Question on iPhone pricing by international carriers

[WhySoDevious]

I live in Honduras, Central America, and we have two carriers, both of which carry the iPhone. We don't have the new 5S and 5C models, but they should get here by the end of the year.

I saw a store selling a 5S for around $1,300. They just sell you an unlocked phone which you can then use on any of the two carriers.

My question is, does Apple tell the carriers what price to charge for the iPhone or are they free to charge whatever price they want?

 

[old-wiz]

I live in Honduras, Central America, and we have two carriers, both of which carry the iPhone. We don't have the new 5S and 5C models, but they should get here by the end of the year.

I saw a store selling a 5S for around $1,300. They just sell you an unlocked phone which you can then use on any of the two carriers.

My question is, does Apple tell the carriers what price to charge for the iPhone or are they free to charge whatever price they want?

I doubt that Apple tell the carriers how much to charge; they are pretty much free to charge whatever the market will bear. Apple does require minimums on some devices though.

 

[FlyUnlock.com]

I doubt that Apple tell the carriers how much to charge; they are pretty much free to charge whatever the market will bear. Apple does require minimums on some devices though.

Yeah, I agree. I thing they set the bottom price, but carriers can add whatever profit margin they want.

Regards!