Cingular AT & T 8525 FREE -- Employee Discount -- Package -- 2yrs Voice n Data

This is only under

1) "EMPLOYEE PROGRAM" (Business Premier)

2) Choose 8525 under Packages

3) 2 yrs, data and voice plan


Phone will show as follows

AT&T 8525 Package
AT&T 8525 (3G Sale)
Nation 450 w/Rollover $39.99
PDA Connect Unlimited Add-On
One-Time Charges $359.99
Monthly Charges $67.98 (varies depends on your employer)

If you add it in the cart, it will show $0

There are few other packages, also shows $0 (Ex. USB Modem) in the cart.

Before you say the Link is not working, Red Green.. blah.. blah.. please please try it out. I've been using this site for more than a month. I think some bug with the website. I've ordered it. Got the confirmation email too. Thought I would wait till the shipment. But FW saved me $$$ in the past, I can't wait to share with my fellow FW-ians.

Happy Memorial Day f(w)olks!!!

PS: Works only for Cingular Premier.

Linky
Cingular Premier

dumb qustion, what logon-id and password do i use

I'm eligible for Premier, and I'm using an aging Nokia 6620 with an old ATT Wireless/Cingular Blue plan. I was thinking of taking advantage of this deal and getting a two year contract, but not sure which phone to get, either the 8525 or the Palm Treo 750. It looks like the 8525 has better specs/features but the Palm is a better form factor (not as bulky). Any thoughts?

I got 25% off service with my employee program.

So the cheapest voice plan is 29.99. Cheapest data plan is 18.74. Phone is 0.
Total monthly plan 48.73. I think it is really good.

I would like to get Sprint SERO plan, but the phones is not world phone...

5 months ago, I got this phone for $500+, plus $45 monthly fee and $500 deposit. I paid $1000+ when purchasing this phone in local store...
I was crazy. Damn!

jsehlms said: The term stupid comes to mind. You can get the same phone for less on the bay. GO into cingular and get a free phone, then just pop your sim card into the one you bought on eBay.

Life is then good.
Show me on eBay where you can get this phone for free or even close to free. You have no idea what you are talking about. Good deal OP for those that qualify. This is a $450 phone in store.

Great find, OP, if sold on Cingular. Sprint's SERO deal (FW Deal Discussion Thread) may be a better deal over the long term. Giving you green as this is a great deal for Cingular.

Sorry, guys, didn't mean to TC, but since I'm in the red anyway... The 8525 is a great phone and this is a good deal. I just wanted to point out that the PPC 6700 on SERO costs less if planning to honor the contract. I pay less than half ($26 + $4 insurance) of the monthly price for similar national service (500 anytime, 7-7 unlimited, FIMF, 500 txt, unlimited data). I use the 6700 particularly because the wifi enables me to use Skype when I'm out of the country. Also, I can use it as a modem when there's no wifi coverage in the states. I hope that's useful information to some people trying to decide which plan/phone is right for them.

Again, if you're sold on Cingular & the 8525, this is a great find and the OP definitely deserves green.

EDIT - Not in the red anymore. Thanks for the love, guys.

You can also get the Palm Treo 750 FREE with a voice and data package on the Cingular Premier site. I just paid about $400 for one less than 6 weeks ago (it was more on the Premier site) through the regular retail store when I upgraded my plan for another 2 years so I am calling the Premier department to inquire about a price adjustment.

Here are some of the current offerings (for my company) however it appears the deals seem somewhat universal. Probably trying to sell off those Cingular badged phones.

