Dive Summary:
- Through its Straight Talk wireless service, Walmart announced that it will be offering a no contract, unlimited text, talk, and data plan for unlocked IPhone 5's and 4's beginning on January 11th.
- While the device costs more than with contracted plans starting at $449 for the IPhone 4, the monthly service will start at only $45 a month and will also have an option to finance the device with Walmart credit for $25 a month.
- Walmart.com will also offer the device and service, but will not be offering financing for the device at this time.
From the article:
"...Starting Jan. 11, shoppers in more than 2,000 Walmart stores can pick up one of the Apple smartphones and get unlimited talk, text, and data starting at $45 per month without a contract.
Walmart will sell the 16GB version of the iPhone 5 in black and white for $649 and the 8GB version of the iPhone 4 in black and white for $449. Those who use a Walmart credit card can pay for the smartphone in installments of $25 per month..."
