Got new 3G want to reactivate old 2G

[kodeking]

I don't want to use my new 3G can I just call ATT and have them reactivate my old 2G and pay the old $20/month and keep the 3G for the future?

[dnadeau13]

I highly doubt that they will allow you to cancel your iPhone 3G plan and keep the phone considering you received somewhat of a subsidy for it.

[kodeking]

Would it not be the same as if you had an iPhone and wanted to change hardware to a razor?

[Demetri70]

You would have to read the contract, but not very likely! Now if you lost or destroyed it by accident then maybe, I know a few people with 2G Iphone backups...

[Superstition]

You can downgrade. You do not have to pay for the 3G data. You sign a contract for 2 years to continue service with AT&T not to stick to the 3G plan.

Just take your sim out of the 3G, put it in the 2G iPhone and connect to iTunes. If you are worried about your contract restarting, then take it to AT&T. I'm not sure if your contract will extend on the 2G anymore. It shouldn't.

[kodeking]

I hope this is the case because I don't want to have to pay a restocking fee when I know I'll use the phone when I move into 3G.

[victry1]

If the phone has not been opened you won't have to pay a restocking fee. If you switch back to your v1 iPhone and drop the 3G data plan, you are probably responsible for some fees or the unsubsidized price of the new iPhone.

[wilcre ACE - Expert]

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victry1 wrote:
     If the phone has not been opened you won't have to pay a restocking fee. If you switch back to your v1 iPhone and drop the 3G data plan, you are probably responsible for some fees or the unsubsidized price of the new iPhone.

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     As long as it is returned within the initial 30 days of pourchase then no ETF is charged and if opened there is as stated the restocking fee, if not opened then no restocking fee, however upon activation of the 2G iPhone through iTunes the contract is required to be renewed for a full 2 years from that date.

[kodeking]

What is ETF?

EDIT: nvm, early termination fee. figured it out 2 seconds after i posted. But will I be charged for switching back?
EDIT 2: they open the phones at the store, how could you ever avoid a restocking fee?

Message Edited by kodeking on 07-16-2008 05:55:22 AM

Message Edited by kodeking on 07-16-2008 05:56:07 AM

[victry1]

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kodeking wrote:
What is ETF?

EDIT: nvm, early termination fee. figured it out 2 seconds after i posted. But will I be charged for switching back?
EDIT 2: they open the phones at the store, how could you ever avoid a restocking fee?

Message Edited by kodeking on 07-16-2008 05:55:22 AM

Message Edited by kodeking on 07-16-2008 05:56:07 AM

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Ooops. I guess there is no way to avoid the restocking fee. There shouldn't be a charge for switching back. If you are within the 30 days, the only charge should be the restocking fee.

[kodeking · Accepted solution]

I got it figured out. Tried it and it worked. So for future reference:

Just put the 3G sim card into the 2G iPhone
Plug into iTunes and setup the phone on the existing number.
It removes any data and texting plan you might have (including family unlimited so remember to call and add that back)
Activation took 30 minutes, but it send you an email when its done.
Restart your phone and you're good to go.