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International iPhone pricing guide
On July 11, 2008, the iPhone 3G will be launching all over the world. As the release date draws near, we have been inundated with tips from readers about international 3G launch dates and prices. In an attempt to try to keep the information organized in one place, I (stupidly, perhaps) volunteered to create a table containing the data from every country that is releasing the iPhone 3G on July 11 (plus France, which is launching on July 17). I did my best to provide the most accurate information, although some carriers have yet to release official information.
If you see any errors, please let me know -- I can update the table and the results will correct themselves immediately on this page.
Update: Thank you for all the helpful feedback! I will be out of town for the 4th of July, but will try to get information updated/corrected later today. I am also considering putting together a different chart comparing the final price at the end of contract, to determine who gets the "best" and "worst" deals respectively on the iPhone 3G.
Thanks to everyone who sent in links that helped contribute to this information!
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Reader Comments (Page 4 of 4)
Christina Warren said 11:40AM on 7-04-2008
D'oh -- you caught me. I did get a little NA-centric -- apologies, no disrespect intended!
Qugeist_ said 11:01AM on 7-04-2008
hey Chris Warren:
You should add this onto the list:
iPhone South Africa coming 20 July, preorder is on now. 3 Plans are available, Contract, Prepaid and Business/corporate. Plans and prices are not released yet.
http://www.vodacom.co.za/iphone/iphone_details.jsp
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James said 1:09PM on 7-04-2008
Thanks Christina for taking the time to put this very informative post together. May you and yours have a very happy 4th.
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ecobore said 1:02PM on 7-04-2008
Well, all these unlocking possibilities raise the likelihood that we will be able to get it done relatively easily anywhere without risk of bricking...
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Igor said 5:34PM on 7-04-2008
Information for Switzerland is correct, but Swisscom is stating that this is only for new customers... existing Swisscom customer must wait until 7th July to know if there is a chance to apply for an "upgrade".... ;)
Regarding the voice plan... best rates are Swiss Francs 0.50/call (for first hour then is another 0.50 per hour)
Unluckily i wasn't quick enough to reserve my iPhone 3G as a customer support employee told me that reservations are far above the available stock of iPhones for the Swiss launch of 11th July.... :( It seems i've to wait.... sigh
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William said 1:17AM on 7-05-2008
It should also probably be noted that the $199/$299 price is for upgrades only, and even then, only if you qualify for an upgrade or already own an iPhone. Otherwise for the rest of the tens of millions of AT&T customers who are still under contract and don't own an iPhone, the cost is $399/$499.
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oli said 3:33PM on 7-06-2008
and what about buying the Iphone with no Carrier plan, just directly from Apple shops. i like my freedom regarding my providers. Any clues or extra infos.
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Francisco Mota said 6:51PM on 7-06-2008
In Portugal Optimus(Orange) is selling the 16GB version for 599.90€
Available plans will bw announced during next week
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flow said 6:28AM on 7-07-2008
careful!
in Austria you pay 10euros for the first 6 month! then it is 25euros. plus to use it as iphone (with data), you have to get the additional iphone pack for another 14 euros.
total of 39 euros/month
well - could be cheaper...
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Kenneth Nordahl said 10:19AM on 7-07-2008
After me and my friends petition Netcom today added a 4th plan for the Norwegian iPhone 3G sale. The 4th plan have unlimited data for 499kr / ~US$100 a month.
src.
http://fri-iphone.org and https://netcom.no/iphone.html
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carlos said 1:34PM on 7-07-2008
As Alfredo said here's the aforementioned post where they analize the "hidden" prices in Telcel's iPhone minisite:
http://iphonefan.com/blog/2008/06/20/precio-iphone-3g-telcel-mexico/
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TonyAndrewMeyer said 8:11PM on 7-07-2008
New Zealand (Vodafone):
250MB+120 minutes+600 txts=$80/month + $549/$699 for the phone.
500MB+250 minutes+600 txts=$130/month + $449/$599 for the phone.
1GB+600 minutes+600 txts=$250/month + $199/$349 for the phone.
2GB+600 minutes+600 txts=$280/month + $199/$349 for the phone.
Contracts are all 2 years.
Alternatively, you can use one of their other plans, pay $979/$1129 for the phone, and $29.95 for 200MB or $49.95 for 1GB.
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Martin said 12:31AM on 7-08-2008
The official rates for Mexico are now avalaible.
There are:
iPhone 8Gb $286/$74
iPhone 16Gb $180/$392
Data Plan $38/$67
All prices are in USD.
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Martin said 12:33AM on 7-08-2008
Sorry.
All contracts are 2-years
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Matt Hall-Smith said 11:12PM on 7-08-2008
http://www.vodafone.co.nz/iphone/plans.jsp
$6000 to run your $199 iphone, I don't think so Voda NZ
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jac said 2:50AM on 7-09-2008
Portugal Orange
It's not Orange, it's Optimus. Orange doesn't even operate in Portugal.
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maccampus said 11:45AM on 7-09-2008
Belgium : Not Simlocked Only
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8 GB Model : 525 €
16 GB Model : 615 €
There are also special but not bundled rate plans for iPhone.
30 €/Month -> 3u call OR 300 sms , 200 MB Data
45 €/Month -> 6u call OR 600 sms , 500 MB Data
60 €/Month -> 9u call OR 900 sms , 1 GB Data
Extra call,sms & data at 0,2 €/min, 0,12 €/sms & 0.02€/MB
Business: ( = tax exclusive 21%) ( Tax included = 30 €)
25 €/month -> 1u Call, 1 GB Data & 1u wifi access
Extra : no info available
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jerry Salinas said 6:46PM on 7-10-2008
Hi,
Here is the Mexico Plan.
http://www.telcel.com/iphone/planes.html
Jerry
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