I wonder if a fanciful "analysis" like this is the kind of thing that ever gets these clowns fired? We've proven time and again that they are never accurate on Apple, yet their drivel are paraded about like it's Macy's Thanksgiving Day.
I think its even possible for them to offer the iPhone for next to nothing and possibly just make money off of apps. Not sure how much the average person spends on apps, it would be interesting to see this info.
Why not just sell a completely unlocked version of the iPhone 3GS?
This way, people could buy it and use it with any prepaid GSM carrier they wish.
On top of this, if they wanted to go postpaid later, they could just sign up with AT&T and get a SIM card.
Hell, they should sell the iPhone 4 unlocked too. I've known of people who are more than willing to pay non-subsidy price for an iPhone 4 if it means not dealing with a contract and being able to go pre-paid. Hell, even I might consider it!
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Originally Posted by zorinlynx
Actually, the problem is entirely Apple; they're the ones who refuse to sell the handset unlocked.
As people have already said... In other (non-US) markets Apple sells unlocked iPhone 3GS and iPhone models on their web site. The prices are approximately equal to the pre-paid (PAYG) cost of the same iPhones the networks offer. Hardly cheap, but compared to the cost of a 24month contract not bad either:
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The problem isn't with Apple; it's based on the carrier/market when you purchase your handset.
Actually, the problem is entirely Apple; they're the ones who refuse to sell the handset unlocked.
Why not just sell a completely unlocked version of the iPhone 3GS?
This way, people could buy it and use it with any prepaid GSM carrier they wish.
On top of this, if they wanted to go postpaid later, they could just sign up with AT&T and get a SIM card.
Hell, they should sell the iPhone 4 unlocked too. I've known of people who are more than willing to pay non-subsidy price for an iPhone 4 if it means not dealing with a contract and being able to go pre-paid. Hell, even I might consider it!
Actually, the problem is entirely Apple; they're the ones who refuse to sell the handset unlocked.
As people have already said... In other (non-US) markets Apple sells unlocked iPhone 3GS and iPhone models on their web site. The prices are approximately equal to the pre-paid (PAYG) cost of the same iPhones the networks offer. Hardly cheap, but compared to the cost of a 24month contract not bad either:
Apple UK:
http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/hom...co=MTAyNTQzMjI
Even supermarkets sell iPhones prepaid:
http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.901-8402.aspx