iPhone Voice and Data Plan Rates to Come
"We will disclose before the 29th," said Siegel, noting that customers will be able to show up at stores that day knowing how much they will be charged for both the Apple-developed hardware and AT&T's cellular service plans.
It's not going to be anything exotic"
There will reportedly be separate Voice and Data plans and a 2-year service commitment will be required.
An earlier report today claimed rate plans would not be revealed until the day of launch (June 29th)
We have heard reports that some form of announcement is expected tomorrow (Friday).
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He said they won't be "exotic". Does that mean they might actually be reasonable?
/crosses fingers
Agreed, that was just odd that we would know nothing about the plans before Friday.
He said they won't be "exotic". Does that mean they might actually be reasonable?
/crosses fingers
I think it means no grass skirts, or umbrella drinks while you sign up and purchase the new phone?
I think it means no grass skirts, or umbrella drinks while you sign up and purchase the new phone?
Well if that's the case, then forget it!:)
Nothing exotic... what. There had better be SOMETHING good about them, because if the PHONE isn't discounted for my 2 year contractual agreement, then WHAT IS!?! It'd better be the plan!!!!
I think you are missing the point. When has Apple ever sold any product on price? Never.
Apple sells A teir products at A tier prices. If you want a iPhone, be prepared to pay for said device.
Apple and AT&T do not need you to buy the phone or pay the price they want for the service plan, because the guy behind you in line will be happy to.
In terms of web browsing, the iPhone doesn't use more data, it simply displays it in its true form. In turn, I guess that could lead to more demand for bandwidth since using the web on the phone will be so much easier, but for all intents and purposes, it's no different than a smart phone.
For those of you who say we need it for tethering purposes (i.e. using the phone as a modem...much more expensive), I think that will be pretty rare. You can already get email, calendar, contacts, and internet on the iPhone...using the iPhone as a modem for your laptop will be pretty rare to start, I think.
Other thoughts?
Why do so many people think these plans will be so expensive? Looking at Cingular's current plans, unlimited data goes for $20/month and 450 minutes of voice goes for $40/month. Even at 900 minutes, the most you'll be paying for is $80/month.
I agree, I think they would be quite ballsy to charge more than $30 a month for data considering the pricetag on the phone already.
Can't wait for the 29th!
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