I think the iPhone is extremely cool and would have purchased one on Day One -- even at the $499 price tag. However, I feel i already get screwed by AT&T with my billing statements, so i did not purchase one for fear that i would receive bills for untold of charges.

Wouldn't it be easier to charge everyone - say $150 per month or phone and internet. Instead of trying to nickle and dime everyone into paying $500, have them complain, have them write to the NYT, and ultimate give them a refund?

I want an iPhone and just want to know how much i am going to pay per month for services.