Telstra have just announced that they will be selling the iPhone 3G from July 11 which is a massive surprise to most of the Apple / Telecommunications community as up until now there was no official announcement and to be honest not too much rumor too.
Not only have Telstra hit us with a right hook they have followed with a stunning left jab by releasing pricing too at the same time! Whammy!
From their press release:
iPhone 3G will be available from Telstra on July 11 with a range of specially designed Next G™ iPhone 3G plans that meet the needs of any customer. The Next G iPhone 3G plans start at $30 per month with an upfront cost of $279 for the 8GB model and $399 for the 16GB model.
Customers will receive the 8GB iPhone 3G model at no cost with the $80 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.
Customers can find further information and register their interest in iPhone 3G by visiting a nearby Telstra Shop, calling 1800iPhone or going to www.telstra.com/iphone.
The price seems about right (although further info as to what the plans consist of is needed) and free WiFi just sweetens the deal. Optus and Vodafone better deliver the goods sooner than later to counter such a surprise attack.
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