How to Get Your iPhone Back on AT&T’s Unlimited Data Plan

When AT&T changed its data plans a few months ago, it put an end the unlimited data plans for new iPhone customers. Existing customers were however offered the possibility to stay on those unlimited plan. Others decided to go to a cheaper capped data plan. The trick is once you give up your unlimited plan, you cannot go back to it.

That’s exactly what my friend Mathew did. He wanted to save a few bucks and downgraded to the $25 2GB plan but he quickly regretted his move. I was talking with Mathew the other day while preparing the TwiiPhone podcast when he told me he had found a way to get his iPhone back to the unlimited data plan.

I was very interested in hearing his story and how he managed to go back to the grandfathered unlimited data plan so he offered to email me all the details of the story. Here it is for you…

Update

After restoring the Unlimited Data plan for several friends, talking with others (@branden3112) and spending more time understanding the processes involved; new information has become available and is available for your reading pleasure below.

In the original article, it was stated that you needed a new/blank SIM card that had never been activated. This has now been confirmed to not be the case. Any SIM card, activated or not, even one used with a previous iPhone can be used for this processes. The only SIM card that cannot be used is a deactivated SIM card.

All account types should work without issue. That means, family plans, employee discount plans and family plans with employee discounts, as well as others that are not listed.

There are scenarios that make the process easier. The scenario that works best is one where you are on a single line AT&T account with no data plan. In the tests conducted, iTunes was able to complete the activation process from start to finish while using the same SIM card from the previous phone.

Some things to note are that everyone’s experience will vary and all scenarios have not been accounted for. Your best chance for success when trouble arises is to take your iPhone 2G & SIM card to your local AT&T store. If that’s not possible, call customer service and convince them that the activation can only happen if the proper data plan is registered in your account. I told AT&T the same thing on several occasions and succeeded in restoring unlimited data this way.

AT&T representatives are fully capable of having unlimited data restored. (some may need a supervisor to finish or approve the process).

Prerequisites

  • One, fresh, non-jailbroken, unactivated, first generation iPhone (iPhone 2G)
  • One, new, never activated SIM card for use in the first gen iPhone (this can even be a microSIM card paired with a SIM adapter to fit in the iPhone 2G)

Background info

As you may know, once switched to the tiered data plans, there is no going back. (so I once thought)

I spent a short amount of time trying to think about a way to resurrect my unlimited data plan when it hit me. The 1st Gen iPhone is, and continues to be tied to a very special rate plan with AT&T. I don’t know if this is because of the fact that you can manage the whole activation process from the comfort of your home and iTunes, but it’s still available.

The old rate plan for iPhone 2G is a special bundle comprised of a minimum of 450 voice minutes, 200 text messages (no MMS) and… Unlimited DATA!!! This was the ticket back in. My unforeseen problems ahead of me were not so enjoyable though.

The process

Over the years I had accumulated a number of AT&T SIM Cards and therefore had a few brand new, unactivated SIMs lying around. I also had the luck of having a friend who still had an iPhone 2G. I grabbed his iPhone 2G, threw in a blank, new SIM card, did a full restore of the iPhone 2G in iTunes and was presented with the old home activation setup.

I proceeded to tell iTunes I wanted to replace my current phone with this phone (the iPhone 2G). I was presented with questions about my account and other little details like to choose my rate plan options and so forth.

I finished going through the setup, received a confirmation email and proceeded to wait for AT&T to complete the activation process on their end. This was the beginning of the struggles.

The struggle

I waited and waited and waited some more. Then waited some more until I finally called AT&T to find out what was taking so long. I was apparently put into some kind of limbo state where the system was awaiting approval. The representative I was working with told me to continue to wait and call back tomorrow if the problem didn’t fix itself. So I waited some more and of course, nothing changed.

I called AT&T the next morning and complained about the issue. I got a different rep this time around, and she assisted me in trying to force her system to accept the iPhone for activation. When we finally thought we were close (after she completely twisted my account around) the phone still wouldn’t activate. Again, I was told to wait it out as the rep had escalated my issue to the next level.

I called back later that day since I couldn’t even use either phones (the iPhone 2G or the iPhone 4). I had no luck again with getting the iPhone 2G activated, but, I was able to confirm that I had unlimited data again. Although the phone itself wouldn’t activate (for reasons I still don’t really know) the process returned my unlimited data plan.

The idea here is that since AT&T no longer offers the special $30 unlimited data plan for iPhone 2G, the system is forced to do what’s called “grandfather” your account. That’s where you’re able to retain unlimited data, even though AT&T no longer offers it.

The final twist

This is not the end though. I made my way to an AT&T store (not some mall kiosk or reseller, a real AT&T store) with my iPhone 4 and told the rep my story. I also informed the rep that I wanted to keep my new unlimited data plan. The guy helping me toyed around in the system, activated a new microSIM card, put it in my iPhone 4 and said “You’re all set”.

Boom!!! AT&T Wireless Unlimited Data plan restored. Now my process was extreme as it was my first time trying this out, but I learned a lot from it and now you can benefit from it too.

In short…

Here is the summary of what you need to know that should work for anyone. If you are porting your number, the process should be even smoother.

  • When you get to a point where you are stuck (when the iPhone 2G won’t complete activation and iTunes tells you AT&T needs additional time) just go to your local AT&T store and tell the rep all you want is to keep your unlimited data plan. (you can double check this ahead of time by logging in to your AT&T account online and it should show you having unlimited data, it did for me).
  • Make sure the iPhone 2G is iTunes restorable to iOS 3.1.3 stock firmware.
  • Make sure you have a new unactivated SIM card (you can get these from the AT&T store directly, but your luck may vary)

That’s an interesting trick, isn’t it? Have you downgraded to the tiered data plan and are now regretting your move? Or maybe you’re a new AT&T customer and you didn’t have the opportunity to be grandfathered in the unlimited plan. If so, try out the method described above and let us know how it worked for you.

If you’re successful in getting back on the unlimited data plan, make sure to say hi to Mathew on Twitter.

1,078 comments

  1. Where can I get a new sim? I got a iPhone 2, also would this work with a family plan?

    1. You can get an unactivated sim from your local Att retailer. As for the family plan question; well, you’ll just have to experiment and let us know what happens.

  2. So he was able to retain his 20$ unlimited plan rather than the 30$ normal that it used to cost before the tiered services?

  3. This actually has me thinking. To do this you need a new sim card which I’m interpretting as you’ll cultivate a new contract. What happens to the old contract?

    1. If you use a pay as you go SIM card you don’t need a contract. You just need the SIM. When you set up your account in iTunes, it should ask for your number and will tie the accounts together then. That’s what I believe anyway.

  4. woo…sound pretty good…but, I moved to sprint 2months ago for Evo..now, I am thinking to go back to ATT for iPhone 4…so, Does this work for me???…I will give a try…thanks for the post..

  5. I had also had the iPhone 2g the first time it came out, I got tired of AT&T’s crappy service so I switched to verizon. But I didn’t cancel my service but I did end my unlimited data package. So when the new iPhone came out I went back and used it on my new iPhone. So I was stuck to the new 2g data package. They were not offering the old unlimited data package but I called AT&T and told them I use to have unlimited data. I talked to a cool guy and he put a claim in for me, and I now have unlimited data on my phone after they changed plan rates…

  6. UPDATES:

    I did correctly reference the $20 rate plan. When I mentioned grandfathering I left out that AT&T can only grandfather your account to the $30 unlimited plan.

    This process does indeed work on a family plan. I was and am on a family plan when I did the process.

    This process does not extended or renew your contract.

  7. Hey Matthew, thanks for posting your story.

    I have two quick quesions:

    – If the 2G iphone was ever jailbroken, would I be able to use it for this?

    – I have a 2G iphone whose touchscreen does not work (you can see the display but can’t tap on anything). Would this be an issue?

    – Dan

    1. For your iPhone 2G just do a full restore in iTunes using stock firmware 3.1.3

      You don’t really need to be able to use the iPhone 2G, so even if the screen doesn’t accept input (your fingers touching it) you should be fine.

      1. Thanks Matt! Do you know how to check if this iphone has the right firmware? If it doesn’t, do you know if there’s a way to get it on it?

  8. To confirm your iPhone 2G is at the latest stock firmware, just connect it to the computer, launch iTunes, click on the iPhone from within iTunes and then click the “Restore” button found on the summary tap.

    More info on restoring can be found on Apple.com under support.

    1. Hey MEDIC,

      are you the one who posted on Xsellize recently? I thought it had worked out for you! What happened?

      1. Yup, the only option that worked was to call and use the 2G IMEI…
        I tride this, the actual restore months ago on my other iPhone 4 and it worked, just not on my wifes…
        The calling of AT&T worked better, Good luck!

  9. Hi,

    I’m really excited about trying this out but I just wanted to confirm a couple of things so I don’t mess anything up. I already own an iPhone 4 on the $25 data plan. So can I just buy a used iPhone 2g restore it and pop an unactivated go phone sim in it? How will this get tied over to my iPhone 4 account? Thanks

  10. This method was posted on sites like Hackint0sh.org and MacRumors back in July. Also, this method no longer works. Apple has since patched it. I tried it for my friend just last week and not 2 hours after activating his SIM he got a text from AT&T that said that he had automatically been switched back to his original data plan.

    1. Jared: Thanks for posting your experience!

      Did your friend receive that text while the SIM was still in the 2G?

      If he received the text ON the iPhone 4: how long had he kept the newly activated SIM in his 2G before swapping it?

    1. it worked for me. i hope at&t doesn’t switch me back. almost 24 hours and i’m still good.

      1. Truegamefamily:

        Pleeeease tell us in detail how you did it, step by step! PLEASE!

        Thanks in advance!

  11. i did what mathew said above. the only thing i did different. i took both phones to a at&t store and told a rep. i wanted to activate my 2g and told him i wanted the plan descibed above with unlimited data. it took a little while and he came back with it activated. then i asked him to swicth me back to my 4g and he did. i asked him to check and see if i had unlimited data still and he said yes. it only took about 30 minutes to do the whole thing. i checked about an hour ago and i still have unlimited data. i go to the at&t store all the time; so they helped me with no problems. no questions aked at all.

    1. Truegamefamily:

      So, unlike Matthew, you didn’t use iTunes yourself for the activation at all?

      1. when i switched back to my 4g all he did was activate a new sim for the 4g and that was it. only feedback i have recieved from at&t is a email asking me to complete a survey so far. i’m going to keep my fingers crossed til tomorrow lol.

  12. i have an iphone 2g and i am using it with tmobile right now, will it work on a new account too?. like if i get the unactivated sim card, restore the iphone to 3.1.3, and create a new account for the 2g. i have a 16gb 3gs but its on 05.14.02 baseband which is unlockable.

    1. You should have the easiest experience of all.

      New account should be a walk in the park.

      Try it out and let us know how it goes.
      Worst case, it doesn’t work (but it should, more flawlessly than my experience). You can always reverse the process if you need to go back to T-Mobile.

      1. i have 30 days to cancel without an early termination fee right? i will try it this weekend to see how it goes then

  13. Two hours ago, I activated my 2G iPhone and got UNLIMITED DATA, but am yet to switch back to my iPhone 4. I’m gonna wait a couple of days before I do it so AT&T doesn’t get suspicious.

    This was my experience:

    I went to an AT&T store and the rep activated my iPhone 2G with iTunes (without restoring, although I would recommend doing so, just in case), using a brand new big SIM (they give out free SIMs to customers at corporate at&t stores). iTunes gave him no choice but to select an unlimited data plan 🙂

    After 30 minutes, I got an e-mail from “iTunes Store” that said:

    “Congratulations, AT&T has successfully activated your iPhone service. I you have not done so already, please connect your iphone to your computer now to complete this activation.” I ignored the las sentence of the e-mail because I already had service on the phone.

    30 minutes after that, I got a text that said:

    “Your iphone requires an elegible data plan. We have added an appropriate plan and messaging pkg. Call 611 or go to att.com/iphoneplans for info.”

    I started to worry. I seemed like they had re-established my 2-gigabyte data package.

    Then I noticed that at that same moment I had received an e-mail from “AT&T Customer Care for Wireless.”

    To my relief, it read (among other stuff):

    “iPhone allows you to easily surf the web, access social networking, email and more. That’s why we require an eligible Data Plan for iPhone when using iPhone. This ensures that customers with iPhones are not unpleasantly surprised with high data pay-per-use charges-just one low, predictable, flat rate for unlimited use each month.

    Our records indicate your iPhone does not have the correct data plan. We have added the appropriate Data Plan for iPhone. We’ve also added a messaging package to match the messaging plan included in your previous data and messaging bundle.

    Haha, seems like they forgot to modify that generic e-mail.

    So yeah, I have unlimited data and I confirmed it almost 2 hours after the activation by calling a rep. I didn’t call to ask her “HEY, DO I HAVE UNLIMITED DATA?” otherwise she would’ve gotten suspicious. I called to ask about something else and kinda made the chick give out what I wanted to hear.

    I’ll post again when I re-activate my iPhone 4.

    Good luck to everyone who is going to try this! Let me know if you have any questions. Don’t forget to thank Matt Rice and Sebastien!

    – David

  14. In case it helps:

    I became a member of AT&T on June 24th 2010, when they had already gotten rid of the unlimited data plan.

  15. I am currently doing the same thing as you, David. Don’t get too happy just yet though. The AT&T rep at my local store told me the iPhone2g method no longer works because AT&T will automatically switch you back to a limited data plan when you activate your iPhone4.

    Also, sorry to burst your bubble but it’s not a surprise for you to get unlimited data on your iPhone2g. AT&T will not take out the iPhone2g’s unlimited EDGE plan anytime soon. About a month ago a guy on some forum had called them to ask about this loophole and they said they are locked in a contractual agreement with Apple and aren’t allowed to stop their offering for unlimited data service with the iPhone2g. But no such agreement exists for the 3g, 3gs, and 4.
    So don’t get excited yet.

  16. [Commenting on Comments]

    – the Original iPhone 2G unlimited data plan no longer exists within AT&T, if you manage to get unlimited data, it will be the grandfathered version of the old iPhone 3G/3GS unlimited data plan @ the rate of $30.00 a month.

    – Once you’ve secured an unlimited data plan AT&T will not change your account to a tiered data plan unless you instruct them to.

    – In California at least, law states that you cannot be contracted to a service plan. So if you’re a new customer coming to AT&T via the iPhone 2G trick to get unlimited data, in theory, you should not become contracted at any point (even after 30 days, regardless of what the iTunes activation setup tells you), unless you later purchase a new phone with AT&T at a subsidized price.

    – As long as you make sure to tell the AT&T representative who is helping you that you want to keep your unlimited data plan you should be able to keep it. If they say no, tell them to find someone who knows how to.

    ***All information provided above was gathered from official written statements

  17. Just did this today, all in one day!!! SUCCESS!! We bought iPhone 4’s the other night, I have the grandfathered data plan, my girlfriend is a new ATT customer.

    1. Go to ATT store, tell them you want to switch from iPhone 4 to iPhone 2G. (If they ask why or try and sway you, say you got one for free as gift and, if you like, will return the iPhone 4) and setup this phone with new sim, in itunes, with the unlimited $30 plan. (Sometimes they will do this in-store for you or you can do it at home for the 2G. We setup the 2G in-store, but it didn’t activate. We went back to ATT store 4 hours later, they re-setup the phone, again in itunes, this time it worked.)

    2. We made a call on the 2G and confirmed the data plan by going to ATT.com on my iPhone 4. UNLIMITED!!!

    3. Went back to another store, so they didn’t recognize us or catch on, asked to swtich back to the iPhone 4. The girl said, which data plan do you want, the $15 or $25… I said, we want to keep the unlimited (which we had for less than a day :)) she said, “ok sure.” I’m sure her hesitation was from not knowing to LOOK for an unlimited option when setting up an iPhone 4 but it worked like a charm. She setup the new iPhone 4, purchased 2 days before, and we left the store feeling giddy!

    Thanks for all the info, folks!! Huge help!

  18. Need some help here. I just bought a jailbroken iphone 2g. I got a new unactivated sim and placed in the iphone and connected to itunes. It was on version 3.1.3 and there was no option for me to restore it from itunes. It wanted me to activate it which I did with the brand new sim. I got an email saying AT&T was working on it, blah blah blah. A few hours passed and I got impatient and tried my active sim card (I have AT&T with unlimited $15 data plan with unbranded phone). It had mego through the same steps as I did with the new sim. Got the same email. In both cases, I am not able to use the phone and says for emergencies only. Is that because it is jailbroken? how do I restore if I dont see that option under itunes?

    I also read that I need to turn off messaging. I am on a family plan and in any case it will not let me turn it off. I have tried countless times and it keep giving me an error and says to call a number.

  19. Can someone let me know if this method still works as of OCT 25th 2010? Thank You, will be waiting for a reply.

  20. Worked for me on Oct. 5th, 2010.

    I posted half of my story a few weeks ago, but here goes the full updated version:

    I became a new AT&T customer in June of 2010 with iPhone 4 on a 2GB data plan.

    On October 5th, 2010, I did the trick and, 20 days later, I STILL HAVE UNLIMITED DATA ON MY IPHONE 4.

    First thing I did was buy a semi-functional iPhone 2G from a Craigslist seller for 40 bucks. The only defective aspect of the phone was the dock section of the screen (the bottom icon row); it was somehow not sensitive to taps but was to slides.

    I would suggest taking the 2G to an AT&T corporate store for a representative to activate it for you, which is what I did. I’ve read many comments of people who have failed to activate their 2G at home.

    At the AT&T store, I told a representative that I wanted to switch to the iPhone 2G that I brought in. I didn’t tell him that I currently used an iPhone 4, just in case.

    The representative inserted a brand new SIM card into the 2G and connected it to one of the computers (they usually give you SIMs for free at AT&T stores). He opened iTunes and went through the activation process with me. iTunes gave him no choice but to add unlimited data for 20 bucks, a data plan only available to 2G users from back in the day, which is why I received a text message minutes after the activation saying that I had been changed to an “appropriate” data plan (the 30 dollar unlimited data plan).

    When I got home, I noticed that I had received two e-mails: one of them confirmed the activation of the 2G and the other informed me that my data plan had been changed to what i mentioned.

    After 24 hours, I went back to the AT&T store and asked the guy to switch me to my iPhone 4, and told him to make sure I kept my features the way they were, with unlimited data and everything. He removed my iPhone 4’s old SIM, popped in a brand new one for free, accessed my account through his system and activated it (without using iTunes, I think, cause he didnt plug it into the computer).

    When I got home, I accessed my AT&T account online and noticed that DATA was under unlimited.

    Today, when I checked my usage through the MyWireless AT&T app, I saw “234MB of UNLIMITED.”

    Good luck to everyone! Let me know if you have questions.

    David

    (Thanks again to Matt Rice for the tip and Sebastien!)

  21. BY THE WAY, try finding someone who would let you borrow their 2G instead of buying one. Not sure if it would be ok to use a 2G that is currently activated, though.

  22. Follow-up to my story. After 12 hours the iphone activated WITH my current sim (which is AT&T). It is also jailbroken (didnt restore). I had both the new sim (just went into AT&T store and they handed me one) and my current sim and tried to activate both (see above story). I then called an AT&T rep and they said to leave the activated sim in the iphone and leave it plugged into itunes. They said it could take sometimes 24-48 hours to work and if it didnt activate to call apple. Never had to, as I woke this morning to an activated iphone 2G. Checked my data plan and it is unlimited with 200 free text for $20 (also gives me the option to do unlimited data +1500 text for $30 or unlimited data and text for $40). I am sure that will switch again to the $30 (will update when it does). I also am on a family plan with unlimited messaging for $30. that remained the same and i never touched or turned it off (it wouldnt allow me last night). In a few days I will go renew my acct to get the Iphone 4.

    I bought the 2g so my husband can use it as an ipod.

  23. David, did you get a new number?or kept your old one and how did you do so the att rep didn’t see your 2gb data pro?or did he change it right there and then.

  24. Eduardo- I used my existing sim, so same phone number. The AT&T rep could not do anything to my data plan as he said that it was all done through apple and itunes (dont know if thats right because he did take my IMEI # to “try to”). On my acct I only had the $10 data plan for non-smartphones (but I just used an unbranded smartphone).

  25. Eduardo, I kept my old number. When I went to activate the 2G, I told the guy that all I wanted to do was switch phones. Then, when I went back to re-activate my iPhone 4, I also told the guy that all I wanted to do was switch phones. You can switch phones without losing your number. All you are doing is switching your account from one device to another.

    I don’t know if the rep saw my 2GB data plan or not. I don’t think he did. I don’t think that’s important anyway. If you activate an iPhone 2g, you cannot transfer your 2GB DATA PRO plan to it anyway. When activating a 2G, you have no choice but to get unlimited data.

    Let me know if you have more questions! Good luck, Lalo.

    David

  26. Oh, but JUST IN CASE, Eduardo: make sure you tell the rep that you want to select your IPHONE 2G FEATURES while he activates it. This way you will SEE that unlimited is being added.

  27. A “2G iPhone” is actually the first model of iPhone ever released. It’s known as “2G” because the EDGE network (which it connects to) is commonly known as a “2G network,” although, technically, it’s 2.5, not 2.

    So, in this thread, we’ve been talking about the first generation iPhone all along!

    Hope that helps.

  28. Brad-
    to answer the second question:

    When you activate an iPhone 2G, you get the option of unlimited data for 20 dollars on the activation screen, but once activated, it is automatically changed to $30 because $20 for unlimited data is unavailable for new activations. I don’t know how it is for iPhone 2G users who activated their phone back in the day; my guess is they still pay 20.

  29. so does this method still appear to work?
    I’m currently on T-mobile with unlimited and I should be receiving an iphone 4 soon. But i don’t want to stay on AT&T if this loophole no longer works

  30. Jay: I’m helping out a friend with it this weekend and I’ll post the results. Mine worked on Oct. 5th.

  31. It still works as of Nov 5 2010. I waited 48 hrs in between activating the iPhone 2g & iPhone 4. Also as a side note AT&T sweeps their network every 12 hrs in Texas because the next morning after I activated the iPhone 4 it was showing on my account online.

  32. Does anyone know if you can use a different phone besides the iphone4? Cuz my samsung captivate is arriving soon and I would love to use this to get unlimited data

  33. I currently have an iPhone 4 with the 200mb data plan. If I borrow my friend’s iPhone 2g and walk into an at&t store and ask them to switch from iPhone 4 to iPhone 2g, my iPhone 4 will become deactivated correct?

    When they are switching me to 2g will they ask which data plan or will it automatically be the unlimited?

    What are some reasons you guys gave to the sales rep when they asked why you are switching?

    Thanks!

  34. i just tried, by activating a new sim card on an old 2g phone. It gave me the option of $30.00 unlimited data and texting. I am heading into a store tomorrow afternoon. THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!

  35. Hey i finally got the money to get myself an iPhone 4. I have a 2g, i dont have an att account an a while back i asked if i ha to get a contract if i activated an old iphone. From what i understand i dont have to get a contract. So if i activate the 2g on a new account and get the unlimited internet, then a day or 2 after i go to a store and get an iPhone 4 can i set my accpunt to a 2 yr contract so i can get the iphone at a discounted price?

  36. I’m planning on getting an iPhone 4 soon. I can borrow someone’s iPhone 2g. I was planning on doing this loophole, but I wondering if you can do this when signing up for a family plan?

  37. As of 11/27/2010, this feature still works for all account types. I have personally done this for myself and two friends over the last 3 months with different account types.

    I am in the process of drafting an update for iPDB that will highlight some of the details left out of the article that were not know at the time of writing.

    For the most part, if you follow the article, you should be able to have unlimited data.

  38. I am going to do this when just shortly after christmas, I will let you know how it goes.

  39. 12/07/2010 I myself have tried this two days ago.. IT WAS A SUCESS!! i got my UNLIMITED plan back in a matter of 3 hrs. Which was a little of a struggle but it worked like a charm!!!!

  40. I’ve never been an AT&T Customer, but I have an iPhone 4/Jailbreak (which cannot be unlocked) so I’ve been considering switching to AT&T to be able to use it.

    I see that AT&T offers unlimited Data Plans for regular phones. Can I get one of these plans/cheap phones and then just put the Sim Chip in the iPhone 4.

    With T*Mobile I can stick my Sim Chip in any unlocked or TMobile phone and it will just work. Is this the same with AT&T or does the iPhone 4 require some special AT&T activation?

  41. just got back from the store, activated 4 phones on the family plan. I did receive the unlimited plan at the store. He activated my 2g and then completed an exchange over to the IPhone 4. Did pay the $30 dollars for the plan.

  42. @ RO.. yes i did activate the phone VIA itunes.. then i called them up and verified the unlimited.. NExt day i went to the att store. and told them i want to activate my iphone 4 from my previous phone line which i already had the unlimited plan . and it all carried over to my new iphone 4…

  43. @ randy. you can’t do that my friend!!!! you need an actual SMARTPHONE PLAN.. the regualr plan that you will activate and once you put it into your iphone for it will kick that phone plan out and it will autmatically add the 2gig data plan.. i suggest you do what i did. and what the guy wrote in this article. IT WORKS!!!

    @raul that guy was just trying to earn his commision off of you. it would work for the average joe like us. follow the steps for anyone else who is me from the above article.

    IT REALLY does work!!

  44. Manny, with all do respect. There are allot of average joe’s like me on this blog, people who are considering porting their numbers from other carriers . Communication never hurts.

  45. I purchased an att go phone to do this trick. I slipped it in the iphone 2g and started the activation process and got a message that says authorization required before I can activate iphone on att network. Anyone else getting this message? Is it because I am in a business plan or because it is a prepaid sim?

  46. @Alvin. Sorry friend, I borrowed this phone from a friend after looking around for 3 weeks. I am pretty sure u can ask around.

    Now since he has scene me do it. He wants me to help him do 3 lines on his account as well.

    U can look on craigliat u can get lucky with paying less then 80 bucks for it. I almost bought one for 75 and last minute my friend had one. I suggest u ask around first then search online. Do it fast before the loop hole closes.

  47. @Manny. I tried it a couple of days ago and it told me to contact att tyo setup my enterprise data plan

  48. @jason you need to go to the store pick up a new sim. and actiavte it through the ITUNES. there you will select the unlimited 20 dollar plan.. and then call up att or go to the store to finalize the activation. the 2g has its own unique data plan and they will honor it. the ATT store guy told me that.

    and when you change your phone to the iphone 3g or better. you will be obligated to get the 30 dollar plan which is unlimited. you will grandfather over unless you chose the lower data plan. which you won’t cause you are trying to get the unlimted.

  49. @jason i hope you read the article. the way he posted is exactly what you gotta go. YOU NEED A NEW SIM unactivated. you need to part of a PHONE PLAN or going to open a new line.. you can’t be a GO Phone Customer. cause obviously you will be confined a legitimate phone plan with data plan as well.

  50. @Manny. I am not a gophone customer just got a go phone to see if the sim would work for the trick.

  51. @jason. ohh okay.. just go to the att store and pick up a unactivated sim. its free. pop it in and follow the instructions. i am about to do the same for my friend tomorrow.

  52. @Manny: thanks for the response.
    If somebody knows something about getting a 2G, let me know. Im still looking for a 2G.
    I have an att account, but my “unlimited” data plan (family) is only for “basic phones”, so I can’t get the “iphone unlimited” 🙁
    Hopefully somenone will help me.
    Thanks guys.

  53. Got a brand new sim from the ATT store and tried to do the activation of the iphone and I don’t even get far enough to be able to pick plans. I get kicked out straight away and sent to a screen that I need to contact ATT for assistance with my data plan. Has anyone had any recent luck with trying to get this to work? I am following the instructions to a T and not getting anywhere

  54. @jason. make sure you restore the device. and you already have the unactivated sim in the device. make sure your itunes is uptodate and then do it. I made sure of that before i followed the instructions above.

    @mathew sorry i don’t have any screen shots. i used my friends iphone 2g to do it.

  55. @Mathew. here is a like to my photobucket with pictures of what is happening when I try to do the unlim data trick.They are backward in the album although I did number them so you can see the progression

  56. I put a second comment that is awaiting moderation that has the link on it. If you have an email I can send it to you that way

  57. @Jason

    I just saw ur pics on bucketlist. The last pic that u see where u select if u are a new customer or previous after that option u click next. On the next screen is where u select the data plan.

  58. @manny. I am selecting to replace my current phone with the iphone. Should I be selecting new customer instead?

  59. @manny. I am on ATT family plan with two iPhones 2G and paying $20 /each for unlimited data plan.
    I would like to upgrade at least one of them to iPhone 4.
    My questions:
    1/ I guess there is no way to buy new iPhone4 at subsidized price and keep my old date plan, right?
    2/ if that’s the case the only way for me would be to buy iphone 4 at full price (CL or eBay), then bring it
    ATT store and try to switch it my old dp to new one? Do I need to even do this, I was thinking to switch just simm card from 2g to 4 w/o going to store. But in that case I am all confused how $20 plan would change to $30?
    Can you help me here? thx

  60. Cube, if you have a 2G already with the $20 unlimited data, you are considered grandfathered when you upgrade to a 4G.
    Go to a AT&T store and they will be able to give you the unlimited data for $30.
    Ask and verify before you commit to another 2 years.

