IPhone: What are my options if I don't want AT&T?

IPhone: What are my options if I don't want AT&T?
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answer:Buy an unlocked iPhone 2.5G and put your SIM into it. iPhone 3g’s have not been unlocked yet, so that’s the best you can do.
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Can AT&T iPhone 4 ever be used on Verizon or other network?

Description : Can AT&T iPhone 4 ever be used on Verizon or other network?

Last Answer : An AT&T iPhone 4 can’t be used on Verizon as they use different and incompatible cell technology.

If you switched from the AT&T iPhone to the Verizon iPhone, what are the main differences?

Description : If you switched from the AT&T iPhone to the Verizon iPhone, what are the main differences?

Last Answer : answer:The carrier, the data plan, and the cost. Your best bet would be to go to both sites and review all the terms and conditions. The phone itself would be the same, of course.

Why won't AT&T let me upgrade to iphone 4 if I bought the last iphone less than a year ago?

Description : Why won't AT&T let me upgrade to iphone 4 if I bought the last iphone less than a year ago?

Last Answer : answer:Because they subsidized the price of your iPhone. If you purchased your iPhone in 2009, you're guaranteed to be eligible when iPhone 4 drops because AT&T is bumping upgrade dates up to 6 months. EDIT: in ... of the phone. If you upgraded now, they'd be out of the money you agreed to pay them.

What's the best way to use Google Voice with my AT&T iPhone?

Description : What's the best way to use Google Voice with my AT&T iPhone?

Last Answer : I don't believe you can hook up Google Voice's number up into a call forwarding system - as Google voice is a call forwarding system itself. I agree with you though, free SMS on my laptop is ... a mobile version of Google Voice which you can use on your iPhone. But you probably already knew that.

Have you heard of AT&T reacting negatively, so far, in any case of unauthorized iPhone tethering?

Description : Have you heard of AT&T reacting negatively, so far, in any case of unauthorized iPhone tethering?

Last Answer : Does “tethering” = “stealing” as in getting something you’re not paying for, which ultimately drives up costs for those that do pay?

Is it still possible for me to use the iPhone without AT&T service?

Description : Is it still possible for me to use the iPhone without AT&T service?

Last Answer : I think it would be best just to get an iPod touch. It’s exactly the same just without a phone, and there’s no need to jailbreak and unlock.

Why are the people @ the AT&T store playing down the improvements of the iPhone 3Gs?

Description : Why are the people @ the AT&T store playing down the improvements of the iPhone 3Gs?

Last Answer : I would imagine its because the AT&T network can’t utilise the 2 big ones, tethering and MMS.

What is the (jailbroken) app for iPhone that allows you to replace the at&t at the top with your own words called? Will it work with iPod touch?

Description : What is the (jailbroken) app for iPhone that allows you to replace the at&t at the top with your own words called? Will it work with iPod touch?

Last Answer : answer:You can do this. The App is called Make it Mine and you can download it here. Remember to remove this when you restore your iPhone or iPod Touch, or when you take it into an Apple store or service center.

I have the iPhone with AT&T, when I receive a multi-media message a text message pops up and provides u w/ a message ID and password and a link to viewmymessage.com, well sometimes the site won't upload and it will say"safari could not respond because the server stopped responding" I have full signal when this happens, any ideas on what I can do?"?

Description : I have the iPhone with AT&T, when I receive a multi-media message a text message pops up and provides u w/ a message ID and password and a link to viewmymessage.com, well sometimes the site won't ... the server stopped responding" I have full signal when this happens, any ideas on what I can do?"?

Last Answer : It doesn’t work with mobile Safari. You need to use a computer.

Why does at&t charge so much more for your first month's bill when you buy an iphone?

Description : Why does at&t charge so much more for your first month's bill when you buy an iphone?

Last Answer : Because typically the first invoice includes prorated charges from the day you got the phone to the end of the first billing cycle PLUS advance charges for the entire next billing cycle. It’s possible it includes the one time setup charge too if somehow you didn’t already pay that.

Has anyone actually gotten swirlymms to work correctly on at&t?

Description : Has anyone actually gotten swirlymms to work correctly on at&t?

Last Answer : Here is your answer… http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=583746

Why has the AT&T WEB APP uverse quit working?

Description : Why has the AT&T WEB APP uverse quit working?

Last Answer : Did this ever get resolved for you?

Question: When i finish my anytime mins on At&t do i start eating up my rollover mins?

Description : Question: When i finish my anytime mins on At&t do i start eating up my rollover mins?

Last Answer : Yes; except on Nights and Weekends, when minutes are free.

I earlier asked how to send pics to another cell phone and the answer I got worked. One problem, my friend has a phone threw suncom (which is AT&T) so when I enter the [email protected] it doesn't work. Is there another way?

Description : I earlier asked how to send pics to another cell phone and the answer I got worked. One problem, my friend has a phone threw suncom (which is AT&T) so when I enter the [email protected] it doesn't work. Is there another way?

