AT&T*, the U.S. smartphone leader, today announced it will
offer iPhone 4, the thinnest smartphone ever with all-new design,
FaceTime video calling, Apple's stunning new Retina display, 5 megapixel
camera and HD video recording. iPhone 4 will be available for a
suggested retail price of $199 for the 16GB model and $299 for the 32GB
model, in company retail stores and online at www.att.com/iphone,
plus business channels, beginning June 24. Customers can preorder
starting June 15. To let current iPhone customers quickly upgrade to iPhone 4, AT&T
will make its best pricing immediately available to any iPhone customer
who would be upgrade eligible for a discounted device by the end of
2010. “This is another very exciting day for AT&T customers,” said
Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility and Consumer
Markets. “By teaming with Apple to deliver an extraordinary device over
the nation’s fastest 3G network, we’re enabling our customers to access
their favorite social networks and favorite business applications.” “We know that people are eager to get iPhone 4, which is why we moved
up the upgrade eligibility date for current iPhone customers by up to
six months. This move, combined with the new wireless data plans we
announced last week, will make it more affordable for more people to
purchase an iPhone and enjoy the benefits of the mobile Internet.” In addition, a new iPhone 3GS 8GB for $99 will also be available on
June 24. Pricing All new and current iPhone customers who are upgrade eligible, plus
existing customers who choose to upgrade early must agree to a two-year
term commitment, and select an eligible voice and data plan for iPhone.
No Commitment pricing does not require a two-year term commitment, but
does require both voice and data service. AT&T will also offer current iPhone 3GS 16GB and 32GB models at
new, lowered price points of $149 (16GB) and $199 (32GB), with a two
year term commitment plus voice and data plans, while supplies last. Eligibility Preordering AT&T stores will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, and
will accommodate as many customers as possible. Consumer Plans Business Plans New Wireless Data Plans Each data plan includes unlimited Wi-Fi usage at more than 20,000
AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots nationwide at no additional charge. AT&T
will help customers monitor and manage wireless data usage by sending
text messages and emails as customers begin to approach their usage
limit, and by providing online tools, including an iPhone app that shows
monthly usage information. Currently, 98 percent of AT&T smartphone customers use less than 2
GB a month on average. More information on the new data plans can be
found at www.att.com/dataplans. Additional news regarding iPhone 4 will be posted in the AT&T
Media Newsroom at www.att.com/iphone_news.
iPhone 4 and the new iPhone 3GS 8GB will
be available at a variety of attractive price points for customers:
Device New and "Upgrade Eligible" Customers Early
Upgrade No Commitment
iPhone 4 16GB
$199
$399
$599
iPhone 4 32GB
$299
$499
$699
iPhone 3GS (8GB)
$99
$299
$499
Existing iPhone customers eligible
for an upgrade between today and the end of this year, have been made
immediately eligible for AT&T’s best pricing for iPhone 4 with a new
two-year term commitment. Consumers can verify upgrade eligibility at www.att.com/iphone
today. Business customers can verify upgrade eligibility at AT&T’s
Premier site, https://www.wireless.att.com/business/.
Consumers may preorder iPhone 4 and
iPhone 3GS 8GB at AT&T retail stores or online at www.att.com/iphone
beginning June 15. Business customers can preorder through their
AT&T sales representative or by visiting AT&T’s Premier site.
For greater convenience and faster delivery, preorders can be shipped
directly to a customer’s home or business for delivery as early as June
24. Customers can also have a preorder shipped to their local AT&T
store for pick up on or after Friday, June 25.
AT&T customers can choose from
several monthly plans that start as low as $54.99 per month for
individual plans with voice and data. For families, customers can now
add additional iPhones to their FamilyTalk account for as little as
$24.99 per month, providing voice and data service. All iPhone plans
include nationwide long distance and domestic roaming, Visual Voicemail,
Rollover, and unlimited Mobile to Mobile calling.
Small business customers may
qualify for AT&T BusinessTalk®, a shared minute plan specifically
for small businesses. Companies can share up to 20,000 minutes per month
among as many as 40 employees. In addition, business customers and
employees of many businesses are eligible for discounted service rates.
For more information, customers can contact an AT&T business account
representative or visit www.att.com/iphoneforbusiness.
iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS
customers can choose one of AT&T’s new data plans: DataPlus, which
provides 200MB for just $15, and DataPro which provides 2GB for just
$25. Existing AT&T smartphone customers upgrading to iPhone 4 or
iPhone 3GS are not required to switch to a new plan, but can choose to
do so. iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G customers can add tethering to
AT&T DataPro for an additional $20 per month.