Comments on: Analyst: The $99 iPhone will increase sales twofold

By: Robert, Euclid, Ohio

Robert, Euclid, Ohio — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:47:02 +0000

Increase Twofold?? Not gonna happen unless they go with other service providers other than AT&T. AT&T network is slow, coverage is spotty and the person that would by a $99 8GB Iphone would probably rather have a pay as you go phone rather than the $70 to $100 plus monthly plan with a 2 year committment.

By: AK, Ottawa, ON

AK, Ottawa, ON — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:15:31 +0000

"ex ped: “Not at this time” says AT&T"

@ex ped:

So you'll agree with me, this reduction does not make it very cheaper.

Overall people will be paying around $1500 instead of $1600 over two years, if not more.

Honestly, there's something wrong with the way this news has been reported.

By: Buying a phone, LV, NV

Buying a phone, LV, NV — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:57:33 +0000

Even if iPhone is costlier by $100, I would rather be happy if data plan for iphone is cut to $10-$15 or so. But I doubt if AT&T will do that.

Posted By Jim, Chicago, IL : June 9, 2009 11:31 am

Can you tell what other phone/OS is available with $10-15 data plan and how usable is it surfing the web?

By: Asher Pat, London

Asher Pat, London — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:53:29 +0000

This is a classic "wishful thinking" analysis by an Apple admirer.

It reminds me of the transition to Intel, all the adulating world of media and analysts broke down in tears of joy and admiration as if it was a stroke of genius which no mortal wud have thot about excepthis Jobsness! But a rational analyst must ask herself, wat has changed since AAPL last determined the price of the price of the phone? Probably, not a lot, in terms of manufacturing costs, so AAPL just understands that "optimal" pricing has changed. If it is such a stroke of genius, why havent they priced the iThing at 99 smackeroos in the first place?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:46:37 +0000

I am waiting until next year when apple signs on with verizon. At that time data plans and plans in general shoudl go down. ATT charges way too much for there data plans with the apple phones.

By: Jim, Chicago, IL

Jim, Chicago, IL — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:31:13 +0000

I think $30 for data plan is way too high. iPhone will be of no use without data plan and for 2 years contract

$30 (data plan per month) * 24 = $720 for 2 years on the top of your cell phone charges.

This is the only reason I will not go for iPhone. Other smart phones with Wi-Fi will do good because you can connect to free wi-fi networks at home, work, starbucks and many places without costly data plan.

Even if iPhone is costlier by $100, I would rather be happy if data plan for iphone is cut to $10-$15 or so. But I doubt if AT&T will do that.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:00:52 +0000

I agree, people understand the high cost of hardware. The hesitation is strictly the high cost of very small amounts of data that should otherwise be fairly inexpensive. That paired with extensive contracts keeps many people at bay.

By: AK, Ottawa, ON

AK, Ottawa, ON — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:49:56 +0000

Is the data plan cheaper too?

ex ped: "Not at this time" says AT&T

By: Steve - Portland, OR

Steve - Portland, OR — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:32:57 +0000

I think the initial cost of a smart phone – iphone or other – is only a small part of people’s hesitation. Most people balk at the high monthly cost and 2-year contract. Something needs to budge there.