Originally Posted by
pdxer
you can do that, but if you cancel within 30 days you need to return the iphone. after 30 days you can keep it, so the minimum cost is $199/$299 + 70/mo (lowest priced plan) for two months + $175.
once the initial demand subsides, they'll be selling a no contract iphone for $599/$699.
I think the investment is:
$199 for 8 gb
$25-35 for new activation (?)
$75 max for 1 month service, although fine print says after 14 days can't return - which means I can then terminate, right?
$175 early term penalty
Total $400+++
My reseller was quoting $725 for purchase of unlocked 3G, immediately now. Assuming it costs him up to $500, he's got about $225 for profit, etc.
Question still remains - can it be unlocked and work properly on third party carrier?