Optus 3G iPhone pricing announced

By Joseph Hanlon on 03 July 2008

Optus will sell Apple's 8GB 3G iPhone for the outright price of AU$729 and AU$849 for the 16GB model, when purchased with Optus prepaid SIM cards.

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  • Iphone commented on 03/07/2008 20:45

    Here is the full details about optus plans..

    http://www.optusiphone.com.au/getdoc/3727f208-955d-4c4a-ad38-b860c9b14e56/post-paid-pricing.aspx

  • charlie4444 commented on 03/07/2008 19:29

    If you look at the optus page regarding pricing http://www.optusiphone.com.au/getdoc/3727f208-955d-4c4a-ad38-b860c9b14e56/post-paid-pricing.aspx

    The prices arent actually that bad. iPhone is available on cap plans from $19 and yes plans from the same, with monthly repayments added to the plan price. This is just the same as every other phone on the market. It's not unusual for a new phone to be free on a 79 cap, rather than a 49 for example. I am quite pleased with optus' pricing, more so than telstra anyway.

  • boohoo commented on 03/07/2008 19:02

    If it sounds too good to be true ..... Seriously a $199 iPhone? That is cheaper than an iPod. Even at the real price demand will outstrip supply - why would Apple give them away for $199?

  • gmichael225 commented on 03/07/2008 18:57

    :-(
    I guess most people i know fall under the category of "poor misguided fools". Damn. I was actually going to buy one...

  • SecretPeter commented on 03/07/2008 17:03

    Well, that burst the hype bubble. Suppose we had it coming, I was sucked in...

    Onto saving for something worthwhile.

  • mateusz415 commented on 03/07/2008 16:53

    i guess what every one expected. still looking at the $30 telstra plan . sounds good

  • sammat commented on 03/07/2008 16:24

    Re: "The iPhone will also be available post-paid on the Optus network for $0 upfront for the 16GB iPhone 3G on an AU$79 capped plan over 24 months, with an included monthly data allowance of 700MB"

    Please note that the 16GB model will only be available for free on the $89 Cap - the $79 cap incurs a $2 per month handset fee over 24 months

  • Mr Bob Dobalina commented on 03/07/2008 15:02

    Yeah, $199 for an 8GB iPhone on a 24 month AT&T contract.

    Many people failed to read that part and thought they were going to get a bargain iPhone.....Poor, misguided fools.

    Somehow I couldn't have seen Apple suddenly dropping the prices of it's iTouchs to $250-400 dollars to match the prices of the 'cheaper' iPhone.

  • Joey Jojo commented on 03/07/2008 14:43

    But i thought Mr. Jobs said it was going to be $199???...he lied! :)

    Only kidding! ...to all those who got their currency converters out and said it was going to be $229....Ha-haa!

    ...and those who complain about "only 1GB", that's HUGE for a mobile phone. It's not going to replace your home ADSL so you can download movies. It's for checking email and websites. Remember (as of today) Telstra charge $2 for 1MB.

    Happy lining up next Friday, and here come the "I missed out, sold out, Apple sux" threads.

  • Mr Bob Dobalina commented on 03/07/2008 14:20

    I was e-mailed the following from Optus in relation to iPhine pricing.

    As expected, the long awaited announcement by Optus regarding Prepaid iPhone Prices(See Below)



    PREPAID PRICING

    8GB iPhone 3G (Black)= $729

    16GB iPhone 3G (Black or White)= $849

    Plus, connect to Optus Pre-Paid and receive $400 Bonus + 1GB internet browsing PLUS recharge with $40 or more on Turbo Cap and receive EXTRA BONUS data every time you recharge!

    To get you started Optus Pre-Paid is offering a special offer - unlimited mobile internet browsing on Turbo Cap^ until 31 August 08. (From Optus Press Release).

    PLANS

    8G iPhone 3G from Optus for $0 on a $79 Cap plan over 24 months which provides $550 of calls, text and more, plus a whopping 700MB of included mobile data for Mobile Internet Browsing. And to help you fully explore your new iPhone 3G, we'll be providing unlimited mobile data for the first month free on all Optus contracted iPhone plans when you connect for 24 months. (Optus Press Release).

    So there you have it Ladies and Gents......prepare to burn a hole in those wallets......

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