Is there anybody in here who cancelled his ATT contract after the first month and paid the 175$ fee?

Because that would be an interesting legal situation. If you cancelled and paid the fee, is AT&T due to unlock the phone? (here in Germany the carriers have to...)

grets charley

Originally Posted by unlockit

Is there anybody in here who cancelled his ATT contract after the first month and paid the 175$ fee?

Because that would be an interesting legal situation. If you cancelled and paid the fee, is AT&T due to unlock the phone? (here in Germany the carriers have to...)

grets charley

somebody could quite ask att...
i´ll try it!
will post the results here

Originally Posted by unlockit

Is there anybody in here who cancelled his ATT contract after the first month and paid the 175$ fee?

Because that would be an interesting legal situation. If you cancelled and paid the fee, is AT&T due to unlock the phone? (here in Germany the carriers have to...)

grets charley

No, they don't. Let me explain: you can pay T-Mobile to get an unlock code from them but the contract stays in place, you still have to fullfill it.
After the contract ends (usually after two years), they provide the unlock code for free.

AT&T doesn't offer an unlock code for money and I doubt they'll ever will, judging by the response I got from them lately when I made an inquiry about my GoPhone plan and international roaming (blocked with GoPhone plan).

Guys, why do you all waste your time thinking about "funny" unlocking methods when the SOLUTION is pretty easy? Donate some money to the well known development team and I bet that latest in a couple of weeks, we all have happy faces.

i´ve done it, here interesting chat with att analyst:

> hello

AT&T eAgent > Good Morning,welcome to the AT&T. You have reached FastAccess DSL eAgent Lee. How may I assist you today?

> Dear, I´ve got a question, please don´t give me a answer, if you are not sure about. Because the issue is very new for you and me! If I´d cancel my AT&T 2 years plan, wich I´ve maden by buying and activation of the iPhone, and would pay the 175 $ like you offered, what will happen with the iPhone. - Can I give it back? Do I get my money back? - Can you unlock it? - If both of them is not possible, what should I do with the iPhone? Because I wouldn´t able to use it anymore? Thanks in advance for you help. And please prove this question

> can you answer this question?

> hello?

AT&T eAgent > I will be glad to assist you with that today. Before we begin, may I please have your DSL telephone number beginning with the area code first?

> i haven´t a number at home, cause i´m living in a temporary appartement, case i just begun my job

> is the mobile number enough

AT&T eAgent > Yes.

> ok

> here we go

> hello?

AT&T eAgent > Thanks.

AT&T eAgent > Getting the correct information for the phone for you.

> u´re welcome

> ok

AT&T eAgent > If the equipment you purchased does not meet your expectations, simply return it either to a store or by mail within 30 days from the date the equipment was purchased or shipped. (Gift cards, Ring tone cards, and Apple branded equipment are excluded. See below.) Equipment returned within 30 days will be refunded back to the original payment method. Any rebate associated with the returned equipment will be voided.

AT&T eAgent > A re-stocking fee ($25.00 for voice-centric devices and $50.00 for data-centric devices) may be charged for equipment returned that is damaged or does not include all components (device, battery, charger, manual and software). Equipment received through an insurance claim cannot be returned or exchanged under this policy. (Equipment Warranty rules may apply)

AT&T eAgent > You may cancel service within 30 days from the activation date to avoid the early termination fee of $175.You will be responsible for all applicable usage fees, prorated access charges, taxes, surcharges or other charges through the termination date.

> what would happen if I cancel the plan after 30 days?

AT&T eAgent > You would have to pay the $175 and the cost of the iphone.

AT&T eAgent > You would have to pay the $175 and the cost of the iphone.

> what are the cost of the iPhone?

AT&T eAgent > It's available at AT&T retail stores for $499 (4GB) and $599 (8GB) .

> I´m sorry, do I understand it right: I have to buy the iPhone, make the 2 years plan with you, after 30 days cancel the plan, pay 175$ fee and then give the iPhone on you back?

AT&T eAgent > If you cancel service within the return period but do not return the equipment within the return period or if equipment is not returned in like-new condition, you may be charged the full retail price of the equipment.

> it´s not the answer of my question: i bought the iPhone paying 499 (599) $, is it my or not ?

AT&T eAgent > Yes once you pay the total price of the phone.

> the total price is 499 for 4GB and 599 for 8GB, rigth?

AT&T eAgent > yes

> can i cancel the plan after 30 days?

AT&T eAgent > Yes you can. You can cancel the plan at anytime you get ready. You will just be billed for all the frees

> ok, now my last question, what will happen with the iPhone after cancelation and paying of all fees, Ican´t use it, but I bought it paying the full price 499 (599)?

AT&T eAgent > To chat with someone for knows more about the plan click on this link http://forums.wireless.att.com/cng/u...at.id%3Dtschat .

AT&T eAgent > I am not sure on that answer.

> can you ask somebody on your site, please?

AT&T eAgent > Analyst has closed chat and left the room

what for shit they don´t know that to do!

To save you a little bit of trouble: AT&T does NOT unlock the iPhone for you, even if you cancel the contract after 30 days. You need to pay the early termination fee of 175 USD and you can keep the iPhone you bought.
The iPhone still works with AT&T only, so if you want to use it as a phone too, you need to make a contract with AT&T again. That simple.

Originally Posted by 997TT

To save you a little bit of trouble: AT&T does NOT unlock the iPhone for you, even if you cancel the contract after 30 days. You need to pay the early termination fee of 175 USD and you can keep the iPhone you bought.
The iPhone still works with AT&T only, so if you want to use it as a phone too, you need to make a contract with AT&T again. That simple.

yes, that´s simple and radiculous!
buy the phone for 500 bucks and don´t be able to use it...

@997TT
once i forgot to ask, is it even deactivate after cancaleration of the plan?

@977tt

Guys, why do you all waste your time thinking about "funny" unlocking methods when the SOLUTION is pretty easy? Donate some money to the well known development team and I bet that latest in a couple of weeks, we all have happy faces.

donation was done but I HATE WAITING

but still, the legal aspect is interesting, especially with the funny jurisdiction in USA (like cat in microwave and coffe by macdonalds) . There's a rumor that apple is going to get sued for not communicating that the battery of the iphone can only be changed by apple..

Originally Posted by unlockit

@977tt


donation was done but I HATE WAITING

but still, the legal aspect is interesting, especially with the funny jurisdiction in USA (like cat in microwave and coffe by macdonalds) . There's a rumor that apple is going to get sued for not communicating that the battery of the iphone can only be changed by apple..

i 100% agree!
apple can´t sale a brick for 500-600 bucks... or can they?

Let me see what the iPhone sales package says:

"Requirements: Minimum new two-year wireless service plan with AT&R required to activate all iPhone features, including iPod features".

"Wireless service and some wireless features are not available in all areas, see www.att.com for service availability."

"Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced by Apple service provider."

Apple and AT&T apparently assume that everybody who buys the iPhone can read.

Originally Posted by 997TT

Let me see what the iPhone sales package says:

"Requirements: Minimum new two-year wireless service plan with AT&R required to activate all iPhone features, including iPod features".

"Wireless service and some wireless features are not available in all areas, see www.att.com for service availability."

"Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced by Apple service provider."

Apple and AT&T apparently assume that everybody who buys the iPhone can read.

you right, but we are speaking about cancel the plan, not buying the phone.
if you buy it you agree this stuff.
then you decide to cancel it. (described in the sales package, as well)
when this happened you´ve got a brick, if apple/att even deactivate you phone.
this is the question!