3.0 Overview

The new OS 3.0

AT&T allows more customers to be eligible for iPhone 3G S

Any AT&T customer that is going to be eligible for an upgrade in July, August, or September, will now be able to purchase the new iPhone 3G S tomorrow at the lowered cost. This move by AT&T came just after Apple released the new OS 3.0.

“Importantly, we want our customers to better understand our wireless device upgrade program. Like most U.S. carriers, we offer a variety of phones that we sell below our actual cost when customers agree to sign service agreements. In general, the more a customer spends with us, the quicker they become eligible for a price break on a new device. For example, iPhone customers who spend more than $99 a month per line with us generally are eligible for an upgrade between 12 and 18 months into their contract.

We also currently offer early upgrade pricing only for iPhone 3G S and iPhone 3G.

All of that said, we’ve been listening to our customers. And since many of our iPhone 3G customers are early adopters and literally weeks shy of being upgrade eligible due to iPhone 3G S launching 11 months after iPhone 3G, we’re extending the window of upgrade eligibility for a limited time.”

Also, any customer who has already purchased the iPhone 3G S at the higher price and is now eligible for the lower price will receive credit for the difference.