Here’s an interesting quirk, try to look up AT&T’s iPhone on their website and enter a New York City zip code. What you’ll find, or rather won’t find, are no iPhones. No 3GS, no 3G, no refurb’d versions. Nada. Plug in a zip code from San Fransico, Chicago, Houston and you’ll find plenty of iPhone choices, but none for NYC. The reason might surprise you.
The city is full of thieves, or so AT&T would have you believe. According to AT&T,
” Due to increased fraudulent activity, the Apple iPhone may not be available to purchase online in certain ZIP codes.”
New York City should be ashamed of itself.
Maybe it’s got something to do with the poor service in the city? Regardless of the service, potential iPhone customers in New York will have to slog to an AT&T store or an Apple store to bag their prize.
I was unable to find another zip code that prevented iPhone purchases online. Anyone have better luck than I?
Company site: [AT&T]
it is a really interesting thing.