iPhone to hit the Philippine market on August 22

Apple's iPhone will be available in the Philippines starting August 22, 2008, Globe Philippines will be the official and exclusive distributor of the new Apple iPhone 3G (8GB & 16GB) phones.

The phones will be available for both post-paid and pre-paid users.

iPhone 3G 8GB Plans (Initial Fees)

• Plan 1599: Php15,100


• Plan 2199: Php12,600


• Plan 3299: Php10,100


• Plan 3999: Php2,500


• Plan 4999: FREE

iPhone 3G 16GB Plans (Initial Fees)

• Plan 1599: Php20,600


• Plan 2199: Php18,100


• Plan 3299: Php15,500


• Plan 3999: Php8,000


• Plan 4999: Php2,900

Prepaid prices for iPhone 3G to Php37,599 for 8GB and Php43,799 for 16GB, it comes with Php1,000 load spread over 5 months; that’s P200 per month. Also, the first 1,000 phonekit purchase will get Php1,000 additional off (discount) on Apple iPhone 3G price.