Optus’ iPhone XS phone deals web page goes live hours before embargo

TELCO giants are all going to war to win customers for the new iPhone XS and XS Max as new phone deals are finally released, after Optus’ information was leaked early.

EXCLUSIVE: Some Apple fans have gotten a first glimpse of Optus’ new iPhone XS and XS Max deals after a page linking to the information was accidentally published online.

A web page link, discovered by News Corp Australia, appeared to go live hours ahead of the telco giant’s official embargo for its iPhone XS phone deals.

Optus had set an embargo of 5.01pm AEST today for its customers to pre-order Apple’s hugely anticipated new iPhone offering from their website.

An Optus spokeswoman confirmed to News Corp Australia that the web page was not supposed to go live when it did.

The page has since been taken down.

It’s not clear how the leak happened and it’s understood that Optus is looking into it.

The official contract costs for the two iPhone XS and XS Max were revealed, with the iPhone XS 64GB costing $85 a month over 24 months, while the iPhone XS Max costs $95 a month.

Screen shot of leaked Optus pricing for the new iPhone XS. 64GB, cheapest plans.

Optus pricing for the new iPhone XS MAX. 64GB with cheapest plans

The web page also contained prices for those wanting the iPhone XS or XS Max with 256GB and 512GB.

There are several different bundles that vary from $85-$160 a month.

Leaked Optus pricing for the new iPhone XS. Middle of the range plan with a 256GB iPhone.

Screen shot of leaked Optus pricing for the new iPhone XS Max. 256GB, with middle of the range plans

Eager customers are now able to pre-order the phone, with sales starting at 5.01pm today.

Optus’ rivals Telstra and Vodafone also began taking pre-orders from 5.01pm, with a promise of delivery from September 21.

Optus pricing for the new iPhone XS. Most expensive and top of the range 512GB iPhone.

Optus pricing for the new iPhone XS MAX. 512GB with middle of the range plans.

Telstra’s offering is more expensive than Optus, with the iPhone XS 64GB costing $114 per month over 24 months. The 256GB is $129 a month, and the 512GB is $144.

The iPhone XS Max 64GB came in at $144 a month, $159 for the 256GB and $174 for the 512GB.

Vodafone proved to be the cheaest, with the iPhone XS 64GB charging customers $67.87 a month over 24 months, $78.29 for the 256GB and $91.62 for the 512GB.

The new Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. Picture: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP

Telstra and Vodafone have also said that the iPhone XR, will be available to pre-order from Friday October 19.

Telstra customers can pre-order this new phone from 6.01pm AEST on the day.

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