    1. you mean I can even get $199/$299 upgrade deal with 2 year contract and move my plan with unlimited data plan? A while ago I stopped at ATT store and asked about upgrade and I was told it would have to be new plan with $30 payment increase for 2 iphones. (extra $10 for DP and $5 for TM). So, is it possible to carry over my 2g plan with no payment increase if I buy unlocked iPhone 4 for full price and just swap simm card? I am really confused about all this…

  61. @ Jason. U are a current customer cause u are Att customer. So u won’t select new customer.

    @cube
    U can’t keep ur old data plan rate. The moment u put in ur sim into any 3G phone it will automatically put u into the 30 dollar plan. Cause I myself did that. Not just that the iPhone 4 takes a mini sim. I cut mine to fit into it and the automatically converted me. I had to call them back up to go back to the old plan. Until 2 weeks later I upgraded to my iPhone 4 and I got grandfathered in.

  62. @manny. Then I am making the right selections. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. I am following the instructions and it doesn’t seem to work.

    1. @ jason if you never had a iphone data plan then your are a new customer.. if you currently do then you just select previous customer

  63. I’m in the process of activating an old 2g to a new family plan. So, far I got stuck, b/c i was trying to transfer my phone number too.

      1. phone activated w/ unlimited data!! Now to try to upgrade to iphone 4 with a family plan.

      2. the UPGRADE will work flawlessly.. cause i did the same then. they will autmoatically grandfater you into the unlimted plan for iphone 4…

      3. i’ve having hard time getting iphone 4s in my area. on the road now to get iphone 4s from an Apple store. I’ll be adding 3 more lines and transferring numbers to them. though, i’ve stopped at an att store and they stated that they couldn’t give the other line unlimited data. So, I guess i’ll have to do the loophole after the fact.

      4. I was able to get iphone 4s at the apple store. I was able to get the reset of my my family on my plan w/o unlimited data. Though, i was not able to b/c i did a phone order that didn’t complete and didn’t get canceled, so I’m having to wait for AT&T to fix that before i can upgrade and keep my unlimited plan.

    1. AT&T fixed that issue. Now I’m having to wait for them to fix my upgrade eligibility. What a nightmare this has been.

    2. finally got a chance to upgrade my line. I got a 32gb iphone 4 refurb on the way, and even online…it gave me the option for $30 unlimited plan.

    3. finally, have my iphone4 w/ unlimited data. Now i just need to do this for the rest of the lines.

  64. Worked perfectly for me, its been a week now on my iphone 4. I also deactivated the 3G on my Iphone, so I am on the Edge network (it shows an E instead of 3G) and I am paying $20 for unlimited data and 200 text. I was also able to get the unlimited for my wifes phone which is a 3G, and my brother’s iphone 4. I haven’t got any text or emails from ATT yet bumping me up to the $30 plan yet.

    1. Worked perfectly for me, its been a week now on my iphone 4. I also deactivated the 3G on my Iphone, so I am on the Edge network (it shows an E instead of 3G) and I am paying $20 for unlimited data and 200 text. I was also able to get the unlimited for my wifes phone which is a 3G, and my brother’s iphone 4. I haven’t got any text or emails from ATT yet bumping me up to the $30 plan yet.

      Oh men, that’s exactly what I want, but Manny says it can’t be done, he already tried that, even swapping simm card….
      How did you do that? through ATT store or Apple store?
      I have two iPhone 2g and ready to upgrade.

      1. this is what happened to me:
        @cube
        I had a 2g sim with unlimted data on it.. i put it in my IPHONE 3gs.. 30minutes of use i got a notification saying i have been upgraded to a new iphone 3g plan. whether if you got caught 30 minutes later or 2 months later. you are best to keep this LEGIT as possible. Cause utlimately this blog was created for you to receive the unlimited data plan line. IS WHY WE ALL read this. and shared our experiences.

        I did the UPgrade through the att store. its was simple they HONORED my unlimted plan to my iphone 4 and 3gs line. Iphone 4 just to elt you know they take the micro sims. unless you know how to cut it .. then its cool. but like i said. KEEP THIS PROCESS legit as possible. cause we all are jsut trying to get through this loop hole to get the unlimted data plan.

  65. 4 Cube – I got a regular sim from ATT, they told me that they could no longer activate the 2g phones at the ATT stores, but gave me a sim with my number and told me to active it using Itunes. I activated the the phone, walked through the steps, which allowed sign up for the unlimited plus 200 text. I disabled the 3g network on my iphone 4 so it will only use the Edge network, if you use the 3g network, its $30. I cut the regular sim with a pair of scissors to fit the microsim slot on the iphone 4. Put it in the phone and it worked like a charm. I check my account on ATT website, and it still gives me the option to upgrade to 3g for $30 but I would lose the 200 text. I have wifi most of the time, so I don’t need the 3g speed. Hope this helps Cube.

  66. @Everyone
    Can any of you help me doing this? Im still looking for a 2G and I can’t find 1 (with a fair price) to start doing the process.
    Any help will be appreciated. I got a family plan, but not on contract, ready to upgrade.

  67. @unlimited &manny a few more questions..
    I would like to KEEP THIS PROCESS legit as possible, but same time I am afraid to make any mistake during this process. Since I don’t have iphone 4 yet and no ATT contract obviously first step for me is to buy iphone4.
    1/ is there any way I can buy iphone 4 at ATT or Apple store w/o signing up for new service/plan?
    and do the sign up over the internet through itunes?
    2/ if not, I guess my only option is to buy iphone 4 at full price from other places rather then ATT or Apple store. Am I right or not?
    3/ once I have iphone 4 the next step is move my 2g plan to new iphone 4. Is it enough to take
    my 2g sim make it micro-sims insert into iphone 4 and disable 3G? or do I need to go through new sim and 2g plan activation?
    TIA

    1. You can sign up for a new plan and get the iphone 4 at a discounted price, with a data plan, when you do this, you will have an activated iphone 4 with a micro sim. They require you to have the minimum $15 data plan.

      Go back to the att store, take your 2G phone to att and ask for a REGULAR sim and transfer your phone line to the new sim so you can activate the phone at home using Itunes. Make a couple of calls and then check your att account online to make sure it shows you have unlimited data.

      Once you go thru the steps on itunes to activate the phone, take out the Regular sim, take a pair of scissors and cut the regular sim down to the size of a micro sim (make sure the dimensions are the same, otherwise you will have to repeat this process). Go to the options on the Iphone 4 and turn off the 3g capabilities, put in the sim. Make a phone call, then go to your att account online and it should give you the option to upgrade to 3G for $30 if you choose to do so.

      Hope this helps!

  68. @unlimited
    Thanks SOOO much!. Now everything makes perfect sense to me. Since I have original 2g I wasn’t in buying mode for awhile (you can tell), so I wasn’t sure about all “latest ATT screws ups”. My last visit to ATT store was quite shock for me since I’ve been told to get new iphone require not just pay for the new iphone but also new data plan plus messaging, all cost extra money, times two. On top of that my unlimited would change to limited plan (not I really need it, but still…)
    When ATT guy saw my face he just said, “yeah I know like ATT doesn’t make enough money of us”.
    I am in OC, my ATT coverage sucks here, many dropped calls, at home I have “No Service” and for all this I suppose to pay more!? It makes me sick, ATT greediness has no limit.
    On the other side I like iphone and the new one might have even better reception.
    I just hope this adventure is going to make my “suffering” less painful. Thanks again to all!

  69. What if I have a phone with the unlimited data but I want to switch to a iPhone 4. Will these steps still work?

  70. Does anyone know if this will work if you activate a new account with a non- apple phone, then use the 2g to get unlimited data then go back to the non-apple phone?

  71. Hi I am tired of posting to this site to all the questions I having been receiving since December 5 I have done 3 phones just like this. I did my last one yesterday afternoon and took less then 2 hrs to do.

    I won’t be commenting any more on on this blog I believe I have shared my experience well enough. U guys can read through my blog comments for any ques cause I think I answered many ques that u might ask me now.

    Take care to all and best of luck.

  72. Hey, I just got the new iPhone 4 and I am a new customer and I want the unlimited data plan. But I was wondering if I do this will I get to keep my current number?? Thanks

  73. I am a new AT&T customer and I would like to know two things:
    1. Will this work with an iPhone 3G and
    2. Once I switch over, will there be an option for unlimited messages (video and picture)?

  74. I’ve been meaning to do this for sometime now and finally got around to it today. Went to an iPhone repair dude and asked him if I could borrow a 2g he had for sale. Activated the 2g using my iPhone 4 microsim by placing it into a little some adaptor. Wne through the activation process and called AT&T to confirm. The rep talked to his manager and asked for the imei number on tbe 2g and said it was good to go on the unlimited plan. I immediately popped the microsim back into my iphone4 and bam suckers I have unlimited again. All I have to do now is go to AT&T or call them and have them update my iPhone4 imei. I read about this trick on another site as well but this blog had crucial info i can confirm an activated sim will work. Thanks for the info.

    1. Hello Ed, was your iPhone 2g jailbroken? Because I have one but is jailbroken, I wonder if it will still work to do this? Thank you

  75. I just did this today. I have a few things to note (about my area, at least):

    -I went to TWO AT&T stores and they both told me to go home and activate it. The second was a bit more helpful and handed me a new SIM card to activate at home. (I had no luck trying to activate my own from my 3GS, possibly due to the computer crashing at a very important step)

    -Tried activating it without calling AT&T and the SIM card didn’t activate… (A friend told me, “DUH!” lol)

    -Called AT&T and everything worked fine. I just told them my 3GS broke and I had to switch back to my 2g. (I did actually own the 2g before this and held on to it, Glad it came in handy!!!) However, I’m leery about switching back to my 3GS due to my AT&T app not saying unlimited (it still says it on my account on att.com)

    So, now i have questions if anyone is still answering them.

    1st- Do I have to call AT&T again when i switch back to my 3GS?

    2nd- If not, is there any chance it can reset it back to my old data plan without asking me?

    Thanks for any help, it is greatly appreciated!

  76. It sounds like you activated the 2G at the store. I’m not sure if they can give you the unlimited that way. As the article says in the beginning (read it again), there was a agreement with Apple for the unlimited data which needs activation thru iTunes.

    Activated the 2G thru iTunes, the only option is unlimited data with 200 text for $20 plus what ever minutes plan you pick or already have.

    Verify your unlimited data thru your online ATT account. It might take over-night to show or wait for the email from ATT stating that your activation is complete.

    When you decide to reactivate your 3GS or 4G, go to a ATT store to reactivate and tell them you want to keep your unlimited data, the rep should tell you it will be $30.

    Hope that makes sense now. Good luck.

  77. I have iP 2g w no contact. if I get iP4 w 2y contract is this “2g shuffle” gives me my no contact status back as well or not?

  78. Hello All, I am trying to get through this process as well. I am an AT&T business account owner though. When I try to activate the phone through replacing the phone option, or activating through company account, it will ask for itunes login information and confirming email and blah blah. But I do not get the option to select a rate plan at all. It goes directly to the submission of the activation request and if I press to submit, the phone will activate. If I activate, will the unlimited plan still get grandfathered into my account? Or am I at SOL at this point?

    Thanks guys!

  79. Never mind, called customer service and they did everything immediately for me. Now all I have to do is change over to iPhone4. Thanks guys!

    1. Hello everyone. I am offering a flat rate of 55 bucks. A guarantee of which I will offer u a unlimited plan with Att. Within 3 hrs. If u are interested please let me know.

      No need to go out and find a 2g phone and pay like 100 bucks. It’s all taken care of. And confirmed.

  80. So if I am signing up as a new customer with an iPhone 2G, do I have to sign a contract when I activate? Or am i just going month by month until I get the iPhone 4 upgrade?

  81. Here is what I did (on a iPhone4 now, 2 GB limit). Order a micro sim adaptor on ebay, ATT doesn’t stock them. Restore iPhone 2G to 3.1.3 firmware. Insert active iPhone 4 micro SIM with adaptor in iPhone 2G and open iTunes. Follow activation steps. Phone was activated immediately and I got a confirmation email within minutes. Checked ATT after 10 minutes and it showed a change in plan with unlimited data. I turned off 3G on the iPhone 4 and inserted the micro SIM back in. Toggled airplane mode and it found Edge service and was active. I let it sit overnight. Got a text in the night saying that “a data plan is required for iphone. we have added the appropriate plan and messaging.” (this is for 3G service since you are coming from the iPhone 2G). Turned on 3G and phone works fine. ATT site still says unlimited data (pro-rated from the night I switched).

    1. Hi, i did buy the adaptor, and my iPhone 2g it’s in firmware 3.3.1(jailbreak) and when I inserted the sim card the phone activated itself wasn’t able to go through the activation process in iTunes. Was your iPhone 2g jailbroken? Or do you have any suggestions? Thank you

    2. Hi I did buy the adaptor and my iPhone 2g it’s in firmware 3.3.1(jailbreak) and when I inserted the sim card the phone activated itself wasn’t able to go through the activation process in iTunes. Was your iPhone 2g jailbroken? Or do you have any suggestions? Thank you

  82. I don’t think it would work with a jailbroken and unlocked iPhone 2G because it is doing what it is supposed to do. You need to restore it so its like a new iphone, and then go through the activation steps. @alex it has to be an iphone 2G, since that is the only iphone that included unlimited data as part of the plan. If you try a iphone 3G, it will give you the capped usage options.

  83. ok so I just went and ordered a 2g iphone waiting on it hopefully ill get it by friday next week and attempt this the same day. I have a question will it be easier to just go to AT&T and get them to do this instead of trying this on my own first? I am on a family plan (my moms) and already have an unlimited txting plan is the reason I am asking. thanks in advance guys. Im excited to get my unlimited data back.

  84. @Alex:
    Where did you find it? I have been searching for one on ebay, but most of them are broken or too expensive.

    1. I got it on Ebay for about $100 I am just going to sell it once I’m done with it so I figured why not.

  85. @Alex
    Then let me know, because Im thinking on doing the same.
    Yours has all the cables and works?
    Let me know.

  86. Hi Guys,
    I just activated my iphone 2g and I have log in to my at&t account and it says I have unlimited data plan. I have inserted my sim into my iphone 4 and have turned off 3g and will wait for text stating that my data plan has change just as “iphone4” user suggested. I will post with outcome.

  87. Hi Alex,
    I just logged in into my AT&T app with my iphone 4 and in the feature section it says I have the iphone Data Plan + 200 text, which includes unlimited data for internet and email, Visual Voicemail, and 200 messages. So I think it’s working =). I will wait till tomorrow to turned 3G back on again.

    1. OK sounds great, Did you go to the store and get a new sim so they could activate it for you or did you use your iphone 4 sim and just do the activation at home?

  88. I went to the store got a new micro sim and put it into the the iphone 2g with the micro sim adaptor and activated it at home. Just follow “iphone4” user instructions:

    iphone4 says: January 14, 2011 at 7:36 am

    Here is what I did (on a iPhone4 now, 2 GB limit). Order a micro sim adaptor on ebay, ATT doesn’t stock them. Restore iPhone 2G to 3.1.3 firmware. Insert active iPhone 4 micro SIM with adaptor in iPhone 2G and open iTunes. Follow activation steps. Phone was activated immediately and I got a confirmation email within minutes. Checked ATT after 10 minutes and it showed a change in plan with unlimited data. I turned off 3G on the iPhone 4 and inserted the micro SIM back in. Toggled airplane mode and it found Edge service and was active. I let it sit overnight. Got a text in the night saying that “a data plan is required for iphone. we have added the appropriate plan and messaging.” (this is for 3G service since you are coming from the iPhone 2G). Turned on 3G and phone works fine. ATT site still says unlimited data (pro-rated from the night I switched).

    1. ok great. gives me hope then. will be better if you get your txt saying you were moved up to the $30 data plan.

  89. Hi Guys,

    I just got a text from AT&T saying: “a data plan is required for iphone. we have added the appropriate plan and messaging.” My 3G it’s working and have log in into my account and it works. You guys should do this before it’s too late : )

  90. Hello everyone. I am offering a flat rate of 55 bucks. A guarantee of which I will offer u a unlimited plan with Att. Within 3 hrs. If u are interested please let me know.

    No need to go out and find a 2g phone and pay like 100 bucks. It’s all taken care of. And confirmed.

    1. intrested need way to contact you man , just so I know how and so I dont feel like im geting scamed you know man

  91. @galford. It’s not wierd. I have posted numerous times on the post. From dec 5 till like 30th. I am legit.

    And I am offering a service for all u who want unlimted data plan. It’s a complete gaurantee within 3 hrs. No need for anyone to look for a 2g phone. I have plenty.

  92. @Manny: did u mentioned that before?
    Got more questions, do you have gmail, so we can chat?

    1. @John
      The truth is that he wants the payment in full first before doing the work. I told him about paying half first and then the other half when the job was finished. He said not. Obviously we both are concern on this matter. You have to remember guys, there is a lot of scam running on the internet, been cautious doesn’t hurt.
      If anyone else try it and it works, then shared.
      Thanks in advance.

  93. Hey manny… how would you like to do the transaction, and would like to know more INFO… whats your gmail chat or aim chat name.. so we can continue this convo.

  94. Guys,
    Just get an iPhone 2G and do it yourself, it’s very easy to do, I did it two days ago. It’s better to do it yourself than taking the risk to get scam, I’m not saying this guy it’s a scam but I did it by myself in about 10 minutes.

    1. @Goku I have the same set up and when I go through the activation instructions, everything seems to work fine. But then I get a email saying activation cancelled. Idk why this is but ohwell, I’ll just go to the store later and get a new card and try again. Maybe it can’t be done with the same sim card anymore who knows but I’ll try again with a fresh inactivated sim and post the results. Hopefully I’ll have good news.

  95. @guku… i am doing this as a service i really don’t care for your opinion.. its a legitimate transaction and process.. nothing about it is illegal..

    @jack.. Itzmmirza@gmail.com

    @john. i care less for the negotiating part. My friend this is for all you who want there unlimited data plan . why pay the 25 bucks for 2gb when you can have unlimited for 30..

  96. HEY GUYS.. this Manny person did it within 3hrs. It was definitely a risk but i took it. on one hand its unlimted data or nothing at all. I figure i share my experience as a courtesy to him. And to all you haters i understand your concern. i totally felt your insecurity that it might be a scam.

    THANKS MAAAAAN!!!!

    i thought i would have lost my money in you.

    i got my wifes line and my daughter line left to do..

    1. Its not that hard. I don’t think sending $55 dollars to someone is a good idea especially if they are not willing to take half a payment until the job is done. It’s only fair.

  97. @Galford Will be getting the iphone tomorrow. So ill give it a try then. Will let you know how it goes after its all said and done.

    1. @Alex: Thanks bro. Hopefully all will be good and great. Good luck. And remember, dont forget about me 🙂

  98. @alex just to square away the insecurities.. i will do one clients half now and half later… that person as a courtesy to me leaves a comment on this blog as Successful service.

    @John just to square away the insecurities.. i will do one clients half now and half later… that person as a courtesy to me leaves a comment on this blog as Successful service.

    @galford just to square away the insecurities.. i will do one clients half now and half later… that person as a courtesy to me leaves a comment on this blog as Successful service.

    1. I TOLD you exactly that in our conversation, that I’ll leave you a GOOD comment on this thread and you still said NO. So, why change your mind now?

  99. euh manny i just got the iphone with a 2gb data plan i really wanna get unlimited data on my iphone please contact me

  100. ok let’s see if i understand buy a iphone 2g and a iphone 2g sim card active my iphone 2g via itunes and select the plan unlimited data and 200 message wait the next day go to a att stores tell them that u wanna switch ur iphone 2g to the iphone 4 but u wanna keep ur unlimited data and they will switch the plan that u have on ur iphone 2g in ur iphone 4 with no problems ????????? could someone tell me if i m wrong thank u ????

    1. Anna this is exactly what I did and it worked for me, these are instructions from user “iphone4”:

      Here is what I did (on a iPhone4 now, 2 GB limit). Order a micro sim adaptor on ebay, ATT doesn’t stock them. Restore iPhone 2G to 3.1.3 firmware. Insert active iPhone 4 micro SIM with adaptor in iPhone 2G and open iTunes. Follow activation steps. Phone was activated immediately and I got a confirmation email within minutes. Checked ATT after 10 minutes and it showed a change in plan with unlimited data. I turned off 3G on the iPhone 4 and inserted the micro SIM back in. Toggled airplane mode and it found Edge service and was active. I let it sit overnight. Got a text in the night saying that “a data plan is required for iphone. we have added the appropriate plan and messaging.” (this is for 3G service since you are coming from the iPhone 2G). Turned on 3G and phone works fine. ATT site still says unlimited data (pro-rated from the night I switched).

    2. thats what it says in the previous posts, so yeah your not wrong, but give it some time, i reactivated my phone 2 days later just to be safe, and they didnt ask questions, they just reactivated it after i gave them my info and told them that i wanted to keep the plans as they were, and thats it, i got it all done and still have it

  101. @harley.. i don’t need the phone at all or you to purchase a 2g phone at all.. I am gonna change it in the system.. thats it.. even if you have a 2gb plan or 200meg plan or first time getting a UNLIMITED data plan.

  102. people, do the proccess yourself, i read everything that the original posters put on this blog and if you follow it to a T, you will get the results you are after, theres no need to pay someone to do it for you, especially if they have no proof that their services actually work, just saying, heck im posting this on my iphone 4 right now, and its on unlimited data, that i got 2 months ago

  103. @everyone

    tired of the discrimination… I was offering a honest service to all of you. Atleast i was able to do it for one person Phil. Besides that i own my own store and have plenty of clients. i heard this site from one of my other client so i advertised here. Anyways good luck. if you decide to change your mind you can follow through this blog and will find my contact info.

    Take care everyone.

    1. @Manny
      hey, just to let u know, Im NOT discriminating against you….I just posted what we talked about.
      Like I said before, one can never be too cautious. If it really is honest, thanks. But the way to conduct the negotiation is what give us doubt. Good luck to you too. And much sucess on your store.

  104. Got the phone in today. Gonna try it tonight. It’s already been restored so I just need to insert my sim and go through with the activation I’ll wait an hour then switch it backto my iPhone 4 and see what happens tomorrow morning.

  105. I just thought about this but when I downgrade to the $20 unlimited data 200 messages plan will I be charged overages on my txts because I have over 2000 txts as of now? ;(

    1. @Alex: dont know, but if it is prorated, then probably yes. But isn’t one of the original plan includes unlimited texts too?

      1. Well my mom has unlimited txts for the family wonder if that will keep me covered. Anybody know.

  106. I tried to activate over itunes and got the activation cancelled email :(. Called AT&T and they had to do it on their end. She put me on hold to get manager approval to get me the unlimited. So if you do it and get the activation cancelled email just call and they can do it that way. I am now on the 2g unlimited data plan. will probably roll with it for a day or two and then switch my SIM back to my iphone 4.

    1. Just checked my account I am on the 3g Unlimited Data Plan 🙂 already I guess they had to choose that because I already had the unlimited txt from the family plan. Guess I’m all set guys. Feels good to be unrestricted again.

      1. Hi Alex,

        Been trying to get an iphone 2g without success 🙁 Would it be a problem if you shared the IMEI for the iphone 2g you used so that I can try to use it to get my unlimited data back?

  107. ok so i was a previous verizon customer who had unlimited data and switching to att with the iphone i was not able to get the luxury of getting unlimited data to my phone so i thought id give this a shot. now im on a family plan with 750 shared minutes and 200mb data plan with unlimited text. so i gave this a shot last night and today. To my surprise it still works. i received a text from att saying that they have created a data package for me and now i have unlimited data. with a small struggle i finally just called att and they activated it for me. but tomorrow morning i am heading to an att store for them to sim swap so that i will be able to grandfather the unlimited data to my iphone 4. thank you for this article! and now off to say hello to matthew =]

  108. I work for an AT&T reseller and I know of an easier and much quicker way to get the iPhone unlimited data plan back without having to even own an iPhone 2g. Really, all you need is the IMEI number for an iPhone 2g. Call AT&T customer care and tell them you want to switch to this device. They will have to update your account and switch your data plan over to the $20 unlimited. Then wait 5 minutes and go online to access your account and verify you have the unlimited data plan. Then call customer care back again and tell them you want to switch your phone and keep the unlimited data plan, this time giving them the IMEI of your device you actually want to use. BAM! It’s instantly done and you don’t even have to fumble around with even powering on the old iPhone 2g. The iPhone 2g doesn’t even have to work, you just need the phone’s serial number to update the account, add the unlimited data, then switch back to your device.

    1. Yeah. This would probably work. All I wa asked for was the serial number then imei and it was done.

  109. Oh, I forgot to mention that there is no need to swap SIM cards. You can keep the same SIM card you have in your current phone now. Just swap the IMEI to the iPhone 2g, wait a few minutes, then call back and swap back to your current phone’s IMEI. Hope this helps everyone who wants an unlimited data plan back and doesn’t want to have to pay someone else to do it for them.

  110. What if the 2g is currently being used by someone else? Can you still call with that IMEI and it still work?

  111. Do I need to get an IMEI number from a current phone ( I have the I 4 ) or a 2g and just what is the process to make the switch? can I use a ffriends phone which is a 2g?

  112. Are all 2g’s that have been restored ios 3.1.3? Trying to buy one but the guy is not sure what ios is on it. He factory restored it and doesn’t have AT&T anymore, so how does he verify what ios is currently on it?

  113. Anthony, that’s a good question. In theory, I think it’s possible to have the same IMEI on two phone lines at the same time, but I don’t really know for sure. Technically the IMEI just tells them what model phone you have so they add the correct plan features for your phone. The only way to find out is to try.

  114. Harley, you need to get the IMEI number for an iPhone 2g. The process to make the switch is calling 1-800-331-0500 and tell the representative you are switching phones. They will ask for your new phones IMEI number. Give them the IMEI number of the iPhone 2g (it doesn’t really matter if you have the iPhone 2g with you or if it even works, you just need to add the iPhone 2g to your account in order to add the $20 iphone 2g unlimited data plan to your account). Then wait 5 minutes until the rep is out of your account and call the same number back. Again, tell the representative you are switching phones, but this time give them the IMEI number of the phone you are actually going to use (so if your gonna use an iPhone 4 give them the IMEI for the iPhone 4, if your gonna use a Captivate give them the IMEI number for the Captivate, you get the idea). HOWEVER, now that you have an unlimited smart phone data plan already on your account you are considered grandfathered in and can simply upgrade to the $30 unlimited 3G smartphone data plan.

    1. Idk if it’ll really work cause when I needed to switch iPhones after giving my imie to the rep. They make a test call idk if it’s to see if you have the actual phone or if it’s to see if they actually completed the process but that might pose a problem to those who don’t have physically have the 2g

  115. Anthony, if your goal in purchasing the iPhone 2g is to attempt to get unlimited data back then it doesn’t matter what iOS is on the iPhone 2g. This is because it is not necessary to power on the iPhone 2g to get the unlimited data plan. Simply call AT&T over the phone and they can add the phone and unlimited data plan to your account with just the IMEI number.

  116. @Charlie. Ya I hear you on the just needed IMEI #. But here’s my dilemma. I don’t have an Iphone at all yet. I am due for an upgrade, but with the Iphone 5 due in approx 5 months I don’t want to use my upgrade for 4 just yet. Rather wait for the 5. So, I figure if I can get a 2g, I can just use that for about 5 months untill the new one comes out and then make the switch.

    Unless, if I use the IMEI to get the 2g working, then call and use a IMEI for a 4g but then put my SImcard back into my non-smartphone, will my smartphone plan remain? That’s fine if they charge me for a smart phone for the next few months even tho I don’t have one as long as when I do upgrade I still have the unlimited plan.

  117. HI everyone… i am just updating my service of the unlimted data… it is still 55 bucks to all of you. its gurantee and it is done within 30 minutes.. You can rest assure that within that time you will get a msg on your phone saying that your account has been updated to the unlimited data plan..

    I have done it FOR 2 Gentlemen already on this BLOG. 1. PHIL and the other 2. Galford. you can msg or email them as they shared there info on this blog on how there experience was…

    I simply delivered it to them.. you can pay half now and the other half later if you like. NO PROBLEM. Just to assure you that it gets DONE.

    1. Hi Manny,

      Sent you an invite to gtalk. I’m interested in getting the unlimited data plan. Go ahead and accept so we can start.

      1. Sorry man I’m not that Manny. But I’m getting my 2g fixed this week. If your in the ny or nj area you can use mine once it’s fixed.

    2. i wish to apologize for my comments before, if your willing to help, then by all means, what can i say? anyway, it sounds good, i might have someone who could use your services, i can contact you with the gmail account from previous posts right?

    3. Thx again manny and for anyone doubting this service. It is legit it’s no scam had him do 2 iPhones for me and it works tremendously. If anyone wants to contact me about this my email is jrbuggz@yahoo.com. Thx again Manny. I love u man. No homo 🙂

    4. Thx again manny and for anyone doubting his service it is legit no scam involved if curious give him a try it works tremendously. Thx again manny if anyone wants to contact me about his service my email is jrbuggz@yahoo.com

    5. Manny, please contact me direct, I tried to set up aim and contact you and it I guess it didn’t go through. I would like to speak direct to you. Could you please email me direct or email a telephone number that I can get back to you so we can complete transaction?

  118. @Anthony i bought an iphone 2g that is in really good shape off of ebay for 89 dollars shipped. No scratches on the screen and the back housing was in great shape. I used a website called auctionsniper to snipe the bid at the last minute.

  119. @Eric @Anthony

    I would have done both your lines for 55 bucks. Instead of purchasing a iPhone. And if u had a second line it would have been half off.

