Could we be seeing some further proof that the iPhone 3G is not selling well over in Japan? SoftBank, who is the official carrier in Japan has recently begun a new campaign that is giving away 8GB iPhones for free. The campaign has been dubbed “iPhone for everybody” and simply requires the user to sign a two-year agreement in order to get an iPhone for free.
Additionally, if you are not satisfied with the 8GB model, you can opt to get a 16GB instead. Of course, that comes with a slight catch, the 16GB model is not free. Those who choose the 16GB iPhone will have to pay ¥480 (about $5 US) a month for the life of the contract. In other words, the 16GB model will cost around $120 US, which is still a pretty nice deal.
SoftBank is also lowering the price of their maximum rate data plans from ¥5985 (around $62 US) to just ¥4410 (around $46 US).
[SoftBank via ars technica]
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February 26th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
this is surely an obvious confirmation of a new iphone around june/july. blatantly so because the campaign lasts till 31st may.
March 7th, 2009 at 3:29 am
Keep up the great work, I love your posts
March 23rd, 2010 at 1:30 am
i want to bye a 8GB i phone now.please inform me where i can buy near saitama/tokyo?