While everyone who's interested in an iPhone 3G is frustrated by Globe's pricing plans, it's also surprising to learn that Globe's postpaid plan is the 6th cheapest among 18 countries surveyed. Based on Total Minimum Commitment (TMC) cost which computed how much a customer will have to spend upfront and during the entire contract, the 8GB iPhone 3G from Globe has a TMC of Php53,476 (iPhone 3G Plan 1599). See the chart I made below for 18 countries: Chart is based on CBC Radio Canada' iPhone iNdex map here. A lot of people were also referring to the $199 price in the US with AT&T but forgot the 24-month contract and $69 MSF. That brings the TMC cost of the iPhone 3G in the US to Php83,160. Belgium came in at #1 because MobiStar does not have any contract months locked-in to the iPhone. In essence, you can grab an iPhone 3G in Belgium for just Php30,555. With Globe, the contract-free price is Php33,087 + 12% VAT of Php4,512 or a total of Php37,599. Read more in our articles including "iPhone 3G Plans: Cheapest in Belgium, Most Expensive in Canada" and "Globe drops iPhone 3G Prices and more!".
While everyone who's interested in an iPhone 3G is frustrated by Globe's pricing plans, it's also surprising to learn that Globe's postpaid plan is the 6th cheapest among 18 countries surveyed. Based on Total Minimum Commitment (TMC) cost which computed how much a customer will have to spend upfront and during the entire contract, the 8GB iPhone 3G from Globe has a TMC of Php53,476 (iPhone 3G Plan 1599).
See the chart I made below for 18 countries: Chart is based on CBC Radio Canada' iPhone iNdex map here. A lot of people were also referring to the $199 price in the US with AT&T but forgot the 24-month contract and $69 MSF. That brings the TMC cost of the iPhone 3G in the US to Php83,160.
Our coverage of iphone 3g price includes: "iPhone 3G Plans: Cheapest in Belgium, Most Expensive in Canada"; "Globe drops iPhone 3G Prices and more!"; "iPhone 3G Service Plans in 12 Countries". Each article provides unique insights and information.