iPhone data plan dubbed the iPlan?
No, we’re not kidding. Although iPlan might simply be used internally to refer to the Apple iPhone data plan, this streak of info came from a pretty high up source of ours, and it looks to be accurate. The iPhone data plan will be around $34.99-$44.99 and feature unlimited data, and either 2000 text messages, or unlimited text messages (we still have not confirmed which, but unlimited text messages would be awesome). For anyone trying to snuff the FedEx driver on his way in to deliver the iPhones, be prepared, because all FedEx drivers are said to be assigned, and delivering to stores in teams. Well, what if we raid the stockroom the night before, we’ll end up with a bunch of iPhones right? Wrong. Apple’s cleverness was revealed when they announced the 6:00PM release time to make sure stores would have just got shipments, and couldn’t sell them earlier. Are we putting all our faith in FedEx? Everything appears so as FedEx will be shipped the iPhones on Tuesday, or Wednesday, and the iPhones will sit in FedEx local sort facilities and hubs until Friday, where they will then be delivered.
Sounds like a cocky move on Apple’s part.
Although this may help with the expected large number of new data plan users.
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Wow so then fedex employees will be targeted to be robbed? That sucks to work for fedex.
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I’ll be glad when the 29th is here so they will stop talking about the release and move on to talking about how the phone actually is.
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Holy mackerels, $35-$45?!?! That’s allot of moola. And they think there going to get 3 million people to do that? I’m sorry, but iPods are very common amongst kids, and there is no way that kids will be able to afford that type of monthly bill. And for older people, do they really expect people to go and drop the N95 or Blackberry’s just for some kids toy? I believe the ‘older crowd’ will prefer to have a proper (more respectable phone like a blackberry or Nokia. I’m very curious to see how it all turns out.
My prediction (I’m probably really wrong) that there will be a surplus of iPhones looking for homes after the first month if they really did make 3 million of them. I hope Apple knows what there doing, because it seems to me that the product is right, but the but the price is wrong. That’s why i believe the sidekick has excelled, it is pretty expensive for the actual phone, but then the plan is amazing at only $20 a month. I guess the iPhone is trying to be the rich mans sidekick?
The phone being 500 to begin with, then around a $40 data charge plus actual minutes and then add on taxes, The absolute minimum monthly bill i could see with an iPhone would be $80. There’s no way kids or parents alike are going to stump up that sort or money
Good luck iPhone. (Your going to need it!)
BTW, BG, your doing great, keep up the good work! I’m also interested in your opinion on this subject, do you think its going to be a best seller?
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I just wish AT&T would simplify their data plans. I just looked at the BB plans and left confused on what to get. The cost are so close just make it the blackberry plan and be done. Simple will be better.
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iPlan? $35-45? iM upset…
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The cost when compared to BB is fine, although depending on the amount texts will make it more cost friendly. Now if this plan can be translated into other phones it might be good, in someways.
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Yeah its expensive but at 35 it’s about the same as the Blackberry Personal Max plan so I think it will do alright. It will, however, be a problem for a lot more people if it gets pushed to 45.
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Where is the issue here? this is a data device. the Palm’s and the 8525 cost $39.99 as does the Blackjack and include 1500 text, the bb is $29.99 plus $10 for 1500 text.
This device falls into the same category and should expect a similar plan.
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Me too. I’m getting iTired of all this.
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Listen I’m 17 years old and I have been waiting for this phone for some time now. I’m not going to let this data plan get in my way, of course its expensive because its going to be amazing. I will be at my local ATT store on launch ready to get one and both my parents have no problem paying for the data plan. I know, consider myself extremely lucky and I will probably be one of the few kids at my school who actually has one. I am very thankful and I do see where Jasper is coming from.
THANKS
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Awesome, this will actually save me about 6 bucks a month with taxes. I’m paying 44.99 for my BB 8700 which doesn’t even offer wifi and until today didn’t really have an approved AOL/MSN/YAHOO chat program.
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@ Wesson. Where is that chat link fo BB?
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I pay $40 for my Treo 680’s data, and yes the iPhone is even more dynamic. It costs at&t money to support large packets of data from these PDA phones though a nationwide… uh, worldwide network.
Have fun syncing the iPhone with your movies and music. I have several family movies from my digi-recorder uploaded to my Treo - it’s great to have them on hand.
Also, wait a week for any returned iPhones. I am.
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i work for fedex in one its westchester,nylocations.they havent told us when the phones were comming in but im off today so maybe that said something this morning.and recently they brought in new cages to hold the iphones.only the mangers will have the keys to the cage.they are taking this very seriously.they told us att gave fedex 100 million for the shipping of the iphones.and they have already warned us about people trying to rob us.if they iphones are just sitting in the cage until friday i might be able to snap some pics of the box if anyone is interested let me know i know its not a big deal but some people are so fanatical about this phone im sure they would like a pic of the box
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I have the original “MediaWorks” plan which includes unlimited data, 3000 SMS for $19.99 a month! On my bill it does have a 2027 expiration date on the plan… weird.
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looks like here in syracuse they are closing the store at 4pm and reopening at 6p.(315)426-9526 to hear the msg
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@Jay
Friday will be here soon enough. Do not take any risks for a picture.
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Yes! Take pictures!
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yeah i know thats true i probalby wont i dont want steve jobs comming after me lol.the managers also told me that att said that if one iphone goes missing they will cancel the account.so i think fedex said that apple and att are gonna be sending people to each fedex location to make sure everything runs smoothly
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about as expected. i have an older BB plan at 29.99 but $40 is about what i expected. I mean really, its a pda that costs $500-$600 without tax - they are not going for the budget buyers.
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You guys keep mentioning kids. I don’t think jobless kids are the demographic they are shooting for with a $600 phone. This is for people that can afford it, and there will be plenty of them. I do admit I am disappointed by the data plan especially because of the Edge speeds.
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Does sending an email count as a text or data? I have never understood the longterm potential of SMS as convergence continues. I guess it is more of an IM conversation.
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How do you know that fedex is getting $100 million for the delivery of the iPhones?
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Jasper is right, I think that $20 would be the sweet spot for unlimited and maybe a $15 for 15mb.
They are going to have a lot of unhappy campers (literally if the lines are long enough).
What would be good is if they offered a $200 rebate if you signed up for the data plan.
If they want to sell 10 million in one year, they cannot ask at least $35 per month date + $35 per month voice + $5 per month taxes + $500 phone.
The only people who pay for ~$40 per month data plans are businesses, and from the sound of things, they are not going to get many business people (b/c of the lack of blackberry connect/goodlink & physical keyboard).
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