Last Answer : answer:I used to be a Suncom subscriber. Try [email protected] srm

Do I get uliminted texts to at&t customers with the basic data pack?

Description : Do I get uliminted texts to at&t customers with the basic data pack?

Last Answer : 20 more dollars a month for me for unlimited texting. I roll over so manu minutes a month I never talk I text

Why don't ringtones work on my iPhone?

Description : Why don't ringtones work on my iPhone?

Last Answer : Is there a bell beside the song?

iPhone Calendar events don't sync correctly...

Description : iPhone Calendar events don't sync correctly...

Last Answer : You have to set the correct time zones so that they match up on your computer and your iphone. I had the same problem until I figured it out. On the iphone go under Settings > General > Date & ... a Mac) in iCal go to Preferences > Advanced and select Turn on Time Zone Support. Hope this helps!

Are there any fm transmitters you can buy that make it so you dont have to put your iPhone on airplane mode?

Description : Are there any fm transmitters you can buy that make it so you dont have to put your iPhone on airplane mode?

Last Answer : idk Randolph. But I want one. And why are you on here right now. Shouldn’t you be working?

the screen on my iphone cracked and I don't have 245 dollars to replace it..suggestions???

Description : the screen on my iphone cracked and I don't have 245 dollars to replace it..suggestions???

Last Answer : I talked to at&t yesterday actually because my little sister broke her phone. It still works and everything, they told me that the I will probably kick in the end of the year so if you can wait that long you can get a new one for the $50–100.

I'm trying to get some themes on my iPhone but I can't. I downloaded Summerboard and some Summerboard themes but they don't work, could you help me with this?

Description : I'm trying to get some themes on my iPhone but I can't. I downloaded Summerboard and some Summerboard themes but they don't work, could you help me with this?

Last Answer : Go check out appleiphoneschool.com, they should be able to help ya out.

On the iPhone is there a way to block a caller, so you dont recieve their calls?

Description : On the iPhone is there a way to block a caller, so you dont recieve their calls?

Last Answer : answer:download or make the ringer called “silent”, assign the ringer to their name, when a call from them comes in you wont hear a thing. http://www.maclife.com/article/blogs/create_silent_ringtone_iphone

New iPhone ringtones suck, I want my music as ringtones not apples crapy ringtones you have to pay for. Is there a way?

Description : New iPhone ringtones suck, I want my music as ringtones not apples crapy ringtones you have to pay for. Is there a way?

Last Answer : answer:At this point it's really a tough question. There are a few software hacks out that will allow you to create a ringtone using any mp3. The problem is that Apple doesn't seem to like this ... hackers will wear down Apple and eventually allow us to use our own music as a ringtone (go figure)

I cracked my iPhone screen today, so I want to know if there are any places out there that can fix it, and cheep?

Description : I cracked my iPhone screen today, so I want to know if there are any places out there that can fix it, and cheep?

Last Answer : Check out what Apple can do for you first. Their customer service is amazing!

I have downloaded a song on my iphone and i want to put it as a ringtone how the hell do i do this !

Description : I have downloaded a song on my iphone and i want to put it as a ringtone how the hell do i do this !

Last Answer : When you say downloaded…...from Music Store, or from a web-site as a ready made ringtone?

Given the standard set by mac's iphone what's the next best mobile phone service if I don't like AT&T?

Description : Given the standard set by mac's iphone what's the next best mobile phone service if I don't like AT&T?

Last Answer : answer:I have used two devices running on windows mobile 5, one treo, one sidekick running the danger OS and have played with the blackberry a bunch. The sad answer is none of them. But it ... , and Windows Mobile makes Windows Vista look intuitive and Windows Me look stable. Avoid at all costs.

Hi, my husband and I want to get new phones from AT&T.. How expensive is it to get the iPhone for me and another brand for him?

Description : Hi, my husband and I want to get new phones from AT&T.. How expensive is it to get the iPhone for me and another brand for him?

Last Answer : http://www.wireless.att.com/home/

How do I block spammers who are text messaging me on my iPhone?

Description : How do I block spammers who are text messaging me on my iPhone?

Last Answer : All I have is a flip-phone, so Google is the best I could do. Hopefully this will help.

Anybody with experience with the iphone 12 pro?

Description : Anybody with experience with the iphone 12 pro?

Last Answer : I’m curious too. Hanging onto an SE but looking to move up at some point.

My iPhone 6 is dropping calls after three rings. Something I can do?

Description : My iPhone 6 is dropping calls after three rings. Something I can do?

Last Answer : iPhone 6 Drop Call Fix Youtube suggested fix to determine IF your phone is faulty or fix the problem yourself.

How do you convert a fdx file into a pdf file using an iPhone?

Description : How do you convert a fdx file into a pdf file using an iPhone?

Last Answer : Final Draft has an iOS version There’s also a reader, but I’m not familiar enough to know which you’d need in order to export a PDF. Give them a try.

