Complete Guide to Buying iPhone 4 in India

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

airtel thumb Complete Guide to Buying iPhone 4 in IndiaIn 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

Local Minutes: 550
Local SMS: 500
3G Data: 300 MB
Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 6,528

Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 6,528
Prepaid – Rs 1000 X 24

Local Minutes: 950
Local SMS: 1000
3G Data: 600 MB

Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 10,896
Prepaid – Rs 1600 X 24

Local Minutes: 1400
Local SMS: 1750
3G Data: 1150 MB

Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 17,424
Prepaid – Rs 2000 X 24

Local Minutes: 1900
Local SMS: 2000
3G Data: 1350 MB

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

Local Minutes: 500
Local SMS: 500
3G Data: 300 MB

Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 7,200
Post Paid – 800 X 24

Local Minutes: 700
Local SMS: 750
3G Data: 400 MB

Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 9,600
Post Paid – 1000 X 24

Local Minutes: 950
Local SMS: 1000
3G Data: 600 MB

Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 12,000
Post Paid – 1200 X 24

Local Minutes: 1050
Local SMS: 1250
3G Data: 800 MB

Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 14,400
Post Paid – 1400 X 24

Local Minutes: 1250
Local SMS: 1500
3G Data: 950 MB

Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 16,800
Post Paid – 1600 X 24

Local Minutes: 1400
Local SMS: 1750
3G Data: 1150 MB

Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 19,200
Post Paid – 2000 X 24

Local Minutes: 1900
Local SMS: 2000
3G Data: 1350 MB

Total Saving over 24 Months: Rs. 24,000
iPhone 4 for Aircell Users

Aircel thumb Complete Guide to Buying iPhone 4 in IndiaAircel 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

Local Minutes: 1000
Local SMS: 350
3G Data: 3p/10KB
2G Data: 10p/10KB

Monthly Recharge: Rs 399

Local Minutes: 1250
Local SMS: 350
3G Data: 3p/10KB
2G Data: 10p/10KB

Monthly Recharge: Rs 499

Local Minutes: 1500
Local SMS: 500
3G Data: 3p/10KB
2G Data: 10p/10KB

Monthly Recharge: Rs 599

Local Minutes: 1750
Local SMS: 1000
3G Data: 3p/10KB
2G Data: 10p/10KB

Monthly Recharge: Rs 699

Local Minutes: 2000
Local SMS: 1000
3G Data: 3p/10KB
2G Data: 10p/10KB

Monthly Recharge: Rs 799

Local Minutes: 2250
Local SMS: 1000
3G Data: 3p/10KB
2G Data: 10p/10KB

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

Local Minutes: 1250
Local + Natl. SMS: 500
3G Data: 350 MB
Monthly Payment: Rs. 399

iPhone 4 (16 GB): Rs. 17,280
Monthly Rental: Rs 1,359

Local Minutes: 1500
Local + Natl. SMS: 500
3G Data: 500 MB
Monthly Payment: Rs. 499

iPhone 4 (32 GB): Rs. 20,640
Monthly Rental: Rs 2,139

Local Minutes: 2000
Local+ Natl. SMS: 1000
3G Data: 750 MB
Monthly Payment: Rs. 699

iPhone 4 (16 GB): Rs. 34,560
Monthly Rental: Rs 2,510

Local Minutes: 2250
Local + Natl. SMS: 1000
3G Data: 1 GB
Monthly Payment: Rs. 800

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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