Worldwide pricelist for iPhone 3G plans
The worldwide release of the iPhone 3G has been the most anticipated event of the summer for any gadget fan. As customers lined up at stores in 22 different countries to purchase one last weekend, it is natural for them to wonder how the prices of the iPhone compare to other countries.
Well, we decided to help you and make a list of every country’s iPhone costs so you can compare them yourself.
We compiled the iPhone price range for each mobile provider, along with the range of cell phone plans, length of contract and whether or not a prepaid option is offered. We also threw in links to each website to make it easier for you to get specifics on each separate rate plan.
It’s really strange to see how different some of the plans are. iPhones range from free (in the UK) to almost $1000 (Belgium). Contracts also range from prepaid/no contract all the way to 3 year commitments. We find it very interesting how non-standardized everything really is. And what a pain in the arse it must have been for Apple negotiate and track.
For now we have compiled the info on 30 countries where the iPhone 3G plans were announced more or less officially. And with around 70 countries slated to release the iPhone, we are going to keep our eye on the pricing schemes for the countries where it’s yet to come.
We would love to hear from you and do welcome your comments on what needs to be added or changed so we can continue to keep you as informed and educated as possible. Enjoy!
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Country |
Provider |
Price 8/16 GB |
Rate Plans |
Contract Term |
Prepaid |
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Australia |
Prepaid: $729 for 8 GB, $849 16 GB. Postpaid will be free upfront but phone price is financed over 2 years |
yes cap plans as low as $19/mth |
1-2 years |
Yes |
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$189 8 GB or $309 16 GB for $69 cap plan; Free 8 GB or 3.71/mth 16 GB for $169 cap plan |
ranging from $69-169 |
N/A |
No |
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Free for $80/mth (8GB) or $100/mth (16 GB) plans; $279 8GB and $399 16GB for $30/mth plan |
rates vary |
2 years |
Yes |
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Austria |
€149 (US$234) 8GB/€229 (US$360) 16 GB |
Starting at €35 (US $55) per month |
2 years |
No |
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€149 (US$239) 8 GB/€229 (US$360)16 GB |
€10 (US$15)/mth |
2 years |
No |
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Belgium |
€525 (US$826) 8GB and €615 (US$967) 16 GB |
Starting at €30 (US$47) per month; €60 (US$94) gives 1 GB data |
None |
No |
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Canada |
$199/299 |
$30/6 GB |
3 years |
No |
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Denmark |
DKK 1399 8GB / DKK 1999 16GB (US $295 and $421) |
DKK 599 (US $126) first six months, DKK 399 (US $84) after that |
6 mths min |
No |
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Finland |
€1 - €159 8 GB / €85 - €245 16 GB, prepaid €429 8 GB and €519 16 GB |
€32 - €89.99 ($50-141)/month |
2 years |
No |
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France |
€149 ($234) 8 GB, €199 ($312) 16 GB for new customers, €199 8 GB €249 existing customers |
€32 (US$50)/month |
2 years |
No |
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Germany |
€1 - €169 ($1-265) 8 GB and €19 - €249 ($29-391) 16GB |
€29-69 ($45-108) |
2 years |
No |
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Hong Kong |
HK$2938 ($378) or free with HK$498 ($63)/mth plan |
HK$188 ($24) for 500MB data and voice or HK$498 ($63)/unl data |
2 years |
No |
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Ireland |
€49 - €169 ($77-265) 8 GB/ €129 - €229 ($202-360) 16 GB |
€45 - €100 ($70-157) |
18 mths |
No |
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Italy |
€49-199 ($77-313) 8 GB; €119-269 ($187-423) 16 GB |
€59-99 ($93-156) |
2 years |
Yes |
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From free to €199 ($312) 8 GB, €69-€269 ($108-422) 16 GB |
€30-€200 ($61-314) |
2 years |
Yes |
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Japan |
¥23,040($215) 8 GB/ ¥34,560 ($323) 16 GB |
¥7280 ($68) unl data |
2 years |
No |
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Mexico |
MXN $889-3419 ($86-331) 8 GB; MXN $2159-4689 ($210-455) 16GB |
MXN$459-$799 ($44-77) |
N/A |
No |
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Netherlands |
€1-80 ($1-125) 8 GB; €20-160 ($31-250) 16 GB |
€30/mth ($47) unl data |
2 years |
No |
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New Zealand |
NZD $199-549 ($150-415) 8 GB; NZD $349-699 ($265-529) 16 GB |
NZD $80-250 ($60-190) |
2 years |
No |
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Norway |
NOR 1-1390 ($1-272) 8 GB;NOR 890-2290 ($175-450)16 GB |
NOR 399-1099 ($78-$215) |
1 year |
No |
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Portugal |
€499 ($787) 8 GB; €599 ($945) 16 GB |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
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€129-299 ($203-470) 8 GB; €219-389 ($344-612) 16 GB |
€30-65 ($47-102) |
2 years |
No |
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Spain |
Rumored €99 ($155) 8 GB/ €199 ($313) 16 GB |
starting at €24 ($38) a month |
2 years |
No |
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Sweden |
1-2495 kr ($.16-415) 8GB; 795-2495 kr ($132-415) 16 GB |
299 kr - 859 kr ($50-142) a month |
18 mths-2 yrs |
No |
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Switzerland |
N/A |
N/A |
2 years |
No |
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CHF 99-519 ($96-504) 8 GB; CHF 19-619 ($18-600)16 GB |
CHF 25-55 ($25-53) |
2 years |
Yes |
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UK |
Free-?99 ($196) 8GB or ?159 ($315) 16 GB |
?30-?75 ($60-150) voice/data |
18 mths-2 yrs |
No |
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USA |
$199/299 |
$30/Unl Personal data, $45/Unl Business |
2 years |
No |
We hope this information is useful to you, and will update the list when new countries are ready to join the iPhone bandwagon.
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