What are the essential things to learn about an iPhone for seniors who are not computer literate?

Description : What are the essential things to learn about an iPhone for seniors who are not computer literate?

Last Answer : I’d use a silver Sharpie and mark the phone to indicate places they need to touch. I also mark where the power cord is inserted and mark the cord so all they have to do is line up the silver marks. It is not a perfect solution but it does help.

Why won't my iPhone let me swear?

Description : Why won't my iPhone let me swear?

Last Answer : answer:Some cult sold you sheet. You may as well call it iPhony. laugh track

What is a good GPS app to download onto my iPhone 5?

Description : What is a good GPS app to download onto my iPhone 5?

Last Answer : answer:What mobile service provider do you have? Verizon Wireless has Navigator you must have a Verizon Wireless account. There is a monthly charge or you can use it a day at a time, really costly. ... available. I don't work for Verizon Wireless but have had their mobile service for over 22 years.

Is it true that the new iPhone spellchecks "lardass" into "Kardashian"?

Description : Is it true that the new iPhone spellchecks "lardass" into "Kardashian"?

Last Answer : answer:Okay.. I thought you were making this up. Nope, not a joke.

How to start my iPhone after "overcharging"?

Description : How to start my iPhone after "overcharging"?

Last Answer : answer:Theoretically that is not supposed to happen, because the power circuit inside the iPhone is supposed to have a relay/switch that detects when the charge is complete and no longer needs new ... on. The snarky response would be You were overcharged the moment you bought the Apple product .

How do I stop Yelp from bouncing me to the iPhone app?

Description : How do I stop Yelp from bouncing me to the iPhone app?

Last Answer : It asks me if I want to use the normal site. Perhaps try uninstalling the app.

Help! My iPhone seems to have died?

Description : Help! My iPhone seems to have died?

Last Answer : hold down the home button and the little button on the top at the same time for five-ten seconds

Where did these mysterious iphone messages come from?

Description : Where did these mysterious iphone messages come from?

Last Answer : I’d bet your phone carrier recycled someone else’s old number, and those were old messages that were still in the system.

I just bought an iPhone 5 and I need help learning how to use it?

Description : I just bought an iPhone 5 and I need help learning how to use it?

Last Answer : answer:

IPhone LAN Gaming Over Windows VPN? (UDP Broadcasting)

Description : IPhone LAN Gaming Over Windows VPN? (UDP Broadcasting)

Last Answer : Try not using a VPN, and try on a regular network, one that your phone makes or one that windows is rebroadcasting (there is software to do that)

IPhone 5s or iphone 5c? Which is which?

Description : IPhone 5s or iphone 5c? Which is which?

Last Answer : Well, the 5C is just last years phone in a new case. It would really depend on if you want a subsidized one or not. If you will get one contract I would go with the 5S unless a hundred bucks is super important to you.

IPhone users, do you know these 50 things you can do?

Description : IPhone users, do you know these 50 things you can do?

Last Answer : I followed this. I don’t have an IPhone, but I’m curious. Give me a list (I hate watching videos. Would much rather read.)

How many gigabytes of data storage to you have on your iPhone 5s?

Description : How many gigabytes of data storage to you have on your iPhone 5s?

Last Answer : I thought they came with a minimum of 8 gigs. Do you mean the amount of data that you use through your cell phone provider?

Can you help me find a good iPhone calendar app?

Description : Can you help me find a good iPhone calendar app?

Last Answer : answer:

IPhone 4 info?

Description : IPhone 4 info?

Last Answer : answer:Maybe some clarification from you? You can access emails on a phone, so you could set up a secret account. You can IM via facebook or other applications via iPhone. You can send texts on an iPhone, that can be deleted later. I can’t do any of that on the phone in my kitchen.

Does anyone have a CLNR Verizon iPhone? What do you think of it?

Description : Does anyone have a CLNR Verizon iPhone? What do you think of it?

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If I get a new iPhone do I get to re-download my purchased apps on original phone?

Description : If I get a new iPhone do I get to re-download my purchased apps on original phone?

Last Answer : Yes, I believe so. You just need to be logged in with your original apple ID.

Applications for iPhone 5?

Description : Applications for iPhone 5?

Last Answer : Sleep Cycle – Monitors your sleeping patterns and wakes you up when you’re in the lightest possible sleep state.

[iPhone] Anyone used the "LifeProof" case?

Description : [iPhone] Anyone used the "LifeProof" case?

Last Answer : answer:Can’t say I’ve heard of that, but why not an Otterbox? Waterproof and definite shock protection. Not to mention, cheaper. $70 for a phone case? Yikes.

How do I save a ringtone attached to a text, to my iphone?

Description : How do I save a ringtone attached to a text, to my iphone?

Last Answer : answer:I've never messed around with ringtones on the iPhone, but I'm pretty sure you'd have to transfer the files from the email into iTunes on your computer I don't think it can be done right on the ... forums or guides that can help. If it's from your daughter, doesn't she know how to do this?