    Pay half first and second Half upon completion of the unlimited feature to the account

    Contact me at : itzmmirza – gtalk
    Itzmansoor -aim
    Bigg5102 – msn

  120. Well for 55 Bucks all i have an unlimited data account, for the 90 i spent i have a spare iphone plus i can do my phone and my wifes phone….so ya unless you lower that price to about 20 bucks for each line or 30 at the most. it would not be worth it for me.

  121. @eric… Hello Friend. Ill part with 35 bucks a line.. mainly cause there are fees from paypal.. but you need to get done both lines though.. its why i am offering this price. if its only one line its 55 bucks and the 4 bucks compensates for paypal fees so i am left with 50 bucks. . If you are ready ill do it right now.. contact me via the info i provided above your comment. Then ill give you my mobile number..

    1. @manny, you say you work for AT&T. Anyway you can send the imie for factory unlock via iTunes? Is so how much.

  122. Well as of right now i am in Italy and wont be home for a week or so. And i am still yet to try out the hack that i already invested in the iphone. So i will keep your info and if i need to pay for this hack i will hit you up. Ciao.

  123. @Manny, if I don’t even have an Iphone, can you get me the unlimited data plan for Iphones. I am just waiting for the Iphone5 to come out to use up my upgrade. Basically if you change it for me, will AT&T revert it back to a regular plan because I don’t have an Iphone? I don’t mind paying the extra $30 a month for the plan until the 5 comes out as long as I can have the unlimited plan once I do upgrade.

  124. @Anthony it’s no problem u can do it now. And once u get the iPhone 5 it will automatically carry over. Ill leave notes on the account for u. Don’t worry.

  125. @Manny, cool. I’ll be contacting you. Thanks about the note things, but does anyone know if the account reverts back automatically if its not connected to an iphone anymore (say there was no note in the system).Or do you have to call in and cancel that data plan?

  126. I have an iPhone 2g I want to sell in great condition I’m letting go for $108 plus shipping say $5

  127. @Alex
    @everyone

    Don’t pay 108 dollars for it. When I am offering it for half that price.

    I have already done 3 members from this site. U can talk to them about there experience ex. Phil , galford.

    It’s secure and fast. 30 minutes is all I need.

    1. Manny, I am interested in your service but I have a few questions about it (I apologize, I’m showing up to the party late here lol)
      Ive only had my AT&T account since October, 2010. So if my account were grandfathered into the unlimited data, would AT&T ever catch wise that I somehow acquired unlim. data long after they ended it and claim anything like a breach of their TOS? also, I assume since my account would be grandfathered, I wouldn’t ever lose the unlim. data unless I chose to, correct?

  128. @kevin.. it what we are doing is nothing to be caught about …. it is a legitimate service. once i make the change nothing will happen except you will have the unlimited data plan. and you will automatically be grandfathered in.

    @manny for you blackberry issue. it depends on which phone you want to use????? i just did it for a person on a sony ericsson. and he paid for the data plan while using the sony ericsson. until 5 days later he got the iphone 4 and he got unlimited transfered onto that device. They will honor it once you have the unlimited data. i had another user who owned a blackberry data plan. i got him the unlimited for blackberry and the unlimited switched over to the iphone 4 unlimited when purchased the iphone 4. so it can still be done.

    PLease contact back if you are serious on doing it. I have plenty of clients you have been doing this. you guys have my GTALK, MSN, AIM contact info. or you can find it couple of comments above these.

    1. ok i understand now, but i have a couple more questions. i’ve added you on google talk, so ill try to catch you on there.

  129. Hey Guys,

    Just wanted to let you know that AT&T is letting customers switch back to unlimited if you were on the plan before june 2010, even if you switched back to the new plans. This is a move to keep customers from Verizon.

    In my case, new contract, I’m screwed still, but I thought it might help some of you trying to switch back!

  130. Hey there,

    As a general message, I wanted to let you guys know that I did get in contact with Manny regarding the unlimited data switch, but I did not go through with it. He actually needed my social security number to make that switch and, although I understand that this is probably needed to access my account, I didn’t feel comfortable just handing that out like that.

    I just wanted to let other users know, in case you were thinking about it.

    @Manny – Definitely not saying you’re not legit or anything like that. Just sharing my personal experience. In the end, it’s really up to you if you wanna hand out your personal information or not.

    Good luck to all and here’s to hoping AT&T starts giving back unlimited data to all users!

  131. @darkprunz

    I can understand ur concern. Best of luck with everything.

    And to everyone else I have successfulLy done 5 five people of this line. Some clients with two lines.

    Best of luck to everyone.

  132. DarkPunz, I’m pretty sure if you just called AT&T and added a passcode to your account you could give that to Manny instead of your SSN. Manny is just calling AT&T and to do so they require you to verify the account with the SSN. However, if your account has a passcode on it they use that instead of your SSN to verify the account. This way you could still pay Manny to add the unlimited data plan that you could easily do yourself and she won’t know your SSN. Why don’t you just ask her about using a passcode instead?

  133. I asked Manny for this deal that SHE posted and was told it’s 113 for lines and no discounts. I passed.

    ” Ill part with 35 bucks a line.. mainly cause there are fees from paypal.. but you need to get done both lines though.. its why i am offering this price. if its only one line its 55 bucks and the 4 bucks compensates for paypal fees so i am left with 50 bucks. . If you are ready ill do it right now.. contact me via the info i provided above your comment. Then ill give you my mobile number. “

  134. @everyone…

    3 lines done 1 more to GO!!! i would like to thank everyone who cooperated through this process!!!! especially you RANDY.

    @John that was my introductory offer to that gentlemen.. i have plenty clients who are offering just as much. you think about that email i sent you last.. if you are still interested… IF NOT BEST OF LUCK.. all my clients part away in 30 minutes with there unlimited data..

    All my clients part away in 30 minutes with there unlimited data..

    THANK YOU EVERYONE for the honor and TRUST!!!

  135. I dont have iemi numbers. I access your account and modify it so u have the unlimited data plan. Much safer and faster way.

  136. @DarkPunz

    Hey what you said about att letting people back on unlimited if you were on it prior to june 2010…is this legit??

  137. could someone could give me more imformation about using the IMEI of an iphone 2g to get the unlimited data plan back is it really working???? please people answer me PLEASE

  138. im leaving this comment as a courtesy to Manny. I was very skeptical at first like everyone. however, i eventually said screw it and took the risk. Manny was very professional and took care of the unlimited data within about an hour. it cost $58 altogether to cover any fees. You don’t have to give him your last 4 of your social if you call ATT and set up a numeric passcode, which he uses in place of your social. otherwise all he requires is your name, online account password and phone number. he even provides his phone number if you have any questions and replies to texts and emails quickly. so, in short, this isn’t some scammer or some guy in another country scamming you for money or anything, he is a legit person from NJ (at least thats where the number he provides is out of) who set me up with unlimited data for my iphone. if you want, you can email me at “kgbartechko@gmail” and i’ll vouch for him, otherwise you can take him up on his offer. thanks manny.

    1. Kevin,
      I am trying to get in touch with Manny, I tried setting up aim and guess it didn’t work, I am going to email you, please accept and forward to me how I can get intouch with Manny.

  139. Hi All,

    I’m glad to see Manny was able to help out various people in here. As for my situation, I decided to take matter into my own hands and I just got unlimited data on my account as of last night 🙂

    Here’s what I did (You’re welcome to try it out):

    First I asked if they could put unlimited data into my account. Reply was “sorry sir but it’s not in our system anymore and there’s no way we can switch it”.

    At this point, very politely, I reminded them of the fact that I have a 30-day return policy on my iphone and if they couldn’t give me unlimited data, I would return it and close my account and switch right off to Verizon cause they were offering.
    Right after this, the representative said she would put me on hold while she talked to the manager.
    After holding for a good 5 minutes, she came back saying “yeah unfortunately we cannot do that, I’m really sorry”.

    So I said “Alright, then you guys are forcing me to close the…” – before I could finish the sentence, she said “alright, sir, hold on one moment. I was put on hold once again for another couple of minutes. She comes back on the line saying “Ok sir, we went ahead and put you on the unlimited data plan. Anything else I can help you with?”

    So that’s how I was able to do it. I would DEF give this a try by actually threatening to jump ship. AT&T seems terrified about losing customers to Verizon so use that card as much as you can!

    Ain’t competition grand! Good luck everyone.

    1. I just got off the phone with AT&T and they gave the me the amount to get out of the contract.

    2. I disagree. I did this politely 4 times and even after an escalation AT&T refused to change the plan. I even explained I would cancel my account and take my wife, daughter, and brother-in-law with me to Verizon. I also explained that we would drop our U-verse service as well. At&T would rather lose $350.00 a month than reinstate my data plan.

      If the 2G iPhone doesn’t work when I receive it in the next couple of days I am l (and my family) are leaving AT&T for good.

      I just don’t understand the business decision to lose us as customers ($4200 a year) but I have never understood AT&T decision-making process. Maybe they are improving their network through attrition. 😉

      1. Hi George i can still offer you UNLIMITED… If you are interested call me . ill take you up on your generous offer and do it for you within 20 minutes guranteed.. thats if you didn’t jump ship yet…

        732 927 1746
        gtalk: itzmmirza
        aim: itzmansoor
        msn: bigg5102@hotmail.com

  140. @kevin
    @Randy

    Thank you guys for all ur positive responses. Glad I was able to help. Any future concerns pls let me know.

    @Harley I’ll do it for u within 30 minutes. Guaranteed. U can log on to ur account and see the changes instantously

    1. Hey Manny, let me get with the wife and maybe have you do it tommorrow. I’ll try to aim you and set it up.

  141. @everyone all my followers

    I want to say thank you for having trust in me.

    And to all the news one starting today it’s a flat rate of 65. Which already includes paypal fees

    I can’t thank enough to everyone who cooperated with me through all this.

  142. I also wanted to let everyone know, manny will answer any questions you have and take care of any concerns. Very professional (believe me I had about a thousand questions lol). Anyone can email me with any questions about the process. Thanks again manny

  143. Hi manny i have an iphone 2g but when i restore it and it pops up in itunes there is no activation process it just wants to add music and apps please help.

    1. Just call and get it done over the phone. It’s fast and easy. Only took me 15 min. To do mine that way.

  144. @brett. cause the system won’t allow it. it needs to be done manually BRETT.

    @harley i added you and msged you i got no RESPONSE.

    @EVERYONE. once again. : THANKS VERY MUCH for your cooperation and patience through this. And have trusted me with your FUNDS.. Best of LUCK WITH EVERYTHING.. My Set and PERMANENT rate is 65 to all my new clients. this will include my paypal fee. at the END i will only get 60 anyways. Nothing has changed except for 5 dollar increase. i hope you all consider it cause it really takes time modifying the system.. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME.

    BEST OF LUCK TO ALL…

    —-Contact info—
    Call or SMS : 732 927 1746
    aim: itzmansoor
    Gtalk: itzmmirza
    msn: bigg5102@hotmail.com

  145. Hi, when you activate the iPhone 2g, does this get rid of your unlimited SMS, and minutes? Or what?

  146. Manny, pls add me NitrusTheCracker:AIM. I have been trying to reach you… I have a couple of questions for you.

  147. I called cs and they were unable to activate my 2g. The rep and the manager couldn’t get the $20 unlimited data added to the account. The system wouldn’t let them. They had to fill a service ticket to try and get it added. Did I do something wrong?

  148. Ok, i can verify that this above method works!!!! I did this with 2 different iphone 3G[S]. I activated the 2G with my already activated 3gs sim card through itunes, popped it back in my 3gs got a text message, went online and it says i have the unlimited plan for 30 bucks a month. And i just opened my AT&T account last week. So this method still works great thanks iPhone Download Blog!

  149. euh i just called att customer service and they said to activate the iphone 2g over the phone i have to give then the imei number and buy a iphone 2g sim card and give them the 20 digit number on the sim card

  150. @Alex
    Let me know if u still gpt the phone to buy it from u as we agreed before.
    Thanks

  151. Guys a question, I got a new micro sim and activated and the activation still gets cancelled. When you activate with the new sim do you wait for the activation to complete on the 2g before swapping back or immediately throw it back into your iPhone 4?

  152. Well what can I say??? Manny you are the man!!! I had my doubts at first but you came thru with everything you promised!! I’m a real sceptic when it comes to the internet but you eased my mind. Each and every time I texted or called you, you promptly replied back…. I can’t thank you enough. GREAT JOB!!!! Can’t wait to get the next phone done thru your service. Thanks again!! As for anyone reading this, Manny is the real deal. He does what he says he’ll do and very proffessionally I might add. Have NO doubt in his ability or his service!!!!!! Thanks again Manny for a job well done…. Ken & Cindy.

    1. Hello Everyone, This is Cindy, (Ken’s Wife) let me tell Manny rocks!!!!! He is polite, and has the patience well beyound anyone I ever spoke with. I am new to this techno stuff, I don’t know a darn thing about technology, other than how to type on a computer and brief texting skills. Manny put kid gloves on and lead me through the entire process as if he was a father teaching his little girl to ride a bike. He kept me and my husband informed daily of progress, by direct contact. At no time did I ever feel I was alone or ripped off. Manny’s word is solid. At no time after the initial should I contact him or should I not, did I ever feel that his word was not truth. He is on our side folks, he is here to help you. Jump out of the boat and believe in his ability, knowledge and professional ethics and he will build your confidence in him. Do not doubt his words or nature. He is true. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.

  153. @Cindy

    @Ken

    I would like to thank the both of u for your patientence along this process and for having trust in me.

    1. @ Manny the one with the service. If I were to buy a new iPhone 4 in a month and assuming the process still works. $55 to get unlimited on both. And how long do you think I should wait upon buying the new phone? Do it right away or wait a couple days?

    2. I need your help…. Please! I just cant find my way around the i tunes page to do the process please help..Shawna ;0)

  154. @Anthony you can but I believe that the 2G iphone will not work for the other person because it is associated with your account. atleast untill he calls and gets it associated back to his.

  155. @EVERYONE. once again. : THANKS VERY MUCH for your cooperation and patience through this. And have trusted me with your FUNDS.. Best of LUCK WITH EVERYTHING.. My Set and PERMANENT rate is 70 to all my new clients. this will include my paypal fee. at the END i will only get 60 anyways. Nothing has changed except for 5 dollar increase. i hope you all consider it cause it really takes time modifying the system.. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME.

    BEST OF LUCK TO ALL…

    —-Contact info—
    Call or SMS : 732 927 1746
    aim: itzmansoor
    Gtalk: itzmmirza
    msn: bigg5102@hotmail.com

    1. @Manny your rate just seems to slowly be going up. What was it when you first started $55? Cmon it’s obvious that you are starting to take advantage of people.

  156. @alex.. i work for att. and the system that authorizes us to to flip the switch for the unlimited is changed.. its NO LONGER that easy anymore.. you can call your self and verify that. i am legitimate and my process is strictly professional. I personally sit down and file the case and follow up with the team every step of the way to get that added on. and i allow all my clients to follow up with me and i update them every step of the way…

    its just reasonable my friend….

    1. It’s still a fair price when you consider the possibility of having to buy a used phone from ebay, if you can do it yourself then whats the problem? Manny has done my wife’s phone and currently doing mine, He does all the leg work and keeps me updated all the way. I suppose if I had a 2g llaying around I could have done it myself BUT I don’t. So I consider his service justified and worth every penny. Ken

  157. 70 dollar now that shit keep going up lolll the price was 55 dollar last month he added 10 dollar more 65 dollar and this month he added 5 bucks more 70 dollar lollll keep going up and about next month how much u gonna add??? Loll whatever i have to tell u guys that if u wanna have unlimited data plan on ur phone u don’t need to spend 70 bucks for that.listen to me guys u just have to buy a iphobe 2g sim card for 25 dollar and get the imei number of an iphone 2g u coulf get a imei iphone 2g number on ebay for free call att customer service tell then that u re switching ur phone for an iphone 2g the will ask for the iphone 2g imei number and the iphone 2g sim card number the process will take u onlyc 30 minutes the will do it over the phone for u and. U will have unlimited data plan after that u call them back an tell them that u are switching the plan that u have on ur iphone 2g to ur new phone and they will do it over the phone for u very easy and simple i did it for my sister and my mom and for my self and we now have inlimited data plan u dont need to spend 70 dollar for that guys lolll ok

  158. @Manny nothing against what your doing, but upping the price is highway robbery. Whats it gonna be next week? 75? Week after that 80? then 85? Come on!

    @everyone following this blog. I bought a used iPhone 2g off of ebay for 90 Bucks shipped. I already had 2 iPhone 3g[s] in my possession no contract. On January 28, 2011 i activated a brand new account with AT&T. When i got home i swapped my sim card into the iPhone 2G and activated it through itunes flawlessly. Took the sim card out of the 2G and put it back in the iphone 3gs and received a text message and emails saying that an appropriate data plan has been added. I then got on att.com and checked my account and verified that it was unlimited. IT WAS. you do not need to pay 70 dollars just borrow a friends 2g and activate an already activated sim card and you will be good to go. Did the exact same thing with my wifes sim card and now we both have unlimited data for 30 bucks a month. Grandfathered in. Any questions please feel free to ask me. Ciao.

  159. @BRAD\
    @ALEX

    It no longer take 30 minutes our policy changed this january 28th. the option for managers don’t exist on the screen and its a whole different ball game.

    Anyways good luck to all of you.

    i don’t require full payment anyways.. HALF NOW HALF later upon completion. Based on trust.

  160. people, simple choices, pay manny to get the service quick and easy, or do it yourself, just choose one, whichever is easiest for you, either one is excellent

  161. I just tried to do this and it didn’t work, they said after January the 28th the systems changed so they have to file a case. Which takes a week to a week an a half

  162. @junior are u talking about the method above? Because I activated my 2g on FEB 4th so your wrong it still works. Never even had to talk to AT&T did it all myself with no problem.

  163. @Eric
    Yeah the method above I tried to do it but it didn’t work yeah I was able to pick the $20 unlimited plan when I activated the phone but it never showed on my account saying that I had an unlimited plan

  164. @junior did you surf any data or make a phone call or send a text message? And my 2g was not jailbroken indent know if that had anything to do with it or not.

  165. I’m considering getting an iphone 2g and trying this. Has anyone tried it recently / does anyone know if the plan for unlimited for $20 a month still exists? Any info would be apprecaited. Thanks

  166. @Eric
    When you did the loophole, did u already have a data plan on your account? And how long did it take for the data plan to show on your account?

  167. @ Kev
    Nevermind it does work! I did it 6 days ago it took a while but finally today it showed that I had the unlimited plan.

  168. I am going to give it a try. As of now AT&T refused to help me even after escalation. Even if the iPhone 2G loophole doesn’t work I will still keep the 2G phone and sell my 3GS for a profit and finally reduce my plan to the 200MB (last resort). Once my contract ends….who knows….

  169. @Joe Edwards. It will work. Unless they closed the hole in the last 10 days (when i did mine) which i doubt since this thread has been opened since october and it still works. Please let us know the results, make sure you use a Non-jailbroken iphone 2g.

  170. Maybe someone will know how to fix this… I have a 3GS and I I’d this trick in December and can’t get my mms to work now. I’ve called AT&T and they have my current imei number and everything else looks good in the system, I just updated to the latest iOS and reset all settings on my phone and it still doesn’t work… Any ideas?

  171. Need some help… I have a 3GS and I did this trick in December and can’t get my mms to work now. I’ve called AT&T and they have my current imei number and everything else looks good in the system, I just updated to the latest iOS and reset all settings on my phone and it still doesn’t work… Any ideas?

    1. HEY @ Thejinxed!!

      HEY i did the trick and had same damn issue!!! but problem is they didn’t even change my unlimited for some reason just didn’t work. tell me how you did yours step by step

      but you gotta go to at&t store and get new sim card! for 3gs and it work fine as soon as they get it reg. it’s some sim issue that happens nothing will work unless you go to at&t store and get new sim your imei number is reg 2 to phones or something weird happened to me and when i got new sim mms worked!! just no unlimited bc idk what happ so i wanna know how u got that 2 work

  172. Hi i have an original iphone 2g ad i got a new sim card from the att store. When i plug it into itunes all that comes up is to sync apps and music. How do i get the screen up to add the data plan and messaging plan.

  173. I have the $10 unlimited family data will I be able to keep that unlimited data plan if I put my sim into an iphone 2g??

  174. I tried today! and didn’t not work after a few min of trying to get my micro sim into the exact place where it will read i activated it iphone 2g with micro sim from iphone 4 and went through full process. after it was done i went on at&t and still 2gb limit so hey guess they closed it 🙁 or i did something wrong ill try again lol!!

    please get back to me!!! ill be following this post

  175. It did not work for me that way either. I had to call customer service and they had to do it manually.

  176. How am i suppose to call them?? like and say what?? i’m debating on if i should wait and see if it change in few days!

  177. @everyone

    sorry everyone..i am no LONGER OFFERING THE SERVICE at this time… I will notify upon my return. In the mean time BEST OF LUCK.

  178. @ alex n ricardo

    What I did is, I went to an att store and told them I lost my iPhone 4 so I needed a new regular sim card since i was going to use my old iPhone 2g, after that I went home and restored my iPhone 2g and when it said to insert a sim card I put the new one I got from the att store. After that it let me pick the 20 unlimited plan so I did but it wasnt showing on my account so I called att to let them know, and I told them that it wasn’t letting me activate my iPhone 2g with out the proper data plan even though i had one of the other data plans and then one of the reps told me that it wasn’t possible to get it back but a different rep had told me since it was a 2g phone I had to file a case to allow me to get my unlimited data for 20 since there was no 3G, so I lied about my phone not being able to surf the web without the 20 plan and told them it needed the 20 unlimited, so then they filed the case and it took about 5 to 6 days and then I finally had my unlimited data. It was a long struggle! But worth it to get unlimited back, it took me a while to get it bak so maybe you just have to wait a few days like I did. And after you switch back to your iPhone 4 go to a att store and tell them you wanna switch phones but that you wanna keep the same data plan to grandfather you in.

  179. They could have made the process harder since I did it back in January. I just told them I had broken my iphone 4 and I had my old 2g as a fall back then they just switched my IMEI to the old 2g one and boom it was done just like that didn’t have to wait at all.

  180. At everyone Knocking on manny for the price, it is a service. He is simy advertising that you don’t need to buy an iPhone 2g just to do this trick and that you can do it using him. His price goes up ok, but think about it. He is risking his job do to so, us supply and demand helps to lol. If I didn’t already have an iPhone 2g. I would’ve definitely used him. I even come across his craigslist posts as I live in NJ aswell in which he offers to do it in person every now and again. Bottom line is, do what you wish. But don’t complain over a price when you have other options of getting what you want done.

  181. @everyone

    Thank you to all for defending my service.. I will not be offering it anytime soon. But for all of my previous clients thanks for having trust in me with your information as i did with your payments. Have a blessed year

    I will be unsubscribing to this BLOG.

    Take care and Best of Luck

  182. I am just curious if this has just become harder to do or not able to do at all.
    Manny if you are still available, maybe you can answer it.

  183. Hey everyone. I have an iPhone 3GS that is on the tiered 2gb data plan, but I would love to have unlimited data instead. Seeing as though my iPhone doesn’t use a microSIM card, can I just use my regular iPhone 3GS sim card and throw it into the iPhone 2G? Or do I need to buy a new unactivated iPhone SIM card, and if so does that mean I will lose my phone number?

    Any help is much appreciated! Thanks!

  184. @Mitchell i used my activated 3GS sim card so it does not have to be brand new or unactivated. Just pop it in your 2G use it for a little bit like an hour and send some texts, surf the web, make a phone call…and switch it back….Those things are not required but might help. But thats it…

    1. Thats Great! Thanks so much for you help! Hope it still works. Did you do this recently?

  185. Ok will do. And just to make sure that i understand you correctly, when I put the my 3GS SIM Card into the iPhone 2G I don’t have to connect it to itunes or anything? Instead, I can just use it for a while on the iPhone 2g and then throw it back into the 3GS and it should show that have unlimited data? Is that correct?

  186. I have unlimited data and talk minutes… and don’t pay for it either. It’s easy to hack into other cellphone networks…. lulz

    1. @Big_Games says

      how do we do that? can you give some details and pointers? perhaps where to find details?

  187. @mike

    its is tough extremely tough. but its DOABLE… it takes patience… i wrapped up a client yesterday after 5 days.

  188. @eric

    what day exactly you last attempted this and it worked? cause i know exactly what day our policy changed for this…

  189. @Eric
    I will have my 2G phone tomorrow. I will try and see if this still works. If not, my entire family is ready to jump ship to Verizon this weekend. AT&T really seems like they don’t care if they lose customers. They will lose about $350 a month from my family. An AT&T manager told me they “don’t care” and then hung up on me. I just sat for 5 mins in shock at the stupidity and rudeness. !!!!!

    1. @Eric
      That is ridiculous, one thing I cannot stand is to be hung up on.
      I have been involved in a call with a customer that was very upset and by the time the call ended we were laughing about the situation. It is all about how you handle the conversation. But there is never a need to hang up unless abuse is taking place and that just requires a warning.

      @Manny
      Thanks for the information.

  190. @Eric

    Yes it does still work, but it doesn’t take one day. Stop misleading people. Takes about a week. Att changed there system, so the reps are not able to change that feature right then and there. They have to file a case(takes about week).

    @everyone

    The 2g method does still work I did it a week ago. And AT&T just sent me a txt message “Your issue has been resolved[…]”.

    This is how I did it: I borrowed my buddys inactivated 2G iPhone. I called AT&T customer service #. I told them I had broken my iPhone 3GS and that I was trying to active my old phone(iPhone 2g). I gave them the IMEI # and he asked me if I was using the same sim card I said YES(keep in mind the first time I called a lady told me this was not possible that i needed 2g sim card LIE!!!, try again w/ a different rep if this happens). After that he told me that I wasn’t gonna have any data for awhile sence they did no longer offer the $20 unlimited data plan. He told me he was gonna file a case and that it should be added to my plan in about a week. I said “no problem bra!”. He said “ok your all set…your 2g iPhone should be activated”. So I checked the 2g but it didn’t work but I told him “cool thnx it looks like its working fine” (I didnt care he had already filed the case). I stuck my sim card back in my iPhone 3G and a week later(today) I got a txt. They had added unlimited data to my phone YAY!!!

    I hope my experience helps.

    1. Now i tried this i activated my iphone 2g with my micro iphone 4 sim on itunes!.. it worked but i checked my plan nothing. then i put my micro sim back into my iphone 4 and it worked fin but NO MMS so i had to go and get a new sim from at&t few days ago.. im thinking about trying agian need to know how to do it though…. can you tell me how i would do it in my situation??

      and question do you have MMS does it let you send them?

    2. I wish I could get my hands on an iPhone 2g to do this. Can I borrow your friends lol?

  191. @Josho I am not misleading anybody, I did not have to talk to AT&T it took a few days for it to show on my account but I register the text messages and emails the same day. So just because your expierience was different does not make me a liar or misleading.

    1. @Josho

      I can second that….it worked for me the exact way that Eric mentioned. I did have a little trouble with MMS for the first few hours but as soon as the the Data Plan was adjusted for a 3G device it started to work again. we have to keep in mind there can always be a little variation depending on AT&T load too… what I would really like to know is how the first bill turns out with all the prorating that is triggerd from the data plan change. can anyone with us if their first bill was much higher because of the prorating????

  192. @ Eric

    I apologize for my statement. I tried activating the 2g threw iTunes but as soon as I got to the “gathering customer information” step, it wouldn’t continue on to the next. And that’s the reason why I had to call. But I guess it was just my computer.

  193. I don’t know about anybody else, but I was able to:
    1. switch SIM cards from my 3GS iPhone
    2. activate the 2G phone,
    3. confirm that the data plan did not change automatically
    4. call AT&T and politely ask they fix the data plan to the iPhone Data with 200 texts

    ALL within about 45 minutes!!!

    I was on the phone for maybe 25 minutes. A manager (in the background) changed the data plans with no questions asked other than asking for my IMEI number.

    EASY AS PIE!!!!

    If you are going to do this, do it quickly, just in case AT&T catches on to this loophole!!!!!

    1. I got it to work as well my steps last night:

      1: Restore borrowed iphone 2g to 3.1.3
      2: Turned the phone off after and then inserted the sim and restarted.
      3. Went through the activation process and received two emails immediately. They said the order number and that activation was processing.

      Note: My plan did not change all night but I had switched the sim back to Htc inspire (I had faith). I awoke to another email saying activation complete

      I checked my att account and BAM as if my account was 5 years old and not one week old (as it truly is). All the data plans (unlimited, 200mb, 2GB, smartphone, iphone) are available. Thought I cannot change to the smartphone unlimited as my account thinks I still have the iphone in.

  194. ok, I have an original i phone and i am able to upgade to the 3gs for $49. if i renew my contract, can i renew my contract and get the 3gs and then use my old iphone to get my $20. unlimited data plan back?

    1. You should be able to without any hassle. Actually that is almost impossible not to work. No sweat. Get the device, restore your old 2g and activate sim with it, then switch to the 3g and the option will be available online almost immediately. SERIOUSLY. If you can not change the plan then call or chat and dont act suspicious. just say I need my grandfathered line (should read unlimited iphone 2g for like 40 with text messages) to be moved to iphone 3g unlimited. NOTE: my first account took til the next morning to register the unlimited 2g plan but my second line did it immediately so time may vary.

