new iphone w/ 3G for $199

[ssaloon]

the $199 price tag is assuming you get a 2 year contract with your telco provider.

http://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_3g_fo...h-news-521.php

[russpogi]

ano nga pala ilalabas ng Globe dito? 1st or 2nd generation? pag 1st generation Iphone parang wala ng kwenta...

Here it is:

[SIZE=2] Globe Telecom and Apple Bring iPhone 3G to Philippines

[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]MANILA and SAN FRANCISCO—June 10, 2008—Globe Telecom and Apple® today announced that they will be bringing the highly anticipated iPhone™ 3G to the Philippines later this year.

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[SIZE=2]iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK.

[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]“We are very excited to be working with Apple to bring Filipino consumers iPhone 3G later this year,” said Gerardo C. Ablaza, Jr. president and CEO of Globe Telecom. “Our customers are our greatest passion and we’re constantly striving to offer them the most innovative products such as the revolutionary iPhone 3G.”

[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]“We are thrilled to bring iPhone 3G to millions of mobile customers in the Philippines,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s COO. “We can’t wait to get this revolutionary mobile device in the hands of even more people around the world.”

[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]iPhone 3G will be available to Globe’s postpaid and prepaid subscribers in the Philippines later this year.

[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]*Based on 3G and EDGE testing. Actual speeds vary by site conditions.[/SIZE]
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Globe Telecom is a leading telecommunications company in the Philippines with more than 21 million mobile subscribers. As a pioneer, Globe Telecom continues to be a part of the revolution that’s connecting millions of people across the Philippines and around the world. Beyond technology, Globe Telecom’s business is truly shaped by the bonds that tie Filipinos together. Communications is ultimately about relationships, and this drives the company to innovate and constantly find easy and relevant ways to enrich people’s lives.

[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.[/SIZE]

Source:
http://www1.globe.com.ph/feature.aspx?artid=97

[kimpOy]

its a ipod with a phone... at 199 pedeng pede na... just lower your expectation.... heps may internet pa pala and if you have jailbroken it, it has hundreds of apps, yes including video recorder, mms, games, whathaveyou... and no im not an iphone user

[batangmahal]

July 11 nga ang launch nyan in some countries. Pero sa atin, sabi ng Globe later this year pa, baka 4th quarter pa yan? But this is truly an amazing phone, and no need to buy an iPod!

[chua_riwap]

Kung $199 lang sa US, baka pag dating sa atin, nasa P15K above na ito........

[ssaloon]

Again take note that you shell out a mere $199 to get an iphone, as long as you get a 2 year subscription with AT&T.

[karlbo]

palinya na ulit sa globe.. or betteryet wait for my loyalty again..
i might get the iphone for free..

[C#@RD]

if q4 pa release ng globe, mauunahan sila ng greenhills and guaranteed mas mura yun nga lang tagilid sa warranty since blackmarket.

[chua_riwap]

Huwaw......P41K+ for the 8Gb model?



http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakin...ting-at-P41899

PDI/ Aug 6, 2008

Globe to sell iPhone 3G locally starting at P41,899

MANILA, Philippines -- Globe Telecom will offer Apple’s iPhone 3G prepaid kits in the country for more than P40,000 and with free “text” loads, the company said during its investors’ briefing Wednesday.

The prepaid kit of the 8-Gb version of the much-anticipated phone is priced at P41,899, while the 16-Gb version costs P48,899. Both units, to be sold locally beginning August 22, come with free short messaging service load of P200 for five months.

The iPhone 3G will also be sold under postpaid monthly plans from P1,599 to P4,999 inclusive of free wi-fi connectivity hours.

The Apple iPhone 3G, which operates on the third-generation (3G) mobile network, will also come with a built-in global positioning system (GPS) for location-based mobile services.

The iPhone 2.0 software includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, apart from hundreds of third-party applications built with the recently released iPhone software development kit.

Globe Telecom has more than 21 million mobile subscribers to date.

[jedi]

The pricing is as follows for the 2-year locked prepaid kits:

Php41,889 for 8GB iPhone 3G
Php48,889 for 16GB iPhone 3G

* Comes with 50 hours of free mobile internet. Includes Php200 free load per month for 5 months. The Php5 per 15 minutes 3G charging also applies.

For Globe Postpaid Plans:

Plan 1599: Php1,599/month (Php16,800 for 8GB and Php22,300 for 16GB)
Plan 2199: Php2,199/month (Php14,600 for 8GB and Php20,000 for 16GB)
Plan 3299: Php3,299/month (Php12,300 for 8GB and Php17,800 for 16GB)
Plan 3999: Php3,999/month (Php5,600 for 8GB and Php11,000 for 16GB)
Plan 4999: Php4,999/month (FREE for 8GB and Php5,000 for 16GB)

* Plan 3299 to 4999 will get unlimited WiFi from Globe WiZ, nationwide as well as 100 hours of free monthly 3G usage. Plan 1599 and 2199 will have 40 and 60 hours per month respectively. Excess hours is billed at Php0.50/minute.

GFlex and GPlan offerings:

* GText: Php500 MSF + Php29,000/Php34,000 one-time (8GB/16GB)
* GMix: Php800 MSF + Php25,700/Php31,100 one-time (8GB/16GB)
* GTalk: Php1,200 MSF + Php23,800/Php29,300 one-time (8GB/16GB)
* GTalk Plus: Php1,800 MSF + Php22,000/Php27,500 one-time (8GB/16GB)
* GMatch: Php2,500 MSF + Php20,000/Php25,500 one-time (8GB/16GB)
* GMax: Php3,500 MSF + Php18,000/Php23,400 one-time (8GB/16GB)
* GPlan 5000: Php5,000 MSF + FREE/Php6,500 one-time (8GB/16GB)
* GPlan 7000: Php7,000 MSF + FREE/Php5,000 one-time (8GB/16GB)
* GPlan 10000: Php10,000 MSF + FREE/Php3,300 one-time (8GB/16GB)

All rates above are inclusive of CERA (foreign exchange rates) and the 12% VAT.

sobrang taga naman ang globe dito...