We have recently received information surrounding the hot-topic issue of whether current iPhone owners will be eligible to get the new iPhone 3G at subsidized pricing ($199/$299 respectively).
MacBlogz’s source at AT&T has confirmed that current iPhone owners will automatically be eligible for subsidized pricing when walking into an AT&T store with your current iPhone in hand.
This has been a rather tricky and un-addressed topic by either AT&T or Apple. It would make sense that current iPhone owners would be eligible for the subsidized pricing. However, because you haven’t necessarily been a customer for two years (seeing as how the iPhone is 13 months old), a lot of confusion lies within those specifics.
The source confirms that “The companies haven’t talked about this, or really said anything, but I can guarantee you that if you walk in Friday morning with your current iPhone, you’ll be automatically eligible for the iPhone 3G’s subsidized pricing.”
We hope this clears up any confusion for current iPhone owners. As it stands right now, simply bring your current iPhone on July 11th to an AT&T store (can’t confirm about Apple Stores) and you’ll automatically be eligible to buy the 8GB iPhone 3G for $199, or the 16GB iPhone 3G for $299.
Updates: While it has been assumed since WWDC, AT&T had yet to confirm this specific piece of information. And confusion had been swirling about the process current iPhone owners should expect.
Updates x2: This information is more of a clarification and confirmation than it is a leak.
Updates x3: While we’ve heard many things such as “If you’re eligible for an upgrade, you will get the subsidized pricing,” this was still relatively vague. Today, we were able to confirm that currently owning a first generation iPhone, with a current AT&T account — will get you the subsidized price.
This should clear up confusion about what makes certain account holders eligible. By owning an iPhone on the AT&T network, you are eligible for the subsidized prices. Once again, if you ARE an existing iPhone owner with an account at AT&T — simply bringing your iPhone (as proof of first generation ownership) makes you eligible for the subsidized pricing.
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This info was in the release dated July 1st, 2008. It specifically said you are eligible for the $199 pricing if you purchased a iphone before July 11th.
iPhone 3G will be available for $199 for the 8GB model and $299 for the 16GB model. Both prices require two-year contracts and are available to the following customers:
iPhone customers who purchased before July 11
Customers activating a new line with AT&T
Current AT&T customers who are eligible, at the time of purchase, for an upgrade discount
Existing AT&T customers who are not currently eligible for an upgrade discount can purchase iPhone 3G for $399 for the 8GB model or $499 for the 16GB model. Both options require a new two-year service agreement. In the future, AT&T will offer a no-contract-required option for $599 (8GB) or $699 (16GB).
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“Existing AT&T customers who are not currently eligible for an upgrade discount can purchase iPhone 3G for $399 for the 8GB model or $499 for the 16GB model”
That sentence has been confusing me since the beginning of all this hoopla.
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That would be for existing ATT customers that DON’T have a iPhone…
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