# AT&T Fail **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 27, 2009, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/at-t-fail/249392 "2009-12-27T21:24:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![slwrthnu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slwrthnu/32/6296_2.png) [@slwrthnu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slwrthnu)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2009, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/at-t-fail/249392/1 "2009-12-27T21:24:43Z")
> AT&T has apparently found a workable solution to the reported data congestion in New York City. They’ve quietly stopped selling the iPhone to customers in the New York metropolitan area, at least from their web site. > > I guess that’s one way to solve the problem. > > Reader Stephen in Brooklyn made the discovery while shopping for a new phone today. > > “ > I was on the AT&T Wireless website trying to get an iPhone. However, when I put in my zip code 11231, the site says the iPhone is unavailable. This seemed a little odd so I started punching in other famous zip codes: 90210, 60609 (spiegel catalog), 02134 (zoom, an old children’s show). > For theses cities, LA, Chicago, Boston, iPhone is available. Then I looked up some other zip codes: Dallas, Miami, St. Louis, Philadelphia, San Francisco. All those cities are ok. Then I started putting in more NYC zip codes: midtown, Staten Island, the Bronx…no iPhone available. > > This is weird…AT&T has cut off New York City. > > ” > I went to the AT&T site to verify what Stephen said. Sure enough, the iPhone was available to zip codes in San Francisco and other major cities. It was not available to purchase for people living anywhere in New York City, or any of the suburban zip codes in Westchester County or northern New Jersey that I tried. Was it a web site bug? I hopped online with a customer service chat rep to check. > > “ > Daphne: Welcome to AT&T online Sales support. How may I assist you with placing your order today? > Laura: Hi, I was looking at the iPhone 3Gs and the system tells me that I cannot order one in my ZIP code. My zip code is 11231. (Brooklyn, NY) Is this true? Are iPhones no longer available in New York City? > > Daphne: I am happy to be helping you today . Yes, this is correct the phone is not offered to you because New York is not ready for the iPhone. > > Daphne: You don’t have enough towers to handle the phone. > > Laura: Thank you for your help. So the phone is not available to people anywhere in the city? > > Daphne: Yes this is correct Laura. > > ” > > Update: In a written statement, AT&T spokesman Fletcher Cook commented that “We periodically modify our promotions and distribution channels.” We have requested additional details, and will add them when and if they become available. > **[AT&T Customer Service: "New York City Is Not Ready For The iPhone"](https://consumerist.com/2009/12/att-customer-service-new-york-city-is-not-ready-for-the-iphone.html)** > > AT&T has apparently found a workable solution to the reported data congestion in New York City. They’ve quietly stopped selling the iPhone from their web site to customers in the New York… :retardclap ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2009, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/at-t-fail/249392/2 "2009-12-27T21:30:45Z")
Lame for sure ---
**Author:** ![Hang\_Your\_Cross](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hang_your_cross/32/6381_2.png) [@Hang\_Your\_Cross](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hang_Your_Cross)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2009, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/at-t-fail/249392/3 "2009-12-27T21:31:40Z")
heh. i can’t stand any cellphone carrier in the US. the UK has so much better cellphone/internet service, and for cheaper. ---
**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2009, 9:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/at-t-fail/249392/4 "2009-12-27T21:33:15Z")
My Verizon phone makes calls and surfs the web at the same time just DANDY, Luke Wilson. Ya douche. ---
**Author:** ![CSholtes612](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/csholtes612/32/6432_2.png) [@CSholtes612](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CSholtes612)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2009, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/at-t-fail/249392/5 "2009-12-27T21:39:07Z")
i had to get rid of my iphone cause it was balls i didnt get service in this one spot on my couch fuckin bullshit ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2009, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/at-t-fail/249392/6 "2009-12-27T21:39:26Z")
Nice :). ---
**Author:** ![GermanPSI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/germanpsi/32/6353_2.png) [@GermanPSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GermanPSI)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2009, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/at-t-fail/249392/7 "2009-12-27T21:41:40Z")
> [@SOLD](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sold/26472/8): > > i had to get rid of my iphone cause it was balls i didnt get service in this one spot on my couch fuckin bullshit sounds like a personal problem, GET OFF THE GOD DAMN COUCH ---
**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2009, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/at-t-fail/249392/8 "2009-12-27T21:45:57Z")
[http://mashable.com/2009/12/27/att-iphones-new-york-city/](http://mashable.com/2009/12/27/att-iphones-new-york-city/) > AT&T PR responds: “We periodically modify our promotions and distribution channels”. Erm…What? ---
