With the formal launching of the latest iPhone 6 models, four major mobile carriers are now offering network deals and early upgrade plans for customers who have been highly anticipating Apple's latest smartphones. These include AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint for the U.S., although there will be smaller carriers that will offer the new handsets soon.
Shortly after Apple held its largest pre-sale launch in its history, both the 4.7-inch iPhone and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus quickly went out of stock. This happened merely hours following the announcement of pre-orders on launch day, both on the online Apple Store and the said mobile carriers.
It is said that the delivery of iPhone 6 devices will be delayed by seven to 10 days, whereas the delivery of iPhone 6 Plus handsets is reportedly pushed back by three to four weeks for AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint.
According to a statement released by AT&T, the company made its biggest pre-order sales record with the release of the iPhone 6 handsets.
"This is our biggest iPhone pre-order launch day ever," AT&T Mobility CEO Glenn Lurie said last Sept. 12.
In the U.S., availability of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus devices will begin on Sept. 19 and various prices have been offered by the country's four major mobile carriers.
First, AT&T is offering their installments plans with $0 downpayment, followed by monthly payments of $32.50 for Next 12 (12 months) or $27.09 for Next 18 (18 months). The monthly payments increase to $37.50 and $31.25 for the 64 GB version, and $42.50 and $35.42 for the 128 GB version.
For the 16-GB iPhone 6 Plus handset, AT&T is offering $0 downpayment, followed by monthly payments of $37.50 for the Next 12 plan or $31.25 for the Next 18 plan. The 64 GB version costs $42.50 and $35.42 per month, while the 128 GB version costs $47.50 and $39.59 monthly. Said prices will be charged on top of the monthly service costs.
For Spint, the company has introduced their latest promotion, also deemed as a leasing program, called iPhone for Life. The program will enable consumers to purchase the iPhone 6 for $0 downpayment, followed by monthly payments of $20 for the 16 GB model for 24 months. The 64 GB model comes with a cost of $25 every month, while the 128 GB version will cost $30 per month.
For T-Mobile, customers can avail of the iPhone 6 at $0 downpayment, followed by a monthly installment of of $27.08 for 24 months. A downpayment worth $99 will be required for the 64 GB version while $199 should be paid for the 128 GB model, and will further charge $27.08 as the monthly installment fee for every phone.
iPhone Plus will be available for T-Mobile subscribes at a downpayment worth $0, $99, and $199 down, followed by a monthly payment of $31.25 for 24 months for the 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB handsets, respectively.
Finally, Verizon is offering its iPhone plans for $0 downpayment and a monthly payment of $32.49 for 20 months for the 16 GB version of the iPhone 6. Prices are to increase to $37.50 and $42.50 for the 64 GB and 128 GB versions. For the 16 GB iPhone 6 Plus, customers can avail of this by paying $0 downpayment along with a monthly payment of $37.49 for 20 months. Prices are to increase to $42.50 and $47.50 for the 64 GB and 128 GB versions.
