iPhone Price Plans Comparison - SINGTEL M1 STARHUB

Price Plans Information:
SINGTEL: www.singtel.com.sg/iphone
M1: www.m1.com.sg/iphone
STARHUB: www.starhub.com/iphone

Update - As of 8th December 2009, SingTel has announced its revised rates for its iPhone plans. Our analysis has been updated to reflect SingTel's updated iFlexi plans. StarHub has also matched SingTel's $30 data cap offer, followed by M1 which increased its data bundle to 12GB and introducing the $30 data cap.

A few weeks ago, both StarHub and M1 have made official announcements that the iPhone will be available to both carriers by the end of 2009. A quick check on the pre-order site on Sunday revealed that registration has been closed for both companies, indicating the imminent arrival of the price plans.

Surely, Starhub launched its price plans on Monday morning, revealing new price plans that goes hand-in-hand with their iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. Shortly after, M1 also revealed its iPhone price plans and by 8th December 2009, SingTel announced its price plan revision.

With all three telcos' price plans set in stone, it's time to analyze the offerings from each of them. We start by checking out the pricing of the iPhone, seeing as that is what consumers are getting all excited about in the first place.


For the purpose of this article, we'll be looking at the most basic and high-end plans as a comparison. For the full comparison, check out our round-up of the iPhone price plans for a quick gauge.

The following information was correct as of 7th December 2009

With similar offerings of talk time and bundled SMS amongst StarHub and SingTel, the former is pricing the iPhone slightly cheaper at $10, $20 and $30 as you go up the price plan ladder. On the extreme end, the StarHub SmartSurf Unlimited gives you 2000 minutes of talk time and SMS, which is approximately 33% more than what you get on SingTel for a free iPhone 3G or 3GS.

M1's offering, which was announced later in the day, trounced the other two telcos' offerings with an even lower price point for its monthly subscription and iPhone pricing. As you can see from the comparison for its entry-level plans, M1's iPhone Value plan comes in at the most affordable $36, with the iPhone 3GS priced at $658. Looking at the highest-end plan, both M1 and StarHub gained the upper hand with an unlimited data bundle against SingTel's 3GB limit. Furthermore, M1 comes with unlimited outgoing talk time and SMS, making it the clear winner amongst the three telcos for now.

The following information has been updated as of 8th December 2009

As of now, SingTel has countered and matched both StarHub and M1's offer. For its bundled data, SingTel has increased it to 12GB, and introduces the lowest data cap rate at $30. Unfortunately, the telco has not budged and isn't introducing unlimited data usage for its highest level plan, unlike M1 and StarHub's offer.

On the highest iFlexi Premium plan, SingTel has matched up to StarHub's offer of 2000 minutes of talktime and SMS.

Furthermore, SingTel has also matched the prices of its iPhone to M1's offering, and for its iPhone 3G 8GB on the lowest end plan, it'll be $10 cheaper than M1's offer of $398 for the iPhone.

To quantify it in numbers, let's take a look at the total cost of the iPhone 3GS 32GB, should you opt for the cheapest plan over the next 24 months:-
M1 - ($36 x 24) + $658 = $1522
StarHub - ($38 x 24) + $668 = $1580
SingTel - ($39 x 24) + $658 = $1594

Without a doubt, on a 24 months outlook, M1's iPhone offering would still be the cheapest of the lot, followed by StarHub and then SingTel. But if you're a heavy outgoing caller, there are considerations to take note of, and you might do better with the mid-range plans that costs no more than $60 on all three telcos.

Note that these calculations are based on the fact that you won't be exceeding the data limit. With SingTel announcing its revised bundled data and data cap, there is a paradigm shift in the data costing, which we'll analyse in the next page.


