Will it be sold on a 1 year contract?

[p08757]

The iPhone is NO different from any other smartphone VZW they have, except for the fact that it is an iPhone, but a smartphone none the less.

I've always done 1 year contracts @ ~ $70.00 more than the 2 year contract price with smart phones.

I don't see VZW doing anything different with the iPhone.

 

[shipwrestler125]

The iPhone is NO different from any other smartphone VZW they have, except for the fact that it is an iPhone, but a smartphone none the less.

I've always done 1 year contracts @ ~ $70.00 more than the 2 year contract price with smart phones.

I don't see VZW doing anything different with the iPhone.

Yeah but apple has more control than other companies did with their phones on verizon.

 

[beto89]

God I really hope we can get it with a 1 year contract. I dont mind the 2 yr deal though...

 

[bmxfreak995]

I talked to a verizon rep today and they said they would not be selling the iphone on a one year contract..I clarified by asking even if i payed extra i couldn't get one and they said i had two options, but on a two year or full retail. take this with a grain of salt cause half the time they dont know what the heck there talking about.

 

[p08757]

I talked to a verizon rep today and they said they would not be selling the iphone on a one year contract..I clarified by asking even if i payed extra i couldn't get one and they said i had two options, but on a two year or full retail. take this with a grain of salt cause half the time they dont know what the heck there talking about.

If this is true, I won't be getting an iPhone. 1 year contracts are the only way to go for me.

For what its worth, I don't think Apple would try and limit their sales this way. They are all about moving as much product as they can. By locking in customers into a 2 year contract would limit their sales.

#justsaying

 

[p08757]

I just went to the VZW website and chatted with a rep. (See Below) According to them both 1 and 2 year contracts will be available. No my name is not Ralph.

Please hold for a Verizon Wireless sales representative to assist you with your order. Thank you for your patience.
A Verizon Wireless online pre-sales specialist has joined the chat. You are now chatting with Audrey
Ralph: Hello Audrey
Ralph: Are you there Audrey?
Ralph: If you are there, I can't see what you are typing... :-(
Audrey: Hello. Thank you for visiting our chat service. May I help you with your order today?
Audrey: How can I assist you?
Ralph: Hello..
Audrey: I apologize.
Ralph: I just have a quick question.. I can't seem to find this information on the VZW site. Will the iPhone be offered on a 1 year contract?
Ralph: Or will it only be offered on a 2 year contract?
Audrey: The iphone will be offered on a 1 and 2 year contract.
Ralph: Thank you very much. Have a great day

 

[justme71]

I received this email today:

Good morning! My name is Berta, I can certainly understand your concerns with the price of the iPhone with a one-year agreement and it will be my pleasure to assist you. At this time we have only been provided information on the prices with a new two-year agreement and full retail price. Below I have included the information.



Two year price $199.99 for the 16GB model, and $299.99 for the 32GB model.

Full retail price $649.99 for the 16GB model, and $749.99 for the 32GB model.



As the time gets close to the release date, a promotional offer may be available for a one-year agreement. For additional information, please visit us at https://forums.imore.com/e?link=htt.../http://www.verizon.com/iPhone&token=4CxuE6Ll.



Have a magnificent day and thank you for giving me the opportunity to assist you with pricing information for the iPhone. We appreciate your business and thank you for being a valued Verizon Wireless customer.



Sincerely



Berta

Verizon Wireless

Customer Service

 

[p08757]

I received this email today:

Good morning! My name is Berta, I can certainly understand your concerns with the price of the iPhone with a one-year agreement and it will be my pleasure to assist you. At this time we have only been provided information on the prices with a new two-year agreement and full retail price. Below I have included the information.



Two year price $199.99 for the 16GB model, and $299.99 for the 32GB model.

Full retail price $649.99 for the 16GB model, and $749.99 for the 32GB model.



As the time gets close to the release date, a promotional offer may be available for a one-year agreement. For additional information, please visit us at https://forums.imore.com/e?link=htt.../http://www.verizon.com/iPhone&token=yop9gfWp.



Have a magnificent day and thank you for giving me the opportunity to assist you with pricing information for the iPhone. We appreciate your business and thank you for being a valued Verizon Wireless customer.



Sincerely



Berta

Verizon Wireless

Customer Service

Sounds like Berta and Audrey need to get on the same page! LOL

 

[kch50428]

Sounds like Berta and Audrey need to get on the same page! LOL

Some people don't always read their corporate email, or haven't taken the on-line training session that is supposed to get everyone on the same page

 

[jim1969]

I was in a local Apple store this weekend. I was told no 1 year contracts. I hope the person I spoke with is wrong. My home is about 1 mile from the Verizon LTE coverage map border. I would think LTE would be available within a year in my home. That's why I can live with 3G for a year but would like to upgrade phones in a year.

 

[ahampton2k#IM]

Would count me out also if they don't offer a 1 year option. Since they took away new every 2, I have no reason to be locked into a 2 year contract.

 

[jim1969]

any more news on the 1 year contract?

 

[Stides]

I spoke to a rep today who told me that there will definitely not be a 1 year contract option at launch. He did not know if this would change later in the spring. I hope he is wrong but he seemed fairly confident. Pre-orders begin in only a few days. They should have released 1 year pricing by now if they were going to offer it.

 

[hugecanoli]

Not having the choice of signing up for a one year contract may be a deal breaker for me as well.

I wish we would hear definitively one way or another.

 

[jaycee2007]

Im pretty sure the only 1year contract option is buying at full retail.

 

[j7469]

It was speculated from many tech websites even before the Verizon iPhone was officially announced that Verizon would NOT be able to offer the iPhone on 1 year contracts or BOGO. It is believed Apple has some control over pricing and would not want to lover their brand value by offering those pricing deal.

AT&T does not offer 1 year contracts on the iPhone but if you buy an iPhone around launch they typically let you buy next years model at the $199 price with a new 2 year contract. Assuming that you pay your bill on time.

 

[jim1969]

It was speculated from many tech websites even before the Verizon iPhone was officially announced that Verizon would NOT be able to offer the iPhone on 1 year contracts or BOGO. It is believed Apple has some control over pricing and would not want to lover their brand value by offering those pricing deal.

AT&T does not offer 1 year contracts on the iPhone but if you buy an iPhone around launch they typically let you buy next years model at the $199 price with a new 2 year contract. Assuming that you pay your bill on time.

I hope Verizon does the same as At&T. Being stuck with the same phone for 2 years is forever in the new smartphone world.

 

[atlas9171]

I hope Verizon does the same as At&T. Being stuck with the same phone for 2 years is forever in the new smartphone world.

I seem to remember a story a week or two ago on Android Central saying Verizon was scrapping the early upgrade option, can't remember when it was going into affect.

Edit: Change started January 16th. If you have a two year contract you have to wait 20 months for an upgrade or pay full retail.