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Since I’ve received countless info request since my blog post explaining what you should do to get an iPhone in Japan, here’s a recap’ of the current iPhone pricing plan in Japan, as sold by Softbank (special offers by Yodobashi Camera, Bic Camera or others are not taken into account, for simplicity’s sake).
All prices include taxes. The iPhone has to be bought with a 24 months contract. Prices in red are the minimum requirements.
Contract fee:
JPY 2,835 for a new Softbank contract, or JPY 1,995 for a Softbank contract upgrade. This is a one-shot fee.
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September 8, 2008 at 3:20 pm |
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September 12, 2008 at 7:15 am |
Can you compare with America ?
Thanks.
September 25, 2008 at 8:13 am |
Hi Thank you for the detailed information.
About cancellation:
1. If you cancel after one year, the whole discount (46.080Y) will be lost, or just the remaining discount (23.040Y)?
2. Is there an additional canellation fee?
Thank you again!
September 25, 2008 at 9:22 am |
@ Alex
from what I understand, only the remaining discount will be lost, since the discount starts to kick in after the second billing months. The problem with some discounts is that if you don’t use your phone to talk a lot, you might not gain the full discount, as it is offered to you on a talk-basis. I’ve seen conflicting reports about this, I’m waiting to see my usage and will let you know.
The only cancellation fee I’ve heard about is the one for 6-months contracts only.
September 25, 2008 at 9:42 am |
Thank you about this usefull information. Maybe I’ll sign up for one in the next time. I will definite stop by a Softbank-Store one of these days.
September 25, 2008 at 2:02 pm |
Ref: Finally, the Apple Care Protection Plan at JPY 7,800 per month.
I believe that is a one-time charge for Apple Care, not monthly.
September 25, 2008 at 2:14 pm |
@ Norm Dancy
of course, silly I am ! Thank you for pointing that out. Cheers.
September 28, 2008 at 1:57 am |
Неплохо. Занятно.:)
December 8, 2008 at 10:41 pm |
Thanks. Very helpful.