Originally posted by aidafan at 9-6-2010 20:58
Or if you have relatives or friends, get them from the US without the contract, comes to about 5000 RMB or more which is alright.
Apple and ATT will not sell you a phone without a contract and data plan. The break down:
1. Cost of 4G phone about $200 or 300 USD
2. Tax 18 to 20
3. Data plan 30 a month
4. Phone service 47 a month including tax
I heard one person said he has insurance for the 3 GS phone. He claimed he lost the phone and sold it in China. ATT got him a new phone.
I was told people had the data plan for a 3-5 months and stopped it. Canceled their contract and sold the 3 GS Iphone. I talked with a sales person from ATT. They told me it will put a mark on your credit report if you break your 2 yr contract. If you want service from them in the future, they might refuse / reject you. If you break the 2 yr contract there is a termination fee.
You could wait until next year when the 5G comes out to pick up a 4G. It will never end with upgrades to get your money.
EDIT:
Strange, it seems like this website is saying a contract is not necessary.
‘No commitment’ pricing [as mentioned on AT&T’s website] for iPhone 4G which is $599 for 16GB version and $699.for 32GB version.
http://www.gadgetsnreviews.com/i ... customers/1809.html
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