Is it legal for AT&T to charge sales tax on the un-discounted price of a new phone (versus the actual purchase price)? Why?
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posted by FuzzyVerde
on Dec 5, 2008 -
18 answers
I'm in the UK, my mom is in Central Indiana. I would like to recommend her a good broadband package that will let us chat over Skype, etc. So nothing too underpowered.
Her phone is currently with AT&T, and she would prefer to keep things as simple and non-expensive as possible, and do it through them as well, if that's a decent course of action to take.
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posted by jim.christian
on Dec 2, 2008 -
4 answers
My international cell phone provider (Airtel in India) insists that I can get uncharged toll-free calls while roaming in the US and Canada. It sounds too good to be true. Can you shed some light on this for me?
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posted by smersh
on Nov 30, 2008 -
4 answers
Narrowed my phone choices down to: iPhone, Blackberry Bold, and Samsung Omnia. Which one should I get?
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posted by decrescendo
on Nov 29, 2008 -
38 answers
AT&T bricks legit, in-contract iPhones during vacation suspend (!). Workarounds? (I don't have an iPhone -- just researching pros and cons now -- so I can't test anything myself.)
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posted by kalapierson
on Nov 28, 2008 -
13 answers
Yet another iPhone AskMe. Feedback needed from (US) iPhone owners: Do I want an iPhone, or do I want to just upgrade my Nokia? Specific details inside.
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posted by caution live frogs
on Nov 20, 2008 -
14 answers
What type of phone should I buy next month and what carrier should I be on? I'm on a Verizon family plan right now with my parents and it expires around Thanksgiving. I have a free upgrade with Verizon, as well.
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posted by decrescendo
on Oct 30, 2008 -
12 answers
I've got an aging Motorola Q on Verizon. Someone just gave me a Blackberry Curve that was on ATT. How can I use the Curve?
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posted by trbrts
on Oct 29, 2008 -
12 answers
How can I get a good deal on a replacement for my wife's busted Pantech C3b AT&T cell phone?
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posted by braveterry
on Oct 21, 2008 -
5 answers
iPhone Filter: I've decided I want an iPhone. I've got a ton of questions, my google-fu is failing me, and I haven't recived much help when I call AT&T. Hopefully you can help me in regards to porting my # from Sprint Business to AT&T.
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posted by xotis
on Oct 2, 2008 -
11 answers
Am I stuck with AT&T? Comcast looks just as bad. Are there any ISPs in Chicago where I can get internet with a little bit of accountability?
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posted by mockdeep
on Sep 25, 2008 -
8 answers
What do I need to do to get better cell phone coverage in my basement? Everything works fine upstairs but not so much in the basement. I have an antenna already mounted to the roof, I assume all I need is a repeater? If so what kind? The network is AT&T, but I do not need 3G speeds, only the ability to make calls / SMS.
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posted by geoff.
on Sep 8, 2008 -
8 answers
Thinking of switching from Comcast cable modem to DSL for broadband--will I notice the difference?
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posted by bdk3clash
on Sep 7, 2008 -
15 answers
There's only one person in the world that has trouble getting my text messages.
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posted by iconjack
on Aug 22, 2008 -
9 answers
I'm considering upgrading my internet service. I currently have basic DSL from AT&T bundled with a landline. Today a couple of guys with "AT&T uverse solutions provider" ID's came to the door and want to sell me this Uverse service. I'm suspicious.
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posted by pjern
on Aug 20, 2008 -
10 answers
Is there any advantage to buying an iPhone at an Apple Store rather than at an ATT Store?
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posted by alms
on Aug 12, 2008 -
14 answers
For AT&T, what counts as being a 'previous iPhone user' as far as upgrades to 3G iPhone go? I am a fairly new AT&T customer, who got a Blackberry through them in May. Because of that, I'm not eligible for a $199/$299 3G iPhone through them -- I'd have to pay $399 or $499. However, they are giving current iPhone customers the lower price. If I were to acquire an old iPhone from a 3rd party, and activate it under my current AT&T account, would that make me an iPhone customer for purposes of the upgrade? Or did I have to buy an iPhone directly through AT&T to qualify for this price?
posted by mef613
on Jul 18, 2008 -
10 answers
does anyone have and use a SE k800 in the US on AT&t network. I need the settings to get on the internet I know its a triband and all that, umts wont work in America etc. But I've had a SE W800 for years and was able to get on the internet and that is triband also so what gives. So if you can get on the internet with your SE K800 and live in the US and use ATT please give me the settings or link to them thanks.
and Also I live in the Philadelphia area so The phone works fine and once again can get on att with another triband phone.
posted by antisocialiting
on Jul 13, 2008 -
2 answers
How simple is it for an at&t member switch to an iPhone if he's not the account holder?
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posted by fishmasta
on Jul 2, 2008 -
7 answers
It's come the time to buy a new cellphone. I have a RAZR V2 and it's falling apart. My Verizon contract is up in November. Should I re-up with Verizon and stay on my family plan or should I break off and/or go to another carrier? And what phone should I look into? All I know is that I do not want a huge fold out QWERTY keyboard like a 16-year-old girl with a Sidekick and probably do not want a Motorola.
