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Yes, I’m not kidding. Apparently Globe has decided to really jack up the prices of the highly anticipated Apple 3G iPhone. According to Abe, the official prices released shows that the 8G version will cost P40,889 while the 16G version will cost P48,889. Each unit comes with 50 hours of free mobile internet as well as P200 free load for 6 months. It’ll get a bit more affordable if you get it through postpaid plans. Rates after the jump.

* Comes with 50 hours of free mobile internet. Includes Php200 free load per month for 6 months. The Php5 per 15 minutes 3G charging also applies.

Here are the rates for the postpaid plans:

For Globe Postpaid Plans:

Plan 1599: Php1,599/month (Php16,800 for 8GB and Php22,300 for 16GB)
Plan 2199: Php2,199/month (Php14,600 for 8GB and Php20,000 for 16GB)
Plan 3299: Php3,299/month (Php12,300 for 8GB and Php17,800 for 16GB)
Plan 3999: Php3,999/month (Php5,600 for 8GB and Php11,000 for 16GB)
Plan 4999: Php4,999/month (FREE for 8GB and Php5,000 for 16GB)

* Plan 3299 to 4999 will get unlimited WiFi from Globe WiZ, nationwide as well as 100 hours of free monthly 3G usage. Plan 1599 and 2199 will have 40 and 60 hours per month respectively. Excess hours is billed at Php0.50/minute.

Sigh. I was really looking forward to getting one but it looks like I won’t be buying due to the insane price. P30,000 was actually acceptable… but P48K? That’s just insane!