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Paying $599 for iPhone 3G that’s still locked to AT&T

By: Daniel Chubb | July 5, 2008 | 2 Comments

iPhone 3G thats still locked

Many current iPhone owners will be happy to upgrade to the 3G iPhone for the obvious improvements and if you are on certain phone plans, it could even mean a free next generation iPhone.

The basic price of an iPhone 2.0 is $199 but you will need to take out a new 2-year contract with AT&T, if you do not want to do that then its going to cost you.

The problem with buying the 3G iPhone with no contract is that you will have to pay $699 for a 16GB and $599 for a 8GB iPhone; although it is the first time the United States has had this option.

What I have trouble with is if the phone is still locked to AT&T, does it make any sense to buy an iPhone 3G with no contract for $599 and still be locked to AT&T?

For people who do not like being tied to contracts and still want Apple’s phone, I guess having that freedom will come at a heavy price. Are you willing to pay it?

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  • Leo

    Why is this “iPhone” news?
    It is no different than any other smart phone!
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    AT&T Tilt(TM)Retail Price $549.99
    2-yr Contract Price $399.99
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    BlackBerry® 8820 Retail Price $499.99
    2-yr Contract Price $349.99
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    http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phones/cell-phones.jsp?wtSlotClick=1-00102H-0-1&WT.svl=calltoaction&_DARGS=/cell-phone-service/cell-phones/cellPhonesBody.jsp

  • http://www.dwpetersen.com dwpetersen

    I think someone will hack the new 3G iphone to work on other carriers networks much like the current iphone so maybe you won’t be tied to AT&T but it still all costs plus this may take several months. I think I might stick with my current iphone just to see how this develops. I would also like to hear some reports of how the new 3G phone service works in the real world. I’m sure it will work great and I’ll end up getting one since it has become the best portable computer I have ever used. Apples still needs to figure out an attachable larger versatile keyboard for special high text input volume or special needs users but for 90% of the time the touch screen works great for me. In closing I do think people will pay for the new iphone 3G. I just hope the new back case along with 3G helps with reception and maybe I’ll call you. dwpetersen.com