iPhone Discussion Thread

[Cabke]

I don't think you can measure it by the iPhone model... it's the data method used by it.

So with the original, we were using Edge. No big deal - speed was so slow AT&T didn't take a hit.

Then came 3G. Grandfather people in to keep them happy. Either way, should be no big deal, right?

iPhone 4 hits - uhoh... people on unlimited are tethering illegally, consuming way too much data... what are we going to do?

iPhone 5 - It's still up in the air but I'm guessing this one will go LTE. That means more data at a faster rate. They don't want unlimited accounts to keep that up. So you can keep your new iPhone on 3G or "4G" (HSPA+) or you will have to upgrade to the new, limited data tiered offerings for LTE.

That's even if AT&T is going to be offering LTE. Whatever the next standard is... I expect them to eliminate unlimited if you want to get a new iPhone.

Sucks... but that's just what I expect them to do because it's business to them.

True, but there are tons of LTE phones out now, and people still have unlimited. I work for AT&T and I've heard nothing about forcing people to change. It would shock me if we did.

[DieHardYankee26]

Yeah but none of those phones are the iPhone. You know the day the iPhone officially gets LTE is going to change the way people use it and the amount of data being used on it.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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So I'm eligible for an upgrade(with AT&T btw)so should I wait for the iPhone 5 to come out or just go ahead and upgrade to the 4S? Currently have the 3GS right now.

[dickey1331]

So I'm eligible for an upgrade(with AT&T btw)so should I wait for the iPhone 5 to come out or just go ahead and upgrade to the 4S? Currently have the 3GS right now.

I'd wait for the 5. Comes out this fall.


Do you really care where I sent this from?

[NDAlum]

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Finally going to take a dive into the iPhone family and get the 5 when it comes out this fall.

Verizon guy in the store said it should be out in October FWIW

[Pared]

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True, but there are tons of LTE phones out now, and people still have unlimited. I work for AT&T and I've heard nothing about forcing people to change. It would shock me if we did.

None of those phones are the iPhone.

Don't forget - this one phone changed the way AT&T has done business. I might even say Verizon also since their unlimited plans are gone, IIRC.

[IndianBird]

So I'm eligible for an upgrade(with AT&T btw)so should I wait for the iPhone 5 to come out or just go ahead and upgrade to the 4S? Currently have the 3GS right now.

Just wait for the 5. Probably be out in 8 weeks or so.

[luv_mist]

Real minor question. If I text iPhone to iPhone to Canada, would I get charged?

[fishepa]

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Just wait for the 5. Probably be out in 8 weeks or so.

5 weeks. Comes out September 21st

[Pared]

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Not if you're sending an iMessage. Text message, yes.

You can tell in the text field: it will say iMessage. The send message will also be blue.

If it is green it will be a text message.

[IndianBird]

5 weeks. Comes out September 21st

Yeah, I tried to give him a wide range. They did narrow it down to the 21st in the latest round of rumors. Hope it sticks.

[luv_mist]

Thanks Pared. Now I can instantly talk to more of my family north of the border. Debating whether I'll wait for the 5 or just get a 4S. Can't wait to the release info.

[Weeks]

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Jailbroke my phone a few days ago, and it looks like I'll be keeping it.

It allows you to customize your phone so much more.

[Scott]

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Jailbroke my phone a few days ago, and it looks like I'll be keeping it.

It allows you to customize your phone so much more.

Just wait until iOS 6.

[SuperBowlNachos]

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Downloaded the Skype update on my jailbroken phone. Got a message along the lines of "Skype does not support a modified iOS".

I hope this doesn't become a trend with other apps.