VHA Employee Discount Program Exclusives

-$25 off your order online only Shop Packages
-24% Service Discount
-45% Equipment Discount
-BlackBerry 8800 now available for as low as $199.99 with New Activations*
-LG CU405 Buy One Get One Free*
-$80 off BlackBerry Pearl Red with Unlimited Data and Voice Plan*
-3G Sale-Free Cingular 8500 with $39.99 or higher Voice Plan and $21.99 or higher Data Plan with New Activation*
-3G Sale-Receive Free LG CU405*
-Nokia E62 Free with Unlimited Data and $39.99 or higher Voice Plan*
-$50 off AT&T 8525 with Unlimited Data and Voice Plan*
-$50 off BlackBerry 8800 with Unlimited Data and Voice Plan*
-$100 off Treo 750 with Unlimited Data and Voice Plan*
-$50 off BlackBerry Pearl with Unlimited Data and Voice Plan*
-Buy 5 Treo 680/750 and take $50 off each device with Unlimited PDA Connect for Good and $39.99 or higher Voice*
-BlackBerry Common Access Card Reader $179.00 w/ purchase of BlackBerry device & Data Rate Plan *
-$50 off LG CU405 with Voice Plan and MEdia Max Bundle Features*
-$100 off Cingular 3100 with Unlimited Data Plan and Voice Plan*
-$50 off iPAQ hw6920 with Unlimited Data and Voice Plan*
-Receive Free Carrying Case when purchasing Bluetooth Essential Pack-Motorola/RIM Accessory Bundle
-BlackBerry 8700c $99.99 with UNL Data & $39.99 or higher Voice Plan with New Activations*
-$50 off Nokia N75 with any Voice Plan and MEdia Max Bundles*
-BlackBerry 8800 $199.99 w/ Unlimited Enterprise Data & Voice Plan w/ Push To Talk or UNL TeleNav with New
Activations*
-Motorola RAZR V3 all Colors $49.99 - Requires activation on Voice Plan $39.99+*
-3G Sale-Free Sierra Wireless AC875 with $21.99 or higher Data Plan with New Activations*
-$100 off Treo 680 with Unlimited Data and $39.99 or higher Voice Plan*
-3G Sale-Free AT&T 8525 with $39.99 or higher Voice Plan and $21.99 or higher Data Plan with New Activation*

$25 Credit at Checkout
You can receive up to a $25 credit against the cost of your phone, device or accessories when you order a phone and qualified plan of $39.99 and above at Cingular Premier. If upgrading your phone, you must upgrade your plan to $39.99 or higher as well to qualify for this promotion. Credit not valid toward service charges, service activations, taxes or other fees. Any portion of the $25 credit unused during initial online purchase will be forfeited. One credit per order.
Taxes may apply to original purchase price or cost.

BlackBerry 8800 now available for as low as $199.99 with New Activations*
BlackBerry 8800 is now available for as low as $199.99 when activated on BlackBerry International Unlimited ($64.99/month) , BlackBerry Tethered Unlimited ($59.99/month) , or BlackBerry Enterprise Max ($54.99/month) data plans and a voice plans of at least $39.99.

-All devices MUST be activated on a 2 year tems, with a $39.99 or higher voice plan

-This promotion may be combined with the "Buy 10 Get a Free 20-Seat BES promotion"' which runs from March 1 to May 31

-This promotional price replaces profile pricing if the profile pricing for BlackBerry 8800 is greater than the promotional price.

LG CU405 Buy One Get One Free*
Buy One LG CU405 and Get a Second LG CU405 Free Buy one LG CU405 at "Your Price" as listed on the Cingular Premier website and get a second LG CU405 free when:
A.
1. Activating both phones with a Cingular Nation plan of $39.99 or higher AND
2. Purchasing the Push to Talk feature for both lines
OR
B.
1. Activating both phones with a Cingular Nation FamilyTalk plan where the Primary Line is $39.99 or higher AND
2. Purchasing the Family Push to Talk feature for the Primary Line

No commitment price is the "Base Price" as listed on the Cingular Premier website. Offer available to:
* New activations which meet the criteria defined above
* Migrations from former AT&T Wireless TDMA phone and plan to Cingular GSM phone and plan which meet the criteria defined above
* Upgrades from Cingular TDMA phone and plan to Cingular GSM phone and plan which meet the criteria defined above

Offer not available to:
* Upgrades from former AT&T Wireless GSM phone and plan to Cingular GSM phone and plan
*Upgrades from Cingular GSM phone and plan to Cingular GSM phone and plan
*Equipment only upgrades
*Any ordering process other than Cingular Premier

Sales tax calculated based on total price of unactivated phones. Phone may not be available for purchase or use in all areas. Limited time offer. Subject to availability limitations.

