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Currently writing about iPhone Development, GWT, Ajax, Leopard, and Java.
3G iPhone Price Increase: Total Cost of Ownership $40 More
Monday, June 09, 2008
I'll be first in line to buy a new 3G iPhone as soon as they're released on July 11. 3G, GPS, AppStore - I can't wait.
That said.... it's worth noting that in the United States, where AT&T is the only provider, the iPhone's total cost of ownership increased by $40 over the previous version. As reported by the Associated Press, AT&T will charge $30/month for an unlimited data plan, up from the current $20/month. Over the life of the mandatory 2-year contract, this means the 3G iPhone will be more expensive:
I thought the original pricing was a good value, so I don't mind paying $40 more over the life of the phone for all the additional features. If anything, the change in pricing will actually make it easier to justify an upgrade to my wife: "Look, it's half the price!" As long as she doesn't read the fine print on the AT&T contract, I'll get my new toy in July... : )
That said.... it's worth noting that in the United States, where AT&T is the only provider, the iPhone's total cost of ownership increased by $40 over the previous version. As reported by the Associated Press, AT&T will charge $30/month for an unlimited data plan, up from the current $20/month. Over the life of the mandatory 2-year contract, this means the 3G iPhone will be more expensive:
- Old 8GB iPhone: $400 purchase price + ($20/month X 24 months) = $880
- New 3G 8GB iPhone: $200 purchase price + ($30/month X 24 months) = $920
I thought the original pricing was a good value, so I don't mind paying $40 more over the life of the phone for all the additional features. If anything, the change in pricing will actually make it easier to justify an upgrade to my wife: "Look, it's half the price!" As long as she doesn't read the fine print on the AT&T contract, I'll get my new toy in July... : )
