Finally, two years after it debuted, the iPhone is finally on sale legally in Bermuda. As predicted in Breezeblog a couple of days ago, M3 beat Cellular One and introduced the iPhone 3G to Bermuda today. As also correctly predicted here, prices will start at $699 for the 8GB and $799 for the 16GB – a full $200 cheaper than Cellular One which is due to roll its new network out next week … with a price correction, no doubt. Yes, they’re still expensive but I reckon by the time I’ve factored in the original price of an overseas phone, the cancellation penalty, cost of unlocking, duty, etc. the difference is worth paying for to have a locally-supported iPhone. There’s also another caveat too – apparently unlocked phones have an issue with turning off data roaming when overseas from Bermuda and some people have already been caught out with massive data bills while travelling.
Rumour has it M3 will beat Cellular One to the punch with the iPhone. I understand they will roll out their 3G network this week and that the iPhone will start at $699-$799 for a two year contract – about $200 less than Cellular One’s bottom line of $799.
Thanks again so much to everyone who donated to our family’s head-shaving in aid of children’s cancer charity St. Baldrick’s. As you can see, the deed was done on Friday night – and we raised (at last count) an astonishing $33,000. I even got $372 for the beard on the night!
If you still want to contribute, you can do so on our St. Baldrick’s page.
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