      UPDATE: I went and added a line to my contract to capitalize on this and did the 2g method again and then immediately switched to the 3g to select the 3g unlimited and it would not allow the change so I chatted with a rep and said I wanted both of my grandfathered lines to be smartphone personal unlimited and she requested imei numbers and boom to Htc Inspires on unlimited 3g with family unlimited messaging.

      1. How long ago did you do this, do you remember the date? I’m having a hard time trying to get my phone done. I have the I phone 4. can this still be done?? Thanks Ken

      2. Once on the 24 and once on the 23. Seems people are still doing it lately as well. So nothing has changed in this week.

  195. @Laura

    That plan will be $30 ofcoarse but unlimited as before and with no included messages until you add a feature for that.

  196. Does anyone have a 2G that they’d be willing to let me use for this process? I’m unable to find one anywhere and NEED unlimited data :-/

    1. you can get a good quality 2G iPhone with 4GB storage for about $95.00 or less. After you “upgrade” resell the phone on eBay to recoup your losses. Even if you loss $25.00 on the deal it worth it.

  197. I have an 2G iphone for sale if anybody wants it. I’ve already set up the unlimited for my Iphone 4 for myself and two others. It worked perfectly. I bought it specifically for this purpose and now I no longer need it. Phone is still in good condition, I am selling it for $100 which includes shipping cost. Payment thru paypal only.

    1. I want it a iPhone 2g. If anyone has one to sell around 100.00 shipped please let me know.

  198. I just got off the phone with a rep and they told me that there is no longer an option on any iPhone to getthe unlimited even with the iPhone 2g even after threatening to cancel my contract as I have one can can provide the imei. Does anyone know if this is bs and they just didn’t want to do it for me?

    1. Total BS. Get another rep. I added the 2G phone last week and then switched to 3GS yesterday at an AT&T store. 10 Mins later my account was unlimited.

      1. it is total BS..i did a clients on the 24 of Feb. it worked flawlessly….

      2. Hmm thanks guys. I’ll try again and post the results. I even went as far as scheduling the termination to my contract which will be on the 16th if I’m not able to get this done. It’s not a natter of me being a data hog more then the piece if mind. I’ve had the unlimited before on both of my lines and were duped out of them on upgrades. I’ve filed god knows how many cases and still no results.

  199. @walter

    I would like to thank you for being my client for having trust in me with your information and the payment… I hope you enjoy your unlimited DATA that i have provided you. Best of luck with everything…

    1. @all – here’s a grain of salt regarding Manny. Took my cash (half up front), said he was not able to get unlimited data on my acct and kept the $$. Food for thought. YMMV.

  200. Activated my 2g through iTunes on Saturday morning, got an email saying i needed to call att iPhone activations because they needed more info. Called and confirmed I wanted my 2g activated with the edge unlimited. Got off the phone checked att site, had unlimited, turned off 3G in my four and popped my sim card in it. Toggles airplane mode. Go service. Waited 2days then got a text message saying I needed a data plan for this iPhone and the appropriate data plan had been added. Checked the site and sure Enough I had unlimited 3G. It still works, so easy. So simple.

  201. My Iphone 4g is finally unlimited!!!!! thanks to manny it took about a week or two but the process is well worth it. I looked at my account and it says I have unlimited data:D Thanks Manny for your services I reccommed him he is for real this isn’t a hoax.if you want more info email me I’ll fill you on his services. THanks Manny!!!! my email scottfalls2003@gmail.com if you have any questions?

  202. And I would still recommend caution, he took my money and didn’t deliver.

  203. And I would still recommend caution. I paid and he didn’t deliver, nor did he refund my money.

  204. @scott

    thank you for your patience through the service. Have a great day and best of luck with your studies.

  205. So, I have read many ways of doing this. I have a 2g on it’s way. Quick question can I just tape my iPhone 4 sim in the 2g tray and switch phones in iTunes that way? Then place the phone back in the iPhone 4 and get unlimited data?

  206. @melissa i believe its going to ask you to insert a proper att sim. you can just pick one up for free at a a local att store. let me know how it works out.

    1. Thanks. Also, maybe you can answer this for me. Do I need to use the 2g for a few days? Also, does the 2g option come with unlimited text? I am thinking I should go to AT&T tell them I need to send my iPhone 4 out for repair and let them swap the sim and stuff. I’m wondering if I should do this closer to the end of my billing cycle to avoid prorated charged.

      1. no you really don’t have to.. Most of my clients go that some day and put in the sim in there iphone4 at the att store. iphone 2g comes with unlimited data and 200 msgs.

  207. Manny, do you recommend going to two different AT&T stores so they don’t question anything?

    1. if you can great… but what you are doing is nothing wrong…. process is legitimate. ..

      1. Are you still doing your service? Im wondering because I am attempting to do it myself but I am having a little bit of trouble doing so. So far I’ve switched from my iPhone 3GS to my iPhone 2G to attempt to get unlimited data. I went on and activated my iPhone 2G through itunes and picked the $20 unlimited data plan and everything else. Then I got an email later saying that my order was currently being processed and I would receive another email. I just got another email from AT&T saying “We’re sorry. AT&T has identified a problem with the information you provided. For more information, call 877-800-3701. Hours of operation are 9am-9pm Eastern, Monday to Friday.” I was wondering if this is normal and part of the process to get unlimited data? If so, what exactly should I tell them upon calling?

  208. My data doesn’t seem to Work while I’m on the phone, such as on the 2g I activated to get unlimited. Anyone else encounter this problem? Solution?

  209. Manny got me on the unlimited data plan. He was great, he was in constant communication and explained the process. Once talking on the phone I felt that he wasn’t going to do anything malicious, he was actually very respectful. After talking with him I felt confident. Thank you so much manny.

  210. Ok so I switched from my iPhone 3GS to my iPhone 2G to attempt to get unlimited data. I went on and activated my iPhone 2G through itunes and picked the $20 unlimited data plan and everything else. Then I got an email later saying that my order was currently being processed and I would receive another email. I just got another email from AT&T saying “We’re sorry. AT&T has identified a problem with the information you provided. For more information, call 877-800-3701. Hours of operation are 9am-9pm Eastern, Monday to Friday.” I was wondering if this is normal and part of the process to get unlimited data? If so, what exactly should I tell them upon calling?

  211. Just tell them u have an iPhone 2g now and u need it activated. Don’t tell them u plan on switching it back.

    That is strange I did not have to call anyone to activate it.

  212. Ok so should I act as if I broke my iPhone 3GS? And should I say I want unlimited data or will they just give it automatically?

  213. No because the only plan available for the iPhone 2g is the 20 dollar unlimited plan. So u don’t have to say unlimited. Then just swap ur sim back once ur 2g is activated and u gotthe email and texts saying so.

  214. @Eric
    Should I continue to leave my sim card in the iPhone 2G or should I try to switch back into the iPhone 3GS to see what happens?

  215. @Mitchell yes I still offering my service. I just finished a client before I got ur alert on my iPhone

    My number is 732 927 1746
    Gtalk: itzmmirza
    Aim: itzmansoot
    Msn: bigg5102@hotmail.com

    I get results quick. To all of you

  216. @allen that is up to you… i just did 4 clients in 2 hrs.. about to do one that offered me 100 if i do hers first.. her name is Melinda. Everyone will pay depending on how much they want there unlimited.

    and thanks to all you have trusted me with there info and payment .. best of luck to you all..

  217. @joe the policy for us managers just changed i would like you to send me your info one more time like you did before.. ill add it on.. thanks..

    1. Ok, well, as I have nothing to lose at this point, I resent you the info via text. I will report back the results back here if/when you come thru.

  218. this manny is a cock sucker i paid this prick 75 dollar 3 day ago and i still don’t have my fucking unlimited data back on my phone he keep telling me the same bull shit.

  219. manny i paid u 3 day ago 75 dollar are u gonna do my shit or not because i m fucking tired with ur bull shit ok bro

  220. @johnny if you know who i am CALL ME.. honestly i don’t know who you are… please don’t slander me. if so take it off this BLOG. and take care. i think you are confused..

  221. I just want everyone to know I successfully have gotten the unlimited data thanks to Manny. I will not lie I had my doubt’s at first doing this. There was even a point where I felt I may have made a big mistake. However, all those doubt’s never came true. I provided Manny with the information that he needed, which took a lot of trust. However, he kept me informed every step of the way. He e-mailed me and we talked via phone during this process that took less than an hour. I think some of you are finding yourself with more of a headache than anything. I would definitely recommend that Manny to each and everyone of you. Manny thanks again for the services you provided.

  222. johnny i understand u, but u don’t have to curse manny ok manny is a guy who ask u to pay first and make u wait 2 day or three to do the process this is the only problem i was in the same situation but he ‘s a honest guy. johnny u don’t have to curse manny. he’s a honest guy, he said he will do it, that’s mean he will johnny, trust me but like said manny have to much cases maybe that’s the reason why he make u waited that long.

  223. @andrea
    @melinda
    @walter

    Thank you very much for your Support… i appreciate everything you guys have done for me…

  224. this manny is a asshole i m so piss right now shit i keep calling this scumbag and never pick up fucking asshole u lucky manny i m in L.A u better add my fucking unlimited on my phone for the 75 dollar that i paid u since 4 days now you scroungy little fuck

  225. this manny is a asshole i m so piss right now shit i keep calling this scumbag and never pick up fucking asshole u lucky manny i m in L.A u better add my fucking unlimited on my phone for the 75 dollar that i paid u since 4 days now you scroungy little fuck

  226. this is business manny u can’t fucking do it because u have to many cases. so stop fucking saying u will give unlimited data this is business i paid u fucker i don’t ask u for a fucking favor give me my money back i don’t fucking want u do it anymore i keep calling u and u don’t wanna pick up u fucking pathetic jerk

  227. oh u fucking lying oh shit u lucky bastard i m in l.a u lucky but i have ur phone number i will call police i have my paypal receipt u fucking asshole i paid u manny 75 dollar since tuesday i i made the payment at 4 pm u remenber now

  228. Ok, to set the record straight here — I have talked to *the* Manny and we had a bit of a miscommunication going on. After he wasn’t able to upgrade my line, I just assumed he was going to refund the $$, but I guess he intended to contact me when he had the ability to make the change in the system again. So when I saw on the blog that he was offering the service again and still hadn’t heard from him, I had some misgivings about what had transpired and wanted to share my experience. Let me also add that up until that point, I had no reservations about Manny — those of you who have talked to him, know he is a very reasonable person. And now after speaking with him again, I feel comfortable that he is going to come through for me like he said he would. -Joe L

  229. Manny is one of the most honest people I have met… You may think he’s not helping you when he really is… The system did change. Cause the first time we tried, thing’s did not go as planned. However, last night when we talked and he attempted it again everything worked out fine… I will definitely recommended him.

  230. @Johny…

    If what you said is true…1. take your meds and stop posting here. and 2. file a complaint with paypal and be done with it.

  231. @Johny

    You do realize a threat like this can be traced back to your IP address right? Since your threats cross state lines, that means it fall into the category of federal jurisdiction. You might want to lay off.

  232. i paid manny 2 days ago so he could do the process for me I provided Manny the information that he needed he kept me informed every step of the way He text me and we talked via phone during this process he’s a really nice guy really honest i should have unlimited data today or tomorrow jonhny i don’t believe you so please stop cursing him. or go to another website

  233. I think Manny’s legit. As I said earlier, he even has posts on craigslist in New Jersey and offers to do it in person. I don’t know about everyone else, but I wouldn’t offer a service and meet in person on something I can’t deliver on. Cause it’s a well deserved asswhooping for wasting ones time.
    @ Johnny or whomever is so angry. Why not email the copy of the paypal receipt to him so he can cross reference it. There have been mix ups with paypal before. It’s rare but not uncommon. If not, then file your dispute and move on. Paypal will automatically refund you your money if you do that and can prove it, which you say you can. Best of luck.

  234. Ok, folks… Let me just say I put Manny through a lot to put up with me. I was very consistent in texting him. I know at time’s it went a little out of control on my end. However, my phone now has unlimited data thanks to him….

  235. Guys, Manny is definitely legit. He just did my wife’s line for me. I had to wait about a week, because he does have a backlog. I am waiting for the 2nd line now (my sons). I imagine if you flame him after a few days, he isn’t going to move you to the front of the line. Just have a little patience. I admit I was beginning to wonder, but he contacted me today (1 week and 1 day after payment), and set it up. I just came back from AT&T, where I said I wanted to activate a phone. They asked me if I wanted to keep the unlimited plan, and I said yes. I got lucky, and there was no wait in the AT&T store. 10 minutes total, and I was in and out. So, would I recommend Manny? Definitely yes.

      1. The first line was $70, and the second was $75 (his price went up, as demand went up). He did my second line (my sons) today, and even managed to make it so that I didn’t need to replace the sim, so I didn’t even need to go to the store.

        So for me so far, he is 2 for 2. I will definitely be referring friends of mine that need this done.

        People, trust me, I understand the hesitation in doing this, but if you want it done, and don’t want to hassle with doing it solo, Manny does a great job.

  236. @chuck
    @Joe
    @Jackie silvestre
    @ recent clients

    Thank you all for your kind words and giving me the opportunity to give u a excellent service. Thanks for the honesty and trust.

  237. @everyone

    thanks everyone for standing up to Johnny.. some people honestly need to practice CIVILITY… its seems like it is slowly disappearing.

  238. WOW.. 4 lines done in ONE day…. i am exhausted another 4 more to do tommorow…

  239. Hey has anyone done this process lately. I borrowed my friends iPhone 2g and tried it once with my activated SIM card but it did not workout properly. I am going to the AT&T store tomorrow to get an unactivated SIM card to try it again. Do u think this will help? Also, I wanted to see if anyone else has had success doing this in last week or so? Any comments are much appreciated!
    Thanks,
    Mitchell

    1. did you do this? did it work? please let me know because im trying to do the same thing. thank you

  240. @mitchell

    I thought u were going to call me and have me do the process. I just finished one 2 hrs ago.

    1. Well I am interested in doing it with you for sure. I did not know if you were going to do it for me. I think I would like to though because I am had a lot of trouble doing it on my own. Do you think it will be easier for me do it through your service?

  241. The only thing is that I do not have an unactivated SIM card yet. Will the one already activated for my 3GS work, or should I pick one up tomorrow and do it then?

  242. @Mitchel I used my already activated 3GS card without a hitch about a month ago. Worked perfect on 2 lines.

    1. Ok because last time u told me To get a unactivated SIMcard, but if you can with an activated one that will be great.

  243. @mitchell

    its funny this conversation reminds me of our back to back emails we are having per Questions.. you can just contact me on my cell phone or any of the above contact info.

  244. @mitchel I did it just last week. I had to call att to confirm that I was activating the 2g waited a few hours then put it back in. Waited a couple days and got the text saying I have been upgraded to unlimited 3G data

  245. Hey manny I just wanted to let you know that I tried to call but there was no answer. Give me a call when you can or let me know when it’s best for me to call you back.

    Thanks,
    Mitchell

  246. I’m about to try this trick. How long do I have to use the 2G before I switch back to my iPhone 4? I am really hoping this works because they screwed me out of my unlimited without my knowledge until recently I got a text saying I’m coming close to my limit. I should have looked at my bill closer but still… Anyways… (fingers crossed)

    1. @Ken.

      Let me know if it doesn’t work out for you. I’ll do it for you within 20 minutes. Take care

      My contact info is on this blog everywhere

  247. I did not use it st all on my Phone but on my wifes she used it for a few days cuz he 3GS was getting replaced, so it really does not matter. My only question is how do u do it with a micro sim? Is there an adPter for a reg size sim card?

  248. @Everyone

    MANNY IS THE BEST!!!! I can barely believe it, but I now have unlimited data thanks to him! Plus, it required me to do practically nothing. He does the entire process for you; all you have to do is sit back, relax, and get unlimited data. I almost feel stupid for hesitating to call him up. After speaking to him I realized how good of a guy he truly is. He’s a very honest person, and is someone that you can definitely count on all the way. If you want unlimited data, do yourself a favor and give Manny a call. And if you are hesitant about doing so, just take a second to think about it; over half the people on this blog used his service to get unlimited data for their iPhone, and all of them had only good things to say about their experience. Now if that doesn’t speak the truth, than I don’t know what else does. Trust me, he won’t let you down!

    Thanks for everything Manny,

    Mitchell

    1. If anyone has any questions whatsoever about Manny’s service I’d be happy to answer them for you. You can contact me at my email which is mkerby28@gmail.com

      Thanks,
      Mitchell

  249. PEOPLE I ONLY HAVE 3 WORDS TO SAY GREAT JOB MANNY . people manny is polite, and has the patience well beyound anyone I ever spoke with. he came thru with everything he promised!! ( i paid 75 dollar and after 3 day he added the unlimited data on my account ) Each and every time I texted or called him , he promptly replied back…. I can’t thank him enough. manny is the real deal people, He does what he says he’ll do. People u don’t need to have doubt in his ability or his service!!! I recommended manny to all of u. manny thanks again bro i really appreciate your service may god bless u every day in ur life THANKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

  250. Manny just did my unlimited upgrade for my iPhone 4, and it’s wonderful. He’s legit guys. I highly recommend if you don’t want to deal with this yourself to have him do it for you.

  251. Hey Manny, I’m very interested in having you do this for me – just wondering what the typical turnaround time is and what I will need to do on my end.

    Thanks!!!

  252. Stop freaking lying manny u not gonna do it in 30 minutes mike trust me he gonna take forever that manny gonna ask u to pay 75 dollar on paypal and u will see he s gonna take forever to do the process for u mike dont listen to manny he did the same thing to me to i was so mad mike listen to me just buy a iphone 2g on ebay with seven return so when u re done with the process u could return it and having ur money back the process is simple mike buy. A iphone 2g and a sim card with seven day return on ebay call customer service they gonna ask for the imei number on the iphone 2g and the number on the sim card and they will activate it for u now u gonna have unlimited data plan on ur account now to switch it to ur current phone just call customer service and tell them that u have a new phone now and u wanna switch the plan that u have on ur iphone 2g (unlimited data ) to ur current phone and they will do it for u now u good to go after that with the seven day return that u have on ur iphone 2g just return it the iphone 2g

  253. Trust me guys u dont need to pay 75 dollar to a guy who gonna take forever to freaking do a simple process and who keep lying to us (he s gonna do it in 30 minute bullshit ) he did that to me before this prick i waited 8 day just for this prick to add a unlimited data and he make me paid 75 dollar people please just listen do it byself follow my in truction thank u

  254. @brad
    @everyone

    IF you wanna go ahead and do it yourself then great.. saves me time. Like someone on this post said it best. if you don’t want to go through with the hassle yourself then obviously take the service. thats all i gotta say. and best of luck

    it took long for Brad cuz the process was different policy had changed thats all. And now its hassel free then waiting. i thought it was made clear in the previous posts.

    1. the $75 was worth the time i didn’t have to waste dealing with it. yeah, i could’ve probably figured it out, but i’ve got better shit to do. manny saved me time and energy and all i had to do was go to an AT&T store and get a new SIM activated.

  255. @Brad

    You must be crazy! I tried the process on my own it is a lot more time consuming than you think. I don’t know what your talking about Brad because Manny gave me some of the best customer experience in my life. He was extremely patient with me and walked me through what he was doing every step of the way and had it done in no time at all. I paid him and gave him my information just the other day later in the evening and by the next morning it popped up on my account that I had unlimited dat on my iPhone! And the best part was that it required me to do nothing. I sat back, relaxed, and had unlimited data in not time at all. It was some of the best money that I have ever spent in my life. And Manny’s right about the fact that the process was harder to do previously. But even if it did take almost 8 days to for you to get unlimited data Brad, it’s still unlimited data which you were able to get. That is something that you should be grateful for everyday because it is very lucky that someone like Manny was able to figure out this process and offer it to anyone who wants it. If you weren’t so impatient, you would realize how lucky you are to have found Manny. Thanks to Manny, I am now grandfathered into unlimited data for the rest of my life. So for anyone interested in Manny’s service, please don’t listen to people like Brad. Manny will do it for you, and get you your unlimited data in a matter of no time at all.
    Thanks again Manny!

    All the best,
    Mitchell

    1. @Mitchel Thank you very very very very much for those words. Those words truly caught me off track. i didn’t expect this at all. I really appreciate that.

      Its okay if brad chooses to express himself like this.. He didn’t express it when the process was over or even during it. It came to be as a shock that my own client that i serviced said this.. anyways best of luck to you BRAD. i have nothing against you. i just hope you enjoy your Unlimited DATA.

      1. No problem Manny! You definitely deserve it! I can’t tell you how good it feels to have unlimited data. Thanks for everything! Now if you will excuse me, its time to for me to watch some more netflix lol.

  256. Hey guys an update from my previous comment. I went to an att store and explained my situation. My wife and I had the unlimited previously and it was taken off etc. The rep was able to get my wife’s unlimited back after about an Hr and half of talking to C.S. He wasn’t able to do mine though because he said I haven’t had it in over 6 months. Although I’ve been calling them since. He is going to try for me again tomorrow. Im sending my wife to handle it. I’ll give you all an update then. It seems if you call C.S. Theyll do nothin for you, but if you go to an actual store they’ll help you out and get results. Hope he can get it done for me. As I explained earlier I’ll just cancel all my lines.

      1. I made a previous post where I Attempted to do this over the phone with cs and I said I’d post my results when I try again.

    1. I made a previous post where I Attempted to do this over the phone with cs and I said I’d post my results when I try again.
      @ manny yea been here since Jan. Didn’t really try it until early march. If I can’t get my other line done, I will be contacting you.

      1. @manny

        I hope it works out for you. If not it I’ll take care of it for you.

  257. I like how everyone praises manny. However, I guess I don’t see it. He say’s 30 minutes. But, for some reason it takes 24-60 hours. Don’t see how the two match up.

    1. @Melissa
      The reason I praise Manny is plan and simple. He is a good guy and is the reason why I have unlimited data. That’s is something I didn’t think was possible until Manny offered me his service.

    2. @ manny my wife contacted you on my phone via your craigslist post by text (917- ***-**20#) we’ll be awaiting your reply and answers to a few questions. I’m at work until 3am so anytime tonight is fine.

    3. @ manny my wife contacted you on my phone via your craigslist post by text (917- ***-**20#) we’ll be awaiting your reply and answers to a few questions. I’m at work until 3am so anytime tonight is fine.
      @ michelle yes even if the time frame is inaccurate (which may cause doubt with anyone including myself, to me the results are what matters. I had one line done in the att store and it took the rep almost 2 hours to get results so this process must’ve gotten difficult in the past few months.

  258. I found this thread by accident when I was doing some research on getting my unlimited data plan back from AT&T. I have previously tried to get my wife’s and my data plan back to unlimited by contacting AT&T when news came out that they were secretly offering it to those who had it before.Suffice to say that I was unsuccessful in my numerous attempts even when threatening to close my account and move to Verizon. Based on a lot of people’s comments on Manny, I took the chance and contacted him about getting my wife’s and my data plan back to unlimited. Manny was very helpful and was always in contact with me regarding the process every step of the way and definitely put my mind at ease. I even encountered a glitch when my local AT&T would not give me a blank sim card but Manny told me not to worry and that he would take care of it. Exactly what Brad said about Manny and the whole process. I just wish I had found this thread before so as to save me all the aggravation of arguing and constantly contacting AT&T. I highly recommend Manny.

  259. Correction to my comment above.

    I meant to say “Exactly what Mitchell said about Manny”, Instead of “Exactly what Brad said about Manny.

    If you want to talk to me about my experience with Manny, leave a msg and I will email you about my info to contact me.

    Patrick

  260. Well, I’m still confused as to how to go about doing it. This blog is filled with 50% of how bad Manny is. People fail to realize that he is not staffed like a true business to handle a flood of request so by that of course it would take a little more time to get to your request, considering that he may have a 9-5 job..lol…So, many variables people don’t take into consideration..Anyway enough of that…So, all you need is a 2giphone and a new sim plug it into iTunes and let it do its thing? If not please explain

    1. @ busa it’s not that simple anymore. Att has blocked you from doing it so the process will work as before, except you’ll get an email stating it’s been cancelled. You’ll call cs and they’ll just file a claim , text you almost a week later, and you still won’t have any results. I’ve done this process for my cousin back when I still had unlimited data. Them got scammed out of it. Tried it again, and it didn’t work. I’m actually using manny right now. I texted him today and he said it should be ready by roughly Monday or Tuesday. I don’t mind the wait. Better then not getting it at all.

      1. So, does anyone know the correct process in going about doing it?If so could it be explained.Im curious as to what he is doing that we cant do….Or is it something we could do and its just less of a pain to let him complete it for us…$80 is a lot

  261. I believe Manny wors for att with manager rights. Thats how he has access to your account. If the 2g hack does not work anymore the 80 dollar fee is still better than paying fir a 2gb capped plan.

    1. you may be right Eric…I dont hear a lot of success rates on this blog…

      1. It worked great back in november when I did it for my cousin. But they’ve upgraded there system to make things harder for everyone. I really don’t think it’s possible to do on your own anymore.

  262. The 2g trick still works just fine. I did the following – Taped the microSIM inside the sim tray on the 2g and restored the phone through itunes selecting the $20 data plan. I ended up receiving the email stating that activation was canceled. Called customer service and explained that my iph4 was broken and that I wanted to use my old 2g iphone. The key here is getting a rep on the phone that actually knows how to do it. The first one I spoke to was unable to add the plan to my account so I hung up and called back. The next one knew exactly what to do and had the plan added in a few minutes. I verified that the unlimited edge plan was on my account later that day and then put the microSIM back in my iph4. The next morning I received a text stating the they had added the appropriate plan, but when I went into OLAM, it was still listed as the unlimited edge plan (though everything worked as it should). Then all you have to do is call up customer service again, get them to put in the iph4 IMEI and you will be able to change your plan to the $30 unlimited one. Too simple.

  263. I did this for myself yesterday so I know it still works. I spoke with Manny earlier in the day & was very much considering having him do it for me. He was very polite & informative over the phone. He called me back within minutes of me leaving a message. I can vouche for his politeness & I would be hiring him if it didn’t work for me. I have not worked with him so I have nothing to say as far as whether he is legit or not but I did want to mention how helpful he was in explaining what he does. I just didn’t have the money to spend on this right now & someone gave me a 2G phone so I figured it wouldn’t hurt to try it myself while I’m waiting for my next paycheck. It worked like a charm & was surprisingly easy. I don’t know if I just lucked out with good customer service reps over the phone or what but I’m so happy to say I’m back on my unlimited plan. Thanks to this forum, I was able to accomplish something by myself that countless customer service reps & managers & managers of managers told me they could not do no-matter-what… Thank you to those who have contributed here. 🙂

    1. Hi Manny, Are you having any luck with the unlimited data issues?? Still interested in trying my phone again with you. Ken & Cindy Thanks, If so please text me or if you don’t have the number reply here, Thanks again….

  264. Ken is there anyway you can give some detail as to how this was possible I know you need iPhone 2g, any activated sim + adapter for microsim, computer to activate the iPhone 2g,
    That’s it and it will automatically say you have unlimited data? Please explain I will greatly appreciate.

  265. Ken is there anyway you can give some detail as to how this was possible. Step by step I will really appreciate please.

    1. I’ll let you know what I did /c it was slightly different then what Joe L did & still worked for me.

      I took my 2G to an AT&T store & told them I misplaced my iPhone 4 & needed set up on this old phone. The rep got me all set up fairly quickly. When I asked if I had a different data plan now he said yes & that it might take a few minutes to process. I waited 2 hrs & it still did not show the unlimited 2G plan online so I called customer service.
      I told the customer service rep that I had switched phones & needed my plan to switch as well. She took my IMEI & sim card info. She said she had to get a supervisor to approve the switch & it would just be a couple minutes. After a brief hold she came back & said I was all set.
      As soon as I saw the new plan show up online, I shut down the 2G & removed the sim. I trimmed it to the size of a micro sim & inserted it into my iPhone 4.
      After tuning it back on, it immediately show that I had an iPhone 4 on the website, but it still showed the 2G data plan. However, now there was an unlimited 3G plan as an option. I chose this option then proceeded to finalize the change but it failed to go through.
      From this point I called customer service again & told them I was switching from my iPhone 2G to a newer iPhone & that I was trying to change my data plan to match online but it wasn’t working. She asked what plan I wanted & I told her the unlimited one. She took my IMEI information & processed it. She did not put me on hold for any approval so I asssume none was needed at this point. 2 miniutes later I had my unlimited 3G data plan & it showed this online as well.
      Finally, the next day I went back into the AT&T store & told them I had upgaded & trimmed my sim card & wasn’t comfortable with a cut up sim card. They replaced it with a new micro sim. Sorry for the length but I wanted it to be very clear exactly what I did.

      Good luck. 🙂

  266. Nvm I went all the way to the bottom post and posted to Ken and then I slowly started reading up and realized Joe L listed step by step lol.

  267. Does anyone have a 2G I could use for this? Willing to pay for shipping… Would be forever grateful!

    1. @ Joe L Well I have Manny on it and he’s stuck on the unlimited data not staying on my plan

      1. Same issue here. Manny have been trying but the unlimited plan won’t stay put. It keeps getting kicked. Hope he can solve it.

  268. @turbofry3 : hmmm, maybe we have something in common..Have you ever called and tried to get your unlimited data back by asking the manager and they submitted a case?

