Joining fellow Down Under carriers Optus and Vodafone, Telstra on Monday announced itself as the next official iPhone 3G carrier and has provided
early launch details.
The carrier will join its competitors in launching the Apple cellphone on July 11th and follows other providers' strategies of changing the device subsidy depending on the cost of a subscriber's monthly plan. Those subscribing to a base $30 Australian plan will pay $279 for an 8GB iPhone 3G or $399 for the 16GB version, while subscribers can obtain the 8GB phone for free with an $80 monthly plan and the 16GB handset for free with a $100 plan.
The company has unusually avoided talk of any data transfer caps or calling minutes but notes that all plans will require a two-year contract and will provide free Wi-Fi access at all Telstra-run hotspots.
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