
Taiwan Mobile has announced the prices for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo series, with monthly rentals starting from 1,399 yuan to enjoy all-you-can-eat 5G, and offers discounts such as 0 yuan purchase and trade-in discounts.
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Apple's new generation iPhone 18 Pro series is about to be launched, and Taiwan's major telecom operators have successively announced relevant tariff plans.
iPhone 18 Pro tariffs in Taiwan and Columbia have been announced.
Apple's new generation iPhone 18 Pro series will be officially launched on September 18, and the first foldable iPhone Duo is also expected to go on sale on October 23. Taiwan Mobile also announced today (15th) the tariff plans for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo series. The 0 yuan purchase plan is still retained, but it is only limited to the iPhone 18 Pro 256GB. It also launched a VIP discount of up to 5,000 yuan, and the maximum discount for old exchanges. 38,500 yuan and other discounts.
Taiwan Mobile has launched a variety of 5G purchase plans, with a monthly rental of NT$1,399 and above to enjoy all-you-can-eat 5G Internet access. If the monthly 5G rental is over NT$1,599, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat mobile Internet without slowing down, and you can also enjoy hotspot sharing. Designated projects above NT$1,599 can enjoy a total of 13 entertainment value-added services worth up to NT$14,000.
In addition, for those who want to switch to new phones, Taiwan has launched a discount on the iPhone 18 Pro series. From now until September 30, if you bring the designated old phone to a myfone store for recycling, you will not only enjoy the original old phone recycling price, but also add up to NT$2,500 with designated projects, for a total discount of up to NT$38,500.
At the same time, Taiwan Mobile, like Far EasTone, still retains the 0 yuan purchase plan, but it is only limited to the iPhone 18 Pro 256GB. With a monthly payment of 2,699 yuan and a 48-month contract, you can get it for 0 yuan, and VIP discounts include discounts of up to 5,000 yuan.
Apply for the iPhone 18 series with Taiwan’s large 5G designated tariffs, and you can enjoy up to 13 value-added services with a total value of NT$14,000. In terms of audio-visual entertainment, YouTube Premium is free for up to the first 4 months, and MyVideo and KKBOX are each free for 3 months; additional purchases of China Telecom’s exclusive “Video and Video Multi-enjoyment Group” offer a minimum 32% discount, integrating Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Prime Video and MyVideo at one time.
In terms of games, the "GeForce NOW Alliance Taiwan Mobile" titanium plan offers 1 month free of charge. It uses cloud GPU computing power to support cross-device game play and synchronized game progress. In terms of digital life, new applicants can enjoy 300 yuan in App Store shopping credits, 6 months of free anti-fraud advanced plan, 3 months of free WeMo PASS, and a 50 yuan discount on daily rental cars; UGO airport transfers can be discounted up to 150 yuan.
Taiwan Columbia still maintains a $0 machine plan.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
iPhone 18 Pro will be officially launched on September 18
Very likely · Within days
iPhone Duo is expected to go on sale on October 23
Likely · Within weeks

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