  269. Hi guys thanks for all the info. I hope that you can answer my questions as well.

    I own a Iphone 4 with 2gb data and unlimited text.

    1- Can I borrow a friends phone (2g) who uses it currently?
    2- Can I use my microsim from my IP4, and use an adaptor to put in the 2g phone to do the activation?
    3 Or do I need a new regular sim from ATT and then cut it with a sim cutter?

    Once I got through this “activation” screen on itunes, how long to I have to keep the 2g phone activated or on until I can switch back to the IP4?

    Thanks so much

  270. Has anyone switched back to un limited in the last week? Just curious.. I never had the unlimited plan on my phone but I would really like to have it. If I get a 2g phone and activate it will I be able to switch it over to my I4?? It would seem that at&t is really getting tough on this issue. Thanks.

  271. Hmmm, It seems it may be some issues with this manny guy. Do everyone have problems with this guy responding back for updates about money they have giving him concerning their unlimited data? Also, it seems that its some issues concerning the data not staying on the plan. I’m wondering if it can be done why doesnt this guy manny so say and respond in a timely manner. Im looking at the comments and i see a trend of it working flawlessly and now problems with it staying on the plan once you get it to transfer. Does anyone refer manny to handle it at this point? Have their been a situation as to where he couldnt do it and gave the refund back?

    1. @ Jessica I have used manny. If you check out the posts you’ll see that. He kept me informed of what was going on the whole way through. And spoke to me about being stuck at keeping he unlimited on without the system kicking it back off. My wife was able to get it put on by a rep calling CS on my behalf doing the switch and it worked. I told manny about it and he refunded me the money via paypal. If your concerned about not getting a refund if he doesn’t do it I can email you a screen shot of the refund he gave me.

  272. Manny are you still on this site ? if so please give me a call or e-mail me Ken & Cindy

  273. wow..Have Manny disappeared?lol..I’m still wanting to go this Manny route but for some reason I am having doubt. I hear that he doesnt call back nor respond, and that people are still waiting on results do to a AT&T update to the new loop hole..Is anyone getting results from Manny since this has taken place and is he keeping everyone updated on the situation?

  274. @Jessica
    @my clients who are waiting

    I really haven’t disappeared. i am to waiting patiently for the system to change on my end. i have refunded a client already. its not i am planning on running away with the money. I am just being honest. sorry if i have given any sense of insecurity.

  275. @Manny, so are you saying that its not possible to do it no more on your end? How long do you anticipate on your end updating?

  276. Manny why do all the comments praising your services all come from the same IP your posts come from??? People don’t send him your money he’s a scammer it’s so obvious

    1. @MannyLies
      I don’t understand why people like you come along accusing Manny of something completely false. Do u just envy the fact that others have been successful to recieve unlimited data because they used Many’s service and you obviously haven’t? I can personally tell all of you that I am Mitchell and have a completely different IP adress and in my case right now I am writing this post on my 3G iPhone network with unlimited day thanks to Manny (: Please ignore this “MannyLies” character. Manny is a good guy and once the system is working properly again I’m sure he’ll get all of you your unlimited data.

      Thanks again Manny,
      Mitchell

  277. @MannyLies are you serious I know people that have giving him money personally..wow

  278. @stan

    thank you for pointing that out… there was someone just like that couple of weeks ago as well…. thanks to my honest clients…

    1. Manny, just ignore the bad comments. sounds like they have nothing better to do than bitch!!!
      He got my wifes phone on the unlimited plan and I hope he can get mine done as well.
      As for the same IP adress thats BS and and you know it!!!! Don’t worry about the idiots!!

      And people, please proof read what you type before you submit a comment.

  279. Yes so does the 2g method still work? Because I am getting one to give it a try.

    1. Please post your results, I’m curious if it still works. If so I’ll get a 2g and do it myself. Thanks Ken,

  280. Has anyone got back on unlimited in the past week. Has manny been able to help anyone lately?

  281. I tried contacting Manny through calling him and text, but no response. I am guessing they have cauhgt onto what he is doing or something else he doesnt want anyone to know. There would be no reason not to contact someone back who is willing to pay for your services. The first time I contacted Manny a few wks ago he wasnt hesitant at all to contact me back but I was not comfortable with giving my information so I didnt go thru with it. I decided to go ahead with the process but now he has neglected to contact me back or show on this forum. I have taken the option to order a 2G on ebay and try it myself as others report to still have success with it.

    1. OK here is the deal I work for at&t you have limited time to go on the unlimited plan with the iphone 2g. After April 30 you no longer will have the ability through Itunes to get the unlimited plan on your iphone. So this is what you do first you need to go into a local att store and bring your 2g iphone and your laptop for itunes. Tell them you want it activated without any data. Once activated try to go through Itunes to add unlimited data. If that does not work call customer service explain you are trying to get unlimited data on your iphone 2g but iphone wont put it on. Then tell them that you also have your iphone 3gs or iphone 4 with you and you would like to activate it and be grandfathered in to the unlimited plan. They will put you on hold and then get it approved by a manager then you are all set. But hurry up because you have less then a month to do this guys.

      Your At&t to Rep

  282. The method still works . I did it last night without any problems other than manny taking my money and not providing me with the service promised . He doesnt respond to my text or answer his phone and won’t refund me my money! Best advice want it done right fo it yourself. I’m still trying to contact manny for my refund and I’ll post my results if he decided to do the right thing.

    1. Did you say that Manny is not giving you a refund? Well, I spoke with him through email and he responded in saying that no later than friday I would have my refund…Do you still have your iphone 2g that you used to get this done? If so would like to talk about what we could work out so i could use it…

      1. Ok so I emailed him and am waiting for a response. As for the phone I used it belongs to a friend so I have no control
        Over it but it works for sure and took only 20 min. To do.

  283. Damn, so Im wondering what the problem was as in why Manny couldnt get it done…Richard you used the same process as the previous ones?

    1. Did a restore then new sim card. Activate using iTunes , got the 20 dollar unlimited plan. Logged on to my att account and checked manage features and saw there was an option for unlimited 3G data for $30. Cut the sim card insert into iphone4 then called cd and told them my phone had no Internet . They checked and told me that the plan I had was wrong so they fixed it to the unlimited 3G data. Once you have the option for unlimited on your account your locked in to get it grandfathered .

      1. That’s weird when I tried, it didn’t work. I used manny but My wife wound up going to the Att store for me and getting it done. I contacted manny and he gave me a refund the same day within a few hours. If anyone questions whether they’ll get a refund if can’t I can email you a screen shot to prove that. If any of you are having trouble I’d say go to an Att store and try it. Some might not be able to cause they have to call corporate and persuade them. But if you got a cool rep at the store with the gift of gab, he’ll produce results. It does take a while to convince them though. Took my wife like 2 hrs waiting in the store while he did it. I’m assuming they’ve tightened the boundrys on doing it. The rep said that he was able to do it for me cause I had it before and just convinced them that they were fuckin me out of my plan. Good luck to you all.

  284. Good to see that it still working. I bought a 2g off of ebay and the crappy seller sends the phone with everything but the damn sim card tray. Pissed I am. Have to send it back bcuz I can find a sim card tray and it would take a few days just order one. Give me a car with no engine why dont you. As for manny I knew something was up and I hope you get your money back.

    1. That’s weird when I tried, it didn’t work. I used manny but My wife wound up going to the Att store for me and getting it done. I contacted manny and he gave me a refund the same day within a few hours. If anyone questions whether they’ll get a refund if can’t I can email you a screen shot to prove that. If any of you are having trouble I’d say go to an Att store and try it. Some might not be able to cause they have to call corporate and persuade them. But if you got a cool rep at the store with the gift of gab, he’ll produce results. It does take a while to convince them though. Took my wife like 2 hrs waiting in the store while he did it. I’m assuming they’ve tightened the boundrys on doing it. The rep said that he was able to do it for me cause I had it before and just convinced them that they were fuckin me out of my plan. Good luck to you all.
      @ Theodore you can get a sim tray for like $2 on eBay. Probably $5 at a cell phone shop.

      1. so does the sim needs to be activated? Or you just need to go to the att store and get a unactivated sim and then put it in the iphone 2g?

  285. I used an unactivated sim so I’m not sure what else works. Cs kept telling me that I only had 3options 200mb,2gigs,or 4gigs with tether . They try to discourage you to think you dont have the unlimited option when clearly i did . What ever you do don’t settle for any limited plans .

  286. @richard
    I actually just spoke to Manny this morning and he apologizes for the delay. He has some family emergency and is presently out of state. Manny has put me back on unlimited and I am just waiting for Manny to do my wife’s account. Patience guys. Manny has done good work and there is no reason he won’t now.

    1. Well if that’s the case I hope all is well with him. I’ll be patient and post the outcome to this.

    2. Well if that’s the case I hope all is well with him. I’ll be patient and keep updating .

    3. Well if that’s the case I hope all is well with him. I’ll be patient and keep updating .Ok

  287. @everyone… I am sorry if it seemed i disappeared. i had a family emergency come up. SO SO SORRY for the inconvenience.

    @ richard. i am great it worked out for you. honestly. and i am sorry for the extreme wait. I issued you your refund today.

    @patrick Great news i finished your WIFES 30minutes ago. and she has the unlimited and THANK YOU FOR understanding and waiting patiently. i can’t thank you enough!

    @john Vatour. you are also all set. i just finished yours as well. Your daughters line is done. i called three times and left a vm along with a EMAIL. the line ending in 1591 has the unlimited. finished that up 15 minutes ago. THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH for the wait as well. you didn’t care much for the refund as for getting the unlimited. and now you have it. BEST OF LUCK WITH EVERYTHING MY FRIEND.

    @antwan. I am trying to get a hold of you but i can’t since you only have one line. i am hesitant of starting the process then you are out of a device for the time being. Please get back to me ASAP. you are the last one left on my list who has been pending i believe.

    @ BUSO2006 please call me!!! THANKS!!

  288. @Antwan : THANK ALLOT FOR calling back and for your patience. through this mess. i am just updating you.. you have the unlimted now. i just logged into the system and flipped the switch. you are all set my friend

    1. @manny I’m referring you to my cousins in Cali and Fl. And will tell them about your great C.S.

  289. @everyone The systems are up and go two days ago. Sorry for the wait. The system finally were updated. Just wanted to THANK ALL MY CLIENTS WHO WAITED PATIENTLY…

  290. OK everyone! MANNY frickin ROCKS! He was able to get mine done in like 5-10 mins after talking to him on the phone! Showed up on my account 20 mins after! My MANY thanks Manny!

    1. Thank you. Very much manny and hope all is well with you. Manny refunded me today like he said so if anybody had doubts still I can vouch for him 100% ! Again thank you manny !

  291. Thank you very much, Manny!!!
    My wife’s is up and running a couple of minutes after you called me this morning.
    Much thabks againa and I will definitely be recommending you people I know.

    Patrick

    1. @patrick

      Thank for everything and understanding my situation. and for having trust in me.. that meant more than anything. Felt like i made a friend through this transaction. Best of luck with everything PATRICK.

  292. Would like to thank Manny very much. After he announced he was back today I contacted him about getting my data. It was quick and painless without issue. I now have unlimited data again. For those of you who are skeptical or doubt Manny you should not. I am here to let you guys know this is the easiest way to go about getting what we we all want. UNLIMITED DATA Thanks Manny a hundred times

    1. @Dee

      Hey thanks allot for giving me the opportunity to provide you the service you wanted. Best of luck with everything!

  293. Would like to say I held tight with Manny and he came through. I would like to say that when people say they will do something, understand that they have other things to do through out the day as well, just like we do…I was patient and it paid off…I just have to go to the store and get another sim card and I will be squared away…Manny did come through. So, if I know anyone that’s in need of this plan I will def send them Manny’s way…

    Thanks, Manny

    1. @Busa2006

      Thank allot for your patience through the process. I hope you enjoyed your service…

  294. Just got a call from Manny, he was able to get my wife’s phona back on unlimited data! I stuck with him as as others have said, he is just a person like us and things come up. He always kept me updated when he could. It did take a little while, but Manny was always honest with me. So there you have it, stick with him and trust him as he did come through and I do not have to worry about my data anymore. Thanks so much Manny.

    Best – John V.
    Reply directly to my comment if you want a referal

      1. Hey Manny it’s Ken and Cindy, if you could give me a call on my cell so we could set this up I would appreciate it. Thanks Ken.

  295. Hey Harley,

    My phone number is 732 927 1746 .. call me first thing in the morning…

  296. Ok Im going to try this again. Please confirm everything I need.

    Just purchased an Iphone 2g online.

    Restore it.

    Get NEW unactivated Sim card from ATT store.

    Put sim in the phone, plug into itunes.

    Run setup, activate existing line, pick the $20 data plan.

    At this point I got an email from Apple/ATT about waiting for activation of the phone. Anyone else get that? It never seemed to recognize my 2g phone for hours and stayed on waiting for activation forever.

    Wait to see if my online account management changes to Iphone 2g + $20 unlimited data plan.

    Then use my sim cutter, cut the sim and put sim into my Iphone 4.

    Wait for Text about new data plan?

    Am I missing anything
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  297. Hey guys I ended up getting a hold of an iPhone 2g i acted as if my iPhone 4 broke and I was going back to the 2g I had, told customer service I want the $20 unlimited plan, got my IMEI, put me on hold abd comes back saying I have the $20 unlimited plan but that the feature will not show up until April 15?????? Why is it not going to show up until that day? What do I do now? Do I just put aim back on iPhone 4 call them back and be grandfathered????? Anyone any advice please.

  298. I check the features of that iPhone 2g line and there’s no data to choose which implies I have the $20 unlimited, what next??? Plug it back on iPhone 4 and it should adjust to the 3G unlimited? Or wait or call someone please help!!!

  299. Ok I went to my local ATT store explained I want $20 unlimited data they gave me a new sim went home activated and I got My $20 unlimited data, I went to the features I saw a $30.00 unlimited data + 1500 text?? I chose it either way but I’m sure that’s not the original 3G unlimited. I cut sim card and put it into iPhone 4 and it claims I have unlimited data and it’s not edge because all websites render pretty fast? Leave it like that???

  300. WOW after 40 minutes of arguing I finally got the $30.00 Unlimited 3G Data, customer service acts as if that plan doesn’t exist and insist you get one of their limit data plans, DO NOT GIVE IN!!! I told them to fuck off get me a supervisor and finally got these suckers to give in and give me what I am entitled to.

    Good luck Guys!!

  301. Manny is the man. I spoke to him about 930am and he told me it was going to be set up at 5pm in the afternoon. He texted me at 350pm and kept me updated on the status. At 6pm…my phone was out of service I had a feeling it had something to do with Manny, so I texted him with my wife’s phone and he instructed me to go to the ATT store and get a new SIM and now I am on unlimited. After texting him, I realized that he actually emailed me to let me know that my phone was going to be out of service. Great communications from Manny. I still have those emails if nobody trusts him. Thanks Manny. I will definitely refer you to some of my friends that wants unlimited.

  302. is it possible to get this done for an android phone?? i JUST lost my grandfather plan before upgrading to the Atrix that sux my data plan dry

  303. Help Please!

    Just did the whole Itunes activation process. Kept saying “waiting for acitvation” Called ATT, on the phone for 45 minutes got them to activate the phone and data pack. My Online account manager shows “Iphone data plan + 200 text”

    Can I now go into my local ATT store and connect my Iphone 4?

    Or do I use my simcard cutter and cut the simcard and pop it into my iphone 4?

    My online account also says ”UD1536: Due to a recent data/messaging feature change, your included in plan usage may not be accurately displayed at this time. ”
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    1. Just go to your att store for new sim and reactivation of your iphone4 . That should be it. Goodluck

  304. Scotty if you end up getting new sim card or cut the current sim card you Still have to make sure you call customer service and convert the $20.00 data plan + 200 text into $30.00 data plan for iPhone.

  305. thanks for the quick replies. Went into the store, activated the IP4 and got the text and email that I have the unlimited data.

    When I go onto my online acct manager it shows Im still on the unlimited data +200 text. I tried to change it to the $30 unlimited data only, but got the Error F931 The feature you are trying to add is not compatible with the phone/device on record in the billing system. For assistance with the feature, please call Customer Service at 1-800-331-0500 or 611 from your wireless phone.

    Is this just because Ive changed all these plans in the past 5 hours. anyone else get this error

    thanks

  306. The reason its telling you it’s not compatible with that device is because the ATT server still has the IMEI number of the iPhone 2g registered on that line, that’s why you have to call and say you bought an iPhone 4 and since you have unlimited data you would like to apply that onto the iPhone 4, they will tell you this cannot happen you only have two options the 200mb and the 2gb and then they will try and get the IMEI number for the iPhone 4 to screw you. DO NOT LET THEM SCAM YOU! you tell them that your not giving them anything until you promise the unlimited data, they will obviously challenge your statement and that’s when you say I want a supervisor because if I have unlimited data on my iPhone 2g it’s bullshit that when I upgrade to iPhone 4 I lose my feature. They will put you on hold and then they will come back saying that if you give them the IMEI number they will grandfather you in, give them what they need and then you will see your features change to $30 data plan for iPhone.

  307. Remember if it’s not working out the way your planning you can always hang up and call again maybe you get a sucker that will go easy on you. Atleast that’s what happened to me lol I had some mean Bitch that was not going to give me what I wanted and I hung up called again until I got some sucker that didn’t challenge me for long. Good luck!

  308. Brian, Thanks man! worked perfectly. I was extremely nice to the guy over the phone and he switched me over in minutes

  309. Nice Scotty, now your iPhone is so much more useful Mywi all you want, unlimited FaceTime calls on 3G, all the HD videos you want on 3G and with 4G LTE rolling in it’s all gonna get better!

  310. I used to have an iPhone. Went with WM7 and downgraded to 2GB plan. Can I do this with my old iPhone 2G, then swap sim to my sons iPhone 4 to get unlimited data, then swap to my WM7 or N8 and still retain the unlimited data plan???

  311. Used iPhone 2g put in phone number picked unlimited with a new Sim card. Waited for activation all day Att emailed me to contact them. What do I say ?Didn’t know what to do and the email expired because I never got back to them. Would it have been easier just to activate a new line on Family Plan with the iPhone 2g.

  312. Just call ATT tell them u have a Iphone 2g and tried to activate online with the $20 data pack give them the imei and iccid they will try to say that plan is not available, tell them you went into the store and the store said you need to call and have a supervisor override it. once it goes through and u see it on your online manager you are good to go and switch back to your iphone 4

    1. Thanks Will keep you posted Scotty for help. Probably Monday next week I’ll try, hope your there for walk through Gave the iphone 2g I borrowed for this back. Need one again.

  313. John after you get the $20.00 unlimited data on the iPhone 2G, you have to make sure that when you put the sim card back in iPhone 4 you HAVE TO CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE for the $30.00 unlimited data labeled “Data plan for iPhone”.

    If you do leave it at the $20.00 unlimited data, ATT will eventually audit your line and realize you have the wrong data plan and will put you on one of the limit data plans.

  314. You activate iPhone 2g on iTunes when done activating if you do not see the $20.00 data on that line. then you would need to call ATT and give them the IMEI of that phone to get the Feature.

  315. Thanks Brian, Scotty,You guys are great I will keep you posted looks like I will be trying Friday afternoon hope all goes well. Maybe I will get an Csr that will actually help me without a supervisor or maybe they need their approval.

    1. @ john good luck. I tried with CS and they noted my account and made it harder for me to get it done. If you can get to a store with a cool rep I say do so. That’s how I was able to get mine done.

  316. Steps for newbies like myself a week ago. But finally got Unlimited data last week, and I just joined ATT in November 2010, way after they ended the unlimited data. This was the way I got it all taken care of. good luck only for help, Im not saying this is the only way to do it.

    Things Needed

    Itunes newest version
    Iphone 2G
    New unactivated Sim card (corporate store will give you it for free)
    A lot of Patience

    I first restored the iphone 2g via itunes. I then plugged the IP2 into itunes and ran the activation. choose existing account, add all your info. Added the $20 data + 200 text plan.

    Phone will then say waiting for activation forever, and you will get some BS emails from Apple about activation. I then called ATT and told them Im activating a IP2 and need to be on the $20 unlimited data which is the “Only” data plan available for this phone. Tell them you have been to the store and tried activating on itunes, but it wont work. They need there supervisor to override it and due it. At this point you will need to give them the IMEI and sim card # so that the phone will activate and show up on your Online Account Manager.

    That was the longest part of the setup.

    Once it goes through and shows on your online account. I then took my Iphone 4 into the store and said I want to hook up this iphone. She put a microsim in it and activated it. As I left the store I got the email and text message that said “we have switched you to the correct plan with your smartphone”.

    I went home and saw on my online account I had the Iphone data plan available, but I was still on Iphone data plan + 200 Text. I tried to switch it online, but got the error F931. It was because ATT still had my IMEI # from the Iphone 2. I called in and told the guy I need to switch to the Iphone data plan for $30 and be grandfathered in and he did the switch.

    Hope this helped. I know others seemed to have easier ways of going about it but wanted to give my two cents in case anyone had similar issues to me.

  317. Hope the Att store rep don’t give me the 3rd degree today the phone is easy in person is tough

  318. telling me they have to put in a case number to get me unlimited only want to put me on 200mb data what next

  319. no tell them you were told to activate it through the computer via itunes, and the only option was the data pack through Itunes that was the $20 data + 200 text. Tell them you clicked it online but just need to activate the phone with that pack. Tell them you went to the store and they couldnt override it there and they said to call in. Dont give in to them on the phone. Hang up and try a different agent.

  320. John recall say that your trying to activate the iPhone through iTunes and it will not let you pick the $20.00 unlimited data + 200 text. If they tell you this is not possible you tell them they better honor it iTunes itself says Your eligible for this feature so they need to add the feature now. They sometimes try scaring you with the supervisor do not let them.

    If the call is not goin the way you hope hang up and recall you will eventually get a person that will do what you want.

  321. I agree, call back and get a different rep. I told the one I spoke with that I didn’t want to spend $25 a month on a data plan for an edge only phone when there was a $20 plan available. Everyone can understand wanting to save a few bucks.

  322. Okay got it it took a long time definitely had to talk to supervisor or it would have never got done. I could have waited for the case and they might have approved it but I did not want to wait . This is the hardest part for sure. Wow it seemed like it took forever. But I have unlimited on the iphone 2g Thank you everyone. This blog is tremendous. Now I need to relax and get ready for part 2 going back to the iphone 4 Hope this is not as difficult …..any more advice would be great. Probably going to wait a few hrs.and play with the unlimited data on the iphone 2

  323. You are all good to go now. I took my Iphone 4 in to the store and just had them activate it with a new microsim. Some have cut there sim card and popped it in their IPhone4 and said it works the same way.

    On my way home I got the Famous text “we have switched you to the correct data plan”. You still might need to call in to get your IMEI switched to the Iphone 4 rather than the Iphone 2.

    Then you will see Iphone data pack for your unlimited data.

  324. Hope I get grandfathered into the 30.00 unlimited when I go to the store and get a new micro sim If they say no we can’t grandfather you all this was for naught. Or maybe I should just cut my sim card down and put it in the iphone 4 Haven’t decided yet.

  325. Dont say anything about grandfathered in. Just goto the store say you want to activate your iphone 4. Just play dumb. dont say any unnecessary info. you will be fine. They will activate it and you might just have to make one last call to ATT to switch the IMEI. thats what happened to me.

    From my long post earlier, it does take a lot of patience but is worth it. I was in your shoes a week ago but with the blogs help and Brian, Im all good to go now

  326. John if you managed to Get $20 unlimited. you should have no problem switching back it’s pretty much an easier concept just stick to the story.

  327. Don’t be discouraged if they tell you that they cannot grandfather you in, simply call customer service and give them the required info.

  328. Got it alright iphone 4 30.00 unlimited I am soooooooooo happy If you only new!!! What a ordeal but well worth every minute of it to have unlimited data. Seems like the first part is definitely the hardest getting the 20.00 on iphone 2g I wonder if anyone got it waiting for the case to be approved and they said it could be a week .Thank you everyone.!!!!

  329. This may or may not apply to you:

    I got the $30.00 unlimited on 2 lines
    On my mother in law I taped the microsim inside the iPhone 2G activated made a calls for the IMEI. Then put micro sim back in iPhone 4 changed IMEI and got my unlimited data.
    For my wife’s line I got a sim card, activated the iPhone 2G changed the IMEI. then I had to cut the sim card to fit the iPhone 4 and again changed the IMEI and got unlimited data.

    For those of you who ended up cutting the sim card be very very careful that your features don’t changed. Why?? Because it happened to my wife’s line I did everything perfect I saw the $30.00 unlimited data on that line. Then 3 days later I decided to check the features for the whole account and noticed they had switched the data back to $20.00 unlimited data + 200 texts. I called them saying why they switched it back that I already gave them the IMEI for the iPhone 4.
    They said their servers usually audit every customer to make sure everything in the account is ok, and that the server must of noticed that an iPhone 4 had an iPhone 2G sim (server doesn’t know I cut it to fit iPhone 4 ofcourse) so then the server ended up reverting the data features. The fix for this is to get a new micro sim, activate it through customer service and make sure they put it back on the $30.00 unlimited data.

  330. Brian do I have to call again I cut my Sim from iPhone 2g I have an extra fresh Sim here can I put in the fresh Sim and Activate myself in IPhone 4 After today I really don’t want to call them again

  331. Well thats the thing some people cut their sim card and never had an issue but others ended up having to replace the sim card they cut and put in a fresh micro sim.

    You can either wait and if nothing was changed then leave it alone, or just to get it over with put in the new micro sim and activate through customer service just by giving them the ICCID.

  332. I can go to the store and tell them to put in a new micro Sim What do I say mine has been acting up

  333. Tell them anything, they can’t take your data away from you anymore, I told them that I cut up my sim card (acting like an idiot) they look at me and laugh at me but at the end I got a free micro sim. Usually they charge for a sim card but when they feel sorry for you they hook it up lol

    1. Went to store got new microsim Att happy to help.Told them I was cleaning phone and I popped out my sim card and dog ate it. He laughed and I got a new simcard . Unlimited data rocks.

  334. Congrats man!

    Don’t mess up on the payments by the way I heard someone lost the $30.00 unlimited data by being late on the bill

    1. I have Slingbox hooked up always had too worry about data before. Always had to see and look how much I was using what a pain.

  335. I did the trick and got unlimited data for Iphone 4 but my mms is not working and at&t cant figure out why anyone know how to get em back?

  336. Make sure they have the right IMEI tied to your account in the system. If they have the 2g IMEI instead of your i4, it may be causing issues.

    1. I did call At&t after talking to several reps…. one of them said there are 3 system which IMEI needs to be updated its only updated in 2 they have to open a ticket for some other department to update in the 3rd system… Im gonna keep fingers crossed hopefully this is solve the problem in next 24-48 as they said. Thanks for your help Joe.

  337. Hey Brian, been trying to get hold of Manny for two weeks and nothing, going to try and get a 2g and do it myself. just making sure there is a support group . LOL

  338. so i got iphone 2g tried the trick but att website still says i have the 2gb plan…
    is there something else i need to do?

  339. @Harley yes you have a support group but hurry up ASAP don’t know how long you have until all these reps deny it to you

    Get that 2g and we guide you

    And to everyone this does work on Family plans.

    @laddi if you have unlimited data $30.00 on your account there is no way they can take it away. They can try and persuade you to get a limit, but you just keep your ground and they can’t touch you.

    1. @ Brian Yes I’m grandfathered into the unlimited data for $30.00 they are not saying anything about it….Only problem I have is my mms is not working since I got my unlimited plan back…. They said they will open a ticket for different department to enter the correct imei # because they have 3 systems which 2 of em only have Iphone 4 imei # and 1 of the system still has 2g iphone imei.

    2. Brian, I picked up a 2g tonight, it doesn’t have a sim card. If you could tell me what I need to get and how to do the process I’ll be in your debt.
      Can’t get a sim card until tues afternoon when I get out of work
      Thanks. Ken.

  340. is there a time frame to which the data change should show up on the att website?
    it shows the 2g phone on the website but not the data change…

    any help is appreciated…

    thanks P.

  341. is there a time frame to which the data change should show up on the att website?
    it shows the 2g phone on the website but not the data change…

    any help is appreciated…

    thanks P.

  342. @P. You have the 2gb plan because you haven’t called AT&T and changed the IMEI to that iPhone 2g once you do this you are eligible for the $20.00 unlimited data + 200 texts. Once you see this feature on the account is when you put that sim card back in iPhone 4 and call AT&T to change the IMEI back to iPhone 4 and “make” them convert the $20.00 unlimited data + 200 texts into $30.00 unlimited data.

    Some reps are difficult some are dumb as hell

  343. @P. If you have called to change the IMEI and they still left you with the 2gb plan you need to call them back to change it into $20.00 unlimited data + 200 texts. They will obviously tell you this isn’t possible and you tell them that’s the only plan iTunes tells you is available so they need to honor it.

  344. Had to go to AT&T because the csr said she could not change due to my sim card being associated with a iPhone 4 already.
    Still waiting.

  345. Had to go to ATT because the csr said she could not change due to my sim card being associated with a iPhone 4 already.
    Still waiting.

  346. They tried that on me but I told them phone calls messaging and data works fine with the iPhone 4 sim (if you tape it properly ofcourse) and then they will switch the IMEI. but if you already got a regular sized sim it still ok. The point is to switch the IMEI to iPhone 2g and see the $20.00 unlimited data + 200 text on the account.

