iPhone 3G S Sans-Term

[krid]

So I checked out my local carriers (Rogers) page this morning to see the ins and outs on the iPhone 3G s pricing with out a plan. What im posting isn't a huge surprise but still a bit more than i would have first thought.
i thought id share and would be interested to know what others in other countries prices were ranging.

Here is what the prices are with out a plan (ie ever one who bought an i phone 3g last year or who still have an existing plan):

16gig black or white: $680.00

32gig black or white: $780.00



Well i have the chance to upgrade my phone in July so im going to find out if i can do so to the 3G s (im doubting it but its worth asking )

 

[wetrix]

With the current exchange rate, that's almost US$2 more than purchasing the 16GB outright in the US. Robbery!

Are Canadian phones carrier unlocked?

 

[svndmvn]

Italy, carrier unlocked, a lot more expensive than old 3gs that are currently sold for their old prices: 499€ and 569€=693$ and 790$, vat included
the new 3gs 16gb is 599€ and the 32gb is 699€ at the apple store
832$ 971$
Vodafone and Tim sell all of these unlocked and the prices are a bit higher for the new ones: 859$ and 999$
there are probably no lines whatsoever at these shops, there was one at the Apple Store and people ordered them online as well.

 

[krid]

With the current exchange rate, that's almost US$2 more than purchasing the 16GB outright in the US. Robbery!

Are Canadian phones carrier unlocked?

No they are not unlocked... those prices are purchasing the phone with out a plan, no subsidy.

 

[Kevlar]

No they are not unlocked... those prices are purchasing the phone with out a plan, no subsidy.

You didn't read the entire page. Exisiting iPhone 3G users have the option to upgrade at a cheaper price with the addition of 1 year added to their plan.

Is the new 6GB/$30 promotional plan available for all iPhone customers, new and existing?
The $30/6GB will be available to all iPhone customers starting June 9th 2009. Only available on a 3 Year term and available until July 31st, 2009

If I already have an iPhone 3G from Rogers and wish to upgrade to the new iPhone 3G S are there any special offers?
Yes. For a limited time, if you are an existing iPhone customer who does not yet qualify for an upgrade, you will be able to take advantage of the below two offers for upgrading to a new iPhone 3GS.

Offer 1:
If you are an existing Rogers iPhone 3G customer who has minimum tenure of 6 months since your activation/last upgrade, you can receive $250 off the no-term, device-only price, for a new iPhone 3GS provided that you have a data plan and extend your service agreement by 1 year. This offer does not apply for upgrading to an iPhone 3G.

Offer 2:
If you are an existing iPhone 3G customer who activated or upgraded to your iPhone 3G from July 11-Sep 30 2008 and have consistently spent on average of $100 or more each month on your Rogers wireless services you will get $500 off the no-term price of an iPhone 3GS, provided that you have a data plan and extend your service agreement by 1 year. This offer does not apply for upgrading to an iPhone 3G.

No-term Offer 1 Offer 2
iPhone 3G S 16 GB $699 $449 $199
iPhone 3G S 32 GB $799 $549 $299

 

[krid]

Yeah *Tks kevlar, those were not up when i originally posted That is some good news.

Too bad (lol!!) i rarely exceeded $85/month, then i could swing that 199 price! Ill just sit tight with my 3G. 450 is still a tad steep.

Cheers