Apple’s iPhone 4, has been a big hit in the US and other countries it is available. iPhone 4 is now available in India. Recently, Apple has shown a lot of interest in Indian markets, making iPad 2 available in India a lot faster than expected. With iPhone 4, Apple is probably taking India seriously as a big market for its products.
Apple iPhone 4 is available in India through two telecom operators Airtel and Aircel. Here is a complete guide for you if you are looking to buy one for yourself.
Availability and Price of iPhone 4
iPhone 4 will be available in Airtel Stores, Aircel Stores, Reliance Digital, Croma, Shopper’s Stop and Apple Stores. In case you are looking for an Apple store near by visit this link.
You can either select a 16GB iPhone which will cost Rs. 34500/- or 32 GB iPhone which will cost Rs. 40,900/-. It is available for prepaid and post-paid tariffs.
iPhone 4 for Airtel Users
In India, we do not have contracts with service providers but Airtel is looking to subsidize the iPhone by allowing you to make savings through it’s tariff and hence retaining the customer.
These offers from Airtel are basically reimbursing you some money against the iPhone 4 purchase.
Prepaid Offers from Airtel with iPhone 4
| Offer Details | Money Saved with iPhone 4 + Airtel | |
| Prepaid – Rs 600 X 24 |
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Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 6,528 |
| Prepaid – Rs 1000 X 24 |
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Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 10,896 |
| Prepaid – Rs 1600 X 24 |
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Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 17,424 |
| Prepaid – Rs 2000 X 24 |
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Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 21,768 |
Post-paid Offers from Airtel with iPhone 4
| Offer Details | Money Saved with iPhone 4 + Airtel | |
| Post Paid – 600 X 24 |
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Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 7,200 |
| Post Paid – 800 X 24 |
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Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 9,600 |
| Post Paid – 1000 X 24 |
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Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 12,000 |
| Post Paid – 1200 X 24 |
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Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 14,400 |
| Post Paid – 1400 X 24 |
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Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 16,800 |
| Post Paid – 1600 X 24 |
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Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 19,200 |
| Post Paid – 2000 X 24 |
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Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 24,000 |
iPhone 4 for Aircell Users
Aircel has a different approach to selling iPhone 4. It has different prepaid offers which but no direct discounts like Airtel has.
With post-paid options, Aircel has two offers of which can allow you to basically reimburse the cost of your iPhone 4 by 100%.
Prepaid Offers from Aircel with iPhone 4
If you are a current Aircel prepaid user and looking to upgrade to iPhone 4, check out the table below which explains the new offer details available.
| Offer Details | |
| Monthly Recharge: Rs 299 |
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| Monthly Recharge: Rs 399 |
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| Monthly Recharge: Rs 499 |
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| Monthly Recharge: Rs 599 |
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| Monthly Recharge: Rs 699 |
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| Monthly Recharge: Rs 799 |
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Post-paid Offers from Aircel with iPhone 4
Aircel offers mainly two tariff plans for the two different models. It also offer money back schemes which basically means, that if you use Aircel for 2 years, the price of your iPhone 4 is redeemed.
| Offer Details | Savings over 24 Months | |
| Monthly Rental: Rs 1,119 |
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iPhone 4 (16 GB): Rs. 17,280 |
| Monthly Rental: Rs 1,359 |
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iPhone 4 (32 GB): Rs. 20,640 |
| Monthly Rental: Rs 2,139 |
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iPhone 4 (16 GB): Rs. 34,560 |
| Monthly Rental: Rs 2,510 |
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iPhone 4 (32 GB): Rs. 41,040 |
If you are looking to get yourself a new iPhone in India, go through the tables and think about your options and usage patterns. For users without smart phones, do think about the fact that after buying a iPhone, your usage patterns will change.
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Link: Apple iPhone 4 India