Adopted from:
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/articles/view.php?cid=24&id=3088

PRESS RELEASE: M1 to bring iPhone 3GS to Singapore on 9 December

SINGAPORE, 7 December 2009 - M1 today announced that it will launch iPhone 3GS in Singapore on 9 December 2009. M1 will offer a range of new 3G tariff plans tailored for iPhone customers, including iPhone at no upfront cost on the Take3 programme and monthly subscriptions as low as $36 on the iPhone Value plan.

iPhone 3GS is the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet, packed with incredible new features including improved speed and performance - up to twice as fast as iPhone 3G - with longer battery life, a high quality 3 megapixel autofocus camera, easy to use video recording and hands free voice control. iPhone 3GS includes iPhone OS 3.1, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system with features such as Cut, Copy and Paste, MMS, Spotlight Search, landscape keyboard and more.

“Using iPhone 3GS on Singapore’s most advanced network will allow our customers to maximize their use and enjoyment of iPhone's features," said Ms. Karen Kooi, Chief Executive Officer, M1. "We are excited to bring iPhone to our customers and are offering a generous free data bundle with a minimum of 10GB, giving customers the peace of mind to surf the Internet and download apps from the thousands available on the App Store."

Customers on M1’s iPhone plans will also enjoy M1’s unique call benefits of unlimited free calls to three M1 numbers, per-second billing and discounts of up to 35 percent on subscription fees with the Multi-line Saver programme.

M1 will celebrate the iPhone launch at 12am at Paragon and Westmall shops on 9
December. At launch, iPhone will be available at twelve M1 shops and six dealer shops throughout Singapore.

For more details on price plans, visit www.m1.com.sg/iphone

PRESS RELEASE: StarHub To Offer iPhone On December 9

The following is a press release from StarHub Ltd. (CC3.SG):
Singapore, December 7, 2009 - StarHub today announced that it will launch iPhone in Singapore on December 9. StarHub will offer a range of new 3G mobile plans to meet the different needs of iPhone customers for voice, SMS and data usage. iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G will be available for free on the 3G SmartSurf Unlimited plan with a two-year contract.

iPhone 3GS is the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet, packed with incredible new features including improved speed and performance - up to twice as fast as iPhone 3G - with longer battery life, a high-quality 3 megapixel autofocus camera, easy to use video recording and hands free voice control. The groundbreaking App Store provides access to more than 100,000 applications from games to social networking to financial planning and health management, generating more than 2 billion downloads to date. iPhone is now available in over 80 countries around the world.
"We are delighted to bring iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS to our customers in Singapore.

With powerful features and thousands of exciting applications, iPhone is a perfect match for StarHub's superior nationwide mobile broadband network," said Mr. Chan Kin Hung, Head of Products and Solutions, StarHub. "With our great mobile data plans, iPhone users are able to do more with the mobile Internet, such as blog, access emails, download music, connect to social networks, stream video and surf, without worrying about data charges."

StarHub's HSPA+ mobile broadband network delivers mobile broadband speeds of up to 21Mbps nationwide, offering iPhone customers the best experience in mobile Internet access in Singapore.

At StarHub's launch of iPhone, four new 3G SmartSurf price plans will be introduced. All plans will come with StarHub's iconic mobile features including unlimited free incoming voice calls, per-second billing,100 free SMS with GIRO bill payment and free StarHub IDD 018 calls to 18 destinations for $5 monthly. In addition, local data usage charges are capped at $48 monthly so mobile users have greater peace of mind when they go online on their iPhone.

Starting December 9, 2009, customers who have pre-registered for iPhone will be given priority access for a limited time to purchase iPhone with a StarHub two-year price plan. Further information on pre-registration as well as StarHub's launch details can be found at http://www.starhub.com/.

For more details on price plans, visit www.starhub.com/iphone

Starhub Singapore (Starhub Ltd) to offer iPhones

MEDIA STATEMENT - IPHONE

Singapore, 9 November 2009 - StarHub and Apple have reached an agreement to
bring iPhone to customers in Singapore later this year. StarHub looks forward to offering iPhone and a range of tailored service plans to customers in Singapore.
More information on pricing, tariffs and availability dates will be released in due course.

M1 Singapore (MobileOne Ltd) to offer iPhones

M1 Press Statement: iPhone

SINGAPORE, 13 October 2009 - M1 and Apple have reached an agreement to bring iPhone to customers in Singapore later this year. M1 looks forward to offering iPhone and a range of tailored service plans to customers in Singapore.
More information on pricing, tariffs and availability dates will be released in due course

Nano shoots video.