  347. Harley, Brian helped me read previous post, when you call ATT they will tell you that they need to give you a case number to get the 20.00 unlimited and it could take a week. This is after you already picked it on itunes. Say I want to speak with a supervisor. The supervisor can get your imei and your Sim card number and switch it on the phone for you. No case number is needed and no waiting.Be nice to them but be firm don’t give up call back if the supervisor wont’t make the switch and ask for supervisor again.Once the switch to unlimited 20.00 is made you’ll see it on your account. This is the hardest part of the process. You feel like screaming at them because you know it can be done, just keep your cool be nice but firm They will make the switch for you Since itunes offered it.Tell them I can save money ….20.00 a month for unlimited and I picked it on itunes…. They may tell you you need to call Apple and deal with them about this itunes 20.00 unlimited ,don’t fall for that just say oh yeah then Apple will tell me to call you ….and back and forth.and so on.When they ask for the imei of the phone your in.. Once this is done jump up and down you got it. Part 2 ….30.00 unlimited is easy.

  348. Geting very frustrated.
    5 calls 3 managers 3 sim cards still no luck.
    I’ve been nice I’ve been mean.
    I’ve played dumb.
    Jeez what’s a guy have to do to get unlimited data around here.

  349. Brian when you said this earlier “On my mother in law I taped the microsim inside the iPhone 2G activated made a calls for the IMEI. Then put micro sim back in iPhone 4 changed IMEI and got my unlimited data.”Is this a workaround for the itunes thing with the iphone 2g You said call ATT and tell them to change imei? The iphone 2g will be working when i put in sim card from iphone 4 What reason do I tell them to change imei? Like to try it with my wife’s phone 4 her phone has 2g cap

  350. @P. Try to get a dumb or a plastic girl they usually take the bait (no offense to those kinda girls) and no more nice be straight up rude without profanity ofcourse, and demand the service. Maybe they are catching on to this trick and are getting stricter. Keep trying!

  351. @John when I called AT&T, I told them my iPhone 4 screen broke and I don’t have money to fix it. So I’m connecting the iPhone 2g I have. They tell me get a sim card and I tell them once again I have no money to buy a sim card either (they go for $15-$25) and explain that I have perfect phone calls, messaging and data, so the only thing I need is to change the IMEI and get the $20.00 unlimited data + 200 texts iTunes was offering.

    I keep hearing that the representatives are getting stricter on this so you might have to go nasty on them unless you get a dumb rep which is a big plus.

  352. Yes it’s hard I heard trying to get Att rep to give you unlimited Wish there was a easier way but this is it .

  353. Brian got it for my wife’s iphone4 Thanks for info Think I need to get a new Sim for her. I used it on th iphone 2g then put it back

    1. Just get a new sim card insert in 2g iPhone , activate via iTunes get the unlimited $20. Plan . Cut sim insert into iphone4 .

      1. Richard you have to call Att rep and give them imei number of iPhone 2g ask for 20.00 unlimited data don’t give up until they give it to you

  354. Sorry everyone for who has been trying to reach me. I Been out of the country for the past 2 weeks. I am coming back on the 4th and proceed with the service then. Sorry for any inconvenience.

  355. I did the trick and got unlimited data for iphone 4. My problem is I can’t send or received mms. I do have unlimited plan for text and mms I checked it. I called At&t they been telling me in there billing system it has Iphone 4 imei but in there automatic system which detects which phone im using is detecting im using iphone 2g not iphone 4. I’m currently using iphone 4 with iphone 4 sim card i got it from at&t store. They said they gonna open a ticket for some other department to take care of it they already opened a ticket 3 times no one did anything…… Anyone have any advice what should I do im frustrated…..

    1. Oh okay, because I really need unlimited data, and I just bought a 2g on eBay, so I hope they don’t close the loophole any time soon because the phone gets here like on Thursday or Friday and by then it will be June >.<

  356. @laddi seems like AT&T is full of crap. They have never told me something like that when I did the unlimited thing

    Tried a new micro sim?

  357. The only way they can detect what phone you are using is by the sim card so if that sim card keeps reporting that you have an iPhone 2G, it would imply that the sim card must be faulty no?

    Unless they have the IMEI wrong?

    I know this seems like obvious stuff but check and recheck those numbers are correct

    1. @Brian Yea they have the correct imei + im using micro sim still there system is detecting iphone 2.

    2. @ Brian I checked with over 10 reps…. they do have the correct imei for iphone 4 still there system is detecting iphone 2.

      1. Could be cause of the sim your using. Always best to get a fresh one after doing this. They’re pretty cheap on eBay. I actually have a few if your in the jersey or nes york area and need it.

  358. I picked up a 2g i phone and its locked up, i tunes wont let me in the phone. any ideas how to reset this phone?? I dont know the password or anything. think I got screwed.

  359. Locked as in no sim card or locked as in the previous user set a password?

    If it is password by user then just restore it

  360. @harley if it requires a password just put it in DFU mode and restore, or restore through itunes. If its just the emergency screen you have to put in a sim card like Brian said and activate in itunes.

  361. I have a sim card but its not activated, does the sim card have to be activated by at&t before i put it in

  362. the emergency screen comes up says to insert sim card. cant slide the slider at all. not sure what to do… HELP!!!!! please…..

  363. I cant get this damn phone to do anything, slider wont work at all not even the emergency. have a new unactivated sim card in it and nothing says phone disabled 5million minutes to try again now the i tunes plug screen is on and nothing else. i tunes says i need a password to use the phone

    1. Restore it through iTunes in dfu mode.
      Plug phone into computer. Hold power and home button until it turns off then let go of the power button and keep holding the home button. A Message will pop up saying you need to restore. Good is you’ll get your phone back. Bad is you’ll lose all info unless you backed it up.

  364. Did you reboot the phone and slider still won’t slide? Hold top button and front button same time and keep holding until phone shuts off

  365. Don’t have to do anything to phone when its on just plug into itunes and restore the phone through itunes No Sim yet restore phone first

  366. I went to At&t Store and got new sim boom mms is working thanks everyone who helped.

  367. It has a cracked screen and it appears that is where the problem is. The screen won’t respond to touch. Hopefully I can pick up another 2g tomorrow after work and try this again. Thanks so much I do appreciate the help.

  368. @laddi nice!

    @Harley if you got a sim card from an AT&T store then they would have associated that sim card to the line you want thus you can activate normally via iTunes. If you happen to get a sim card from a friend or purchased from someone then you would have to call AT&T first and give them the ICCID so they can associate it with your line, then you can activate via iTunes.

    1. Hey Brian. I just picked up another phone, works great. So now I’m ready to try this and hopefully it works

    2. Hey Brian. I just picked up another phone, works great. So now I’m ready to try this and hopefully it works.

  369. The screen won’t function. I was told the digitizer is not working. Think I found another phone to use. Be back on tonight. Thanks guys

  370. Load your sim card or micro sim in iPhone 2g activate through iTunes, pick the $20.00 unlimited data + 200 texts. Once iPhone 2g claims it is activated, you will have to call AT&T to change the IMEI to the iPhone 2g and “make” them change your data to $20.00 unlimited data + 200 texts. THEY WILL FIGHT YOU DEPENDING ON THE REP DO NOT GIVE IN! Once this is done quickly login to your accout and look at the features, do not hang up if they tell you it will take a week for the features to show on the account. If they really switched your data it will show immediately on your account. (login both on comp and on iPhone app my wireless) tell me once this is done.

  371. Sometimes the desktop AT&T website will delay the features but iPhones app MyAT&T will mostlikely show it first.

  372. Fast five is the best sequel yet!

    I won’t spoil the movie but do me a favor stay in your seat after the credits!

    You will not want to miss it!!!!!!!

  373. Anyone have an update on the Att reps are they still being tough and saying can’t be done or saying ok. Both mine required supervisors One rep was real tough and said the only thing is capped data he tried to put in on my 2g and said it won’t take it then said hold on for 5 minutes then came back with 20 unlimited.

  374. My Internet went down last night, I’ll be trying it again tonight when I get home from work.
    Brian are you on the east coast?

  375. My Internet went down last night, I’ll be trying it again tonight when I get home from work.
    Brian are you on the east coast

    1. Hey Brian, just got home and trying this again. first off, do I need the sim activated thru at&t or can I activate thru i tunes??

  376. do i neede to have it assossiated with the 2 g or the 4 i know they are stupid questions but I just want to make sure.

  377. You need to have it associated with the line. If you got it from Att store your good just pop in sim and activate in iTunes, if you found,purchased from someone not with Att then you have to call Att and give them the ICCID, then after give them the IMEI of the iPhone 2g

    1. ok gave them them the info for the iccid and the imei and they went and activated the 2g over the phone. tried to just give them the numbers

  378. ok gave them them the info for the iccid and the imei and they went and activated the 2g over the phone. tried to just give them the numbers

  379. I’m not sure if I screwed up, but I have an activated 2g phone and an unactivated I 4, they activated the phone when I called in the iccid#. how do I do this in Itunes now??

  380. Harley did you do exactly as the previous post on this blog described ? Did you get a unlimited 20.00 data plan when you talked to ATT that is what its all about …did they give you a data plan?

  381. Ok guy’s I’m at a point in i tunes that I’m stuck with!!! need some help. do I create a new account or is there a way to keep my old one on the family plan that I’m currently on???
    I can’t go any farther until I find out. PLEASE HELP

  382. I’m in the i tunes now, but it looks like its creating a new account, I’m on a family plan now and would like to stay with it if possible.

  383. I chose the 200 text and unlimited data, the cheapest one they offer. is this going to kick me off my family plan?

  384. When I talked to at&t they only activated the phone, I was just giving them the iccid # and the phone was activated.

  385. You wanted to pick replace a phone on your account that should have been one of the questions

  386. I missed the $20.00 plan on the bottom, going back in to redo. never done this before and a little nervous as you can tell

    1. Check your Att account online see if you have the 20.00 data plan already they might have given it to you already

  387. You have to tell them you wanted the 20.00 unlimited data plan that you picked on itunes. Check your Att account and see what data plan you have with the 2g if you don’t have the 20.00 unlimited data then you need to call them back and ask for it. You should have picked it on itunes Tell them you did if your stuck on itunes. The 20.00 unlimited data was the only plan offered with the 2g Check your account. Call them back don’t get off the phone until they give you the 20.00 unlimited data plan.

  388. OK John,first of all thanks for the help. it hasn’t showed up yet, I’ll give a few minutes to see if it goes thru then I’ll call and get it done. I’ll post my results here shortly. Thanks again. and Brian thanks for the tutorial. I don’t usually do this stuff, so its a little nerve racking for me

  389. Harley you have to call them and they have to confirm you have it on the phone . A supervisor needs to give it to you because it was offered in itunes…. tell them … they will say it is not offered anymore be persistent. I tried waiting for it to kick in too and it never did I had to call them The last time I called they said I can only give you the capped data tell them you want the 20.00 unlimited .. This is the hardest part of the process

  390. Sorry Harley I was sleeping getting ready for work. 10:30pm to 6:30am

    Luckily John helped you out I know there’s many people that did this trick but yet John and I are the only ones helping.

  391. Brian thanks, the hardest part is this… You know they can give it to you. Its just the process on the phone with these Att reps and supervisors is brutal.

  392. they told me I have the unlimited plan that it will take up to 24 hours to appear on the online account. I hope so. if not I’ll be calling them back in the morning.
    Thanks again for all the help and support.
    I’ll post the end results as soon as I find out

  393. Harley once you confirm you have the 20.00 unlimited Put your i4 back on with Sim and call them give them imei and icid number your data should be grandfathered in …go online and pick 30.00 unlimited data

  394. Just checked online bill and it’s there. I have the unlimited plan on the 2g. I’ll transfer it over in the morning. Man what a process, but worth it. Thanks again everyone. I do appreciate the help and encouragement!!

  395. Had to call them back, no biggie tho. they put unlimited text and unlimited data at $40.00 instead of $20.00. The reps I spoke to could’nt have been any nicer if they tried. put it right thru no problem.
    Now if I can pull off in the morning going to try to use the same 2g and get my buddies wife’e phone done. right after I switch back to my i4.
    Once again thank you Brian and John for all the help, probably could’nt have done it without you!!!
    By the way Brian I see that your in Miami, I’m in Orlando. be down that way in a couple of weeks for some dolphin fishing.

  396. HARLEY NO! they tricked you they knew what they were doing they gave you the $40.00 unlimited data with unlimited text because they knew that plan is for iPhone 2g only in a week when Att server audits your line it will know you have the wrong plan and put you on the 2gb limit trust me.

    You have to get the $30.00 unlimited data it is labeled as “data plan for iPhone” that is the only plan for iPhone 3G, 3Gs and 4

    You call them and demand that specific plan and plus it’s $30.09 not $40.00

  397. Your right Brian
    Data Plans for 2g were
    $20 – unlimited data + 200 TXT Msg.
    $30 – unlimited data + 1500 TXT Msg
    $40 – unlimited data + unlimited TXT Msg.

  398. Their reps are trained to trick you because they try that stunt on me they told me why would you want a $30 unlimited plan when you can keep your current $20.00 unlimited with 200 texts, obviously they know that if I keep a plan that is not for my phone, their servers will eventually audit my line and put me back on a limit. You need to make that change ASAP.

    1. Are you guys using a new sim while trying this? I did this a while ago and didn’t have the problems you are saying. It seems they know the loop hole already and are trying to stop people from getting it. All I did was activate through iTunes then select $20 unlimited plan. After that waited for the phone to activate , went online and saw I had the $30 unlimited option. Called Cs and told them my 3G was not working and to find out what was wrong. They said I had the wrong plan and I had the limited choices to choose from and I told them that I know they can grandfather the plan in cause it’s right in my plan already then they said ok. So just be patient an make sure they put you on the right plan, also use a new sim card.

      1. Forgot to mention I cut the sim card to use in my iphone4 . Then called cs from the same iPhone 4 .

  399. They fixed the plan for me on the second call. Real nice about it. He put it right thru. No problems as of yet. I haven’t changed it back to my i4 yet, most likely tomorrow afternoon. But it’s the $ 20 plan with 200 text that I have. I confirmed it tonight.

  400. I taped my i4 Sim card in my 2g got the 20.00 unlimited with my iPhone 2g By calling I activated on iTunes But couldn’t wait so I called .. Then put my Sim card back into i4 in 5 minutes called again …got switched to 30 unlimited… Then went to Att store next day and got a brand new Sim card for i4

  401. Must have been great just to activate 2g on iTunes and get 20.00 unlimited without calling The phone call is the hardest part .. getting the 20.00 unlimited plan from the reps and supervisors

    1. I know what you mean . I was lucky to activate on iTunes . I’m glad this still works!

  402. Last know successfull person on this blog was April 30th, I couldn’t tell you if still works. Since this blog though everyone got unlimited including me. Don’t know if Att stopped giving iPhone 2g data but if iTunes still offers it then they should give it to you. Need a iPhone 2g to make an attempt.

  403. I’m pretty sure it still works..The process is in these blogs just try it….I had manny to do mine though…

  404. @Oscar
    @paul

    Hi i have offered my service too majority on this site.. if you are interested please CALL ME 732 927 1746

  405. Is it still possible to do this? Is “manny” still around? I see two manny’s so I’m not sure who’s who.

  406. How to do the whole process for a line that is already activated with the $15 data plan I really don’t want to get a third line my 2nd is unlimited bu t not the primary can I get some help please?

  407. It is still possible!!! I started my process on May 8th and got unlimited data today May 24th! I called At&t wireless told them im trying to activate my phone but Itunes won’t let me select the unlimited data plan for 2g $20 a month and I can’t bypass activation screen on the iphone. After talking to several reps…. one of them opened a ticket for some special department to add $20 month unlimited data for 2g manually. Today I got a text message my data plan have been changed I logged in I had $20 unlimited 2g I called At&t and upgraded to 3g Unlimited for $30 a month!

  408. @Oscar
    @box.

    I can help u with adding on the feature. I have helped many on this site.

    Box: look at all the post from two months ago. I have helped over 30 clients with there service.

    732 927 1746

  409. Hi there,

    I can vouch for Manny. He helped me get my wife and my accounts back to unlimited.

    Leave a msg if you want to talk to me.

    Patrick

  410. The 20.00 unlimited data is the only data plan they can give you for iPhone 2g when activated on iTunes. There is no other data. It seems like iTunes is not letting it go through activation , That’s the problem. If
    iTunes activation goes through then they have to give you the 20.00 unlimited data plan for your phone number. Even if you have a current 15.00 200 mb data plan on that number. It’s getting iTunes to take the activation then you call Att and tell them iTunes said I can have 20.00 unlimited it so you must give it to me for the iPhone 2g they will always give you a hard time but if your persistent you will win. Get iTunes to take activation first.

  411. Ok the process of this to got the 20.00 unlimited plan to get the grandfathered plan back still in fact works becouse I just did it for my cousin that never had any data plan .
    Activated iphone first gen 4GB running 3.1.3 on old itunes version 8.2

    but her is what i would like to know if anyone knows ,
    If I update that itunes to the newes’t itunes 10.2 or whatever it is ect.
    would that still work would i be abel to give someone the old 20 unlimated plan activateing that first gen running 3.1.3 , but activateing in threw a new itunes now insted of the old 8.2 version
    just want to check before I update that itunes to the newer verion incase I may need it
    in summery has anyone that did this activated a first gen running 3.1.3 and got the old 20.00 unlimatied data threw itunes , did you use the old version of itunes too or did you use the new 10.2 or newer itunes.
    that you for your time , hope for few replys so I know for shore

    1. @Mark that’s a good question. My cuz did it with the new iTunes, but she had to call CS a few times to get it done. Are you saying that you avoided the whole having to call customer service step by using iTunes 8.2? Please reply if so, it’ll be the best find since this method.

    2. @Mark that’s a good question. My cuz did it with the new iTunes, but she had to call CS a few times to get it done. Are you saying that you avoided the whole having to call customer service step by using iTunes 8.2? Please reply if so, it’ll be the best find since this method.
      If this comes up more then once, I’m sorry. It keeps saying my comment has failed to publish.

  412. That would be really awesome if you could avoid calling customer service. That way you would only have to make one trip to the at&t store, just to get an unactivated SIM card. With the new SIM in the iPhone 2G use iTunes 8.2 to do a complete restore, select unlimited data + 200 text messages for $20, and then activate it. Finally cut the SIM card into a micro SIM, and then pop it in the iPhone 4. Simple, unless I’m missing something…

  413. LOL @brad out of the 500+ comments you have seen in this blog you or anyone else think you can avoid calling customer service to get unlimited data?????

    All of you are going to have to SUCK IT UP and call customer service because no matter what version of iTunes you have you WILL get an error when activating that $20.00 unlimited data + 200 texts. It goes by the IMEI number. you by force need customer service to change the IMEI from your current iPhone and switch it with the iPhone 2g in order to get that $20.00 unlimited data + 200 text feature.

  414. The reason all of you get that error is because when activating that iPhone 2g, Att servers are trying to match the iPhone 2g IMEI with the phone currently on the line.

    iTunes 8.2 or anything else ain’t gonna save any of you from calling customer service
    The whole 500+ comments proved it but ofcourse nobody wants to read I guess 😐

  415. You can use a new sim card and then cut or you can use a microsim (if you tape it properly it will activate and work normally).

    1. I think it was Feb where doing it on the computer without calling CS was cut off.
      And whoever us asking about cutting the sim, it’s a temporary thing only. If you don’t use a regular micro they will take your unlimited away by saying you have the wrong plan for that sim card. You can get them on eBay for a buck.

  416. I called customer service for my cousins bc she wanted to make the switch fast , we went into a store had them take the data block on her acct she had on bc she didn’t want to acidently use data before
    Then restored her iPhone original to factory settings not jailbroke and put her sim full size sim that was already active back in and went threw iTunes to activate 40 month unlimited data and how many ever text it was , then it all went threw and was active on acct. And working fine but we then called and said we are trying to switch to her brand new iPhone 4 she just bought , so needed to hive new imei and sim number for new micro sim and said I want my data to stay unlimited or I wont be staying with at&t and she said k but ur data will be 30 not 20 anymore bam done unlimited , from no data to unlimited within 1 hr,

    Mine was done easier bc I went from pay as u go data plan on moto razor , took sim out activated same way with first gen iPhone like so just the same riming on 3.1.3 on iTunes 8.2 waited 12 hrs or so put sim right into a 3G 8gb and got text we have changed u to correct data plan , looked online bam 30 unlimited no customer service at all needed and mine was done within last 2 months so …..
    I just need to know if the 8.2 old iTunes is part of the key or could have I done the same thing with no customer service with new iTunes ? Some one that knows and done it please reply and let me know so I know if I can update that computers iTunes or do I need it if want to do ever again

  417. Mark it took you half the day to get something on the account that normally takes 30 minutes……..

    You guys scared of calling customer service??????????????????

    NOTHING Is gonna save you from getting that error you will eventually have to get a hold of customer service.

    Might of work before but no more it’s an IMEI issue if the correct IMEI is not on the account you WILL get that iTunes error simple as that.

    1. Do you know if this will work with a jailbroken 2g that is restored to it’s factory settings?

    1. Oh okay, because I really need unlimited data, and I just bought a 2g on eBay, so I hope they don’t close the loophole any time soon because the phone gets here like on Thursday or Friday and by then it will be June >.<

  418. Melissa don’t think the loophole is closed Brian might know he might chime before your phone gets here I know one thing though if ITunes says you can have it then when you call Csr you must be persistent That’s the hardest part talking to these reps you might have to ask for Supervisor and remember if a rep or Super won’t budge then call back and get another The only data plan offered for the iPhone 2g is unlimited. Upgrade unlimited Data for new iPhones is the easy part

  419. @mellissa I can definitely help you. I can add that feature on for you less then 2 hrs.

    Contact 732 927 1746

  420. okay, thank you, and btw, the account that my phone is on belongs to my dad, and we are on a family plan, does that change anything?

  421. I know manny for sure will get it on your account but there’s a price ofcourse no one Is gonna do something free, and if your poor like the rest of us then we all will help you out, could be frustrating, could be a walk in the park all depends on you.

  422. I don’t think I’m in the position to discuss about the payment amount.

    Call him up he will tell you all the info you need.

  423. I am currently scheduled to be done tomorrow morning. Will update how it goes. Manny seems very professional so far.

  424. Well either way my mom told me yesterday that she wants me to try to do it myself first since I went through the trouble of buying a 2g and all, so I guess hopefully you guys could help me out and help walk me though it?

  425. Let me tell you Melissa if you listen to Brian EXACTLY or myself we will get you through this I was nervous but I asked for help down to the smallest detail and got help and believe me it was worth it.Then just sell your 2g phone. I put unlimited data on 2 phones that had a 2g cap on them in my family plan. Now all phones are unlimited

  426. Wow thank you, that makes me a lot less nervous knowing that I will have someone helping out along the way. I’ll let you guys know when the phone gets here, in the meantime I’m going to try to get an inactivated sim card from AT&T. Since I have an iPhone 4, which do you reccomend I get, a mini or micro sim?

  427. I am jumping in here, I tried to get unlimited data. I tried to activate on Itunes with a 2g and all that i got from them is an email stating ” your order is being processed” and they gave me an order number.
    I am a new customer and i was added to my partners account. can i still get the unlimited? and does the account owner have to call?

  428. Here’s the thing You have to call ATT and tell them Listen I activated the iphone 2g on I tunes and I want it to work. They probably will tell you Att doesn’t offer that unlimited data anymore, Don’t give in be persistent. Tell again I activated my 2g on itunes and picked my data plan. You see the only data plan for the iphone 2g is the 20.00 unlimited there is no other data plan for that phone They have to give it to you. Be firm,nice or angry whatever Tell them I want the phone activated with what I picked on itunes.Ask for Supervisor if you have to. Remember if they give you to hard of a time hang up call back and repeat the dialogue.Once they ask for your imei number of your phone and your Sim card number You got it. Check your online account to see if 20.00 unlimited is there.

  429. Thank you for the help. IT WORKED!!!! Can i just cut the sim card to fit in the new phone? or do i have to go get a new sim card with the unlimited data attached?

  430. Once your positive you have the 20.00 unlimited by looking online Go to the Att store tell them you want a fresh Sim for your i4 Call again and say you want to activate the i4 they will get your imei plus your Sim Then once activated I went back online and made sure they gave me unlimited 30.00

  431. You guys have to make sure by the end of the process you end up with $30.00 unlimited data labeled “Data Plan For iPhone”.

    If you finish the process with any other data plan then you did it wrong.

    And if you do it wrong AT&T will end up auditing your line and realize you have the incorrect data and will by force change the data back to 2gb or 200mb so pay attention guys.

  432. Wish more people would check back on this blog every know and to help others after they were helped you know pay it forward thanks Brian

    1. I understand what your saying..But every question that was asked has been answered in this thread a thousand times..People are coming on here just posting question without even reading some other posted question that are the same ones they are asking..Come on put a little damn effort into it…

      1. @Jessica don’t you like to help people, some people need support this is not an easy thing to do for some they have their doubts It’s nice to get help in real time

  433. Yeah man sickens me how this blog helped about 50 or more people and only 2 help the new comers???????

    1. Well I guess that just means that you two are better human beings than everyone else. But once I get my unlimited if I get it, I will try to help others as well until I start college cause things are gonna be hectic for me.

  434. A good number of us also went through Manny and are very happy that we did. I don’t have any experience doing it myself but am happy to recommend and talk about my experiences.

  435. @patrick .

    Thank you for the KIND words.. My service is still available for those who can’t or don’t have a a iphone 2g available. My service is prompt and i keep in touch with all of my clients all the way through till the job is done.

    I have helped many people on this BLOG and they all have experienced excellent service. Also have left positive feedback on this blog as most of read.

    Congrats to those who have successfully added the feature on there own…

    Take care

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  436. @Mel it’s very possible to do yourself sweetie, depending on what rep you get it will be a hastle. Just don’t say you only want the unlimited data on your account act like your other phone is messed up and your using the 2g as a temp replacement. Or else they’ll notate your account and make it a pain. I can vouge for manny too. He didn’t get the unlimited to my account ( because My wife got it done for me at a corporate store since she new the owner ) but he was very professional and issued me a refund. I still have the pic to prove it as stated in earlier posts. Good luck.

  437. @Mel it’s very possible to do yourself sweetie, depending on what rep you get it will be a hastle. Just don’t say you only want the unlimited data on your account act like your other phone is messed up and your using the 2g as a temp replacement. Or else they’ll notate your account and make it a pain. I can vouge for manny too. He didn’t get the unlimited to my account ( because My wife got it done for me at a corporate store since she new the owner ) but he was very professional and issued me a refund. I still have the pic to prove it as stated in earlier posts. Good luck.
    If this shows up more then once I’m sorry, it keeps saying comment failed from my phone.

  438. Thanks, yeah I hope I get a nice rep. But regarding the sim, I made like a mini sim adapter myself yesterday out of a thick business card and I tried it on an old phone and it worked. Should I use a mini or micro unactivated sim on the iPhone 2g?

  439. Been following this blog for awhile if people have the money than Manny will come through I’ve seen him by this blog many times But for others like us who want to fight for our rights and try to break even money wise buy and sell iPhone 2g and don’t mind doing the work (hey iTunes offers it-unlimited for 2g) it’s worth it. It teaches you one thing stand up for what you believe in. As long ad iTunes offers it they have to let you activate the 2g period.

  440. @ JOHN

    I appreciate you holding my REP. i have been out of town two weeks ago for about 1 month. haven’t been able to keep up with the BLOG. Glad to read some still REMEMBER me. Best of Luck with everything..

  441. Melissa you can use either one for the 2g once you activate on iTunes it just needs a Sim to activate any Sim. Your going to get a fresh Sim for you’d i4 when you get this done.

  442. Remember Melissa these Csr will try their Very best not to give you the unlimited You have to be persistent and don’t give in You probably might have to ask for Supervisor They may tell you will give you a case number whatever if you don’t get what you want call back and repeat Tell them I need to activate this phone tell them anything I have no money I’m in college etc. Be firm be nice be angry Be determined.

  443. So if I use a micro sim with the adapter on the 2g, I can’t just put the micro back into my iPhone 4 once I’m done?

  444. That’s the best way to do this with a micro sim, however you will have to go through customer service with an explanation lol just play dumb say it works just fine you can make phone calls etc.

  445. You can but I followed Brian advice and went to Att store and ask for a fresh Sim that way there’s no 2g info on it when you get your 30.00 unlimited it will have only your i4 info on it They gave me both of mine free I called the store and asked for them picked it up went home called Att and activated i4

  446. Once your done with 2g it’s better to get fresh Sims for your I4 Sorry if I was confusing

  447. Every sim card has tier ICCID Att knows which one is mico sim and which one is regular sim,

    If you use micro sim on iPhone 2g do what you gotta do and put it back in iPhone 4 and finish up the process Att will know eventually that you have the correct sim card therefore you will maintain your $30.00 unlimited data

    If you use regular sim activate do everything you need and then cut it up and insert in iPhone 4. Att will know you have a regular sim on an iPhone 4 (servers do not know you cut the sim card to size). Then Att will take away your $30.00 unlimited data. That is why if you use a sim card do the whole process and then go to Att store for a new micro sim.

    Hopefully I make sense.

