SingTel announces pricing for iPhone 3G in Singapore
Damian Koh | Aug 19, 2008
SingTel will be offering three price plans with the iPhone 3G and these will come with a standard two-year operator contract.
iPhone handset pricing: Existing iPlans (with GST) |
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iOne Plus |
iTwo Value |
iTwo Plus |
iThree Plus |
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| Monthly Fee | S$25.68 |
S$48.15 |
S$82.93 |
S$192.60 |
| Price of 8GB iPhone 3G | S$698 |
S$348 |
S$49 |
S$0 |
| Price of 16GB iPhone 3G | S$848 |
S$508 |
S$208 |
S$0 |
iPhone handset pricing: New iFlexi (with GST) |
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iFlexi Value |
iFlexi Plus |
iFlexi Premium |
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| Monthly Fee | S$56 |
S$95 |
S$205 |
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| Price of 8GB iPhone 3G | S$348 |
S$49 |
S$0 |
|
| Price of 16GB iPhone 3G | S$508 |
S$208 |
S$0 |
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| Free data (3.6Mbps)* | 1GB |
2GB |
3GB |
|
| Incoming calls | Free
|
Free |
Free |
|
| Free outgoing minutes | 200 |
500 |
1,500 |
|
| Free SMS | 500 |
500 |
1,500 |
|
| Wi-Fi (512kbps) | Unlimited
|
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
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*Only for customers who connect or recontract on an iFlexi plan before September 5.
The coveted handset will be available from 12.01am on August 22 at the SingTel Comcentre along Exeter Road and the sale will go on until 9pm on August 24. From August 25, the phone will be available at all Hello! retail stores.
There are no pre-paid options available and the handset has to be activated at the point of purchase in the store. Users will also need to register the handset, but this can be done via iTunes at home.
SingTel has also said that you can trade in your current mobile phone, though users will have to enquire in person with the operator.
More details to come and if you have any questions, hit us up in Talkback.
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justanalvin says...
it means the total amount of gb that are given to you to surf the net for free in the package per month, any amount used bigger than that will be at a chargerable fee.
Aug 19, 2008 22:49
it means the total amount of gb that are given to you to surf the net for free in the package per month, any amount used bigger than that will be at a chargerable fee.
Aug 19, 2008 22:49
pacer says...
Singtel is using their advantage of the first telco to mark up prices. 1GB data plan is not entirely useful. and wifi is free until 2010 anyway -.- they arent offering anything
Aug 19, 2008 22:55
Singtel is using their advantage of the first telco to mark up prices. 1GB data plan is not entirely useful. and wifi is free until 2010 anyway -.- they arent offering anything
Aug 19, 2008 22:55
Hollud says...
1GB is comparatively better than have a measly 10MB of free data that some data plans offer, especially if you're using a data-intensive like the iPhone. If you want more, just sign up for Broadband on Mobile. Not only do you get more free data, you get faster wireless speeds at SingTel hotspots. With my wireless surfing habits, I'm barely scratching 2GB a month.
Aug 20, 2008 16:39
1GB is comparatively better than have a measly 10MB of free data that some data plans offer, especially if you're using a data-intensive like the iPhone. If you want more, just sign up for Broadband on Mobile. Not only do you get more free data, you get faster wireless speeds at SingTel hotspots. With my wireless surfing habits, I'm barely scratching 2GB a month.
Aug 20, 2008 16:39
justanalvin says...
well, after reviewing the price plan, i might give this a pass for now (even though i made a reservation). I m afraid that these are still the first few batches of iphone 3G which still have the crack-cover-issue exist, (personally) don't really want to get it so fast. Hopefully things might change when all 3 telco will carry 'em, price will be even reduce further and apple to solve the crack cover issue..
Aug 19, 2008 22:57
well, after reviewing the price plan, i might give this a pass for now (even though i made a reservation). I m afraid that these are still the first few batches of iphone 3G which still have the crack-cover-issue exist, (personally) don't really want to get it so fast. Hopefully things might change when all 3 telco will carry 'em, price will be even reduce further and apple to solve the crack cover issue..
Aug 19, 2008 22:57
ferdiei says...
since yesterday, Starhub have already drop their prices on most of their handsets...
Aug 20, 2008 07:53
since yesterday, Starhub have already drop their prices on most of their handsets...
Aug 20, 2008 07:53
Hollud says...