The new iPod nano. Now rocking a video camera, a polished anodized aluminum finish, and a larger screen. Also making its debut: FM radio with Live Pause.

The world’s most popular music playernow gives you even more to play with.
Say you find yourself in the middle of an impromptu shopping cart race. Or in the dining hall when a colossal food fight breaks out. Now you can prove it really happened with the iPod nano video camera. Shoot high-quality video in portrait or landscape — perfect for posting on the web or emailing friends. iPod nano also includes a microphone that captures clean audio you can listen to during playback on the built-in speaker.

Design makes rock more glam.
iPod nano now has a polished anodized aluminum finish in nine electrifying colours. And a larger 2.2-inch colour display for your viewing pleasure.

Genius Mixes.
Making music mixes has never been easier. Because now Genius does it for you.

FM radio + Live Pause. Return of theradio star.
Rock out with the new FM tuner. And new innovative features — Live Pause — make it smarter than the average radio.

VoiceOver. It speaks volumes.
VoiceOver speaks the names of songs and artists. So you can navigate your music without looking at the screen.

Pedometer and Nike + iPod.
The new Pedometer counts every step you take. Or you can add Nike+ shoes and a Nike + iPod Sport Kit. Which makes your iPod nano the perfect workout partner.

Note to self:Voice Memos are here.
The built-in mic lets you capture a thought, a reminder, a class lecture, or any audio recording you want with Voice Memos.

Adapted from:

http://www.apple.com/sg/ipodnano/

iPhone 3G S - The fastest, most powerful iPhone yet.

Adapted from:
http://www.apple.com/iphone/iphone-3g-s/

Introducing iPhone 3G S
Meet the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet. iPhone 3G S features video recording, Voice Control, up to 32GB of storage, and more.

The Fastest iPhone Ever
The first thing you’ll notice about iPhone 3G S is how quickly you can launch applications. Web pages render in a fraction of the time, and you can view email attachments faster. Improved performance and updated 3D graphics deliver an incredible gaming experience, too. In fact, everything you do on iPhone 3G S is up to 2x faster and more responsive than iPhone 3G.

Video
Now you can shoot video, edit it, and share it — all on your iPhone 3G S. Shoot high-quality VGA video in portrait or landscape. Trim your footage by adjusting start and end points. Then share your video in an email, post it to your MobileMe gallery, publish it on YouTube, or sync it back to your Mac or PC using iTunes.

3-Megapixel Camera
The new 3-megapixel camera takes great still photos, too, thanks to built-in autofocus and a handy new feature that lets you tap the display to focus on anything (or anyone) you want.

Voice Control
Voice Control recognizes the names in your Contacts and knows the music on your iPod. So if you want to place a call or play a song, all you have to do is ask.

Compass
With a built-in digital compass, iPhone 3G S can point the way. Use the new Compass app, or watch as it automatically reorients maps to match the direction you’re facing.

Cut, Copy & Paste
Cut, copy, and paste words and photos, even between applications. Copy and paste images and content from the web, too.

Landscape Keyboard
Want more room to type on the intelligent software keyboard? Rotate iPhone to landscape to use a larger keyboard in Mail, Messages, Notes, and Safari.

Messages
Send messages with text, video, photos, audio, locations, and contact information. You can even forward one or more messages to others. MMS support from AT&T coming in late summer.

Search
Find what you’re looking for across your iPhone, all from one convenient place. Spotlight searches all your contacts, email, calendars, and notes, as well as everything in your iPod.

Accessibility
iPhone 3G S offers accessibility features to assist users who are visually or hearing impaired. These features include the VoiceOver screen reader, a Zoom feature, White on Black display options, Mono Audio, and more.

Internet Tethering
Surf the web from practically anywhere. Now you can share the 3G connection on your iPhone with your Mac notebook or PC laptop. Tethering is not currently offered in the U.S. and some other countries. See your carrier for availability.

Voice Memos
Capture and share a thought, a memo, a meeting, or any audio recording on the go with the new Voice Memos application.

