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Report: For every iPhone 3G sold, Apple is getting $325-$425 from AT&T

MG Siegler, VentureBeat06.19.2008
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When word started to trickle in that the iPhone 3G would sell for a mere $199, many people simply could not believe it. It seemed too good to be true. Many questioned why Apple would make such a move when the device was already going to sell like crazy at the... (Read more)

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This is totally busted. I unlocked my current iPhone to use on TMobile and I would consider paying the $525 price for a unsubsidized 3G phone so that I can do the same thing. If they get the full price for the phone, why would they care enough to take steps to keep the *unsubsidized* phone tied to AT&T? AT&T is out of the loop in that case and Apple gets the full price for the device. What am I missing?


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