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How to Switch to an iPhone

By eHow Electronics Editor

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In June of 2007, gadget-philes everywhere scrambled to get their hands on the new Apple iPhone. Perhaps you were one of the lucky ones who held out until Steve Jobs dropped the price by 200 dollars. In any event, you are ready to get on board with the little hand-held wonder device that also makes phone calls. Here is how to switch to an iPhone.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Step1

Get your current affairs in order with your wireless provider. If you are already an AT&T customer, you're in pretty good shape. It should just be a matter of changing your current wireless plan. If you are currently using a different provider, there might be a bit more work to do.

Step2

Plead a case to your current provider that current changes in rates and fees have seriously affected your service in a negative way. You will have to provide valid proof that any service changes they have made affect you directly. If you make enough of a case, you may be able to terminate your contract without incurring any cancellation fees.

Step3

Transfer your current wireless contract to someone else. You can do this by finding a friend or relative in the market for a wireless provider or by finding a site online that specializes in buying, selling and trading cell phone contracts.

Step4

Bite the bullet and pay the early cancellation fee or grit your teeth and wait for your current contract to expire. Who knows? Maybe if you're patient enough, the iPhone prices will drop again.

Step5

Purchase your iPhone. You can buy one at any number of Apple stores, online at the Apple store or through a local AT&T store. Going online is still useful, as it helps you locate which stores in your area have iPhones in stock.

Step6

Activate your new AT&T iPhone contract. As mentioned before, if you are already an AT&T customer, you may just have to rework your current wireless plan.