Any 1st generation iPhone users told they must upgrade?

I just got a letter from ATT&T that I must upgrade my phone in a few days or lose service.  The letter referred to my 2g phone.  As far as I know my phone isn't 2g.  Also, I hardly ever use my phone (reason I haven't upgraded yet).  Plus, as a first release buyer, I felt like I paid an obscene amount of money.  I know iphones are much cheaper now but I want to get my money's worth.  I was trying to hold out for iphone 5.  Do I really have to get a new phone?  Is my phone really a 2g model? The only positive I can see from an upgrade is that ATT&T said if I upgrade through them I won't have to sign a contract and I'll get $100 off.  But I just feel there is a loophole somewhere.  Plus, I really prefer buying stuff directly from Apple. 

As far as I know my phone isn't 2g
Yes, your phone is "2G." It uses the 2G Edge data protocol.  All later models can use 3G.
I was trying to hold out for iphone 5.
The "IPhone 5" - 5th generation iPhone  - has already been available for  7 months, aka iPhone 4S.  The next model - 6th generation - hasn't been announced, but most certainly won't be call "iPhone 5."
I really have to get a new phone?
Yes, if you want cell service.  AT&T will be terminating 2G service to free up frequencies for 4G-LTE.
I know iphones are much cheaper now
Only if you buy them at a subsidized price with a 2 year contract.  Contract free iPhones cost as much or more than the Original iPhone.
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