$80 off BlackBerry Pearl Red with Unlimited Data and Voice Plan*
Requires activation on any Unlimited BlackBerry data rate plan add on plus any Cingular voice plan with a 1 or 2 year agreement.

3G Sale-Free Cingular 8500 with $39.99 or higher Voice Plan and $21.99 or higher Data Plan with New Activation*
Receive a free select 3G device with a voice and/or data plan activation. PDAs available with $39.99+ voice plan and any data plan of $21.99+: Cingular 8500. Offer only available to qualified employees of companies using Cingular Wireless Premier. Offer only available on new activations. Not available with plan changes, equipment upgrades, or through any ordering process other than Cingular Wireless Premier. Limited time offer; subject to availability limitations. Offer is valid for orders placed 12:01 AM PDST, Monday 5/1/07 and ends at 11:59 PM PDST 6/21/07, unless terminated sooner.

3G Sale-Receive Free LG CU405*
Receive a free select 3G device with a voice plan activation of $39.99 or higher AND any MEdiaMax bundle plan. Offer only available to qualified employees of companies using Cingular Wireless Premier. Offer only available on new activations. Not available with plan changes, equipment upgrades, or through any ordering process other than Cingular Wireless Premier. Limited time offer; subject to availability limitations. Offer is valid for orders placed 12:01 AM PDST, Monday 5/21/07 and ends at 11:59 PM PDST 6/21/07, unless terminated sooner.

Nokia E62 Free with Unlimited Data and $39.99 or higher Voice Plan*
Requires 2 year agreement; activation on the Unlimited Data Rate Plan plus voice plan of $39.99 or higher.

$50 off AT&T 8525 with Unlimited Data and Voice Plan*
Requires activation on the Unlimited Data Rate Plan plus any Cingular voice plan with a 1 or 2 year agreement.

$50 off BlackBerry 8800 with Unlimited Data and Voice Plan*
Requires activation on selected Unlimited BlackBerry Data Plan and any Cingular voice plan with a 1 or 2 year agreement.

24% Service Discount This is the amount you will save on your rate plan's Monthly Service Charge. Cingular Wireless offers a variety of service discount structures. The amount of your service discount, and the charges to which it applies, are all subject to the arrangement between your company and Cingular Wireless. Under some service discount structures, this discount may also be applied to other qualified charges as well. You should contact your management or the appropriate department within your company responsible for wireless program administration with questions on the specific discount available to you. Service discount is available to you through your employer's qualified business agreement with Cingular Wireless. You must be a qualified employee or otherwise eligible to participate in your company's program in order to receive this benefit.

$100 off Treo 750 with Unlimited Data and Voice Plan*
Requires activation on the Unlimited Data Rate Plan plus any Cingular voice plan with a monthly access rate of $39.99 or higher with a 1 or 2 year agreement.

$50 off BlackBerry Pearl with Unlimited Data and Voice Plan*
Requires activation on any Unlimited BlackBerry data rate plan add on plus any Cingular voice plan with a 1 or 2 year agreement.

Buy 5 Treo 680/750 and take $50 off each device with Unlimited PDA Connect for Good and $39.99 or higher Voice*
*Promotional offer available 12/04/06 through 5/31/07 to new or existing customers. Limit one CAL per customer. May not be combined with any other offer. Eligibility requirements include single purchase of at least five (5) and a maximum of fifty (50) Treo 680 and/or Treo 750 devices from Cingular and activation of each device on an eligible two year Cingular service agreement, PDA Connect for Good unlimited data plan, and a voice plan of $39.99 or higher. Supported devices are: Palm® Treo 680 and Palm® Treo 750. Equipment price and availability may vary by market. Free CAL is a $99 value and does not include Good server costs. Taxes may apply to original purchase price in some states. Additional client access licenses, servers, and support sold separately. Coverage not available in all areas. Additional conditions and restrictions apply. Cingular service subject to service agreement, rate plan brochure(s) and coverage map(s). Software and related services provided by Good subject to applicable Good terms and conditions. All marks are the property of their respective owners. ©2006 Cingular Wireless, LLC. All rights reserved.
* Upon availability

BlackBerry Common Access Card Reader $179.00 w/ purchase of BlackBerry device & Data Rate Plan *
BlackBerry Common Access Card Reader $179.00 with purchase of BlackBerry device and Data Rate Plan

$50 off LG CU405 with Voice Plan and MEdia Max Bundle Features*
Requires activation on any Cingular voice plan and Unlimited Data feature (any MEdia Max bundles) with a 1 or 2 year agreement.

