AT&T Confirms Early Upgrade Price Increase to $200
No Rebates = +$200
Carriers are moving away from mail-in rebates for smart phones. This is a direct impact of the iPhones no-rebate strategy.
Most smart phones are between $99-$199 (directly in line with the 3gs/i4) without rebate on a 2-year contract and $499-$599 off contract.
The +$200 is a fair way to offset the cost when a customer wants to upgrade early (after at least 6 months). This will bring the price between $299-$399 which happen to be the early upgrade price for the iPhone 3gs/4.
Coincidence? Hardly.
Most smart phones are between $99-$199 (directly in line with the 3gs/i4) without rebate on a 2-year contract and $499-$599 off contract.
The +$200 is a fair way to offset the cost when a customer wants to upgrade early (after at least 6 months). This will bring the price between $299-$399 which happen to be the early upgrade price for the iPhone 3gs/4.
Coincidence? Hardly.
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