  448. @brian that is incorrect. I used a brand new sim card when I activated the 2g, then I cut it to fit in my i4 and recieved the $30 unlimted plan and have kept it for months now. Just to clear that up.

  449. @Tanner Some get away with it and some don’t

    i did this method twice once with sim card did everything i had to and 2 weeks later on my features att shows it reverted my $30.00 unlimited data back to the iphone 2g $20.00 unlimited data + 200 texts.

    customer service tells me maybe because i cut the sim card is why it ended up reverting the features

    and the other is micro sim did everything and never had a problem.

    you came out of nowhere? you come out to hate but not to help others that need help eh?

  450. so the only logical explanation is the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identification)

  451. maybe tanner hasnt gotten his line audited by att yet LOL would be funny if they check him out soon and revert his features.

  452. @brian Im 17 and I just got ungrounded hah and att has called me asking if I was using my i4 and stuff so I think they know. But I’ll start to help now 🙂

  453. That’s good Tanner This site us sometimes quiet for a week but we all should check once a day for newbies poping up on thus blog That cap that Att put on people was crap it ticked me off and I was searching for a site like this and was vert grateful I found it so we al need to Pay it forward check everyday once or more to help

  454. Kay so micro sim it is haha I have an extra regular sim just in case it ends up not working. But either way, now the annoying part is actually waiting for the iPhone 2g to get here. According go the tracking number, it should be getting here tomorrow, HOPEFULLY

  455. Ok Melissa let us know about what time EST you want to do this. Always good to have people on the blog giving you support. I needed it when I did this process.

  456. Well i’m in miami and I think that’s EST I will be starting most likely around 3-3:30 depending when the mail comes, it usually comes before 3 for me. Either way, once I get home, I will write to say whether the phone has come or not, and once again, thank you very much for your help.

  457. Guess my last commet didn’t go through 🙁 ohwell. Don’t completely negate the option of going to the Att store. As I said in my previous posts if you got a cool rep he’ll hook you up. They do have to call CS too so plan to spend some time. But to be honest I’m not sure if he hooked me up because I had unlimited before or not. Just throwing the option out there.

  458. Yeah, if it doesn’t work for me with the mini sim I’ll just do everything again with a regular sim and then go to AT&T and get them to upgrade the plan. I usually gt along very well with people. Oh and btw my iPhone was delivered today 🙂 I just have to pick it up now afterschool

  459. Okay, so i put the sim into the 2g and activated it through itunes, got but it says that it’s processing the activation and that it might take a while and also i got two email saying the same thing along with a order number.

  460. Call Att Melissa these Csr will try their Very best not to give you the unlimited You have to be persistent and don’t give in You probably might have to ask for Supervisor They may tell you will give you a case number whatever if you don’t get what you want call back and repeat Tell them I need to activate this phone tell them anything I have no money I’m in college etc. Be firm be nice be angry Be determined. from my previous blog:

  461. ahh the rep i was talking to couldn’t activate it so i think she’s getting a supervisor

  462. ahhh i need a story on why i’m downgrading from an iphone 4 and why i’m using a micro sim xDi can’t think i’m so nervous

  463. I know don’t give in Tell them Your college student and can’t afford another i4 This is all I have left i2g

  464. kay yeah i told them something like that, said my i4 wasn’t working and that i bought the 2g a while ago in case something like that ever happened and now i want to use the 2g

  465. Yes make them believe you You need this phone activated before you go away too college Your broke you have no money

  466. if they ask for your imei number and your sim card number you got it ….20.00 unlimited plan an 200 text they should give you …..will change it later online

  467. yeah they activated my phone, but my data plan hasn’t changed so i told her that and she says she will try to find someone to do it for me because she can’t change it.

  468. Tell Supervisor same story that you want what you picked on itunes 20.00 unlimited and 200 text plese Tell them thats what you picked on itunes

  469. They have to give you what you picked on itunes they must honor what you picked for this 2g phone so you can use it

  470. yeah she said that her manager changed it but it’s still not showing up on my account

  471. Your Att account will change if done right 20.00 unlimited should show up keep telling them it hasn’t changed don’t get off phone until they change it

  472. It should show up give it a few minutes They have to give you that data plan 20.00 unlimited its the only one for that phone Call back if its not there and tell them that phone was activated but the 20.00 unlimited plan I picked on itunes is not showing up on my account

  473. YESS it worked!!!!! I now have unlimited data on my iphone!! I’m so happy thank you so very much, you’ve been the greatest help 🙂 Now I just have one more question, since I activated the 2g using a micro sim, how long do you think I should wait before I put the sim back into my iphone 4?

  474. Congrats YOU GOT IT !!!!!!!!!!! They can’t take your unlimited away now !!!!!!!!
    If you put the Sim back into i4 You have to call back I know its silly since you said the phone was broke but now it works so call back and tell them you want to upgrade to i4 you can do it now if you want Give them the i4 imei and Sim card number tell them you want to keep unlimited Then check online your account and make sure that you have the 30.00 unlimited data for iphone. Text is picked in another area that you still will have unlimited text thats not affected

  475. After its all done tomorrow or soon go to Att store and get a fresh Sim for your iphone 4 tell them you were cleaning it or something and let them put a brand new Sim card in there That way you don’t want everything you did today revert back. the new Sim card is the way to go when your done here

  476. Okayyy will do, so I put the sim back into my iphone went online to the account and changed the 20.00 plan to the 30.00 plan, is that correct?

  477. You need the $30.00 unlimited data.

    If you choose that feature online you will mostlikely get an error because you need to give your IMEI Of tr iPhone 4 bak to customer service.

  478. There’s 2 plans that look similar the $30.00 unlimited data + 200 texts and $30.00 unlimited data.

    It specifically needs to be $30.00 unlimited data.

  479. I changed it online and I started using my iphone 4’s internet and it said 3g so i think it’s working?

  480. The data plans:
    $20.00 unlimited data + 200 texts
    $30.00 unlimited data + 200 texts
    $40.00 unlimited data + 200 texts
    Are only iPhone 2g data plans

    iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4 use $30.00 unlimited data

  481. Oh, it still says iPhone 2g on my account and I picked the 30.00 unlimited data and 1500 text

  482. forgot how the iphone 2g plans went sorry lol
    but yeah i needs to be $30.00 unlimited data

  483. but for sure you need to call customer service again and tell them you have a new iphone and that you want to activate it replacing the iphone 2g and make sure they preserve your unlimited data.

    they will again fight you on this saying their 2 data tiers, and again stick to the story, be nasty if you have to, until they follow through.

  484. Melissa yes you have to call them back and say you want to activate your i4 give them the imei and sim card number of i4 tell them you want to keep the unlimited data even though you picked it they have to have the imei and Sim card number of the i4 Your not done yet until you call them

  485. I know your i4 is working but the last imei number you gave them was the 2g you don’t want all you did today to get erased

  486. You guys are the best, I really couldn’t have done this without you, you made it a bajillion times more easier and it also helps that both reps that I talked to were extremely nice. I was able to get the 30.00 data plan for iphone on my i4 in less than 20 min and after I finish this hw I have, i’m going to go to att and get a fresh sim.

  487. Excellent work.

    Hopefully we get to be grandfathered in when their 4g LTE network is up. Lol

    Dsl and u verse got data caps and no one is grandfathered so hopefully smart phones still do 😐

    1. @ brian try CLEAR I have it. It’s tru unlimited with no cap. $30/ month with one device $60 for 2 and 80 for the triple play. You have to sign a 2 yr contract but it’s worth it. I have it in my house. It runs off of sprints 4g network.

  488. so where do you get brand new, unactivated sim cards from? I tried going to the store to get one, but they have to have it linked to an account and activated.

  489. @brad any sim will do activated or inactivated.

    @manny I got the almighty comcast 30MB/s
    Something to look at after my promotion expires though.

    1. Damn, AT&T is so deceiving. They just lie by saying you have do have certain things and do things a certain way, but it’s NOT TRUE!!!

      Thanks for the reply Brian. I definitely appreciate all the support and feed back you give on here.

    2. @Brian I left comcast cause they were charging me 150 for wii only and couldn’t explain to me why. If you have cablevision in your area I’d suggest it. I had them before I bought my house but where I live now it’s comcasts “turf” they’re no contract triple play is $100 and you get free wifi wherever they are. After the $100 triple play promo is over ( after a year ) I used to call them and cancel and they’d give me another year with it. I did that for a solid 5 years.

  490. Brad if you want to get $30.00 unlimited data you should give manny a call, if you scroll up in the comments you will find man us number

    1. Hey guys, I dud my friends phone the other day. Used the I phone 2g to a htc atrix. No problems at all. To 20 minutes start to finish.
      Got a new sim for the 2g and another for the atrix. Went thru I tunes and it worked

  491. Brad what kind of phone do you have that you want the unlimited on?

    1. The iPhone 4. I put a regular old sim that I had in my old phone into the iPhone 2G and set up with iTunes. After the set up I called AT&T to get it activated and the rep said I had to have a brand new unactivated sim card. I thought that my old deactivated sim card could be reactivated but I guess not. so I went to the AT&T store to get a sim card but the guy set it up on my account with my current phone number and current data plan. eventually the sim I had in my 4 was deactivated, so I put the normal sim in my 2G and it was activated but only with limited data, so I just cut it into a micro sim then put it in my 4. I called an AT&T store to see if they actually gave out brand new unactivated sim cards and the rep said no. thanks to the reply from Brian, I now know that any sim will work. as of now I have one regular sim and one micro sim. so would it be safe to use the micro in the 2G for the activation process, and then just put it in the 4? I know the whole issue with having the right sim in the right phone and AT&T knowing by the iccid and imei, but could that still work?

  492. comment below this is what i wrote before and is very true , think where mot are geting the error from on itunes is they are geting a new non acctivated sim that dont work itunes can change imei’s [phones] and the plan like if ur doing the firt gen switch to get the 20 unlimited back and then trow ur im strate into a 3g or 3gs 12 hrs later or so then 30 unlimited no problem on CS , but ituens CAN NOT change ur active sim card number one to another im shore I followed the steps I jut told you and went from reguler old flip phone , took my active sim activeated trew itunes on 2g first gen on 3.1.3. and got 20 unlimited no CS needed then once I seen the change on acct. that morning I woke up put into my 3g and bam was sent a text apropreate data plan added , so i looked and bam 30 unlimited no CS at all, now when i bought my iphone4 i didnt cut my sim to fit i tryed to use the new micro sim that comes with it but wouldnt go trew on itunes , so had to call CS then they said O its bc itunes cant change what active sim u are useing only phone or plans , so she kept my plan and activated my new micro sim and my new iphone 4 and data plan still there like i said ,soooo….. thatss why some of you are getting that error.

    heres my previous post jut for new comers to read….
    I called customer service for my cousins bc she wanted to make the switch fast , we went into a store had them take the data block on her acct she had on bc she didn’t want to acidently use data before
    Then restored her iPhone original to factory settings not jailbroke and put her sim full size sim that was already active back in and went threw iTunes to activate 40 month unlimited data and how many ever text it was , then it all went threw and was active on acct. And working fine but we then called and said we are trying to switch to her brand new iPhone 4 she just bought , so needed to hive new imei and sim number for new micro sim and said I want my data to stay unlimited or I wont be staying with at&t and she said k but ur data will be 30 not 20 anymore bam done unlimited , from no data to unlimited within 1 hr,

    Mine was done easier bc I went from pay as u go data plan on moto razor , took sim out activated same way with first gen iPhone like so just the same riming on 3.1.3 on iTunes 8.2 waited 12 hrs or so put sim right into a 3G 8gb and got text we have changed u to correct data plan , looked online bam 30 unlimited no customer service at all needed and mine was done within last 2 months so …..
    I just need to know if the 8.2 old iTunes is part of the key or could have I done the same thing with no customer service with new iTunes ? Some one that knows and done it please reply and let me know so I know if I can update that computers iTunes or do I need it if want to do ever again

    1. I tried with iTunes 8.2 and it did not work. You can still talk to customer service though. Read some of the posts for help on what to say to make it work properly.

  493. and here is my First post before the other that didnt get allot of feed back on……

    Ok the process of this to got the 20.00 unlimited plan to get the grandfathered plan back still in fact works becouse I just did it for my cousin that never had any data plan .
    Activated iphone first gen 4GB running 3.1.3 on old itunes version 8.2

    but her is what i would like to know if anyone knows ,
    If I update that itunes to the newes’t itunes 10.2 or whatever it is ect.
    would that still work would i be abel to give someone the old 20 unlimated plan activateing that first gen running 3.1.3 , but activateing in threw a new itunes now insted of the old 8.2 version
    just want to check before I update that itunes to the newer verion incase I may need it
    in summery has anyone that did this activated a first gen running 3.1.3 and got the old 20.00 unlimatied data threw itunes , did you use the old version of itunes too or did you use the new 10.2 or newer itunes.
    that you for your time , hope for few replys so I know for shore

  494. All you people need to just get down with a Android :}
    well least thats what I think bc thats what I have , but never had Iphone so guess I cant compare

    1. @cc androids have a sloppy os. iPhones are more sleek and user friendly. With the exception of flash support being stock ( which anyone can’t still get by other methods ) the iPhone blows android out. Nonetheless, this discussion isn’t about which is better. It’s about getting the now discontinued unlimitd data which can only be obtained by getting the first gen iPhone and doing this process. Unless you want to pay manny that is.

      @manny Yo, I texted you about my cuz in Puerto Rico. Wanna know if it’s cool to give him your info since he doesn’t wanna bother with the process.

  495. @brad I got the unlimited data both ways, using micro sim, and regular sim.

    But like John said before it would be best to do the process and once your done go grab a new sim card to make sure the settings stay the same.

  496. I’ve called several times now and they keep telling me to take my iPhone 2G to the store to get a new sim with my current account.

    1. Can anyone suggest a good place to get a 2g iPhone? Does it have to be brand new or can it be used?

    2. Can anyone suggest a good place to get a 2g iPhone? Does it have to be brand new or can it be used

  497. or they check to see if the sim card has been activated, then say I need to get a brand new unactivated sim card. but when I go to the store they won’t give me a new sim without activating it on my account. sooooo now what? lol

    1. Brad it’s bull dude. They jus are trying to deter you from doing what your trying to do. Worse to worse eBay. $2

  498. Go to a corporate Att store and tell them you need a Sim Tell them any story e.g Your wife is picking up a 3G and I want to activate it tonight at home They have to give you a Sim no charge Their full of crap telling you you can’t have a Sim or it needs to be activated If you have a account they will do what you ask I got Sims no charge told them I needed them Come on don’t give in to their crap Go Get a Sim card They work for you You pay the bill

    1. Awesome! Thanks for the reply. Tomorrow I will go to the AT&T store and do what you said.

  499. AT&T: Hi Brad how may I help you today?
    Brad: Yeah John and the whole blog team
    told me y’all full of SH**.
    AT&T: really?
    Brad: yup so what y’all need to do is get your
    head out of your A** and activated
    my phone!
    AT&T: No problem sir.

    Tell them that see if they don’t activate. LMAO!

  500. Okay so this is what I did and it was really easy. Idk if it worked because I’m an 18 year old girl and I sounded really innocent when I said it bit I went into AT&T and when they said hi how may I help you, I went and told them, “hi, I was wondering if it could be possible to get a new sim card because I ordered a blackberry online and it’s coming sometime during the week but I don’t have time to come to the store because I’m going to be very busy so I would rather activate it over the phone.” and if they tell you that the blackberry comes with a sim say you bought it used so no it doesn’t. I tried this my first time and they gave me a regular sim for free

  501. Anyone have a 2g iphone to do this for me? I will pay someone to do it, be a lot cheaper than purchasing a iphone 2g on ebay to find out this no longer works. If someone can let me know and how much. Thanks.

  502. @JakeN. Manny will get the unlimited data on your account, scroll up in the comments and look for his number.

  503. I can speak from experience manny is the man. He came through for me.

    Some peoples go smoothly others not so much. I was the latter. Took about a week but as of today I have unlimited data confirmed by the at&t rep as I picked up my new sim.

    Again.
    Manny is the dude. I tried with the 2g. And it did not wormwood the 2g and paid manny.
    1 week later good as gOld. Now I understand I had a red flag on my account causing problems. But manny did it. Can’t say enough about the guy.

    Thanks manny.
    +1 (732) 927-1746
    Figured I’d help you. So you don’t have to scroll through all those messages.

  504. @jaken

    Here is my number

    732 927 1746

    I have helped numerous clients on this page. I can definitely provide u with the service.

  505. Ok, just an fyi, I am a new customer with a non smartphone plan wanting to upgrade to get a smartphone with unlimited data. I use around 5GB per month. I talked to an assistant manager at a corporate store and suggested I call 611 to see if they could add it since they have that capability, but after speaking to a supervisor and his manager, they will not add it, even though I said I would go to verizon since they have unlimited data for 29.99. They kept saying the 4gb plan would be good, even when I suggested that would be stupid to pay 45 for that when I could just go to verizon and pay 29.99. Guess they do not really care to want me as a customer. I will try this first before I switch. Also, would this work if I went to a non-iphone smartphone you think?
    @Manny What time zone are you on? And what would the charge be? If you want to email me that info that would be good. Thank you everyone for the reply. jn3al1@gmail.com

  506. @P Thank you very much for your positive Feedback. i really appreciate my clients being HAPPY and satisfied with there Service. Best of luck with everything.

  507. I came to this blog several days ago researching how I could get unlimited data on my line.I read and read everything.

    After not being able to locate an original iPhone 2G, I contacted Manny and he was of great service. Enough so that I am going to also get my girlfriends line done with him first thing tomorrow and I am also referring many people to him.

    He respectfully guided me through the process and answered ALOT of questions I had.

    Thanks again Manny I can finally use my iPhone without a constant worry of use.

    Mike

  508. @MIKE

    I appreciate such kind words.. I would like to thank you for your time and patience through the process. And i hope you have enjoyed your service. Best of LUCK WITH EVERYTHING MIKE!

    1. Hey Many I just saw this blog can the phone get damage in any way is a friends and can u explain the process pliz

  509. @jon

    Hi i am Manny i have provided most of the help to the clients on this website with the unlimited data…

    if you are interested you can

    CALL: 732 927 1746
    Msn: bigg5102@hotmail.com
    gtalk: itzmmirza
    aim: itzmansoor

  510. Jon
    The iphone 2g is the only iPhone that gives you unlimited data on iTunes Even with an existing line you just plug in and put your phone number in and activate it. Then call Att give them the imei of 2g If you can get an iPhone 2g it works or Manny will do it for you I bought and sold and IPhone 2g on eBay and did it with help from the blog broke even on phones

  511. I’m on an existing AT&T family plan with a total of two dumbphones and no data plan…only unlimited messaging. I have a Iphone 2g and 3gs from a friend. I have a few questions:

    (1) If I would do this for my phone line, when I would activate via iTunes would this lock me into a new 2 yr contract for the unlimited 2g plan? (We’ve just passed our 2-yr contract mark recently so I’d rather not be locked in again if possible)

    (2) Also, once I get the unlimited and transfer to the 3gs, I assume that I could reset the Iphone 2g and do the same process for my wife…right?

    (3) When calling AT&T to make sure unlimited is transferred from 2g to 3gs, won’t they see that I’ve just gotten unlimited on 2g and know not to grandfather me in to the 3gs?

    Thanks in advance for the help

  512. @Joseph
    1. No you will not be locked in a 2 year contract. Your’e just modifying features within a line.
    2. You can use that same iPhone 2g as much as you want to activate unlimited data on other lines
    3. They probably do see it, but if you pressure them they have no choice but to grandfather you.

  513. Thanks for the info Brian, regarding (3) in my post above, this is the only part that makes me nervous. A few more questions on that part:

    -After seeing that unlimited shows up with my sim in the 2g, I just remove my sim and place into 3gs?

    – I’m currently using the 3gs with no sim connected to my wireless router and also play apps….I will not need to reset the 3gs at all prior to placing my sim in correct?

    -After placing my sim in the 3gs, is there any chance that I won’t have to call AT&T and that unlimited will just show up on the 3 gs?

    Thanks again for your help…

  514. @Joseph
    You do not need to reset any phone for this trick.

    What you do first is pop sim card into iPhone 2g, activate in iTunes, choose the only data plan available which is $20.00 unlimited data + 200 texts, iTunes will return an error which is normal. Then call AT&T and give them the IMEI of the iPhone 2G and make them honor the $20.00 unlimited data + 200 texts. Once this is done and you can confirm, you hang up.

    Take sim card out of iPhone 2g, put it inside iPhone 3GS, call AT&T again and give IMEI of the iPhone 3GS, and you make them grandfather the $20.00 unlimited data + 200 texts into $30.00 unlimited data.

    Remember you have to be patient and assertive.

    No way around it, you will have to call customer service to make these changes.
    Some say they got away with not calling customer service but who knows. I am just telling you what worked for me and everybody else we help out here.

  515. And again if you are too nervous and don’t want to deal with the issues of calling, you can always give manny a call.

  516. @Brian….I was able to activate my iPhone 2g via Itunes and was able to select the $20.00 unlimited data + 200 text message plan. iTunes activation went through completely without error. I did not have to call AT&T. I logged into my AT&T account and saw that I had “iPhone Data Plan+200 Text” for $20.00/month. Am I done as far as the 2g goes?….no call to AT&T?

    A couple of other questions: (1) I currently have “Family Messaging Unlimited”…I assume this overrides the 200 text message plan…correct? (2) Should I wait a few days before removing my SIM card and putting it into a 3gs to get unlimited on that phone?

  517. @Joseph
    I guess that makes it much easier
    Adding a data plan to a line that didn’t have one.

    Change sim back to 3GS and look for
    $30.00 unlimited data

    Leave the family messaging alone

    If you do not see $30.00 unlimited data, then you will have to call customer service.

  518. @Brian…I put my SIM into the 3gs and logged into my account. Under iPhone Data Feature, I see “iPhone Data Plan + 200 Text ” for $20.00 selected as current. Just above that is a iPhone 3G Data Features section where I see the “Data Plan for iPhone” for $30.00 (with N/A for text and unlimited for data). I assume that I simply need to select that one and save my changes to my account. All done after that? Anything else you suggest I do?

  519. @Brian….I tried the above and received a “F931” error message stating that “The feature I’m trying to add is not compatible with the phone/device on record in the billing system. We have noticed that the handset you are currently using is different than the handset on record. Updating the info will have no affect on your current contract. For assistance with the feature, please call Customer Service.”

    Should I put my SIM back into the 2g or should I keep my SIM in the 3gs with the $20 unlimited + 200 text plan for a few days and then try to switch to the $30 plan on line? If I call tonight, they will see that I just activated the 2g and will definitely fight me on the switch…thoughts?

  520. You have to make the changes ASAP. Don’t wait a couple days to finish the process, all that’s gonna do is mess up your billing cause now you get prorated charges and what not.

    You ate already half way there
    Just leave sim inside 3GS call and give IMEI number of the 3GS and make them convert the $20.00 unlimited + 200 texts into $30.00 unlimited data.

  521. A little nervous right now…what to say if they state I see you just activated a iPhone 2g tonight, switched to a 3gs and want to be grandfathered in on unlimited??? Just tell them yes…any pointers?

  522. I did this method twice first time it took 2 hours then the next time it took me 30 minutes, and they never confronted me about
    Anything,

    Your way over thinking it, take control of the call, tell them exactly what you need nothing more nothing less.

  523. Call centers are closed tonight…will try in the morning…thanks for your help and will let you know the results tomorrow.

  524. I think they already closed so wait for tomorrow morning and then call.

    All you want to talk about is adding iPhone 3GS to the line you need and transferring the unlimited data onto your 3GS
    They will need IMEI number of the
    iPhone 3Gs

    They will try some story on you about data caps, interrupt them and say you want $30.00 unlimited data, they will try and scare you with the supervisor but you stick to the story.

  525. @Joseph
    Great job Your almost done easy part is to call and tell them you want to keep unlimited data for your 3gs They should not give you a hard time even if you just activated the 2g I did two lines minutes apart and they said nothing Just always check your account when doing this to make sure they give you 30.00 unlimited data for iPhone

  526. @Joseph
    They will give you a hard time when going from a capped data iphone line and trying to get unlimited with the 2g on that line. It looks like you never had data on that line so it should be a breeze for you.

  527. @Brian and John,

    Called AT&T first thing this morning and got the $30.00 unlimited 3g plan added on my line for the 3GS. Took less than 5 minutes…the AT&T rep didn’t ask anything other than to confirm what I was requesting. Thanks so much for your help!

  528. @Brian or John,

    Now that I’m set up, I assume that I can perform the exact same process for my wife whose plan is just like mine used to be (ie, shared family line with me, family messaging unlimited, and no data plan).

    I can activate the Iphone 2g to her line and, assuming all goes through as easy as it did for me, she’d have the $20 unlimited plan. I don’t have a spare iPhone 3G or 4 now, but I assume that I need to go ahead and get her on the $20 unlimited (before AT&T may close this loophole) so that she can get grandfathered in on the $30 plan at a later date. Is this correct? A more few questions (sorry for the continued questions, but w/o your help, I would not have made it this far):

    (1) Any cons to this that I’m not aware of as it may be a few weeks or a month before I’d get her a 3G or 4 to complete the process?

    (2) The 3GS I used was already activated as my friend gave it to me and I just inserted my SIM card into it to complete the process (with the exception of calling AT&T to switch to the $30 unlimited plan). If I buy her a 3GS from AT&T for $49 (along with new 2-yr commitment), would the activation process automatically remove the $20 unlimited and require me to choose on of the capped data plans? Or will it show the $30 unlimited as a choice that I may or may not have to call AT&T to switch over to?

    (3) Or instead of (2) above, I could upgrade to my line to a iPhone 4, make sure everything is successfully switched over and then use the 2G and 3GS that I already have to set her up on the $30 unlimited.

    Thanks again

  529. I just switched my girlfriend to AT&T from VZW. I want to get her unlimited data using my friends original iPhone 2G. He’s using it for t-mobile tho. Is there going to be any problem?

  530. If I restore an original iPhone to factory default. Can I use it for this?

  531. @Joseph
    Either way once you have the 20.00 unlimited plan Att cannot take that away from you. They may ask if you want to keep unlimited with the 3gs or 4 or get the 25.00 2g cap its your choice.

  532. Hey everyone, sorry for having you do this because I am sure it’s posted somewhere on here but can someone detail be the steps in how to do this? I just received a 2G iPhone in the mail and am not sure what to do next. I have a iPhone 4 with a micro sim I’m trying to get the unlimited plan for. Thank you so much for your help in advance.

  533. @Allen
    Get a Sim card for 2g or tape micro Sim into 2g Plug 2g into iTunes on computer it will ask you to activate pick 20.00 unlimited and 200 text put your phone number in there follow till end when all done Call Att rep and tell them I am trying to activate 2g and it’s not going through They might tell you Att don’t offer that anymore be firm and tell them You must honor what iTunes is offering for the 2g Ask for Supervisor if you have to Call another rep and go it over if you really can’t get them to activate the 2g they should ask for your imei number then you wil have unlimited for the 2g check your account make sure they gave it to you. When you get all that done put sim back into i4 and call them back tell them you want to upgrade to the i4 and keep the 30.00 data
    for the iPhone 4

  534. So I just got a new sim card from AT&T. I popped into the factory restored iphone 2G and plugged in to start the process. I’m stuck waiting for it to verify my account information. Am I on the right track so far and did I mess up? Also, my girlfriend has an HTC inspire but I have a spare iPhone 3G. If this process works can I just pop the sim into the HTC Inspire and still keep the unlimted data?

    1. @Vidal yes you can you just have to call to switch the data plan o a smart phone one the iPhone plan is separate from all other smart phones. Being stuck is normal you have tk call afterwards and say it did t go through and that you want the plan that you picked.

  535. @Vidal
    Call Att tell them you want the iphone 2g activated tell them you did it on iTunes and now you need to give them the imei of the 2g

  536. The rep I spoke to was really trying to lay into me and catch me slipping but to no avail! I’ve got unlimited data on my girlfriends account. I’m going to AT&T when they open so I can transfer unlimited data to my girlfriends account. Thanks you guys!

  537. This sounds great you guys!! Im getting a iphone2g today. My question is do i have to download itunes to my computer? I dont have a itunes account since ive never owned an iphone. & if i do, could someone provide me the link? Thanks!!

  538. Not trying to be a jerk but why are people so fucking lazy??? Can you provide me a link??? Ever heard of http://www.google.com? Google knows more than anybody on a blog so instead of asking and waiting for a reply try googling whatever it is that your looking for.

    Yes you will need iTunes. Go to http://www.apple.com and click on iTunes tab at the top. Put a little effort into what u do. It goes much further.

  539. @Brian or John,

    About to activate the iPhone 2G on my wife’s line and pick the $20 unlimited. She may have this phone for up to a month. Any chance that I’ll get a text from AT&T about them automatically changing her from $20 unlimited to one of the capped data plans?

    (Reason I’m asking is because I got that text yesterday just prior to me calling AT&T to have them switch me from the $20 to the $30 unlimited on my 3GS).

    As always…thanks….

  540. @John that’s what I am saying. It takes more effort to ask on a blog than it does to ask google.