45% Equipment Discount
This is the amount you save on select equipment. The Equipment Discount is available on most voice devices, but is not available on wireless accessories, data-only devices, and most PDAs. Equipment Discount is available to you through your employer's qualified business agreement with Cingular Wireless. You must be a qualified employee or otherwise eligible to participate in your company's program in order to receive this benefit.

$100 off Cingular 3100 with Unlimited Data Plan and Voice Plan*
Requires activation on the Unlimited SmartPhone Data Rate Plan plus any Cingular voice plan with a 1 or 2 year agreement.

$50 off iPAQ hw6920 with Unlimited Data and Voice Plan*
Requires activation on the Unlimited Data Rate Plan plus any Cingular voice plan with a 1 or 2 year agreement.

Receive Free Carrying Case when purchasing Bluetooth Essential Pack-Motorola/RIM Accessory Bundle
Requires purchasing the Bluetooth Essential Pack-Motorola/RIM bundle pack.

BlackBerry 8700c $99.99 with UNL Data & $39.99 or higher Voice Plan with New Activations*
All devices MUST be activated on a $39.99 or higher voice plan and a BlackBerry unlimited data plan priced at $29.99 or higher. Eligible data plans include:
BlackBerry Personal BIS Plan ($29.99/month)
BlackBerry Unlimited Plan ($44.99/month)
BlackBerry International Plans ($64.99/month)
BlackBerry Tethered Plans ($74.99/month)

NOTE:
BlackBerry 4 MB data plans are NOT eligible for this promotion
This is a voice/data promotion ONLY.
This promotion may be combined with the "Buy 10, Get a Free 20-Seat BES promotion", which runs from March 1 to May 31
This promotional price replaces profile pricing if the profile price for 8700c is greater than the promotional price.

$50 off Nokia N75 with any Voice Plan and MEdia Max Bundles*
Requires activation on any Cingular Voice Plan and Unlimited Data feature (MEdia Max bundles) with a 1 or 2 year agreement.

BlackBerry 8800 $199.99 w/ Unlimited Enterprise Data & Voice Plan w/ Push To Talk or UNL TeleNav with New Activations* BlackBerry 8800 is now available for as low as $199.99 when activated on BlackBerry Enterprise Plan ($44.99/month) plus either AT&T Push to Talk ($9.99/month) or TeleNav GPS Navigator Unlimited ($9.99/month) and a voice plan of at least $39.99.

All devices MUST be activated on a 2 year tems, with a $39.99 or higher voice plan

This promotion may be combined with the "Buy 10 Get a Free 20-Seat BES promotion"' which runs from March 1 to May 31

This promotional price replaces profile pricing if the profile pricing for BlackBerry 8800 is greater than the promotional price.

Motorola RAZR V3 all Colors $49.99 - Requires activation on Voice Plan $39.99+* Requires activation on $39.99 voice plan with a 1 or 2 year agreement.

3G Sale-Free Sierra Wireless AC875 with $21.99 or higher Data Plan with New Activations*
Receive a free select 3G device with a voice and/or data plan activation. Aircards available with any data plan of $21.99+: Sierra Wireless AC875, Sierra Wireless 875U.Offer only available to qualified employees of companies using Cingular Wireless Premier. Offer only available on new activations. Not available with plan changes, equipment upgrades, or through any ordering process other than Cingular Wireless Premier. Limited time offer; subject to availability limitations. Offer is valid for orders placed 12:01 AM PDST, Monday 5/21/07 and ends at 11:59 PM PDST 6/21/07, unless terminated sooner.

$100 off Treo 680 with Unlimited Data and $39.99 or higher Voice Plan*
Requires activation on the Unlimited Data Rate Plan plus any Cingular voice plan with a monthly access rate of $39.99 or higher with a 1 or 2 year agreement.

