As we know, Bharti Airtel has officially confirmed the iPhone 3GS in India. Now, they have announced the pricing details and release date of iPhone 3GS.
Many tech gurus were expecting cheap iPhone in India, but that’s not going to happen anytime soon. Airtel’s iPhone 3GS is too costly, and on top of that you’ll have to sign a contract with them.
iPhone 3GS Price in India
- iPhone 3GS 16GB – Rs. 35,500* (Approx $780)
- iPhone 3GS 32GB – Rs. 41,500* (Approx $900)
[*- Extra charges will be included.]
Release Date of iPhone 3GS in India
After looking at above prices, I don’t think anyone would want to buy it in India. But still, Airtel is releasing iPhone 3GS on Friday i.e. 26th March 2010. [More information here]
Some Thoughts on iPhone 3GS & 3G Service in India
iPhone 3GS was launched almost one year back in the US, which was obviously cheaper than above mentioned prices.
Entire world has started welcoming 4G technology. US telecom companies have been trying 4G in certain areas where as MTNL, one of the biggest telecom companies in India, is still struggling to implement 3G service in major cities.
Currently, MTNL is the only 3G service provider in India. No other company (including Airtel) has got such facility to provide 3G to their subscribers. And, no one can predict its availability in India.
Apple is going to reveal a new phone, probably iPhone 4G, in the 2nd quarter of 2010. They are also selling no-contract iPhone 3GS through AT&T.
Is it really worth to buy an ‘old iPhone 3GS’ at such outrageous prices?
Rumor is Apple’s going to introduce the 4th gen iphone this June. I’ll pass up on the 3GS, thank you very much.
Rumor is Apple’s going to introduce the 4th gen iphone this June. I’ll pass up on the 3GS, thank you very much.
The price is rediculous
The price is rediculous
[...] Harshad on March 26, 2010 As per the given date, Airtel started iPhone 3GS sales in India today, but not many people are interested in buying the phone. [...]
It is not a rumor. Apple is relasing 4g in USA with Sprint network in USA> Funny thing is , it does not differ whether u have 3g or 4g in india. It would only work with 3g capacity. In india we still dont have the 3g technology. I dont think we would be getting 4g in next 5 years.
[...] Harshad on April 1, 2010 Airtel and Vodafone have launched iPhone 3GS in India at very high prices. Indian iPhone users are not [...]
**** airtel……. *** double price than actual …. this is sucks !@!
and by the way 4G is not a big deal…..! take that price point down ..!
im planning to invest 35 thousand on a phone so should i go for the iphone or sum other fone guys pls help me out
You won’t get iPhone 4 for 35k. The official iPhone 3GS is also costlier than your budget. I think you should try some other options.
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