AVAILABLE NOW from 10/07/2009


Breaking News:

If you preordered and choose a collection date between Friday July 10 and Sunday July 12 and did not collect your iPhone 3GS, you have until the end of July 2009 to purchase your iPhone 3GS to get the reservation fee of $50 credited back to your SingTel Mobile billing account.

For customers who would like to purchase an iPhone 3GS please reserve an iPhone 3GS here and we will let you know when your iPhone 3GS is ready for collection.

Singtel Website @ 12th July 2009 (10:15pm)



Consumer Plan
Singtel iPhone 3GS Consumer Plan - Singtel is update website hence it's blank

Biz Plan
Singtel iPhone 3GS Biz Plan
courtesy of cloudeen

Prepaid Plan: N/A

iPhone Status: Presumable Official Unlock same as iPhone 3G

Contract tenure: 24 mths

Upgrade Plans (existing contract):

Renew from 10 - 12 July 2009
i) SGD$300 - if u signed 3G in August 2008; courtesy - mONSTers & lesterchan.net
Note: Singtel is offering 600 sets daily to those did not preorder via their website.

Renew on 13 July onwards
ii) SGD$600 if you only fulfilled between 6 to 12 months of contract
iii) SGD$300 if you fulfilled between 12 months and 21 months of contract.
iv) Trade in value: 3G 16gb @ $400, 3G 8gb @ $300

Reservation Required: Singrtel 3GS RSVP Closed @ 09/07/09

Where to buy:
13th July 2009 onwards: hello!

10 - 12 July 2009 @ Singtel Comcentre: 31 Exeter Rd, #26-00 SingTel Comcentre Singapore 239732
Location Map

AppleCare Protection Plan: Extend your iPhone support and warranty to two years with the AppleCare Protection Plan at $99.00 (incl GST). AppleCare

Source: Singtel iPhone

This post has been edited by jonest: Jul 13 2009, 11:54 AM

Price Plan @ 06/07/09 courtesy of gmail (images taken from HWZ forum).


16GB 3GS



32GB 3GS


8GB 3G


This post has been edited by jonest: Jul 7 2009, 01:43 AM

Today iPhone will be available @

M1
Rates and plans

Starhub
rates and plans


This post has been edited by davidgary73: Dec 9 2009, 01:00 PM

Shoul any1 has more pertaining to the singtel iPhone 3GS launch, pricing please oat here. I'll add it up to the 1st post. I'll be going to orchard road this Saturday, of possible I'll snap sone pix.

Thanks

According to this, http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNew...ory_399724.html , guess it's a 24 mth contract.

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Added on July 6, 2009, 7:33 pmhmmm, singtel website seems to be very slow now.... guess every's there!!

This post has been edited by jonest: Jul 6 2009, 07:33 PM

If u could hold on the temptation, just hold back the purchase as the termination is kinda hefty, $600 x 2.45 = RM1470 and provided that ur contract has lapsed more than 6 mths.

Unless ur existing 3G can fetch better value and if u got the 1st phone at nominal price.. but then again, if that's what ur required to pay ($600 only) for termination for the remaining contract period, it's worth considering to purchase the new phone and your contract will be reset back to 24.

Your money, you decides.


If ur not using it in Singapore, then no point for u to sign their plans. I'm not sure whether ur allowed to sign their plan unless ur holding PR / Work Permit / Employment Pass / Student Pass.


If u forget about the price plan (call rates & monthly commitments) you get the 32GB under iOnePlus @ $848 x 2.45 = RM2078!!! it's still cheaper compared to what current Maxis packages. right?


Singtel didn't offer any outright / prepaid packages for the previous model and right now, there's no news of it too. But there are dealers selling the previous model outright at their shop. A friend of mine bought one (16GB) few months back at around RM3000.

This post has been edited by jonest: Jul 7 2009, 01:48 AM

@Tink,

According to this site, Straitstimes Singapore

New iPhone cheaper

excerpt:

THE NEW Apple iPhone 3G S, which goes on sale this Friday, will cost less than its predecessor, and those who bought the earlier model will be allowed to trade it in for the new handset.

Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel), the handset's exclusive local distributor, on Monday announced that the iPhone 3GS will be given free to those who sign up for its $205 a month mobile plans, while those on its new low-end $39 a month plan will pay $678.

Last August, SingTel sold the iPhone 3G for up to $848, and in light of how well it had done - it sold more than 100,000 iPhones - industry observers had expected that it would sell the new model for around the same price.

Another piece of good news: SingTel will offer iPhone 3G users who have been its customers for at least six months to upgrade their handsets. They will have to pay between $200 and $738, depending on plan and the handset. Their contract lengths will also be 'reset' to 24 months.

SingTel is also cutting the price of the 8GB iPhone 3G to $398, making it 'one of the lowest entry prices for touchscreen smartphones', said SingTel spokesman Chia Boon Chong.

While 'there are still a lot of iPhone fans out there' willing to pay any price for the latest Apple offering, Mr Foong King Yew, technology analyst firm Gartner's research director for carrier operations and strategies, said SingTel likely decided to lower prices in response to recession-hit pursestrings.

Meanwhile, the upgrade offer is to keep its original iPhone customers happy so they stick with it, rather than giving them a reason to switch to a competitor, something especially important for companies operating in mature, competitive industries like mobile telecommunciations, he said.

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Well, if the price plan is in RM, best giler!!!!

