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iiNet to offer iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in Australia on 7 Nov
3 November, 2014
iiNet today announced it will offer iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the biggest advancements in iPhone history, beginning Friday 7 November, to its broadband customers throughout Australia. iPhone 6 will be available from $35 per month and iPhone 6 Plus will be available from $40 per month for 24 months. iiNet will allow iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus customers to connect to its 4G LTE network.
iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus feature stunning 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch Retina HD displays and are packed with innovative technologies in an all-new dramatically thin and seamless design that is still comfortable to hold and easy to use. Both models are better in every way and include: the Apple-designed A8 chip with second generation 64-bit desktop-class architecture for blazing fast performance and power efficiency; advanced iSight and FaceTime HD cameras; and ultrafast wireless technologies.
The new iPhones include iOS 8, featuring a simpler, faster and more intuitive user experience with new Messages and Photos features, predictive typing for Apple’s QuickType keyboard, and Family Sharing. iOS 8 also includes the new Health app, giving you a clear overview of your health and fitness data and iCloud Drive, so you can store files and access them from anywhere.
"The introduction of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will ensure iiNet customers are able to access the best mobile devices available with our great value plans and award-winning customer service," said Maryna Fewster, Chief Operating Officer.
iiNet will offer iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, along with iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c, to all broadband customers through its iiNet, Westnet, Internode and Adam Internet brands. iPhone will also be made available to new customers without a broadband service from 2 December 2014.
| Device | Cost per month for 24 months (device only) | Total Min Cost over 24 months (inc. mobile and broadband plan)* |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 6 16GB | $35 | $2258.75 |
| iPhone 6 64GB | $40 | $2378.75 |
| iPhone 6 128GB | $45 | $2498.75 |
| iPhone 6 Plus 16GB | $40 | $2378.75 |
| iPhone 6 Plus 64GB | $45 | $2498.75 |
| iPhone 6 Plus 128GB | $50 | $2618.75 |
| iPhone 5s 16GB | $30 | $2138.75 |
| iPhone 5s 32GB | $32 | $2186.75 |
| iPhone 5c 8GB | $22 | $1946.75 |
*Total Minimum Cost is calculated over 24 months and includes: $20 SIM + $15 monthly mobile plan fee and $79.95 connection fee + $39.95 monthly ADSL2+ Home-1 plan fee.
For more information on iPhone, please visit: www.apple.com/iphone.
About iiNet
iiNet is Australia's second largest DSL Internet Service Provider and the leading challenger in the telecommunications market. We're committed to making it simple for all Australians to connect across both our own network and the National Broadband Network (NBN). Our vision is to lead the market with services that harness the potential of the Internet and then differentiate with award-winning customer service.
iiNet has a proud history of delivering awesome customer service, which has won us dozens of awards, including Best Large Business at the 2013 International Service Excellence Awards.
We employ more than 2500 enthusiastic staff across three countries - 80 per cent of whom are employed to directly service nearly one million customers. We maintain our own broadband network and support over 1.8 million services nationwide.
A lot has changed since iiNet was founded in a suburban garage in 1993 and the broadband landscape continues to evolve. What hasn't changed is our passion for the transformative benefits of the Internet and our commitment to helping Australians connect better.
Learn more about iiNet and its long history of being a challenger in the Australian telecommunications market.