Current AT&T customer wanting to get iPhone
Hi there, I'm a current AT&T customer and have been using a Motorola Razr for years. My contract is up the beginning of March and I'm planning to switch to an iPhone. Just wondering though if I'm better off going to the AT&T store or to go to the Apple store for the upgrade.
I am a mac user and have been for years. Currently working with iCal and the address books and MobileMe for years. I'd prefer to have my settings on the new iPhone work off of those instead of what is on my Motorola Razr SIM card. Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions on what would be the easiest and smoothest changeover? Thanks!
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Hi there, I'm a current AT&T customer and have been using a Motorola Razr for years. My contract is up the beginning of March and I'm planning to switch to an iPhone. Just wondering though if I'm better off going to the AT&T store or to go to the Apple store for the upgrade.
Just an FYI/headsup: apple has released a new iphone during each of the past two summers, so judging by the past it's very likely/possible that apple will release a new version this summer (i am making no claim they will, nor am i starting any rumors)... so just be aware that the phone you buy in march may very well be replaced in a few months time and if a new phone is released in the near future please don't come hear and complain about how you got ripped off (happens all the time)
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