**Author:** ![CSholtes612](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/csholtes612/32/6432_2.png) [@CSholtes612](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CSholtes612)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2009, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/at-t-fail/249392/9 "2009-12-27T21:53:26Z")
> [@rust in piece](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rust-in-piece/27762/21): > > sounds like a personal problem, GET OFF THE GOD DAMN COUCH hhahaha yeah the thing was a junker anywaysss ---
**Author:** ![Boxersix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxersix/32/6327_2.png) [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2009, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/at-t-fail/249392/10 "2009-12-27T23:13:54Z")
Wife and I read about this AT&T fiasco from our BB web browser today… ---
**Author:** ![s0lace](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s0lace/32/6386_2.png) [@s0lace](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/s0lace)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2009, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/at-t-fail/249392/11 "2009-12-29T14:23:31Z")
From DIGG comments- "Here is the answer I got. I am “Peter:” Joseph W.: Welcome to AT&T online Sales support. How may I assist you with placing your order today? Joseph W.: Which one, the 3gs? Peter: Yes Peter: It says “There are no phones and devices that match your search criteria.” Joseph W.: It is because you are in New York City. Peter: What does that mean? Joseph W.: Due to massive fraud in online ordering, iPhones are not available online only. Joseph W.: They can be bought in stores only. Peter: Oh, ok" ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2009, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/at-t-fail/249392/12 "2009-12-29T20:30:57Z")
> [@5/20 Nyspeed BBQ @ Chestnut Ridge \*\*PAYMENT INFO INSIDE\*\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-20-nyspeed-bbq-chestnut-ridge-payment-info-inside/24869/114): > > My Verizon phone makes calls and surfs the web at the same time just DANDY, Luke Wilson. Ya douche. So it really works? I never tried it on my driod. ---
**Author:** ![Mike3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike3/32/6350_2.png) [@Mike3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike3)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2009, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/at-t-fail/249392/13 "2009-12-29T20:37:47Z")
> [@RocketPunch"](#): > > So it really works? I never tried it on my driod. yea it works, I did it after I saw the commercial claiming I couldn’t. I was like…LIARS! ---
**Author:** ![GermanPSI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/germanpsi/32/6353_2.png) [@GermanPSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GermanPSI)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2009, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/at-t-fail/249392/14 "2009-12-30T00:19:23Z")
> [@Be Safe, Not Sorry...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/be-safe-not-sorry/27846/8): > > yea it works, I did it after I saw the commercial claiming I couldn’t. > > I was like…LIARS! 5-6-4-3 you some stupid bitch ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2009, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/at-t-fail/249392/15 "2009-12-30T05:49:32Z")
AT&T sucks dick hahaha, i feel bad for you guys who have their service. ---
**Author:** ![Neo187H](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/898d66/32.png) [@Neo187H](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Neo187H)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2009, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/at-t-fail/249392/16 "2009-12-30T05:55:19Z")
> [@Be Safe, Not Sorry...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/be-safe-not-sorry/27846/8): > > yea it works, I did it after I saw the commercial claiming I couldn’t. > > I was like…LIARS! It doesn’t on mine, always says webpage unavailable. ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2009, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/at-t-fail/249392/17 "2009-12-30T06:04:16Z")
> [@Wanted : Good cover songs](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wanted-good-cover-songs/27851/5): > > AT&T sucks dick hahaha, i feel bad for you guys who have their service. negged ---
**Author:** ![usmc2801](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/usmc2801/32/6387_2.png) [@usmc2801](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/usmc2801)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2009, 6:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/at-t-fail/249392/18 "2009-12-30T06:08:56Z")
> [@in need of music: techno gurus enter](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-music-techno-gurus-enter/27739/17): > > It doesn’t on mine, always says webpage unavailable. works on my BB with no problem at all! ---
**Author:** ![Mike3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike3/32/6350_2.png) [@Mike3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike3)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2009, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/at-t-fail/249392/19 "2009-12-30T09:09:31Z")
> [@in need of music: techno gurus enter](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-music-techno-gurus-enter/27739/17): > > It doesn’t on mine, always says webpage unavailable. You have the droid? just make a phone call hit the home button, then go on the browser it works on mine :crazy Just did it again to make sure I wasn’t crazy. > [@Official MySpace Directory](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-myspace-directory/7666/271): > > 5-6-4-3 you some stupid bitch Not my chair not my problem.