Your Activation Requires Additional Time to Complete

From above: "4+hrs and still no activation" It has only been 3 for me and no activation.....i can't believe that I would get so frustrated over something like this, I'm a very easy going person....They need to post clearer instructions. For example, A) Do I have to leave the iPhone connected to iTunes for it to "activate"? B) Does turning the phone off and on have an effect? C) An accurate wait time for 1) Existing AT&T Customers (ME) 2) New Customers 3)Transferring a number from another network. I have called AT&T 2 times and have yet to get an approixmate actiavtion wait time.

Still processing my activation... 3+ hours!!!! What a waste of a day!

5.5 hours exactly. Guys from the above # were very nice, but still no go. it's ok, off to bed. Maybe i'll be all up and running when i wake up 🙂

now on itunes i get a "We cannot complete your iTunes request." error. so i can't even get to the first step of the activation.

Coming up on 4 hrs with no luck. Called AT&T- "... could take up to 24 hrs because there are literally thousands of people activating at the same time."

At the same time, an AT&T rep is on tv saying, "AT&T's network is prepared for the launch!"

LOL- sometimes, you just have to laugh at the absurd.

TiBook, AlBook 15; MacBook Mac OS X (10.4.10)

that is a problem on Tmobile's side you will have to talk to them. For some reason they are not releasing your number. Did you already cancel your account with them? You can't transfer if it has already been canceled.

I have, finally after almost 5 hrs, finally received blessing from ATT that my iphone has been accepted into the holy of holys.
I haven't tried anything yet, but I'm at least getting the home page now.
Keep the faith.

Same here guys!!! San Francisco! The line was fast at the Apple Store, but I was aiting for a long time to have it, but I want it working.
Even when you are waiting for your number transfer, you are suposed to be able to make calls with the Iphone, according to the FAQ provided.
I called AT&T and they told me that my phone wasn't'even activated yet because they are experiencing a high number of activations and the attendant couldn't even give an waiting time estimative.
Question: Why didn't AT&T prepared theirselves for it?

MY ACTIVATION TOOK APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES
I ACTIVATED AT 8 P,M EST

Has anyone else run into this? How long?

Man we should not need to wait to use iPod, camera, sync contacts, etc.... I am totally cool with the wait for the phone to transfer, but the other features is just wrong of them. How about I reverse the charge on my credit card that I used to pay for the phone and tell them to wait. tell them they have not unlocked that feature

No it is not. I am coming over from Verizon... and I got the message that my phone will not activate until 8 AM the next day

Having the same problem here. Still waiting for activation.

My experience in purchasing the iPhone was great. Got to the Apple Store at 6:30 waited in line about 10 minutes. Purchased my phone and was out the door while Apple employees applauded.

My great time ended when I got in bed with AT&T. Transferring a phone number from Verizon (which I have been absolutely thrilled with, by the way). The transfer took place on Verizon's end, but AT&T has stalled it and I'm caught in that "Awaiting Activation" loop. So, I'm without a phone - can't even use the features of the iPhone or make calls from it (which I was led to believe I would be able to do). Four hours and counting and I'm still waiting. AT&T reps told me, "I'm sorry, we're just very busy right now with millions of people activating their iPhones." Ya think!? AT&T knew today was the day and they're not prepared.

I'm so disappointed that Apple chose to align itself with a company known for hideous customer service. What have I done?

I'm in! took about 3 hrs., but my activation is complete and I am playing with my new toy.
Already seeing the disadvantage of the AT&T network vs. Verizon's though.
Still - pretty cool!

"Your world... on hold."

"Your world delivered... later."

🙂

You could go on for hours with that joke.