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July 3, 2008

AT and T has released its final pricing for its next-generation 3G iPhone handset, including new voice and data packages.

The new iPhone goes on sale in the U.S. at 8 AM July 11.

AT&T said that customers not currently eligible for an upgrade can purchase a 3-G iPhone for $399 for the 8 GB model or pay $499 for the 16 GB model.

However, both options require a new 2-year service agreement with AT&T. Customers who do not want to sign a 2-year contract can buy the iPhone for $599 for the 8 GB model or $699 for the 16 GB.

Apple's new 8 GB 3G iPhone will be available for $199. The 16 GB model will go for $299 with a 2-year contract.

Customers who are eligible for this offer include: iPhone customers who purchased the handset before July 11, customers activating a new line with AT&T, or current AT&T customers who are eligible, at the time of purchase, for an upgrade discount.

AT&T is also offering the 3G iPhone for business users. Interested customers should contact an AT&T business sales representative.

Corporate e-mail and other business applications require the Enterprise Data Plan for iPhone, which is $45 a month and bundled with an eligible voice plan. Small business customers may qualify for AT&T BusinessTalk in certain cases.

Current iPhone customers who don’t wish to upgrade to the 3G model can still upgrade their iPhone software with a free 2.0 download. The new software includes enhancements, such as business-class e-mail access via Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.

It also includes the iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK) and the App Store, which offers a wide-range of applications, from games to business, education to entertainment and productivity to social networking.

3G iPhone customers can choose from four AT&T Nation plans, starting at $70 a month for a plan with 450 Anytime minutes, 5,000 night and weekend minutes and unlimited data.

For $130 a month, customers have unlimited Anytime minutes and unlimited data. Family plans for the iPhone start at $130 a month for two iPhones.

In more AT&T news, the wireless carrier announced it will end its current contract with Dish Networks to resell the company’s satellite TV service. Signed five years ago, the contract expires at the end of 2008.

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Source: AT&T.