Even then, I don't think it really registers as being important. The increased costs are spread over a long enough time that most people will make their decision based solely based on 'iPhone vs iPhone clone' and the sticker price. As long as there's a $30/month difference, it won't fundamentally change the market.<p>Further, pricing differences are generally carrier based, not device based- once iPhone is on Verizon, the monthly cost for unlimited data will be the same as getting a Droid, negating any advantage. Third rate carriers like T-Mobile and Sprint will offer lower cost plans, but they too will eventually get iPhones.<p>I just don't see how there are 'openness' advantages this time around- I think last time, 'openness' was really 'pricing'.