So, like everyone else who was patient enough to wait for the iPod touch, I'm contemplating between buying the 399 iPhone(8Gb) or the 399 iPod Touch(16Gb). I am currently an AT&T customer, so I don't have a problem with the SIM card lock(I don't think), but I really do not want to pay the extra 20 dollar/month data plan. So my question is this: With the software unlocks available, like iActivator or IASign, will I be able to use the iPhone as a phone with my existing AT&T plan or no?

No, By Now, You Just Can Have Your Iphone Hw Unlocked, Or Using An Sim Unlock Method.
Only Software Method Is Still Under Development.

I just decided to move forward so I'll buy the iPod Touch and I´ll buy also the Motorola A1200 (known as Ming is Asia Pacific). This cell phone is Linux-based and is possible to sync it with Lotus Notes as well as Outlook. There are several applications software in the web and also there is a forum, www.motorolafans.com, with hundreds of post supporting and developing applications for Ming. I´m sick about Steve Jobs and his "way to do business", fuc.....g the rest of the world

FromVenezuela

Originally Posted by TTTrouble

So, like everyone else who was patient enough to wait for the iPod touch, I'm contemplating between buying the 399 iPhone(8Gb) or the 399 iPod Touch(16Gb). I am currently an AT&T customer, so I don't have a problem with the SIM card lock(I don't think), but I really do not want to pay the extra 20 dollar/month data plan. So my question is this: With the software unlocks available, like iActivator or IASign, will I be able to use the iPhone as a phone with my existing AT&T plan or no?

I think there's no reason you should buy an iPod Touch and carry two gadgets.
It should work.

Yes, i understand that, but I was under the impression that since I have an AT&T simcard I wouldn't necessarily need the full on SIM card unlock--only the activation that I have to do, normally through iTunes...So like basically I was wondering if I could use an iPhone with an AT&T account without paying for the monthly data service...

Originally Posted by TTTrouble

Yes, i understand that, but I was under the impression that since I have an AT&T simcard I wouldn't necessarily need the full on SIM card unlock--only the activation that I have to do, normally through iTunes...So like basically I was wondering if I could use an iPhone with an AT&T account without paying for the monthly data service...

yes you can, you just need to activate the phone manually, then you can use it with a AT&T Sim card

Yes you can use the iphone on a non-iphone ATT plan. I am currently in the process of doing it. One link which explains how to do this with a cingular pay-as-you-go card is http://www.hacktheiphone.com/iphone_...gular_sim.html
You should basically do similar steps except use your ATT sim card (post-paid or pre-paid)