Vodafone & Three join teams
So what, you say?
Well, that means they have the same iPhone deals and plans available – AND you now have unlimited credit to call and text Vodafone to Vodafone, Three to Three … AND 3 to Vodafone.
That’s right, for FREE. Above and beyond the new caps. Cool huh?!
Vodafone iPhone plans
Vodafone announced Monday to their Twitter followers that they would be releasing information on the iPhone 4 plans today - with Vodafone having the iPhone 4 available soon instore or via their online store for purchase.
From midnight on July 30th (being 11.59 pm on Thursday + 1 minute) you can order your new Apple® iPhone® 4 online or by visiting one of our selected Vodafone stores.
Orders are on a first come, first served basis while stocks last! So order online from the convenience of your home or visit a Vodafone store near you to get the amazing new iPhone 4®.”
Three
The Three iPhone 4 plans are also now available online, with online purchasing available via Three Shop with the launch also at midnight Thu / Friday am.
As well …
Free unlimited mobile access to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace and Foursquare (the Sites) is available to all customers who connect to a new 3 voice postpaid contract after 1 July 2010.
They are both also offering a bonus 500Mb ($29 cap) or 1Gb data per month on top of their cap plans over 24 months.
The VIP launch
And if you were still personally thinking that nothing exciting could come of 3 and Vodafone joining, then check out the special VHA VIP iPhone launch for Sydneysiders… putting on the food and drinks at The Ivy… Wow! If I was to be smoozed and boozed for hours before buying my iPhone 4, I’d have been sure to impulse buy every single available iPhone accessory as well! [Danger Will Robinson]
Quick Links
- Buy iPhone 4 through Vodafone
- Buy iPhone 4 through Three Mobile
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Optus iPhone 4 launch
Optus have announced they are doing VIP events for the iPhone 4 launch this week.
Selected city stores (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Perth) will be opening at midnight Thursday.
You must be registered with them, which you can do via the Optus website.
Of course, if you can’t be bothered lining up at midnight and getting in first, then you can still purchase via their website or stores thereafter.
Other Telcos
Three and Vodafone also offering the iPhone at the same time:
- Buy iPhone 4 through Vodafone
- Buy iPhone 4 through Three Mobile
They’ve got great plans.
Unless you need to bother with Telstra based on your location, I wouldn’t worrya bout their iPhone 4 plans… I don’t reckon they compare.
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Drought hits Australia
It seems in Australia (well, in fact globally), we are experiencing a new kind of drought.
Yes, along with the weather drought our country has been suffering through for about ten years, there is now also an iPhone drought!
Oh lord, how will we ever cope? (says the farmer’s daughter, with tongue firmly in cheek)
Will we have to take a page out of India’s book and have naked iPhone virgins dance for the Apple Gods?
Telco’s out of new iPhones
If you’ve been trying to purchase your iPhone through Telstra, Virgin, 3 etc, you’ll discover that many are either completely out of iPhone stock, or very close to (which may involve driving from store to store to find the last remaining iPhone 3G S…).
Why is this? Apparently there is a global shortage, with Apple not able to keep up with the supply demand.
Where to buy the iPhone 3G S
It’s interesting to note that you can still grab yourself an iPhone online at Apple AU, with an estimated 5-7 day delivery turn-around.
You could of course, also put your name down on all the Telco waiting lists and see who can deliver the fastest?!
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“Who’s going to buy the new iPhone”
From who – and for how much?
With the new iPhone 3GS launching in Aus tomorrow, the customer and price wars have begun!
The excitement can almost be felt in the air – or is that smelled?
So what are the big guns offering?
Vodafone
Vodafone are offering the iPhone 3GS free on a $69 plan with credit and and monthly discount options.
Three
Not to be outdone, Three Mobile are also happy to be offering the iPhone to their old and new customers. Check out their plans.
Optus
Optus advertised that they are opening some major stores at midnight tonight, Thursday, with the first 500 through the doors will receive an iPhone accessories “Love Pack”:
Sydney- Optus ‘yes’ Shop George Street
Brisbane – Optus ‘yes’ Shop Queen Street
Melbourne – Optus ‘yes’ Shop Bourke Street
If you’re not in the vicinity – or iPhone crazy enough in this winter weather, then they’ve also got online offers and credit bonuses. As well, there’s mention of waiving the first 12 months handset fees if you are midway through your contract but opt to recontract for 24 months.
I guess they’ve struggled a little with customer loyalty after many data and billing problems… Do customers want to resign with them?
Telstra
What are they offering?
Well, according to Courier Mail blog, Telstra is “giving new iPhone users the finger”, Telstra in their usual arrogance are offering little information at this stage to win – or lose – customers. I guess, it’s a matter of wait and see for the average Joe Bloggs and Telstra.
I presume they think the NextG speed will win over customers??
Telstra are usually dearer in all other products and services – so it would be unusual for them to change their business strategy just for the iPhone?
Gossip on Twitter about Telstra plans is worth checking out – Telstra – iPhone deals
Yeh, boohoo to you Telstra.
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