3G Sale-Free AT&T 8525 with $39.99 or higher Voice Plan and $21.99 or higher Data Plan with New Activation*
Receive a free select 3G device with a voice and/or data plan activation. PDAs available with $39.99+ voice plan and any data plan of $21.99+: Cingular 8525. Offer only available to qualified employees of companies using Cingular Wireless Premier. Offer only available on new activations. Not available with plan changes, equipment upgrades, or through any ordering process other than Cingular Wireless Premier. Limited time offer; subject to availability limitations. Offer is valid for orders placed 12:01 AM PDST, Monday 5/21/07 and ends at 11:59 PM PDST 6/21/07, unless terminated sooner.

3G Sale-Free Option GT Max 3.6 with $21.99 or higher Data Plan with New Activations*
Receive a free select 3G device with a voice and/or data plan activation. Aircards available with any data plan of $21.99+: Option GT Max 3.6, Option GT Max 3.6 Express.Offer only available to qualified employees of companies using Cingular Wireless Premier. Offer only available on new activations. Not available with plan changes, equipment upgrades, or through any ordering process other than Cingular Wireless Premier. Limited time offer; subject to availability limitations. Offer is valid for orders placed 12:01 AM PDST, Monday 5/21/07 and ends at 11:59 PM PDST 6/21/07, unless terminated sooner.

Cingular 8125/8100 $99.99 with Unlimited Data and $39.99 or higher Voice Plan* Requires 2 year agreement; activation on the Unlimited Data Rate Plan plus voice plan of $39.99 or higher.

BlackBerry Trade-Up Program
For limited time offer, customers who trade in their older Cingular or AT&T Wireless branded BlackBerry devices in working condition and buy a BlackBerry Pearl or BlackBerry 8800 can receive a $50 check and a 1 GB microSD card. Users must register online at http://blackberrycingular.tradeups.com and follow directions to trade-in their older devices.

Eligibility: Existing IRU and CRU customers who have purchased a BlackBerry Pearl or BlackBerry 8800 and are trading in an AT&T Wireless or Cingular-branded BlackBerry devices, including:
BlackBerry 5810
BlackBerry 6210 and 6280
BlackBerry 7210, 7230, 7280 and 7290
BlackBerry 7780
BlackBerry 7100g and 7130c

NOTE: BlackBerry Pearl, 8700c and 8800 are NOT eligible for trade-in. BlackBerry devices from other carriers are NOT eligible. Non-BlackBerry PDAs or smartphones are also NOT eligible.

$100 off Samsung BlackJack with Unlimited Data Plan and $39.99 or higher Voice Plan*
Requires activation on the Unlimited Data Rate Plan plus any Cingular voice plan with a monthly access rate of $39.99 or higher with a 1 or 2 year agreement.

$50 off Cingular 8500 with Unlimited Data and Voice Plan*
Requires activation on the Unlimited Data Rate Plan plus any Cingular voice plan with a 1 or 2 year agreement.
$100 off Sierra Wireless AirCard 875 w/ Unltd Data Plan of $59.99+ (Domestic) with Upgrades*
Requires activation on the Data Connect Plans for PC cards with a monthly access rate of $59.99 or higher with a 1 or 2 year agreement.

3G Sale-Receive Free Motorola V3xx*
Receive a free select 3G device with a voice plan activation of $39.99 or higher AND any MEdiaMax bundle plan. Offer only available to qualified employees of companies using Cingular Wireless Premier. Offer only available on new activations. Not available with plan changes, equipment upgrades, or through any ordering process other than Cingular Wireless Premier. Limited time offer; subject to availability limitations. Offer is valid for orders placed 12:01 AM PDST, Monday 5/21/07 and ends at 11:59 PM PDST 6/21/07, unless terminated sooner.

