and business data plans will cost $45 a month (versus $30 per month for standard data in the bundled plans). Text messages are extra, too. Individuals pay $5 for 200 texts per month, $15 for 1,500 a month, or $20 for unlimited texting. For family plans, you'll pay $30 a month for unlimited messaging.

AT&T also has a checklist of required documentation, fees, and rate plans. Download the PDF here.

Guess that $199 price Steve Jobs announced for the iPhone 3G should have come with a massive asterisk, huh?

Source: Yahoo!

Wow i don't know about you but this sucks. I just realized that I can't afford an iPhone because I'm dead in the middle of my contract

[ipodtoucher]

I just posted a main blog news post on this if you want some detail on the plans. Post the comments here!

I realized that i can't afford $110 a month for a phone hahahaha

[Sam DaCool]

Yeah for me:
$399 (8gb iPhone for me) + $75 (my contract) = No Way!

I guess my contract price isn't that bad but the iPhone early upgrading price, ridiculous!! I mean i can see having it $100 more than the original price but $200??

[chadaw]

Originally Posted by Sam DaCool

Just read about this on yahoo. Thought I'd post it here for you guys.



Source: Yahoo!

Wow i don't know about you but this sucks. I just realized that I can't afford an iPhone because I'm dead in the middle of my contract

All of this was already covered in previous posts.

[Sam DaCool]

oh ok sorry. I thought I'd just put it all in one place for everyone.

[webwise]

What do you do when you're pissed at AT&T for all it's "nickel and diming", but swept away by the iPhone and must have it?

$10/month here, $5/month there, a charge to activate, it's aggravating.

Had to vent...

[Phoenix_NZ]

well that sucks! Im gonna go search on Vodafone and see if they have released any news yet

[Phoenix_NZ]

Well here is a paragraph from a news release on 10th June - Australia, Italy, New Zealand and Portugal will be the first Vodafone markets to offer customers iPhone 3G for purchase on July 11. iPhone 3G will be available via Vodafone on contract price plans which will include great value data bundles. Other markets will follow later this year and full details of specific launch dates and price plans will be made available soon by individual Vodafone operating companies.

Customers in Vodafone's ten markets where iPhone 3G will be available can pre-register online in the next few days.

*Based on 3G and EDGE testing. Actual speeds vary by site conditions.

Ok If its gonna be released here on July 11 our friday... it means we get it the day before US lol. Which I highly doubt. So I think we will get ours Saturday 12th.

Also note - they said contract price plan... now that might be a worry in regards to price.

I havent been able to find anything more though... there has been no more news release regarding the iPhone as farr as I could find.

[alex.stef]

it's the first time I hear about a "no-commitment" iPhone 3G from AT&T. and the price is not very big. but it will be still locked for the AT&T network?

[Sam DaCool]

Originally Posted by alex.stef

it's the first time I hear about a "no-commitment" iPhone 3G from AT&T. and the price is not very big. but it will be still locked for the AT&T network?

the price is the same as the old iPhone and im sure somebody will figure out how to unlock it a day or two after the release.