iPhone3G India

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Come on this is a bad consumer experience, well we all know they can’t just sell the iPhone at the price being set in US, but still atleast some price cuts should be made by Airtel and Vodafone. At&t in US is doing all it can to attract users towards iPhone by making regular price cuts and they will sell new refurbished iPhone for a price of $150, but in India prices are just stagnant since iPhone launch in India.

Seems like both Airtel and Vodafone has given up on iPhone and moved, that is why its even hard to see any advertising at all about iPhone in India.

Is anyone listening?

Just a heads up for all in India who are looking forward for buying iPhone on EMI. Last date of EMI offers from both Airtel And Vodafone is ending on NOV 30 2008. What will happen after that, whether new plans will be designed or all old plans will be continued, we will keep you posted.

Here are links to the iPhone EMI details we covered earlier:

Airtel iPhone EMI Plans
Vodafone iPhone EMI Plans

Via: Airtel iPhone , Vodafone iPhone

We already informed all how vodafone joined hands with three banks to bring you iPhone on easy installments at : http://iphone3g-india.com/vodafone-gives-loans-to-buy-iphone/

Now Vodafone India released all the details about how much you have to pay for a iPhone3g in India and when. Please refer the below screenshot for details(Click on Screenshot to see clear details):

Seems to me Vodafone is trying all it can to make people buy iPhone3G in India.

This is hilarious and well as ironic, Vodafone has joined hands with three private banks for a finance scheme to help the consumers buy iPhone.

The three banks –ICICI, Barclays and Axis would offer two monthly payment schemes of six months and 12 months respectively to Vodafone subscribers.Consumers can purchase the phone by making an initial downpayment and pay the rest of the amount in six months or 12 months.

Ok, with iPhone already selling at those absurd prices, get ready to pay some more on interest which comes with these loans. Great going Vodafone.

I personally dont think this is a steep decrease but its a good start . And this was bound to happen, how can you expect people to buy iPhone at such absurd prices. Atleast Vodafone is taking some steps to make it affordable to normal masses. After reducing the price the 8GB version will cost around Rs 29,000 and the 16 GB version will sell for Rs 34,000. Lets how Airtel reacts to this.

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Courtesy : Vodafone India

Rejoice all iPhone fans , finally iPhone launched in India. And the first Indian owner of iPhone is a college student, Swati who was standing from 7pm in Sahara mall .So she got her due right even her phone was handed over to her by the president of Bharti Mobile Services, Sanjay Kapoor.

Respect for her

Yesterday received the mail from Vodafone customer service which gave out the prices and steps to get your iphone.
Main points from mail :
1. Go to selected Vodafone stores.
2. Make the advance payment by cash or credit card.
3. Once you pay the advance, you get an appointment date and time to collect you iphone. No queues no hassles.
4. If you don’t have a Vodafone connection please remember to carry a passport sized picture, photo ID proof and address proof as these are required for activating your Vodafone SIM card.

Following is the mail from Vodafone :

Hello,

Thank you for registering for your Apple iPhone 3GTM with us.

We are delighted to announce that the iPhone 3G will be available in India from August 22, 2008 It will be available in 8GB & 16GB models, priced at Rs 31,000 and Rs 36,100 respectively.

Be the first to get the iPhone

We have received a large number of registrations. As there are limited stocks, make sure that you get yours first, by paying an advance of Rs 10,000 to confirm your booking.

Where can you make this advance payment?

The iPhone 3G will be available at select Vodafone Stores. All you need to do is drop in at any select Vodafone Store between August 20 and 21 and make the advance payment by cash or credit card. Don´t forget to show the iPhone booking SMS, which you would have received from us, when you visit the Vodafone Store to pay the advance. To find a Vodafone Store near you, click here

Get an appointment now. No queues for you.

Once you pay the advance, we will immediately give you an appointment date and time, starting August 22 when you can come and experience a full demonstration and collect your iPhone, all ready to use with your contacts and settings, by paying the balance amount.

Hurry! Limited stocks.

Remember, the sooner you confirm your booking, the earlier you´ll get your iPhone. We have limited stocks and it will be on first come, first serve basis.

Buy a Vodafone connection now!

As you are not a Vodafone customer, you will need a Vodafone connection for your iPhone 3G. We recommend that when you come to confirm your booking, please do get yourself a Vodafone connection too. Remember to carry a passport sized picture, photo ID proof and address proof as these are required for activating your Vodafone SIM card.

Happy to help

If you have any queries, log on to www.vodafone.in/iphone or call us on 9886098860 and we´ll be happy to help.

Hurry and be one of the first to make the iPhone 3G your own.

Regards

C P Joshi

AVP - Customer Service