what are everyone's suggestions for getting the iPhone 3GS if it is not likely I'll be here for 2 years? 1 year is more likely.
here's what I've gathered, would be curious to hear other thoughts.
Three
+you recoup all your prepayment if you actually do fulfill the 2 yr contract
-you get totally screwed if you don't fulfill 2 yrs
CSL (buy iphone from apple.com)
+/- I looked at the iphone contracts, math is very similar to Three 2-yr contracts
- maybe waiting period for stock on apple.com
SmarTone (buy iphone from apple.com)
+ cheaper monthly plans (I see a 600MB plan for like ~$100 but not sure if this is useable with iphone)
+ less penalty for earlier cancelation
- that blog posts that shows smartone is incredibly slow compared to Three
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14-10-2009, 10:31 PM #1
suggested carrier for iphone 3GS <2yrs?
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15-10-2009, 10:04 AM #2
Have a look here:
Which unlimited data plan is best in Hong Kong
Re the thing about the Smartone speed, Vinko updated his blog with more recent data, and he seems to suggest that Smartone has the most consistent connection:
Smartone-Vodafone HSDPA Network Speed Tested Vinko's Thoughts On…
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15-10-2009, 10:50 AM #3
I have Smartone service for my iPhone, and I think the speed is great 99.5 percent of the time. Granted, I haven't compared it with 3.
I chose it because I could pay to break the contract. I also think their customer service is better.
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15-10-2009, 06:17 PM #4
see the updated data:
Smartone-Vodafone HSDPA Network Test Results Vinko's Thoughts On…
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20-10-2009, 11:49 PM #5
thats helpful, think I will go with smartone.
any complaints from iphone 3G(S) users on smartone?
ive read all the blog stuff vs. 3, just want to see if anyone else had any good/bad experience
