Apple iPhone 5 US Carrier Comparison Chart • Hacker News Board

Re: Apple iPhone 5 US Carrier Comparison Chart

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Post by recoiledsnake » Fri, Sep 14, 2012, 5:41 PM UTC

If early termination fees are just ~$350, what's stopping people from doing that and selling the phone on eBay for $400? Am I missing something?

Re: Apple iPhone 5 US Carrier Comparison Chart

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Post by mahyarm » Fri, Sep 14, 2012, 5:41 PM UTC

kurtvarner wrote: post #8

Imagine how much of an advantage it'd be to only enforce a 1 year contract. That'd be a huge differentiator, as it would allow you to upgrade your iPhone on it's yearly release. I'm sure that would cause a massive switch in carriers for Apple fans.

In Canada, it would be great if they started 2 year contracts like the USA.

Re: Apple iPhone 5 US Carrier Comparison Chart

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Post by branchan » Fri, Sep 14, 2012, 5:43 PM UTC

I actually didn't know only AT&T is able to do voice+data. For me, that option alone seems to justify the carrier choice. Nothing better than looking things up online or checking map directions while staying on the line with somebody.

Re: Apple iPhone 5 US Carrier Comparison Chart

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Post by benguild » Fri, Sep 14, 2012, 5:43 PM UTC

Doesn't the current phone not support VoLTE?

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Post by ceejayoz » Fri, Sep 14, 2012, 5:44 PM UTC

recoiledsnake wrote: post #21

If early termination fees are just ~$350, what's stopping people from doing that and selling the phone on eBay for $400? Am I missing something?

If you can do that, why would anyone be willing to pay $400 on eBay?

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Post by benguild » Fri, Sep 14, 2012, 5:44 PM UTC

recoiledsnake wrote: post #21

If early termination fees are just ~$350, what's stopping people from doing that and selling the phone on eBay for $400? Am I missing something?

Because the combined eBay/PayPal fees are 10%, and you also have to pay $199 for the phone.

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Post by kurtvarner » Fri, Sep 14, 2012, 5:44 PM UTC

recoiledsnake wrote: post #21

If early termination fees are just ~$350, what's stopping people from doing that and selling the phone on eBay for $400? Am I missing something?

In short, nothing. CNET does a nice job at explaining the early upgrade situation. http://news.cnet.com/8301-33620_3-57512788-278/for-iphone-5-...

Re: Apple iPhone 5 US Carrier Comparison Chart

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Post by laacz » Fri, Sep 14, 2012, 5:44 PM UTC

So, as for people not from US, could someone, please, explain - how much would it cost monthly to use a single iPhone5 device with unlimited text/voice, 2GB data and tethering? Just curious.

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Post by grecy » Fri, Sep 14, 2012, 5:44 PM UTC

recoiledsnake wrote: post #21

If early termination fees are just ~$350, what's stopping people from doing that and selling the phone on eBay for $400? Am I missing something?

Do you have to give the phone back when you terminate?

Re: Apple iPhone 5 US Carrier Comparison Chart

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Post by indiekid » Fri, Sep 14, 2012, 5:45 PM UTC

benguild wrote: post #24

Doesn't the current phone not support VoLTE?

No current network supports VoLTE so I'm not sure this can be confirmed yet.