The iPhone 5 has consumers all over the world in a frenzy and initial sales reports have caused the California based Apple’s stock to hit new highs. When the phone was launched only a week ago the device faced a unprecedented demand, causing the pre-order crowd to be quoted with a 3-4 week delivery time. Canadian buyers needed to wait until our carriers announced prices so that they could order their iPhone5 and on September 13 the wait was over as pricing was announced by Bell for the new smartphone.
The iPhone5 will be more expensive than the previous editions of the devices. The iPhone 4 and 4S started selling in Canada on July 2010 and October 2011 respectively and were almost $20 dollars cheaper. The Bell website states that they will be selling the 16GB iPhone 5 at $179.99 with a 3-year contract term. MobileSyrup used this data and the pricing strategy from last year to figure out the pricing for the remaining versions of the device to be as follows with a 3-year contract:
16GB – $179.95
32GB – $289.95
64GB – $389.95
For customers that do not wish to be tied down to a contract with a wireless provider, there is the option of buying the iPhone5 directly. However, this option is pricier and compared to last year’s version, Apple is charging $50 more for each phone. The break down goes something like this:
16GB – $699.95
32GB – $799.95
64GB – $899.95
MobileSyrup also reports that users that will sign up with Bell can utilize the HD Voice function of the iPhone5. According to an internal document from the Canadian wireless carrier, the website also reported that Bell was the only carrier providing the HD Voice service. However, Telus updated the website and stated that their network also supports HD Voice and the iPhone5 will be the first of its kind running on the wireless provider’s network.
The pricing being offered to customers seems like a lot of cash for a smartphone and initial sales show that consumers are crazy about Apple and the price doesn’t matter. However, some observers are curious about why the pricing is higher in Canada than last year because the Looney has actually gained in value against the dollar. If sales of the new device keep going at the current pace, that question may become irrelevant.
Source: Mobile Syrup
Photo: CNet
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