iPhone 3GS Black Friday deal

[Scottastic]

On AT&T's website, you can pick up a refurbished iPhone 3GS for $49. Best part is: 1-year warranty, and you can still extend it with AppleCare. If you were looking to get one, don't miss this.

[Scottastic]

And don't quote me on this, but if you live in one of those states where cell phones are taxed on the full price, it appears that tax is based on $199.

[safariguy]

Holy crap. Can you delay activation? My wife's phone contract will be up in January so she could keep the same number.

[Scottastic]

Originally Posted by safariguy

Holy crap. Can you delay activation? My wife's phone contract will be up in January so she could keep the same number.

Is her contract up in January or is she eligible for upgrade in January? Because you are eligible for an upgrade 3 months before your contract expires. If it's actually up then, you should be eligible now.

As far as delaying activation? Yes and no: if you order it and don't call in to activate it, then yes, her old phone would not be shut off until you call.

Get a hold of her phone and dial *NEW#, followed by "call". It will send her phone a free SMS telling you if she's ready.

[safariguy]

Originally Posted by Scottastic

Is her contract up in January or is she eligible for upgrade in January? Because you are eligible for an upgrade 3 months before your contract expires. If it's actually up then, you should be eligible now.

As far as delaying activation? Yes and no: if you order it and don't call in to activate it, then yes, her old phone would not be shut off until you call.

Get a hold of her phone and dial *NEW#, followed by "call". It will send her phone a free SMS telling you if she's ready.

Sorry I should have been more clear. Her/our current phone is with a different carrier Sprint/Nextel. I am trying to figure out a way to keep the same phone number.

[Scottastic]

Originally Posted by safariguy

Sorry I should have been more clear. Her/our current phone is with a different carrier Sprint/Nextel. I am trying to figure out a way to keep the same phone number.

Here's my idea:

Activate a new line with AT&T through the website and get the iPhone. When your contract expires with Sprint, you can change the phone number on your AT&T line to the number from Sprint for $18.

Price of two months service AT&T while still paying Sprint: $120. Savings on the iPhone if you get it today: $150.

On the other hand, rumor in my store has it that the $49 price will continue through Christmas, but only with new activations (which you are doing). So you might even be able to hold out until closer to Christmas.

Alternatively, your ETF with Sprint should be something like $65 at this point. Might still be worth considering with the extra savings.

[Scottastic]

I'd like to make a little disclaimer: I work for AT&T (which is how I discovered this deal) but I make no profit for letting you guys know. On the contrary, I lose money for every customer who buys a phone online.

[Sauer Grapes]

They also have the 32 GB version (refurb) for $149. Wife and I just upgraded ours today with this deal. We're hoping to sell our 2G iPhones on craigslist to some Tmobile customers and offset most of the cost (if not all). The only bummer is the increased service cost, but it looks like we are getting my discount on the iPhone service plan, which I did not expect and will believe it when I get my first bill.

[Scottastic]

Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

They also have the 32 GB version (refurb) for $149. Wife and I just upgraded ours today with this deal. We're hoping to sell our 2G iPhones on craigslist to some Tmobile customers and offset most of the cost (if not all). The only bummer is the increased service cost, but it looks like we are getting my discount on the iPhone service plan, which I did not expect and will believe it when I get my first bill.

You absolutely will on the primary line. You won't on the secondary, though.

[King James]

that is an awesome deal, just wish iPhone was on verizon :-/

[poriggity]

This deal does not appear to be available anymore. I was gonna jump and upgrade my 2g- 3gs, but won't now.

[safariguy]

I just pulled the trigger on the 32 for 149. My wife is going to be surprised! Thanks so much for the referal.

[Footbag]

Just ordered one for my wife. I did notice the data plan and text message plans have increased in price from $20 unlimited to $35 for 200 texts. I'm surprised at how much AT&T has been able to charge. I'd like to see Verizon get it just for the sake of competition.

[Footbag]

Originally Posted by poriggity

This deal does not appear to be available anymore. I was gonna jump and upgrade my 2g- 3gs, but won't now.

I'm still seeing it... And my brother-in-law has one in his cart right now.

[Sauer Grapes]

Originally Posted by Scottastic

You absolutely will on the primary line. You won't on the secondary, though.

Neither are actually my primary line. I have my dads phone also through my account and I put him as primary since it is not an iPhone. That way the bulk of the family plan is discounted. Neither iPhone line has had any discount, which is why I was surprised it was showing iPhone plan as 25.50 with the upgrade. Like I said, I'll beleive it when I see it in a bill. Will be a nice surprse if it does happen though.

[Scottastic]

Originally Posted by Footbag

Just ordered one for my wife. I did notice the data plan and text message plans have increased in price from $20 unlimited to $35 for 200 texts. I'm surprised at how much AT&T has been able to charge. I'd like to see Verizon get it just for the sake of competition.

Actually, 30 dollar data and 5 dollar 200 texts is in line with VZW. The 20 dollar plan was for the original iPhone, and was because you didn't get a discount on the phone. Everything else (Blackberry and WinMo) was 30 for data.

Regardless, T-Mobile kicks everyone to the curb.

[Scottastic]

Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

Neither are actually my primary line. I have my dads phone also through my account and I put him as primary since it is not an iPhone. That way the bulk of the family plan is discounted. Neither iPhone line has had any discount, which is why I was surprised it was showing iPhone plan as 25.50 with the upgrade. Like I said, I'll beleive it when I see it in a bill. Will be a nice surprse if it does happen though.

Who's your employer? There are a couple that will discount iPhone data (Kaiser, Coca-Cola, Post Office, etc.)

I wish AT&T worked in my area. As it is, I have to use the "V" guys.

[Scothew]

Any discounts I could do on upgrading my phone? my contract is up on 3/3/10. I guess im stuck with the $249 correct?

[Scottastic]

Originally Posted by Scothew

Any discounts I could do on upgrading my phone? my contract is up on 3/3/10. I guess im stuck with the $249 correct?

You can upgrade on 12/4/09.