I'm being offered an iPhone for the same price as an iPod Touch, which I've been planning to get; which one should I get? What's the difference? Also, I may be switching from AT&T to T-Mobile soon; if I do, will I be able to use the unlocked iPhone without incurring charges for the internet like AT&T does automatically? [more inside]
posted by hotdiggitydog on Dec 26, 2009 - 17 answers

What is the potential risk, and legality, of my idea for a prank: sending the entirety of Romeo and Juliet in text messages to a friend. [more inside]
posted by Askiba on Nov 25, 2009 - 33 answers

My wife would love an iPhone for Christmas. She totally deserves one, too, but AT&T coverage at our house is nonexistent. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by These Premises Are Alarmed on Nov 24, 2009 - 33 answers

My 2-year cell phone contract with AT&T Wireless is complete, and I'm looking for advice on how to handle the next part. [more inside]
posted by anotherpanacea on Nov 24, 2009 - 8 answers

How much money is Apple actually making per iPhone? [more inside]
posted by ejfox on Nov 16, 2009 - 10 answers

How can I use my iPhone in Spain without running up a ridiculous bill? [more inside]
posted by scooterdman on Nov 14, 2009 - 7 answers

Switching to Verizon, buying a Droid, paying AT&Ts early termination fee, and then selling my 16GB iPhone 3Gs on Ebay to cover my costs and break even (or better) seems like it's too easy. Am I missing something? [more inside]
posted by TurkishGolds on Nov 12, 2009 - 22 answers

Iphone 3GS+Water=Unhappiness. Can I reactivate my 1st gen iphone while the 3GS is sitting in a bowl of rice for the next few days? [more inside]
posted by nevercalm on Oct 12, 2009 - 12 answers

iPhone/AT&T conundrum: will this idea work? (kinda long, sorry) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 22, 2009 - 4 answers

Working out a situation where I would have an iPhone on Verizon's data network and wondering if anyone has tried this or is currently doing it. Further details inside [more inside]
posted by genial on Jul 22, 2009 - 10 answers

In the spirit of Google Voice invites, I'm wondering if there might be cost effective a way to create a phone set up that does the following with two Google Voice numbers, two iPhones, and some sort of voip/sip/pbx/(insert acronym here) home phone solution: [more inside]
posted by ejoey on Jul 22, 2009 - 18 answers

So I dropped my iPhone and the screen shattered. Now what? What should I buy and how does it affect my ATT contract? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Jul 2, 2009 - 16 answers

Help! My iPhone has decided to not connect to any cell-phone network. [more inside]
posted by ComeUndone on Jun 22, 2009 - 8 answers

Two iPhones, a 2G and a 3G, on a family plan. Adding a third, a 3GS. Can I just swap the SIM cards to get the phone numbers onto the devices I want them on, or does AT&T need to get involved? [more inside]
posted by pzarquon on Jun 11, 2009 - 13 answers

I had my iPhone stolen a week ago. I still have 18 months on my contract. I don't know what my options are--I'd like to get a Google phone (but I'm not sure which are released yet, and work with AT&T). Or can I just cancel my AT&T contract? Or is there a way to get an inexpensive replacement iPhone? What choices do I have?
posted by catsclaw on May 10, 2009 - 14 answers

Is an iPod Touch really a viable alternative to the iPhone? Details inside, of course. [more inside]
posted by peanut_mcgillicuty on Mar 31, 2009 - 19 answers

Mrs. Argyle's iPhone is broken. The SIM card won't stay seated. Apple says the water damage telltale is red, so they won't touch it for repair, nor will AT&T repair it. The water damage telltale invalidates all warranties. From what multiple calls with AT&T tell me, my only option is paying full replacement cost of the iPhone ($400) for a new one. Does anyone know of other or better options? Thanks.
posted by Argyle on Mar 16, 2009 - 10 answers

Questions on a refurbished iPhone. [more inside]
posted by gtr on Feb 27, 2009 - 3 answers

Will AT&T let you add an iPhone to a FamilyTalk plan, where the main phone is not an iPhone? [more inside]
posted by Amby72 on Feb 24, 2009 - 6 answers

Help me find a cheap, reliable, standard phone for use on AT&T. I need to find something cheap so I can sell my iPhone. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Jan 15, 2009 - 13 answers

I bought an Iphone through ATT dec 9th. Found out today i will be in Japan this year starting this spring for one year ATT Contract states:"simply return it either to a store or by mail within 30 days from the date the equipment." I assumed that that meant 30 full days of use (hence return today would be OK, but they insist that it meant 30 calendar days irregardless of what time the phone was picked up or activated, and so they denied my return. Any thoughts on my options? Should the contract not be more clear on precise what 30 days means?
posted by dougiedd on Jan 8, 2009 - 21 answers

Help me find a moderately cheap phone for use on AT&T. I'm taking my iPhone back. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Jan 6, 2009 - 16 answers

My iPhone is broken and not covered by warranty (water damage), what is my best option (b/c ATT won't let me just buy another iPhone)? [more inside]
posted by jacobjacobs on Jan 5, 2009 - 12 answers

What is involved in "unlocking" an iPhone 3G? Is this even legal? [more inside]
posted by junipero on Dec 31, 2008 - 15 answers

I'm interested in buying an OLD iPhone and using it with AT&T's pay as you go service. If I choose the Pay as You Go Unlimited plan, which is 10 cents per minute + 1 dollar per day only on the days I use my phone, should I be able to 1) use a payg sim card with the iphone straight out of the box, and 2) add a text messaging bundle to this? Also, is it possible to get a payg sim card without having to purchase a phone directly from at&t? [more inside]
posted by alitorbati on Dec 23, 2008 - 1 answer

So I bought an iPhone for AT&T and it is aggravating. I need something else. What do you suggest? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Dec 19, 2008 - 19 answers

Gift receiving etiquette: accept the iPhone that was promised me or go rogue and get a Blackberry Storm? Related: is the Blackberry really better? [more inside]
posted by billysumday on Dec 9, 2008 - 21 answers

Narrowed my phone choices down to: iPhone, Blackberry Bold, and Samsung Omnia. Which one should I get? [more inside]
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.) [more inside]
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. [more inside]
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. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Oct 30, 2008 - 12 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. [more inside]
posted by xotis on Oct 2, 2008 - 11 answers

Is there any advantage to buying an iPhone at an Apple Store rather than at an ATT Store? [more inside]
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

buying a 3G iphone in america to use in europe [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Jul 13, 2008 - 11 answers

How simple is it for an at&t member switch to an iPhone if he's not the account holder? [more inside]
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. [more inside]
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? [more inside]
posted by Rowgun on Jun 16, 2008 - 4 answers

I've been waiting for months now for the 3g Iphone to come out....should I continue to wait? [more inside]
posted by Hogermite on Mar 18, 2008 - 25 answers

Is there a way for me to cancel my iPhone contract because of the fact that AT&T has been wiretapping customers? [more inside]
posted by lukeomalley on Mar 7, 2008 - 19 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? [more inside]
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? [more inside]
posted by Brainy on Dec 11, 2007 - 8 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

How's AT&T/Cingular reception in Washington, DC? [more inside]
posted by raf on Jun 30, 2007 - 12 answers