How to buy iphone 4s for $199?

I'm from india and have seen iphone 4s for $199 on contract. My some relatives live in usa and canada and i want them to send the new iphone 4s to me here without taking the contract and just pay $199.is that possilble.

That is not possible
the $199 is considered a subsidized price, and only available to someone with a new 2-year contract

the person purchasing would need to sign up a contract, and likely pay a deposit, if they cancel their contract, they will have to pay an early termination fee, and likely loose the deposit.

The best way to buy without contract and @ rate or $199 is walk to the shop after 2015.

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