Vodafone just released their iPhone plans in New Zealand and oh boy did Vodafone screw us all!
Sure it’s a desired item, but NZ$1129 for a 16GB model is insane. You could almost buy a 37” LCD TV for that price!
What’s really insane is the prices of the plans. Their highest plan is $250/month and they still want you to pay $199 for the phone! You’re going to pay them $6,000 over a period of 2 years and they want you to pay for the handset, I’m sorry, but that is about as greedy as it gets.
In contrast, Telstra in Australia is offering the iPhone for free with a A$100 a month plan on a two-year contract. Which seems a little more reasonable!
I’m predicting there is now going to be somewhat of a blackmarket of iPhone’s as people attempt to import them from elsewhere, jailbroken, to avoid any lame Vodafone plans that literally cost you an arm and leg.
Next time Vodafone, sort your stuff out!
Update: Several others share the same thoughts here, here and here.
Unfortunately Stuff.co.nz reported it as being in-expensive. And then updated to say it was expensive – get it right the first time guys!