  541. @Joseph
    The 20.00 Data is the only data plan for the 2g there is no other data plan

  542. My experience was this. I plugged the 2G iPhone into itunes and began the process. I had to wait for near 15 minutes for the AT&T to verify my account. I picked the data plan I wanted and got all the way to end. I had to wait for the phone to be activated still so I called into AT&T. They told me the data plan no longer existed but I told them I already had it and I wanted them to honor it. I had to go on hold a few times but by the end of it all I had the data plan attached to my account. The iPhone didn’t finish the activation process until this mornin but it doesn’t really matter because my girlfriend is using an HTC inspire I just bought on craigslist and added her to my plan 4 days ago. I took her Inspire to AT&T, got a new sim card for it, and they changed it from iPhone unlimited data to smartphone unlimted data for her line.

  543. Warning* As you can see this is extremely long, as also the longest post on here.
    Im trying to help everyone thats needs and wants to get unlimited data below with my COMPLETE story and what i ran into.

    Please if u dont wanna read it, then dont, and id appriciate no smart or rude comments about its length. Again for the ones that want as much help as possible along with getting the heads up, then this can be for you.

    *PS I didnt even need the sim card in my iphone2g. i didnt even need the iphone with me. read below. So for all you that can follow what i did below, you can easily get the information that the rep asked me for, from anybody willing to share or let you borrow their iphone to do this method. They can just text it to you, ready it to you over the phone, etc….

    Okay heres my experience. Got the iphone2g today, and tried to register it through itunes. I took the sim card out from my current non smartphone. 3g sim card. Could not get pass the screen (wait while at&t verfies your account info. Tried for the longest time Vidal. So I called at&t and gave them the imei number to my iphone 2g. Once i did and it was added on my account, they tried to stick me with the 15 dollrar 200mb plan. Told me that that was the only one availble, and i insisted on the unlimited plan with the 200 text. She said they dont offer that, so i asked to be transferred to the supervisior. and gotta be honest he was helpful, and he did say that the unlimited data plan could still be obtained through itunes after the iphone activiation. Told me that he couldnt do anything else and that apple had strict rules, and he also said that he couldnt add it. So there i was with no iphone. couldnt even get into it, and still cant since i couldnt get pass the activiation screen. So i figured id try something.

    So what i did was called back and toll the csr (hi yes i was just calling to verify my unlimited messaging plan for 19.99 with the 200 txt. I just completled my itunes activiation account (which was a lie) and just wanted to make sure that i was good and my iphone was registered. She says hmmm…still showing the 200mb plan for $15.00 (which i knew because i just was told by the first csr that thats they one i was on.) & then she said but give me just one second, and i will get that taken care of for you!!! JUST LIKE THAT!! So she did have some trouble as she put me on hold breifly a couple times, and even talked to me in genereal about the weather lol. But she finally said well i do apologize sir but the system wont let me do it, but (((Let me transfer you to the dept. that does those add ons for you since i am unable to do it since its a plan thats no longer offered.)) I said thank you very much.

    So i get on the phone with this dept, and the lady wasnt talkative at all. & she kept on asking me after i told her (yes ive completed my itunes activiation, and was just making sure i had the add on for the unlimited data) which keep in mind folks was a lie, as i hadnt completed nothing because it wouldnt let me get pass the verification of the at&t page. & she askes me why i was downgrading, and i simple with a quick response said “because ive had my iphone laying in my drawer for a couple of months, i dropped my current phone and dont have the money to buy insurance or to get a upgrade. Again nothing but silence…she was not talkative at all. finally asks me to verify my imei number and the iccid number which can be accessed by hitting the little i button in the corner of the screen. I guess she was gonna make sure that i indeed had a iphone2g, just in case i was trying to pull a fast one, (even though she had no way of seeing if i had went through the whole process of itunes.) Fianally said I have added that package on for you!! Will there be anything else? I said no thank you very much and have a good evening. and she said the stuff that at&t says when they get off the phone. thank u for choosing at&t yoda yoda…etc.

    As she added i IMMEDIATELY saw it apperar on my at&t account online.

    I plan on going to Best buy again today and getting the 4g samsung infuse. I went by eariler and he said that they were sold out since they were offering it for 99.00 for a two yr upgrade, and for a new customer. Which is a steal and in case anyone wants this phone. Sale ends this saturaday and its for best buys everywhere, but anyways talked to the guy there at best buy mobile, which was a cool guy, and he told me that it wouldnt be any problem carrying over my old iphone plan to a 3g of 4g unlimited data plan as i was “grandfathered in” So…this process can be dont other than on the phone with csr or going into a at&t corprate store. So just some ideas there that you possibly can use. My suggestion would be to call around like i did (it doesent even have to be a at&t place around you or one that you plan on going to) and just call and ask them” something like this

    hey how much is such and such phone?
    oh ok cool, ummm got a question.
    and tell them u have a older iphone 2g with a unlimited data plan and u wanted to know if you could carry it over into a unlimited plan without any problems.
    and see what they have to say. Your anwsers may vary depending on where u call.

    So hope this helps some people out there to possible road blocks when you call at&t and what you could say.

    BUT BOTTOM LINE IS LIKE EVERYONE ELSE HAS SAID HERE, THEY CAN ADD THAT UNLIMITED DATA PLAN FOR 19.99 WITH 200 TEXTS…YOU MAY GET LIED TO BY PEOPLE, THAT SAY THAT YOU CANT WHEN THEY DONT REALIZE THAT THEY CAN, AND ALSO BY THE PEOPLE THAT CAN BUT SIMPLY DONT DO IT!! Just dont take no for an anwser. You just may have to call back.

    and when u do get it added, its all good from there. you can even quote them this if need be and you get into a big issue with any one of them once its added and your trying to go unlimited on your current everydy phone. Its in there at&t website in fine print at the bottom

    http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/plans/data-plans.jsp

    “If you already have a smartphone and data plan with AT&T (including an unlimited data plan) you are not required to switch to one of the new plans.”
    You can even read them the URL of the AT&T page over the phone so they can see it for themselves.

    Its plain and simple. iphone 2g (1st generations) only data plan that its SUSPOSE to offer is the 19.99 unlimited data with 200txt. Not a capped plan, not to get screwed and even pay 15 for a 200mb plan which the phones speeds are gonna be dead crappy on (like playing a orginal nintendo)
    especially a 25 dollars plan for 2gb for that slow speed. Thats like trying to sign up for a nintendo live account (like xbox live) if they had it today. get what APPLES ONLY OFFER IS whch is the 19.99 data unlimited, dont take no for an anwser, and if u get stuck with a capped plan (like i did above) thats okay. Until u can at least call back in and talk to someone that will swich that by using the method that i did above. Take care everybody, thanks for reading if u actually did, and good luck!! Just trying to help everyone out there. Ill report back when i get my upgraded to the 4g unlimited plan tomorrow.

  544. Plain & simple this trick/loophole works because APPLE says..not at&t but APPLE says that the only data feature that they offer on the iphone2g is the $19.99 unlimted data and +200 text messages.

    & at&t has to honor that as they are partners with apple. Even though they will try to act like they dont have to.

    & with at&t grandfather rule (meaning that any one with a SMART phone data plan (including) an unlimited plan, will not have to switch to a new plan if they get a different smartphone. Again see here on there website towards the bottom under the data caculator box, and the Let wifi save on usuage box, in fine print at the bottom:

    http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/plans/data-plans.jsp

    It doesent matter even if you use your iphone or have it activiated under your account for 2 minutes, 2 days, 2 weeks, or 2 months (as of right now). YOU ARE GRANDFATHERED IN & Are unlimited!! You even have craigslist postings with this info in it from people saying the same thing. Like here:

    http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/ele/2451021136.html

    So with that being said….

    A open loophole + apples only unlimted plan offfered for the 2g iphone, + at&ts grandfatherd unlimited rule up on the website from the link above, = what at&t’s famous saying/trademark is…..

    at&t…………………………………………..RE-THINK POSSIBLE!!!!!!! 😀

  545. ^ that’s awesome. I’m still reeling from everything. I was about to give up my unlimited data so both my gf and I could have unlimited data on VZW but I’m glad she switched and we both have grandfathered unlimited data now. It’s hard to really enjoy a smartphone to the fullest without it.

  546. So you need a first generation iPhone for this? I have a 3Gs with unlimited… And when I upgrade to the 5th generation iPhone what will I do?

    My only plan in mind is to waste as much data as I can now, to prove to them that I need the unlimmited or no more att business for me. Also, I’m pretty sure the next phone will be 4G, so I’m gonna use that to tell them I’ll need unlimited even more…

    You guys have any other suggestions just in case ? Because I don’t have an iPhone 2g to get grandfathered in.

  547. Really? When AT&T gets off the phone, they call you Star Wars characters? (“yoda, yoda”)

    lmao

  548. Yea Vidal i was the same way! Had lost all hope then, i stumbled across this… & it is defiantly hard to enjoy your phone to the max without it!! & thanks Jason!! & Brandon If you dont want to go the iphone2g route, you can always give Manny a call. his number is in the previous comments above.

  549. @Brandon: Let me know what happens with yours! I am in same situation… 3Gs, don’t have a 2G, and I too, will want unlimited when I upgrade. Thanks! Andy

  550. If you have unlimited data now, when you upgrade to the next generation iphone be it the 4s or iPhone 5 you will be grandfathered in and your unlimited data will still be in tact. The only way you lose your unlimited is if you switch your plan or get a new account all togeather. AT&T cannot take your unlimited data away once you have it.

  551. We must have gotten lucky because when i did this back in February we did not have to call AT&T at all. And then i sold my iphone 2g for exactly what i paid for it, so we got unlimited data on 2 lines for free. Glad there is still a work around for you peepz that are still trying to do this.

  552. @Brian and John,

    Thanks again guys for all your help…Over the weekend, I was able to add unlimited data to my wife’s 3GS as well.

  553. i’ve been trying to do this. I register the plan through itunes and then my SIM works on the 2G, but the change never takes plan on AT&T’s system. Do I need a blank SIM?

  554. Just did this today and it still works! They tried to say the 2G data plan was incompatible but them I told them it was and I needed to speak to a supervisor. She quickly changed her tune on that. Thanks to everyone keeping this article alive!

  555. Just did this today and it still works! They tried to say the 2G data plan was incompatible but then I told them it was and I needed to speak to a supervisor. She quickly changed her tune on that. Thanks to everyone keeping this article alive!

  556. ^ there are adapters or people have been taping it to the sim tray. I have not personally done it cuz i dont have an iPhone 4. But it can be done.

  557. I called Manny up because I wanted my unlimited back after leaving ATT to try out sprint (what a mistake)….after giving him the required info less than 24 hours later I had unlimited data back on my plan! He is very quick to respond to emails or calls. He’s a perfect option for anyone that doesn’t like to deal with customer service reps. Give him a try it will be painless!

  558. Those of you who want to get unlimited data back painfree should give manny a call. His number and email is in one of the replies. I emailed him and he got back to me right away and in less than 24 hours I got my unlimited data back. He’s very helpful and responds almost immediately every time. he’s a great option if you don’t like dealing with customer service!

  559. That’s a surprise I contacted him paid him and a week later still never had unlimited data on my plan. I kept on giving hints everyday so he wouldn’t forget or be so annoying he’d do it but never happened till I threatened him. Thank god I goty money back. Its a waste seeing how you could convince att like I did and pay nothing.

  560. @jake

    everyone’s situation was different. you picked a andriod phone then switched to a iphone 4 while i was adding on the feature. and put me back to square one. i honestly was about to finish your data feature.

    @AJ.

    Hey buddy thanks allot for your honest feedback. Best of luck with everything . please refer me to others thanks!

    1. Hey manny I’d like to get unlimited data for my iPhone 4 can u help me out

  561. Please Help!
    So I never got a sim card or even had the Iphone 2g with me (I borrowed the imei from a friend)
    I just got done talking to att customer service and she said that my line now has the $20 package for 2g.
    How do I get the $30 for my iphone 4?

  562. Just talked to a supervisor. long story short, he got mad and said hat he would note in my account not to ad the unlimited

  563. @Phil
    Don’t know why I keep coming back to this blog I guess it’s times like this Phil The hardest part was getting the 20.00 unlimited once you have that Att can’t take that away from you Never back down from these Supervisors The fact he put it in the notes is crap.Did you look at your account do you have the 20.00 unlimited Then to get the 30.00 unlimited for i4 put a Sim in your 4 call them back and tell them you want to upgrade
    Whatever the Rep or Super tell you remember is crap they lie be firm and calm and tell them you want to keep unlimited for your 4 they will get imei of the 4 then check your account make sure the 30.00 unlimited is checked …done

  564. I have a different issue now, I reset the phone to factory settings and it be asking me to plug it into itunes and put in the sim card (an unactivated SIM). I do that and then it’s like the phone is trying to bypass the itunes activation, and it’s asking me which one of my backups do I want to load, instead of going to the activation screen. I’ve tried downgrading to 3.1.2 and that didn’t work. I don’t know what else to do.

    Short version: itunes does not bring me to activation screen.

  565. @mike

    I just did phils line above in less then 1 hr.

    U interested in my service? You can contact him and ask what he thought of my service.

    1. Hey manny I’d like to get unlimited data for my iph 4 can u help me out

  566. @mike
    Yeah I got just call Att and tell them your having problem with activation on iTunes for the 2g Tell them it won’t activate so I decided to call tell them you want this phone activated they have to give you the 20 unlimited data for the 2g tell them your other phone was out if commission and this is all you have they have to activate it with what comes with it tell them you picked the 20 unlimited on iTunes and 200 text messages but nothings happening

  567. @Phil

    Hey thanks allot for having trust in me in providing u the service u needes. And I appreciate ur time through this. Best of luck with everything. And please refer me to others.

  568. Thank you Manny for helping out!
    He solved my problem and was patient the whole time!
    If you need any help, just give manny a call!

  569. OK so now I have 2 iphone 2G’s and an unactivated SIM.
    Phone A, is beat up just came back to life shows up in itunes, but instead of the activation or restore screen itunes says “iphone” and that’s it. When I 1st plug in the phone it looks like itunes is working, it then stops, and nothing happens.

    Phone B, is in good condition but skips the activation step, I tried downgrading, reseting all the settings, and still the phone continues to go straight to the restore screen.

    I called ATT and asked them to activate the phone asking for unlimited data, they said they cannot do that. I actually did this on itunes earlier on in the week, but it didn’t take root on my account.

    Any help would be appreciated.

  570. @mike

    U really don’t need to go through all this trouble. U can contact me and I’ll add it on in less then 2 hrs.

    1. Manny, I am having a hard time finding someone with an old Iphone. Can you help me getting t he unlimited data? Even if I got the old iphone it took me 3hrs before I gave up and go to the store to activate an iphone 3G. So, if you can help please let me know

  571. I got an iPhone 2G off of Cowboom.com, did it myself earlier this week, and am returning the iPhone for what I paid for it with their 30 day return policy. All due respect to Manny, but it’ll cost me $0 at the end of the day to get this done instead of $80 for his “hassle-free” service. Just depends on how bad you guys want it and what your money options are.

  572. I just saw this blog anyway I did the same Craigslist a 2g used it and sold it broke even got unlimited on 2 existing capped iPhone 4 lines All I had to do was call Att and argued with them about unlimited for 2g and got it well worth it only thing it cost me was my time

  573. John, I didn’t say a lot because I was at work so I really wasn’t in a place I could raise hell, I needed to get it done asap. I will call this weekend, and raise some hell.

  574. @mike
    I know you can get the unlimited Everyone on this blog that tried was successful. Most had to call and stand their ground against the Att reps Their told not to give in to your request so easily If itunes offers it they must honor it If you can do this You will have unlimited data

  575. @mike
    It really doesn’t matter if you can get it or not on iTunes You just tell them you Picked the 20.00 unlimited plan for the 2g on iTunes and your waiting for activation when they ask for your imei of your 2g you got it

  576. Manny: I have (2) iphones and would like to get the unlimited plan on them. What is the cost for it /month/phone, and for your service? Thanks!

  577. What I meant by cost is as in a total for everything… I know it is 20/month/phone but how much for your service to do this or is it done for free? Thanks!

  578. @John, I’ll give it a shot today after work or this weekend. Thanks for the support.

    Cheers

  579. I got it, so do I now I have to go into the store to have them switch my imei back to my 3g?

  580. Actually, I just put the sim in my 3G and it works fine, but my unlimited data is not reflected on the website yet.

  581. @Mike
    You need to call Att back and give them the imei of the 3G and tell them you want to keep the unlimited check site if you can while on the phoneafter make sure you have 30.00 iphone unlimited

  582. Ok I figured out what happend, I did this and the girl from ATT gave me the $20 plan and that wouldn’t go through the system. I called back and the guy I was talking to said he had to put in a request to have a supervisor approve the order to get the $30 unlimited, so now I am waiting for them to call me back, because I still don’t have unlimited data. When I finally execute this, I am going to make a summary so the process is super simple for everyone.

    Thanks for the support guys.

  583. Hey could someone tell me how to do this process and portal my mobile number from Verizon? Thank you.

  584. My summary.

    What you will need:
    1) An Iphone 1 or 2g as people call them.
    2) Patients
    3) Time, like an hour max
    4) Unactivated Sim might make this easier, but I don’t think it’s required. ( Go to the store tell them you have an Iphone 1 at home and you want to activated it and that you need a Sim for it. They should say “Oh, you can do that through itunes…”)

    Steps:
    1) Try to activate the phone through itunes, if you are lucky you will be able to complete the activation through itunes and get unlimited data. If you are not so lucky…
    2) Call AT&T tell them A) you need help activating your phone B) you choose a plan through itunes C) activation hasn’t been completed D) You want the plan that you selected through itunes, it is a $30 unlimited data plan ( don’t make the mistake of telling them you want the $20 plan because the system will not recognize this)
    3) They will say, we don’t offer it; you will say, I choose it on itunes that’s the plan I want, can I speak to a supervisor.–They will then start pushing buttons and pulling levers.
    4) Give them your imei
    5) restart phone, dial *DATA# and data should come up as unlimited.
    6) Call back ask to update your imei to your new phone

    Here is where my story differs, something happened to my account, and I was able to take the SIM out of my iphone 1 and put it into my 3g and it worked/ is working. So I think I am lucky in that regard. But I think that some people have had problems doing that with their iphone 4

  585. i tried putting my iphone 4’s activated SIM into an adapter, into the iphone 2g. been waiting for 45 minutes for activation email. account still shows 2GB data plan

    1. It’s not going to activate, just call ATT and tell them you are having a problem activating the phone. They will do it for you.

  586. so what should i do? should i get a temporary sim card, go home and activate the iphone on itunes on a new line. or should i go to the at&t store and activate a temporary flip phone with my verizon number, and get the sim card and put it in my iphone 2g and tell itunes im replacing a old phone?

  587. I need help to get the $20 unlimited data plans on my iPhone 4 devices. Thanks!

  588. Manny is the man! It took some time but the man did deliver and he is very polite and respectful!

  589. @ George–If you don’t have unlimited data call them back an tell them you activated the phone and didn’t get the plan you selected.

    @Eddy–I am not sure I understand your problem. Do you have ATT? Do you have an iphone? Go to at&t tell them your phone crapped out and you are temporarily using an iphone 1 until the iphone 5 comes out, tell them all you need is the sim.

    @Doug–They don’t offer $20 unlimited anymore. Thanks

    1. Thanks for the help mike. I guess I should have used a blank SIM instead of using my active iPhone 4 microsim

  590. I used an active sim which i just got activated on a temporary flip phone. then i went home and put that sim inside my iphone 2g. and before i knew it MY IPHONE ACTIVATED :D. I DIDNT EVEN HAVE TO CALL AT&T. I FEEL SO HAPPYY :D. it was so easy shmeezy. thank you to everyone.

  591. alright. just selected the unlimited data + 200 texts. waiting for activation “no service”

  592. Better borrow a phone, or find a pay phone. Or you can you use SKYPE on your computer to call if you have internet access which obviously you do…

  593. “The issue is that I’m not able to get the correct data plan on the line. I can put in a ticket for that and get it resolved but it could take a few days. Even if you called in, we might still have to put in a ticket to resolve it.”

    Customer Care said this.

  594. Question:

    I currently have an active iPhone 3G on the 2GB data plan and want to use this method – as I understand it:

    1. Go to AT&T store and tell them I lost my 3G and want to use my old 2G and need a new SIM.
    2. Take the new SIM and iPhone 2G home and plug into a new install of iTunes (I assume I can use the current version of iTunes) and go through the activation process.
    – Hopefully phone activates and changes my data plan do the 2G $20 plan.
    3. Take the SIM from the 2G and put it in my 3G and I should be good to go?

    Is that basically it – am I missing anything?

    Thanks,
    Lesnah

    1. Will they just give me an unactivated SIM? Don’t they usually try to activate the SIM and assign it to your account/number before you walk out the door?

  595. @Lesnah: I suggest you don’t tell AT&T anything they don’t need to know. They definitely don’t need to know that you have a 2G iPhone. Just tell them you need the sim card to use on a back up phone.

  596. @Lesnah: I suggest you don’t tell AT&T anything they don’t need to know. Just tell them you need the sim card to use on a back up phone.

  597. @George. At that point, I would have hung up and tried again. They tried that same stuff on me but as soon as the rep gave me any kind of answer besides yes, I told her to put her supervisor on the line. That request stuff is a load of bull. They are perfectly capable of adding it on.

  598. Hey guys, i just looked at my account on at&t’s website, and it says im under the $20 dollar unlimted plan. Is this actually possible? I thought those plans were gone, and its only $30 dollars plan. If I switch to iphone 4 will it go up to $30 dollars. The whole point of this plan was to use the iphone 4 with unlimited data, but now that it’s only $20 dollars, i will probably stay with the iphone 2g. Someone tell me, is it actuallly possible to have unlimited data on iphone 2g for $20 minutes, or am I extremlyyy luckyy?

    1. When you put your SIM in a 3G or 4 it will automatically convert you to the $30 Unlimited plan and the $5 200 MMS plan (you can cancel the messaging plan or change it after the upgrade)….

  599. @Lesnah

    There is really 2 methods
    1) Activate through Itunes
    2) Strong arm AT&T–IE tell them you activated it through Itunes then give them your 2g imei and tell them you want the plan you selected through Itunes, ($30 unlimited)

  600. Can anyone suggest a good place to get an iPhone 2g? Does it have to be new or can it be used?

      1. Can someone help me get the unlimited data plan for my 3G phone(new customer with ATT)

        Appreciate your help.

      2. Manny, I don’t have access to a 2G. How are you able to help getting the unlimited for someone new to the iPhones and doesn’t have a 2G? My husband is upgrading on Friday to the 4S and wants the unlimited. I only have the 3GS. Can you help… PLEASE???

  601. I was not able to do it ? I got a new sim card went through the process and the phone never activated, called them….NO help, my plan never changed to the unlimited. Phone said waiting to activate this may take some time

  602. Att getting ready to throttle down heavy unlimited users in Oct. That’s great ATT, come on. You got to be kidding me. Upgrade your systems to allow us unlimited users the freedom. Anyway you can still get unlimited with the 2g Just call them and argue with them and say you tried on Itunes and it said waiting for activation. Once they give you the 2g unlimited call back with your i4 and say you want to upgrade the 2g and keep unlimited. Come on this works you just have to be forcefull with Att.

  603. I’m a little hesitant to know if this actually works? I call Manny and he doesn’t pick up. Emailed him and he said he would call me in a few and never received the call

  604. I just did the trick and have the $20 plan, I heard I have to keep it for a month so it locks into my account but I see here many people just switch it into the new phone. I like the $20 price better as most would is there any way to keep that ?? I dont need any texting, I have a dell streak that I want to put it in so that will go up to $30 then ?? I thought you get grandfathered into your “old” plan.. the $20 one..

  605. You need 3G service just upgrade to the 30 unlimited tell them you want to keep unlimited data the 20 plan is only for the 2g

  606. Manny I cannot thank you enough. You kept in touch with every day through the whole process and answered my every question. I was very scared on getting scammed but you pulled through and showed me you are a honest man. I will be doing business with you again and get people in contact with you.

    People easiest way to get unlimited is to let Manny do it. Mine wasn’t pulling through but Manny did it

  607. @SNVL:

    You should get in contact with Manny. He will do the process for you. He will answer all your questions and keep you updated throughout the whole thing

  608. If you have the first iphone that came out, your are still able to get unlimited data. You just have to connect it to your itunes and do the process on there. Then you can purchase a new iphone 4 or 5 in the new future and your set. Just must have a account with att dough, not sure if it works on other companies.

  609. Hey Manny, I’m getting the iPhone 4 with AT&T tomorrow, I was wondering if you could help me get the Unlimited data

  610. I have 3 phone lines on my account. 1 is the first gen Iphone, the 2nd is the 3GS, and the 3rd is the 4. Can I convert the 3gs and 4 using the 1st gen? All are activated and working. Let me know what I need to do. And Manny, if you can help, I would love it. How do I contact you? I am going to buy a new 4 but am hesitant as it will cost 450 and suspect it will go lower once the 5 makes it’s way to market…..

  611. Like Bill says, talk to Manny. Easy to deal with. Can’t seem to get his contact info posted, but if you look in some previous posts, you’ll find it.

  612. hey manny thanks allot for your help man! i got two lines done with you. You been helping everyone on this site. for the past year. i couldn’t believe it at first but it was true. your post and your positive feedback go as far back as last year. I am thankful of to have found you.

    I will most definitely be referring you to everyone i know….

    1. Id like to get (2) iPhone 4 phones with the unlimited data plans. I heard that it is possible to get the $20 unlimited plan on this phones.

  613. @Joel

    @Chas

    Hey guys thanks to the both for trusting me with your money…. And for giving me the opportunity to provide you both my service. you both were very patient through process..

    chas for two lines!!!

    joel for two lines!!

    i wish the both of you BEST OF LUCK!!!!!!!

    please send more my way.

  614. Thanks for everything Manny. It did take a little over a week to do both phones, but that was mainly due to MY work schedule, not you.

    Manny contacted me this morning about finishing up my second line, and was done in less than 30 minutes. Constant communications by phone and email through the whole process. Thanks again!

  615. @Manny
    Hey, it’s the other manny. Changed the name to avoid the same confusion as before. A bud of mine is considering using you. Is it cool to pass along your number?

    1. Hey Manny, does this still work if my brother just got the iphone 5? You did my wife’s phone a while back and would like to work with you again. Let me know your contact info again and we can chat.
      Thanks,

  616. Manny thanks again for doing my girlfriends line. You were always in touch with me and letting me know when I would have to go pick up my new sim. The overall experience was great. Hopefully I can get more people your way buddy

    1. hi joel
      can i get contact of manny
      i am trying to get the unlimited data on my iphone 2g
      i am not able to do it
      can u help me
      or give some contact info whom i can contact

  617. All you people I had 2 iphone 4’s with limited data so I I bought a iphone 2g on ebay connected it to itunes put my phone number in there called Att and said Itunes is offering unlimited data on my 2g phone I said my iphone 4 was in for repair they gave me unlimited data for the 2g Then I called them back 5 min later and said I want to upgrade to my iphone 4. Okay rep said and I said I want to keep the unlimited on my iphone 4 okay rep said. I did my wifes line too. Put iphone 2g back on ebay and sold it and made a profit. Bottom line I made money and got unlimited data on 2 lines. Easy!!!!

  618. After you’ve activated an iPhone2g unlimited data plan, is it possible to switch it to an Android phone or are you limited to an iPhone4g?

  619. @ Vig Once you have unlimited data Att cant take that from you,doesn’t matter what smartphone

  620. hey, i just switched to att&t but i am going to have access to a free mint 1st gen iphone from a co worker hopefully next week. can I do this ? just get a new un activated sim, plug into itunes for unlimited offer, call att get the plan and then switch my sim to new iphone3gs? this would be awesome.

  621. Tony Yes it works look back on blog many people here did it . I did 2 phones by reading blog It works! You can too !

  622. Is there anyway to tell if the 2g phone you have is activated or notbefore you start ?

    1. My understanding from what I’ve read it doesn’t work on the ipad would be nice if it did

    2. It is November 29, 2011. I am going to attempt this switcheroo, in an attempt to get unlimited data back on my iPhone 4. (No iPad, sorry.) I will post a full, step-by-step account of my experience, along with the end result, when I’m done.

  623. I tried to do this, but on my family plan we have a discount set in place because the account holder works for the County we live in. So it won’t let me do it without removing the discount 🙁

  624. Why is it when I plug the phone into itunes after a restore it doesn’t give me an option to setup the iphone 2g in itunes? It just says the phone is activated without me setting anything up.

    1. This may be the end of the data plan loophole. iPhone 2G seems to now go through the same process as the iPhone 3G/3GS/4/4S where you the phone automatically activates if you have a valid sim card(activated or not). I am not sure if the loophole will return but at this point it seems that AT&T stopped people from getting unlimited data plans.

      1. hi joe
        i got the same issue as jason
        when I plug the phone into itunes after a restore it doesn’t give me an option to setup the iphone 2g in itunes? It just says the phone is activated without me setting anything up.

        i pulled out from my current phone and put in iphone

        does it matter??

  625. I have h20 I want to buy the new iPhone 5, what should I do get it from the apple store or from AT&T. And want to keep my number

  626. Everyone, att-iphoneunlocking is really a super fast site. It’s the site I purchased countless times for unlocking my stuff, they can even unlock the many recent 6 and 6PLUS.

  627. Properly, that describes it. That issue looks like a POS (and I am assuming you had cheap older android phones as well) if you were to upgrade to any decent newer android I guess you would want it significantly more. Ever because the S4/G2 occasions, Android has moved up their game. iPhone has been the opposite.

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