[Richard Kimball]

And note that Apple was careful to mention calls to “AppleCare”, NOT to AT&T.

AT&T routes calls about the iPhone to Applecare. A couple of weeks ago I called AT&T. First thing they did was ask me what phone I was using. I told them iPhone, they said "hold on" and about 30 seconds later a lady said, "Welcome to Applecare."

[PugetSoundSoldier]

Thanks for the info!