Unlocked phones for purchase at Best Buy.
Yes, I know this is not news. And the unlocked phones are GSM. But I had to get your attention.
So, are American consumers ready to pay full retail price for a handset?
It will be interesting to see the evolution of the 700 mhz spectrum. Will consumers be willing to pay $200-$300 for a handset if it means no contract?
Funny thing is, they can do that now. You don't have to have a contract if your willing to purchase a handset at retail price.
So, are American consumers ready to pay full retail price for a handset?
It will be interesting to see the evolution of the 700 mhz spectrum. Will consumers be willing to pay $200-$300 for a handset if it means no contract?
Funny thing is, they can do that now. You don't have to have a contract if your willing to purchase a handset at retail price.
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Considering that Apple abandoned their no subsidy strategy, I think the answer is a No
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yesVZW said:
Yes, I know this is not news. And the unlocked phones are GSM. But I had to get your attention.
So, are American consumers ready to pay full retail price for a handset?
It will be interesting to see the evolution of the 700 mhz spectrum. Will consumers be willing to pay $200-$300 for a handset if it means no contract?
Funny thing is, they can do that now. You don't have to have a contract if your willing to purchase a handset at retail price.
Retail my ass....Best Buy THINKS they will get retail.
As long as Best buy charges $200 more for the N95 than you can get it at even Amazon I doubt they will sell many. I spoke with them about that since I went there first to buy the 8...
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