3G Sale-Free Treo 750 with $39.99 or higher Voice Plan and $21.99 or higher Data Plan with New Activation*
Receive a free select 3G device with a voice and/or data plan activation. PDAs available with $39.99+ voice plan and any data plan of $21.99+: Treo 750. Offer only available to qualified employees of companies using Cingular Wireless Premier. Offer only available on new activations. Not available with plan changes, equipment upgrades, or through any ordering process other than Cingular Wireless Premier. Limited time offer; subject to availability limitations. Offer is valid for orders placed 12:01 AM PDST, Monday 5/21/07 and ends at 11:59 PM PDST 6/21/07, unless terminated sooner.

3G Sale-Receive Free LG CU500v*
Receive a free select 3G device with a voice plan activation of $39.99 or higher AND any MEdiaMax bundle plan. Offer only available to qualified employees of companies using Cingular Wireless Premier. Offer only available on new activations. Not available with plan changes, equipment upgrades, or through any ordering process other than Cingular Wireless Premier. Limited time offer; subject to availability limitations. Offer is valid for orders placed 12:01 AM PDST, Monday 5/21/07 and ends at 11:59 PM PDST 6/21/07, unless terminated sooner.

$50 off iPAQ hw6925 with Unlimited Data and Voice Plan*
Requires activation on the Unlimited Data Rate Plan plus any Cingular voice plan with a 1 or 2 year agreement.

Refurbished Phones Information*
Devices that are specified as refurbished or as refurbs are not new; they have been refurbished by an authorized service provider. Our standard return policy applies. Information about the applicable manufacturer's warranty will be included with your device.

Motorola v365 Buy One Get One Free w/ Unltd Push To Talk & Voice Plan*
2-year service agreement required. Credit approval and other restrictions apply. Up to $36 activation fee per phone applies. Buy one Motorola V365 at full price and get one Motorola V365 for free.

$100 off Cingular 3125 with Unlimited Data Plan and Voice Plan*
Requires activation on the Unlimited SmartPhone Data Rate Plan plus any Cingular voice plan with a 1 or 2 year agreement.

$100 off Option GT Max Card w/ Unltd Data Plan (Domestic) with Upgrades *
Requires activation on the Data Connect Plans for PC cards with a monthly access rate of $59.99 or higher with a 1 or 2 year agreement.

tigerbait said: I'm eligible for Premier, and I'm using an aging Nokia 6620 with an old ATT Wireless/Cingular Blue plan. I was thinking of taking advantage of this deal and getting a two year contract, but not sure which phone to get, either the 8525 or the Palm Treo 750. It looks like the 8525 has better specs/features but the Palm is a better form factor (not as bulky). Any thoughts?


I would definitely go with the 8525 - better keyboard, hsdpa, faster processor, better screen resolution, better camera. While the 750 is slightly less bulky, it certainly isn't a BlackJack in terms of thickness. Both are good phones though...

rjk6w4 said: I would definitely go with the 8525 - better keyboard, hsdpa, faster processor, better screen resolution, better camera. While the 750 is slightly less bulky, it certainly isn't a BlackJack in terms of thickness. Both are good phones though...

there is a workaround to enable HSDPA on the Treo's also.

I guess a better question...is there anything much better than these two phones coming out in the next 6 months or so? (Understandably probably not a free phone deal, but still) And don't say iPhone because I can't believe they made that phone without 3G capability.

Also, I had heard that you need a newer SIM card to use the 3G network, so I don't think I would be able to use my old AT&T Wireless sim and connect to the 3G/UMTS with an unlocked phone.

My Blue plan was great. I have the Olympic Gold package, 550 anytime, unlimited N+W (7pm) and M-M, 200 text, 20 MMS, and 2MB internet for $52. What was great was that my internet was not being counted since Cingular bought AT&T Wireless, so I was getting great value for my package. Well since Cingular got bought by AT&T, the glitch was fixed and now my data is being counted, and 2MB doesn't get very far, even with only EDGE speeds.

still there for me....make sure you add the data plan to get the phone discount to show up in the cart

bloggert said: interesting...might this be because i'm attempting an upgrade vs. a completely new activation?
Sure is. I couldn't get the deal until I switched to new line of activation. Boo, that would have been a sweet upgrade...

tigerbait said: I guess a better question...is there anything much better than these two phones coming out in the next 6 months or so? (Understandably probably not a free phone deal, but still) And don't say iPhone because I can't believe they made that phone without 3G capability.

