Such an online AT&T iPhone sale seems quite surprising to most of us, especially since this option was never a possibility on Apple's website. However, the iPhone is now available for shipping at your doorstep, while the device activation can also be done at home. In addition, there are still a few more days of online sale, should you want your iPhone to reach the given destination before Christmas.

The order is placed easily, if you enter AT&T's website, where you are surely going to observe the ad regarding the iPhone online sale. After clicking on it, a new page is “revealed,” and you will have to choose from the iPhone models the one you have settled on buying. Professional assistance is also available, with online representatives being there to talk you through it. After filling the needed data, you may choose your rate plan, or extra features you may want from those given.

The only downside is that this system has been implemented just for new users, older ones being presented only with the option of changing their service or monthly plans. Also, you will not be able to purchase such a device for a person whose personal data you do not know, since lots of such bits of information are required. However, after buying an iPhone gift card, users may also buy an iPhone gift.

Some issues regarding the activation of the iPhone were noted initially, but all these seem to have been solved quickly after they were acknowledged. To get a better idea of what’s in store for you, here's AT&T spokesperson Brad Mays’ declaration: "The device ships activated. [...] But a customer must accept terms and conditions over the phone with customer care or online at att.com — the same process for other phones purchased online — after which he or she will simply sync the device with iTunes to use it."

Online orders are available for a multitude of countries, except U.K. and Hong-Kong. Moreover, the activation will be done most easily by syncing to iTunes properly.