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Why is the Verizon iPhone more expensive?
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No offense, but could you really not find pre-existing thread to put this in?
But to answer your question, it might come down to scale, the iPhone 4 with a GSM radio can work all over the world and is sold in tons of markets. The iPhone with CDMA radio won't be sold in as many markets, so Apple might need a higher price to off set the costs to product it.
Or Verizon might just be looking to make some extra cash
But to answer your question, it might come down to scale, the iPhone 4 with a GSM radio can work all over the world and is sold in tons of markets. The iPhone with CDMA radio won't be sold in as many markets, so Apple might need a higher price to off set the costs to product it.
Or Verizon might just be looking to make some extra cash
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Apologies, not sure why the full retail is more expensive. But while Verizon's network is slower, it sure as hell still crushes the hell out of AT&T.
Apologies, not sure why the full retail is more expensive. But while Verizon's network is slower, it sure as hell still crushes the hell out of AT&T.
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HUH?
The prices are EXACTLY the same.
$199 and $299 with contract for 16 and 32GB respectively.
$599 and $699 without contract for 16 and 32GB respectively.
For both AT&T AND Verizon.
What are you talking about?
not on Verizons site, the FAQ state:
Q: How much will iPhone cost?
A: $199.99 for the 16GB model, and $299.99 for the 32GB model, with a new 2 year agreement. iPhone 4 will also be available for purchase at full retail price - $649.99 for the 16GB model, and $749.99 for the 32GB model.
Well then that is new because it stated on the announcement day that the retail prices would be the same. Regardless, the contract prices remain the same.
Well CDMA patent cost are higher than gsm. That could be on reason. Also it is going to be a short run phone. Lastly Apple is rather greedy.
Someone will do a part by part comparison of the two iPhones once their out. It will be interesting to see the price difference.
There seems to be a discrepancy. I am NOT eligible for an upgrade until March 29 2012 and here is my upgrade pricing from Apple.com:
While Verizon's website shows:
Q: How much will iPhone cost?
A: $199.99 for the 16GB model, and $299.99 for the 32GB model, with a new 2 year agreement. iPhone 4 will also be available for purchase at full retail price - $649.99 for the 16GB model, and $749.99 for the 32GB model.
While Verizon's website shows:
Q: How much will iPhone cost?
A: $199.99 for the 16GB model, and $299.99 for the 32GB model, with a new 2 year agreement. iPhone 4 will also be available for purchase at full retail price - $649.99 for the 16GB model, and $749.99 for the 32GB model.
Reliability. Let's not have an argument. It's a known fact in terms of mobile carriers.
This is not Consumer Reports opinion. This is based on 100k surveys across the entire country. Verizon is superior. An argument that AT&T is as good or superior to Verizon is laughable.
Looks like I'll be switching to Sprint! If we all listened to Consumer Reports, no would own an AT&T or Verizon iPhone.
Reliability. Let's not have an argument. It's a known fact in terms of mobile carriers.
This is not Consumer Reports opinion. This is based on 100k surveys across the entire country. Verizon is superior. An argument that AT&T is as good or superior to Verizon is laughable.
IMO, Verizon is definitely better than AT&T
But honestly, you really cant take that study seriously when US Cellular is ranked #1 in cell phone carriers, and for sure AT&T is better than Sprint and T-mobile
Yeah, since Apple knows how many people want the Verizon iPhone, they jacked the prices up. I honestly don't know why would anybody buy it, Verizon is so slow and the new iPhone 5 is just a few months away
I've noticed the price discrepancy on a few websites as well. I'm still waiting to hear what the plan pricing will be, as I can sell my unlocked iPhone 4 for more than the unsubsidized price so that isn't as big of a deal to me.
Also, the argument about which carrier is best really does depend on area coverage. I have had Sprint, AT&T, and now T-Mobile and I travel frequently in the western states (CA, WA, OR, UT, etc). Sprint had the best reliability. AT&T sucked beyond belief (15 dropped calls in a 5 minute range at 2AM with 7 supposedly healthy cell towers in my area). T-Mobile has been the best bang for the buck, but with admittedly slower data speeds due to the iPhone's 3G being setup for AT&T's network.
Also, the argument about which carrier is best really does depend on area coverage. I have had Sprint, AT&T, and now T-Mobile and I travel frequently in the western states (CA, WA, OR, UT, etc). Sprint had the best reliability. AT&T sucked beyond belief (15 dropped calls in a 5 minute range at 2AM with 7 supposedly healthy cell towers in my area). T-Mobile has been the best bang for the buck, but with admittedly slower data speeds due to the iPhone's 3G being setup for AT&T's network.
It can be misleading. US Cellular is ranked higher because it is better, in the few areas that it is widely available (mostly mid-west).
Reliability. Let's not have an argument. It's a known fact in terms of mobile carriers.
This is not Consumer Reports opinion. This is based on 100k surveys across the entire country. Verizon is superior. An argument that AT&T is as good or superior to Verizon is laughable.
Back in the days, your product had to be near recall level and service had to be borderline fraud in order to get those black circles. Consumer Reports is just feeding into the "ATT sucks" hype just to get noticed.
Let's not forget these are OVERALL ratings. It doesn't mean that AT&T doesn't perform well in many areas. For example, AT&T is great where I live. However, on road trips, I have noticed a loss of signal in many areas. Whereas on my Verizon work phone, I haven't.
I dont buy that and their entire process of coming up with it.
I have had them all and the only one that comes close to AT&T is Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile I never could get a signal, I am not sure who even uses US Cellular because mostly here in Central NJ is AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile not in any order.
There seems to be a discrepancy. I am NOT eligible for an upgrade until March 29 2012 and here is my upgrade pricing from Apple.com:
While Verizon's website shows:
Q: How much will iPhone cost?
A: $199.99 for the 16GB model, and $299.99 for the 32GB model, with a new 2 year agreement. iPhone 4 will also be available for purchase at full retail price - $649.99 for the 16GB model, and $749.99 for the 32GB model.
Definitely a discrepancy! If the prices are indeed higher I think that they may be trying to recoup some of what they lose in subsidies and/or drive people into contract land for the long haul.
This iphone is for Verizon users who absolutely hate AT&T and want to have iphone on verizon. It is for early adapters. You claim that Verizon has the best network. Verizon probably paid a huge money to apple to bring this phone, so it is time for you to pay back Verizon. The best network comes at a price.