HTC Advantage X7501 - coming out this summer am not sure about the price though.

These guys are the original manufacturers of the Cingular 8525, T-M Dash, T-M Wing, etc.

And check this out HTC Shift - Latest Mobile Computer/GSM phone - 7" screen, 30GB hdd, blah blah I guess it's coming out later this fall.

HTH.

djspray said: bloggert said: interesting...might this be because i'm attempting an upgrade vs. a completely new activation?
Sure is. I couldn't get the deal until I switched to new line of activation. Boo, that would have been a sweet upgrade...

yeah, it does seem to be only for new activations. what's stopping me from creating a new line? I'm under no contract and they already treat me like red-headed stepchild by being a former AT&T Wireless customer.

krishna9780 said: tigerbait said: I guess a better question...is there anything much better than these two phones coming out in the next 6 months or so? (Understandably probably not a free phone deal, but still) And don't say iPhone because I can't believe they made that phone without 3G capability.

HTC Advantage X7501 - coming out this summer am not sure about the price though.

These guys are the original manufacturers of the Cingular 8525, T-M Dash, T-M Wing, etc.

And check this out HTC Shift - Latest Mobile Computer/GSM phone - 7" screen, 30GB hdd, blah blah I guess it's coming out later this fall.

HTH.

The chances that those phones are available on Cingular are slim. There are many many more phones that never see the day of light on the offerings of any US Carrier. (i.e. the entire O2 line, and the rest of the HTC family - check gsmarena) Don't hold your breath with the upcoming models. If you REALLY want those phones you'll have to pay a non-subsidized price.

That being said, you shouldn't pass up a good deal now in hopes of one of these coming out. I'm certain the iphone release is one of the reasons for the "clearance" deals on these handsets.

PoisnBGood said: Is there anyway to get this phone on a family plan?

I believe Jamestren told how he was going to do this a few post above. Let us know how this goes, Jamestren.

krishna9780 said:

HTC Advantage X7501 - coming out this summer am not sure about the price though.



Good grief, that's almost a umpc - 5.5" x 4" does not, in my book, qualify as a "phone". The 8525 is about as large as you can get away with on your belt, and it's a good deal smaller than that.

That said, I'd be itching to get into something like my 8525, but a bit slimmer (say, in the 15-16mm range) with gps.

seoulchild said: krishna9780 said: tigerbait said: I guess a better question...is there anything much better than these two phones coming out in the next 6 months or so? (Understandably probably not a free phone deal, but still) And don't say iPhone because I can't believe they made that phone without 3G capability.

HTC Advantage X7501 - coming out this summer am not sure about the price though.

These guys are the original manufacturers of the Cingular 8525, T-M Dash, T-M Wing, etc.

And check this out HTC Shift - Latest Mobile Computer/GSM phone - 7" screen, 30GB hdd, blah blah I guess it's coming out later this fall.

HTH.

The chances that those phones are available on Cingular are slim. There are many many more phones that never see the day of light on the offerings of any US Carrier. (i.e. the entire O2 line, and the rest of the HTC family - check gsmarena) Don't hold your breath with the upcoming models. If you REALLY want those phones you'll have to pay a non-subsidized price.

That being said, you shouldn't pass up a good deal now in hopes of one of these coming out. I'm certain the iphone release is one of the reasons for the "clearance" deals on these handsets.Sorry for the confusion, but I was just referring to latest pda phones and definitely not hoping Cingular/TM to offer them with deals. If somebody is thinking/interested about them, like me, would go ahead and buy these retail. I know they would be expensive.

palm 750 showing free for me as well

Will my BLUE chip work in these phones? I can see ATT wanting to phase this out as I get 750 minutes for $39.99.
I hate to buy a phone, and then it doesn't work!

For those who have got in the deal and canceled or changed features, can we compare notes on the billing for partial months? My experience: if you cancel a feature (PDA) and sign up for a similar feature right away (media max), then the monthly charges are properly prorated. But if you do an outright cancellation on any part of the account (even you add back a similar feature a few days later) or close the account entirely, you are bill to the end of the month. Is it what happened to you and is it easy to get prorated credit back by calling customer service?