Apple Inc. has been expanding its market not only in Europe but in Asia as well. There are already 70 countries where the second-generation iPhone will be distributed. In Asia, Japan is already included in the list. However, Apple Inc. is not stopping any time soon. Philippines, another Asian country, is considered as one of the countries where the locals are gadget-freaks and gadget-lovers. Moreover, everyday, millions of text messages are sent by the mobile phone users in the country. Apple Inc. will also expand its market in Philippines by September this year.

A reliable source already released the possible rate of Globe Telecom for those who will be subscribing a post-paid plan. However, these are not the final rates. But at least, Filipino consumers will have an idea of what they were about to pay if they would get the 3G iPhone.

G-Max 3500 iPhone 3G
Initial Fee: Php9,995
Monthly Fee: Php3,500
Free Text: 650
Free Calls: 750 mins.
Globe to Globe: Php3.50/minute
Globe to Non-Globe: Php4.50/minute
Excess SMS Rates: Php0.50/text

Globe Platinum 5000 iPhone 3G
Initial Fee: FREE
Monthly Fee: Php5,000
Free Text: 650
Free Calls: 1,100 mins.
Globe to Globe: Php3.50/minute
Globe to Non-Globe: Php4.50/minute
Excess SMS Rates: Php0.50/text