Finally, a piece of news we can actually do something with. AT&T today announced its pricing structure for the next iteration of Apple's
iPhone -- which you can plunk down money for come 8 am, July 11th. There's not much that's surprising here -- new customers and those eligible for an upgrade will be able to nab the phone for $199 (8GB) or $299 (16GB), while "early upgraders" will have to fork over $399 or $499, all with a two year contract and $18 upgrade fee, of course. The telco says a no-commitment version of the phone will be available for $599 and $699, though it looks like that will come after the initial launch. AT&T appears to be leaning pretty heavily towards the all-in unlimited plans, but there are options if you don't want to go that route. We've sorted out the basics after the break, and included AT&T's "iReady" video -- certainly good for a few chuckles.
Notes:
- iPhone 3G will be available for $199 (8GB) and $299 (16GB) for iPhone customers who purchased an iPhone prior to 7/11, customers activating a new line with AT&T and current AT&T customers who are eligible for an upgrade
- Existing AT&T customers who are not currently eligible for an upgrade discount can purchase iPhone 3G for $399 for the 8GB model or $499 for the 16GB model. Both options require a new two-year service agreement.
Individual plans:
| Price | Voice | Data | Night and weekend
| Additional minutes
|
| $69.99 |
450
|
Unlimited
|
5000
|
$0.45 |
| $89.99 |
900 |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
$0.40 |
| $109.99 |
1350 |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
$0.35 |
| $129.99 |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
N/A |
Family plans:
| Price | Voice | Data | Night and weekend
| Additional minutes
|
| $129.99 |
700
|
Unlimited
|
Unlimited |
$0.45 |
| $149.99 |
1400 |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
$0.40 |
| $169.99 |
2100 |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
$0.35 |
| $209.99 |
3000 |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
$0.25 |
| $259.99 |
4000 |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
$0.20 |
| $259.99 |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
N/A |
| $359.99 |
6000 |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
$0.20 |
(Up to 3 additional iPhone lines can be purchased for $39.99 apiece, or $129.99 each on the unlimited plan).
Text messaging plans are as follows (for individuals):
| Price | Text messages
|
| $20 |
Unlimited
|
| $15 |
1500 |
| $5 |
200 |
For family plan customers (family plan customers may also select individual plans for each line):
| Price | Text messages
|
| $30 |
Unlimited
|
$0.20 (per message)
|
Pay per use (no plan selected)
|
