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In the US, carrier subsidies distort pricing. The iPhone premium is paid by the carrier. For example, AT&T retail iPhone 5 is $649, while retail SG III is $49
by nilsbunger 14y ago
In the US, carrier subsidies distort pricing. The iPhone premium is paid by the carrier. For example, AT&T retail iPhone 5 is $649, while retail SG III is $499. But both are $199 to the consumer with a 2-year contract.
I have no idea how this works out in other countries... $649 is a lot to pay for a phone when you can buy a galaxy nexus for $349 at retail!