Telstra reveals iPhone 3G Pricing in Australia

Jun 30 2008, 3:26am CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Telstra announces the iPhone 3G for their super fast Next G network in Australia.

The Apple iPhone 3G will be available from Telstra on July 11th, like in most other markets Apple has announced a deal.
The Next G iPhone 3G plans start at $30 (~$US28) per month with an upfront cost of $279 (~$US269) for the 8GB model and $399 (~$US385) for the 16GB model.
Customers will receive the 8GB iPhone 3G model at no cost with the $80 (~$US77) plan and either the 8GB or the 16GB model at no cost with plans starting at $100 per month.
All plans include free Wi-Fi access at Telstra hotspots and require a 24-month contract.

"Australians are very excited about iPhone 3G and we're delighted to bring this product to them on Telstra's high-speed Next G network," said David Moffatt, Telstra's consumer group managing director. "With iPhone 3G on the country's largest and fastest 3G network, providing coverage to 99 percent of the population, more Australians will enjoy the iPhone 3G experience in even more places."

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