IPhone questions...?

Question

I'm thinking of getting an iPhone and I have a few questions.

I always thought using the internet on a cell phone costs money, but according to my friend it doesn't. is this true?

Cingular has the two-year contract discount for phones. Does that discount cover iPhones as well?

Does it work just like an iPod does when plugged into iTunes?

Also, does anyone have a list of functions or applications on the iPhone?

Thanks for the help!!

Answer 1

I always thought using the internet on a cell phone costs money, but according to my friend it doesn't. is this true?

it depends what plan you have. at&t has a plan where its $30 a month for unlimited internet.

Cingular has the two-year contract discount for phones. Does that discount cover iPhones as well?

yes, it does. its 199-299 discount, depending on the plan and contract.

Does it work just like an iPod does when plugged into iTunes?

yep! my brother does it all the time, and you can charge it on your computer just like you would with an ipod.

Also, does anyone have a list of functions or applications on the iPhone?

go to at&t website, it will tell you everything there.

Answer 2

Hi, I'm a Sales Rep with At&t/Cingular...and an avid iPhone User!!!

Your friend is half right...the iPhone has a wifi receiver on the phone that allows you to access the internet anywhere a wifi (wireless router) connection is available.  However, at&t charges $30/month for the use of data from their network on the iPhone, and REQUIRES that you add the $30 package to your account when you sign the contract for the iPhone.  

Currently, the iPhone 3G is being subsidized by At&t when purchased with a new 2 year service agreement, such that you get the $500+ phone for $199 in the store.  This subsidy has only recently gone into effect (with the launch of the new iPhone 3G in July), and is only available to customers who are currently able to "upgrade" their phone by signing a new 2 year contract.  

The iphone (in it's latest firmware version) works exactly like an ipod when synced with iTunes 7.7 or higher.  There are a few differences associated with increased functionality of the phone over a regular iPod though...for example, the iphone has options for syncing email/calendars via outlook, purchasing/installing ringtones for the device, and downloading/installing 3rd party applications from the itunes app store.  

Here's a quick rundown of the standard features/apps on the iphone:

Push/Pull email over the phone (for most email providers)

YouTube Client

Itunes Store (you can purchase/download music and apps directly to the phone even when disconnected from the computer)

Google Maps (With GPS Location)

2 MP Camera

A Clock App (with timer, stopwatch, alarm clock, & world clock)

A calendar/Address Book

A Weather App (To view Local Weather Conditions)

And a Photo Viewer

These are just the basics of the phone, for more information, visit http://www.phonescoop.com for a more complete list of specifications for the iPhone.  

In addition to the apps listed above, there are countless FREE applications available for download via the itunes app store.  

Let me know if you have any further questions or need further clarification on any of the above.

Good Luck,

CB

Answer 3

You pay a $20 media fee with iphone and get unlimited internet access for the month. I don't know about the discount. Yes, it works just like an ipod when plugged to Itunes.

Edited: Sorry, my phone is 1st Generation. I think the new phones do have a $30 media fee. Mine is still $20.