mmm...maybe u wanna check first in 3G iPhone or iPhone Club v7

simply put, u can't get a contract unit and bring it home without activating it in store anymore. before this u can just walk out the store with iPhone without performing any activation in store, but now Apple may enforce the new rule with this iPhone 3G. even in Apple Store, u need to perform activation first.

so the solutions are:
1. perform registration in store, and then terminate AT&T account by paying ETF plus extra charges (more $$$), or;
2. get a contract-free unit (which may be available, or maybe not, but most likely there will be no contract-free unit in US) (also more $$$)

either way, the iPhone price will not be USD199 anymore. for more info on ETF plus charges, contract-free iPhone and the countries that has confirmed to carry contract-free units so far, and how much the price will most likely be, pay a visit to 3G iPhone thread and iPhone FAQ thread. but don't just go there and ask as that will invite more and more flames. check first the first page of FAQ.

so far still no one can confirm the iPhone will work seamlessly with our network or not, because it's not even released yet! but myb it will be compatible, as Apple has taken steps on testing their device with its telco partners around the globe. plus with the ambitious 70+ countries release expected this year, myb there will be no problem.

btw regarding the lock on the iPhone, myb (myb yes, myb not) they'll still enforce country lock on contract-free iPhones (as before). but myb i could be wrong. either way, if there's the unlock made, it should be fine.

sorry the infos aren't that easy to chew without reading thoroughly. and sorry for the long answer.

btw as for me, better wait first before getting it.

This post has been edited by LaskarCinta: Jun 22 2008, 03:58 PM

haha...sometimes feeling like operating iPhone support centre.

maybe Apple should put our country in the July 11th list!

wow i'm so surprised looking at this. yeah after i've wrote the response to the question. looks like i'll just bold this part in my above post,
this is the new rule. u can always check with the WWDC keynote video, and watch the "iPhone Invasion" part. myb u also wanna check with engadget, tuaw, etc etc regarding this issue. for more info u can always visit iPhone FAQ Page.

i'm shocked. i dunno if people don't read anymore, but my explanation is still on the same page!

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Added on June 22, 2008, 4:00 pmhahaha...now i don't have semangat to write anymore.

This post has been edited by LaskarCinta: Jun 22 2008, 04:00 PM