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Old Mar 23, 2009, 11:47 am
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Dubai Stu
 
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Originally Posted by khaberz
Did anyone make the above work with the iPhone 3G? After buying an AT&T simcard, failing to get it activated online, I just spent a long time on the phone with AT&T and in the end was told that the iPhone 3G was not "compatible" with their pay as you go plan. So I'd have to use another phone, which defeats the purpose, really.

So I'm back to square one. Does anyone have any alternative ideas?

Thanks!
ATT used to have a prepaid data plan for 2g iPhones. If you tried to activate your iPhone with social number 999-99-9999, it would fail and offer you prepaid service.
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