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posted by decrescendo
on Jun 23, 2008 -
29 answers
Will activating a current iPhone for a day make me eligible for the $199 iPhone 3G?
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posted by Rowgun
on Jun 16, 2008 -
4 answers
Help me buy a new AT&T/Cingular cellphone that doesn't suck? I need reliability, general feature quality, and (ideally) calendar synchronization, don't need outrageous expense...
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posted by paultopia
on May 20, 2008 -
16 answers
What's a good way to get a good deal from AT&T retention folks if I'm off-contract but planning to get an iPhone?
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posted by gramcracker
on Apr 22, 2008 -
11 answers
ISP Filter: AT&T sucks so hardcore that they deserve a medal. I quit. What ISP's have you had good experiences with?
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posted by JPowers
on Mar 28, 2008 -
23 answers
I've been waiting for months now for the 3g Iphone to come out....should I continue to wait?
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posted by Hogermite
on Mar 18, 2008 -
25 answers
Just switched to AT&T "Elite" Internet service from Comcast cable modem in a cost saving measure. AT&T promises download speeds of 3-6M Bps for this service (as opposed to 2-3 for their Pro service, which is a few bucks cheaper), but I'm only seeing a whisker above 3. Is this normal? Anything I can do?
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posted by psmealey
on Mar 11, 2008 -
11 answers
Is there a way for me to cancel my iPhone contract because of the fact that AT&T has been wiretapping customers?
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posted by lukeomalley
on Mar 7, 2008 -
19 answers
What's the best wireless phone service for the NYC area?
I'm as fed up with Verizon as the next guy, but my limited experience with an iPhone in Manhattan left me with dropped/missed calls and very intermittent access to maps, etc. (unless already cached).
Putting aside fun features that
usually work, and imagining your life depended on receiving or making a phone call, which network would you choose?*
*Please speak from experience with a carrier and nevermind the silly games they play (e.g., crippling bluetooth, etc.); I simply need a service that doesn't miss or drop calls.
posted by whoiam
on Mar 3, 2008 -
16 answers
What is the best value QWERTY phone that one can buy used (unlocked or At&T/Cingular), and where from? EBay didn't yield any crazy deals.
posted by spacefire
on Feb 25, 2008 -
10 answers
What real-world DSL speeds (AT&T) do people experience in Milwaukee (Bay View area)?
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posted by conigs
on Feb 3, 2008 -
5 answers
What cell phone should I buy? I have AT&T. I had a Blackberry Pearl, and it just broke. I have not been that happy with it, so am considering getting a new phone. Text messaging is the feature I use most, aside from the actual phone.
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posted by hazyspring
on Jan 21, 2008 -
13 answers
Need an inexpensive indestructible cellphone for my SO. Since the ol' luddite has converted to this "cellular phone" business he's managed to bang the ever-loving crap out of
this phone.
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posted by desuetude
on Dec 27, 2007 -
28 answers
How much should I offer for a barely used iPhone and how easy is it to get service with AT&T on a used iPhone?
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posted by aristan
on Dec 17, 2007 -
7 answers
Family got iPhones + family plans. If I try to port my old number, it can't be added to the family plan because we are in different "markets". How do I get this accomplished / Who do I complain to at AT&T?
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posted by Brainy
on Dec 11, 2007 -
8 answers
Will AT&T Wireless sell me a SIM card without a phone if I walk into their store?
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posted by cmonkey
on Nov 17, 2007 -
10 answers
iPhone - AT&T/Cingular or T-Mobile (USA) ?
I'm in NYC, peak minutes usage < 300, 50% of minutes to same 4 numbers, data usage likely to be high. Criteria: minimize the following, in order of priority: cost, dropped calls/network weirdness, customer service craziness, crap-tastic contracts.
I'm obviously fine with hacking/unlocking my iphone.
posted by joshwa
on Nov 15, 2007 -
15 answers
I need to have a phone jack put in for AT&T service in Chicago (Andersonville), because the previous tenants converted all the phone jacks to cable outlets. Can anyone recommend the services of a handyman, or even suggest who I would have to look up to get it done more quickly than AT&T will?
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posted by Lieber Frau
on Aug 24, 2007 -
17 answers
Cell phone recommendation: All I'm looking for is the best sound quality and a clock that is easily readable without opening the phone. I'm on AT&T.
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posted by coffee and minarets
on Aug 8, 2007 -
7 answers
Wireless data plan pricing annoyance. To wit, how can AT&T justify charging what they do, apparently based on the phone platform?
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posted by caution live frogs
on Jun 26, 2007 -
22 answers
SanFranciscoWiFi: I currently have DSL service with AT&T. It came with a DSL modem/wireless router thingy from 2WIRE. Can I replace the 2Wire? If so, what are my options? Please speak to me as if I were a child because in the area of networking, I am.
posted by vacapinta
on Dec 4, 2006 -
10 answers