Nike + iPod
iPhone includes built-in Nike + iPod support. Just slip the Nike + iPod Sensor (available separately) into your Nike+ shoe and start your workout.

Stocks
Stocks on iPhone shows you charts, financial details, and headline news for any stock you choose. Rotate iPhone to see even more detailed information.

YouTube
Watch YouTube videos wherever you are. Log in to your YouTube account to save and sync bookmarks and rate your favorites.

iPod Engraving - Free. Only from the Apple Online Store

Say the word. Wrap it up.

Apple Online Store Exclusives
Add a free laser engraving to any new iPod. And choose signature gift wrapping to make it even more special.

Say anything with a free engraving.

Signature gift wrapping and gift message.

For more details on features of the new iPod Shuffle:
http://store.apple.com/sg/browse/home/ipod/editorial/engraving_giftwrap?mco=19ACBC55

The new iPod Shuffle. The first music player that talks to you.

The new iPod Shuffle 4GB for S$128 at Apple's local authorised reseller.

So little. And yet so much.
The new iPod shuffle is jaw-droppingly small. It’s half the size of the previous generation. Yet there’s room for so much more. With 4GB of storage, it now holds up to 1,000 songs,1 and lets you enjoy multiple playlists, too

It speaks for itself.
Introducing VoiceOver,2 the feature that gives iPod shuffle a voice. With the press of a button, it tells you what song is playing and who’s performing it. It can even tell you the names of your playlists, giving you a new way to navigate your music.

For more details on features of the new iPod Shuffle:

http://www.apple.com/sg/ipodshuffle/features.html

iPhone OS 3.0 Software

On March 17, Apple presented the blueprint for iPhone OS 3.0, the next version of the world’s most advanced mobile platform.

In addition to previewing its innovative features, Apple gave members of the iPhone Developer Program immediate access to the iPhone OS 3.0 software beta and an updated Software Development Kit (SDK) with over 1,000 completely new APIs.

Advance preview of 100 new features
For iPhone owners, it just keeps getting better. When iPhone OS 3.0 arrives this summer, it will introduce over 100 new features, including the ability to:
- Search your iPhone
- Cut, copy, and paste
- Send photos, contacts, audio files, and location via MMS*
- Read and compose email and text messages in landscape

* MMS messaging is available only on iPhone 3G

Adapted from:

http://www.apple.com/sg/iphone/preview-iphone-os/

Original iPhone/iPod USB Power Adapter [US Plug]

Description:
Use this new ultracompact design and convenient USB-based adapter to charge your iPhone or iPod at home, on the road, or whenever it's not connected to a computer. Simply plug the adapter into a wall outlet and it works with any iPhone and all iPod models with a dock connector via USB Cable.

Features:
- Original
- 100% Brand New
-Well Packaged

Compatibility:
iPod 5th generation (video)
iPod classic
iPod classic 120GB
iPod nano2nd generation (aluminum)
iPod nano 3rd generation (video)
iPod nano 4th generation (video)
iPod shuffle 2nd generation
iPod touch 1st generation
iPod touch 2nd generation
iPhone
iPhone 3G

Original iPod Stereo Earphone

Description:
This high quality Apple iPod Stereo Earphone provides superior comfort, fit, and sound quality. Sleeker than previous models, these Apple iPod Earphones fit comfortably in your ears and sound great — whether you’re listening at your desk, on the treadmill, in your backyard hammock, or wherever you enjoy your iPod.

Features:
- Original
- 100% Brand New
- Well Packaged

Compatibility:
All iPod models

Original iPhone/iPod USB Cable

Description:
This USB 2.0 cable connects your iPhone or iPod — directly or through a Dock — to your computer’s USB port for efficient syncing and charging, or to the Apple USB Power Adapter for convenient charging from a wall outlet.

Features:
- Original
- 100% Brand New
- Well Packaged

Compatibility:
iPod 5th generation (video)
iPod classic
iPod nano 1st generation
iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum)
iPod nano 3rd generation (video)
iPod nano 4th generation (video)
iPod touch 1st generation
iPod touch 2nd generation
iPhone
iPhone 3G