This post has been edited by jonest: Jul 7 2009, 01:46 AM

@tink

I do have a similar feeling since I can't sign plan with singtel unless I get it from their dealers in which the price would higher. My friend bought his 16gb 3G @ $1150 @ 2.45 = RM2800. It's cheaper than maxis but I'm sure dealers will take advantage this time.

@tink,

Can't blame them thou, it's a very competitive society and given the economic downturn, lagi jialat....

@tink,

given the current "swine flu" situation, I think it's best to stay @ home..... and I'll bring my cam.

If the penalty is just $300 only, I'll go for it but don't trade in the phone coz the value is way below the fair trade value you can get (unless ur existing iPhone 3G is BUSTED!!!

at $748 - xxx (sell off value of 3G) - that's what ur paying... cheers

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Added on July 7, 2009, 11:36 pmI need a confirmation for the penalty so I could update the first posts.

Thanks

This post has been edited by jonest: Jul 7 2009, 11:36 PM

@mONSTers

Agree wif Tink, well if ur confident to be able to sell off ur current 3G, then u should go ahead to get the new 3GS. Hey, it's ur money, u decide what's best 4 u.

Btw, I'll update 1st post on the upgrading penalty but my guess is that they offer it to those who signed up the 3G in August 2008 only.

Now, my only concern is BLACK OR WHITE?

White kinda nice but would becomes "yellowish" in times, right?? And to those who claimed "warranty" with Singtel before, mind to share ur experience?


This post has been edited by jonest: Jul 8 2009, 01:21 PM

Well unless ur bringing in by truck load Anyway 1-2 units shouldn't be a problem if ur friend is driving into JB, then courrier to you. Oh, BTW customs in JB are conducting spot check at CIQ. Don't bring back by truckload!!! Few pcs maybe OK!

To those who are interested to get hold of Singtel iPhone 3GS, there are couple of "resellers" in the Garage Sales thread taking orders liao.... you may visit Garage Sales - Mobile

All Singtel sets should be unlocked and could be used on any network but as far as warranty is concern, you have to refer back to your reseller / Singtel with original Singtel receipt (presumably)..

It's your money, u decide.

Please be advised all transactions are done at your own risks, please do not hold any else here in Lowyat Forum responsible. But I do sincerely believe bank in money to some stangers' account without any background check is the most stupid thing to do.

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Added on July 8, 2009, 5:47 pmWell Singtel has added a countdown on their website, right now it's 2 Days 2 Hrs 11 mins....

This post has been edited by jonest: Jul 8 2009, 05:47 PM

I 2 wonder how???? Any1 mind 2 share their secrets?? heeee

Guys,

A gentle reminder of the upgrading / penalty fees

*Update*
For early iPhone 3G Users adopters who got the iPhone 3G during August 2008, instead of paying SGD$600, Singtel will give you 50% off and you will just have to pay SGD$300 for the penalty instead of the usual SGD$600. This promotion is only applicable during the launch period on the 10th, 11th and 12 July 2009 . If you get on the 13th July 2009 onwards, you are back to paying SGD$600 for the penalty.

Source: LesterChan.net

So to those who are planning to upgrading and take advantage of the promo, make sure you've reserved ur unit at Singtel website and renew it on 10 - 12 July 2009.

Gd luck

This post has been edited by jonest: Jul 9 2009, 01:37 AM

Those who are planning to upgrade their's this weekend, suggest you guys go early. If there's long queu oso, u won't drag it till the last minute. Currently we're not sure whether Singtel will make it available at all their outlets or just selected stores. But I'm sure the one in Takashimaya sure to be packed.

Those living / working nearby any stores mind reporting what's happening in the stores? (including APRs)

This post has been edited by jonest: Jul 9 2009, 12:52 PM

The launch is tomorrow but time is not mentioned in their website. Any1 has info on this? Perhaps tonite midnite?? heeee

This was posted up on Singtel web

All preorders have now closed.

Over the launch event, we will give preference to customers who have made preorders.

Please check the bulletin board at www.singtel.com/iphone for updates on the current queue times over the launch event this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (10 - 12 July).

SingTel only guarantees stock to customers who have made a preorder.

Walk in customers are limited to 600 daily.

If you have made a preorder and wish to change your iPhone choice, you may when you arrive.We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

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Added on July 9, 2009, 3:58 pmplease do take note that the coundown counter states now at 1d 4h 5m. Not sure their 1d = 24hrs or else. We'll know in about 4hrs time.

In 4hrs time, ard 8pm if it shows 24hrs to go, means they will launch it tomorrow at 8pm!!!! And to those whom had not preregistered, suggest you move fast. Take emergency leave or MC or whatever to be in queu.

According to this http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/mobilephones/...62055768,00.htm , it's only avaialable at Comcentre from 10 - 12th July 2009.

This post has been edited by jonest: Jul 9 2009, 03:58 PM

It was only less than a year ago, 22nd August 2008




source: HardwareZone SG

To those of you who are going tomorrow, do take some pix please.

Singtel Comcentre: 31 Exeter Rd, #26-00 SingTel Comcentre Singapore 239732

Location Map

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Added on July 9, 2009, 4:10 pmWell, Singtel is offering 600 sets daily to those did not preorder via their website. if you feel lucky go try it out. On other than iPhone contracts, my guess is they will accept it as well. Hey, they wana ur money mate!!!

This post has been edited by jonest: Jul 9 2009, 04:11 PM