The HTC Diamond on StarHub is going for $398 on their most expensive plan. On SingTel, it's going for $298. Similarly, Samsung's Omnia is going for $498 at StarHub and $348 at SingTel.
Aug 20, 2008 16:54
The HTC Diamond on StarHub is going for $398 on their most expensive plan. On SingTel, it's going for $298. Similarly, Samsung's Omnia is going for $498 at StarHub and $348 at SingTel.
Aug 20, 2008 16:54
Caffe says...
Anyone knows when will iPhone 3G be selling without contact, still locked to Singtel, and the estimated price?
Aug 20, 2008 08:25
Anyone knows when will iPhone 3G be selling without contact, still locked to Singtel, and the estimated price?
Aug 20, 2008 08:25
justanalvin says...
Its is still unknown will singtel sell non-contract set or not.. since they are using those set as much as they could to make people sign up and locked onto their network for 2 years.. i personally doubt they will do so in near future.. u can also try mobilesquare or whymobile for official unlocked / no contract 16GB set whom are selling at a ridiculous price of S$1888 and S$1950 respectively not long ago. Alternatively, u can also try ebay where most of the 16GB set closed @ around S$1100 ~ S$1300.
Aug 20, 2008 13:01
Its is still unknown will singtel sell non-contract set or not.. since they are using those set as much as they could to make people sign up and locked onto their network for 2 years.. i personally doubt they will do so in near future.. u can also try mobilesquare or whymobile for official unlocked / no contract 16GB set whom are selling at a ridiculous price of S$1888 and S$1950 respectively not long ago. Alternatively, u can also try ebay where most of the 16GB set closed @ around S$1100 ~ S$1300.
Aug 20, 2008 13:01
Caffe says...
It seems that there is no way out. They would get their money, one way or the other. iPhone 3G has been out in the states for over a month now. I presumed that they are not selling it without contract yet--while still tied to the service provider. Current window mobile pc users are already using Skype (over 3G/wifi) to make mobile phone calls around the world for as low as 3 cent per minute. I wonder if many tech-savvy users would jailbreak their iphone for that function. That is--if skype would provide a similar file for installation. I was there on the launch date when the first and second generation of iPhone came out. That feeling of touch but no own is truly testing. I guess, this is the end of the line.
Aug 20, 2008 13:27
It seems that there is no way out. They would get their money, one way or the other. iPhone 3G has been out in the states for over a month now. I presumed that they are not selling it without contract yet--while still tied to the service provider. Current window mobile pc users are already using Skype (over 3G/wifi) to make mobile phone calls around the world for as low as 3 cent per minute. I wonder if many tech-savvy users would jailbreak their iphone for that function. That is--if skype would provide a similar file for installation. I was there on the launch date when the first and second generation of iPhone came out. That feeling of touch but no own is truly testing. I guess, this is the end of the line.
Aug 20, 2008 13:27
isaac976 says...
till today i dont understand why must one person activate the phone? isnt it unlock and ready to use at any moment ?
Aug 23, 2008 13:10
till today i dont understand why must one person activate the phone? isnt it unlock and ready to use at any moment ?
Aug 23, 2008 13:10
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ferdiei
alas, Singtel's pricing deem to be attractive. they almost stayed true to the USD199~SGD350 for 8GB / USD299~SGD450+50 announced price point, at reasonable price plans for the iTwo.value and the more attractive iFlex.value bundled with unlimited wifi. but why miss the classic plan though? expect a roaring crowd til 24th-August, which may even surpass the "hello kitty" craze that occured few years ago in Singapore.
Aug 19, 2008 20:04
Caffe
So getting this baby. What is Free data?
Aug 19, 2008 20:32
eelin
Existing customers on the Classic plan are eligible as well home.singtel.com...
Aug 19, 2008 23:09
s00permonkey
Sorry im totally dumb at this. FORGIVE MY IGNORANCE HIGH LEVEL-ED CNET USER. How is singnet's price actually equivalent to the USD199 - 350SGD price? It's like crazy 3x of 350! I was practically hyperventilating on my seat when i saw the $$ especially since you know, i totally expected to fork out only 350SGD for the phone. I don't understand. And it's frustrating. PLEASE ENLIGHTEN MY POOR SOUL! ): ): ):
Aug 21, 2008 14:36
blackeyed
wanted to know....if i buy this phone here in Singapore and take it to India...can i switch to any other service provider to which apple has collaborated here in India like Airtel and Vodafone.......please let me know....
Nov 16, 2008 17:39