02-07-2008, 04:35 PM
>>No. There is no way around the contract extension.
More research reveals this isn't true -
Existing AT&T Customers
If you’re an existing AT&T (formerly Cingular) wireless customer on a qualifying rate plan, just add a Data Plan for iPhone. (This may replace your current data plan. Some voice plans, including TDMA, may not qualify. Call AT&T Customer Service at 1-800-331-0500 to see if your plan qualifies.) Data Plans for iPhone give you Visual Voicemail, SMS Text Messaging bundles, and Unlimited Data, which includes both email and web.
2 year plan is only for new users
More research reveals this isn't true -
Existing AT&T Customers
If you’re an existing AT&T (formerly Cingular) wireless customer on a qualifying rate plan, just add a Data Plan for iPhone. (This may replace your current data plan. Some voice plans, including TDMA, may not qualify. Call AT&T Customer Service at 1-800-331-0500 to see if your plan qualifies.) Data Plans for iPhone give you Visual Voicemail, SMS Text Messaging bundles, and Unlimited Data, which includes both email and web.
2 year plan is only for new users