Total Monthly Charge

[wolfpackfan]

For folks who have signed up for the $59 AT&T iPhone plan - has anyone got a bill yet that has what the total monthly charge comes to? I know these cell phone companies always tack on additional taxes, regulatory charges, etc. and am wondering what the total bottom line is.

 

[glenrich78]

Mine breaks down as follows:

Rate Plan: $39.99
iPhone Data Plan + 200 Text Messages: $20.00
Prorated Charges For First Few Days: $6.00
Activation Fee: $36.00
Government Fees & Taxes: $4.75
Federal Universal Service Charge: $2.45

Grand Total For First Bill: $109.49

 

[reas0n]

Monthly Service Charges: 87.99
Usage Charges: 7.00
Credits/Adjustments/Other Charges: 41.27
Government Fees & Taxes: 8.57

Total Amount Due $144.83

this is for the first bill the second bill and so on should be fairly cheaper

 

[Jeremiah]

In total I think you would pay 73.19 according to what glenrich posted, minus the activation fee. But, I couldn't say for sure, because I'm on a family plan with 4 phones, and a wireless card, and that ends up being 294$ and thats with the 19% discount we get on our plan.

 

[DeeRector2]

No National Discount for city workers!

This is total bullsh*t. Why should we be penailized for working for the city. I am NYC Fireman and in the past I received credit on all my bills even purchasing new phones because im a city employee. This discount is available for us city workers for every phone out there but the iPhone. This is ludicrous. This makes me furious. Im so glad that the phone was hacked and pretty soon all companies will have it.. AT&T got what they deserved. Everything comes full circle!

For folks who have signed up for the $59 AT&T iPhone plan - has anyone got a bill yet that has what the total monthly charge comes to? I know these cell phone companies always tack on additional taxes, regulatory charges, etc. and am wondering what the total bottom line is.

 

[nobbie]

This is total bullsh*t. Why should we be penailized for working for the city. I am NYC Fireman and in the past I received credit on all my bills even purchasing new phones because im a city employee. This discount is available for us city workers for every phone out there but the iPhone. This is ludicrous. This makes me furious. Im so glad that the phone was hacked and pretty soon all companies will have it.. AT&T got what they deserved. Everything comes full circle!

What do you mean penalized? No one else is getting a discount.

 

[nobbie]

$51.64/month for 200 rollover minutes, unlimited data and no SMS.

Oh, and NO two-year contract!

Since I usually just email and surf the net, this works out great. My actual phone usage is limited to one minute "where are you?" calls, and I've already got 300 minutes stockpiled.

When iPhone II comes out, I can unlock mine and let my kid, who's on T-mobile use it! LOL!

 

[mrmacbook]

I am on the $59.99 plan. I think my total bill has been between $67.00 and $70.

 

[DeeRector2]

penalized as in I was getting the discount with my old phones... now that I go out and buy the most expensive phone on the market I get penalized for losing my monthly discount. Thats bull. I know nobody gets it...But why the hell should they say "Oh can have the discount with all phone but the iPhone". What kinda crap is that?

What do you mean penalized? No one else is getting a discount.

 

[Kipper]

My first bill was $180. Def. should be cheaper on my next bill and when my 20% off UPS discount kicks in it should be even better.

 

[seb481]

I have the $60/month plan but my first bill was $120! They actually charge you a month in advance. So I paid all the activation fees+1/2 month because I got my iPhone about 2 weeks before the billing period + 1 month in advance, which i think doesn't make sense at all. Why would you charge me for something that has not happened yet?

 

[petalmom]

penalized as in I was getting the discount with my old phones... now that I go out and buy the most expensive phone on the market I get penalized for losing my monthly discount. Thats bull. I know nobody gets it...But why the hell should they say "Oh can have the discount with all phone but the iPhone". What kinda crap is that?

First, thanks for what you do by being a NYC fireman. Secondly however, it is well known and well advertised that no discounts apply. I'm sorry that you did not know it before you purchased your phone. Would it have mad a difference in your purchase decision? If so you can always return it?

 

[mizuhri]

My first bill was $64.30.

 

[The Apple]

penalized as in I was getting the discount with my old phones... now that I go out and buy the most expensive phone on the market I get penalized for losing my monthly discount. Thats bull. I know nobody gets it...But why the hell should they say "Oh can have the discount with all phone but the iPhone". What kinda crap is that?

Sounds to me like everyone who does not work for the city are the ones being penalized. They just brought you down to our level.

 

[lilnef]

im thinking bout calling ATT because mine came out to 234 dollars or something close. i just want to know why.

 

[rollinfromhell]

im thinking bout calling ATT because mine came out to 234 dollars or something close. i just want to know why.

$$152 this month.

 

[mizuhri]

$$152 this month.

My god. What is your account? My iPhone bill is less then the bill I had before with AT&T. I had a smartphone and payed $15 more a month then I do now.

 

[bbguy5]

Well since cingular was bought by ATT or merged whatever, their website has taken a turn for the worse. I can't even get in to see how much it was.

I think:
I am Getting my army discount on my cell rate plan (19%) even though they said it wouldn't apply
I did not get charged an activation fee

 

[Macster]

penalized as in I was getting the discount with my old phones... now that I go out and buy the most expensive phone on the market I get penalized for losing my monthly discount. Thats bull. I know nobody gets it...But why the hell should they say "Oh can have the discount with all phone but the iPhone". What kinda crap is that?

I'm a police officer, and had the city/government discount also. Gave it up for the iPhone, with no regrets. AT&T was pretty straight forward when they said no other discounts apply.

I have the family plan with two iPhones, my total bill is right at $116 a month. It went up from an average of $78 a month for two phones, with the wonderful government discount.

 

[iMeth]

i want my military discount. Hopefully I get my activation fee waive.