Apple's (AAPL) deal with Leap Wireless (LEAP) to sell the iPhone to prepaid users could augur a...

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nosajio Comments (46)
 
T-Mobile used to offer cheaper plans if you had your own phone or bought unsubsidized. Loved it.
1 Jun 2012, 05:12 PM Reply Like

Artaqq Comments (100)
 
Never understand why Apple did the deal with the two worse service providers in our area and US Cellular won't pick up the iPhone. I'll be the first in line to get one if they ever do. Everytime they make some new announcement, I get my hopes up to find out it's something lame...
1 Jun 2012, 05:24 PM Reply Like

muoio Comments (2961)
 
This would be a nightmare for AAPL----
1 Jun 2012, 06:25 PM Reply Like

berylrb Comments (1585)
 
actually it can turn out to be quite brilliant, think about it three iPhone revenue streams:
E/3G - prepaid; iPhone 3G, 4 and 4S; minimal subsidies on off-the-beat providers
3G - 2-year data plans; iPhone 4S; subsidized but discount off new
LTE - 2-year data plans; iPhone 5; subsidized no discount

follows the "iPod" doctrine, yes?
1 Jun 2012, 06:58 PM Reply Like

Sam Comments (9)
 
Hey guys! Relax. The prepaid market is going to be the biggest market for cell phone providers. It is cash and carry. No payables nothing. Look at countries in Asia-It is all prepaid. No contracts. So this is a good thing for Apple.
2 Jun 2012, 11:54 PM Reply Like