O.K., the new iPhone comes out next week. I’m guessing there won’t be quite the same hysteria there was last year when the first iPhone debuted, but there’s still plenty of curiosity.
Much of it surrounds the pricing. Yes, the phone itself starts at $200 (add $400 if you want it without a two-year contract)—but the AT&T service now starts at $70 a month instead of $60.
So to help iPhone maniacs get a grip on their expectations, here’s the complete rundown of what it means to own an iPhone. This information comes directly from AT&T’s public relations representative, so you can take it as gospel.
$70 for voice and data + $5 for 200 text/month + taxes = ~$80/month
