so how la..no1 bringing in frm Sing due to mad plans?

There is no point doing this unless the status of the iPhone is confirmed: locked or unlocked. Once they are confirmed unlocked, there is the mess of getting it with plans. Even with the Indian or Filipino iPhones, you need to know whether they accept foreign sims.

hiahz..plans...acceptance of foreign sims...

susah susah... "ma fan"

These carriers bring them in at great risks of either winning or losing customers, and/or to see if their collaboration with Apple works in their favour. I totally understand why they are protecting themselves by locking the sim to their own only.

aaaaahhhhhhh...i understand that fact but i don't like that fact..but i suppose i wun be saying so if i was on the carriers' side

@mONSTers
Not sure yet...but what is is Local Data mean? Limited 1GB/2GB and 3GB?! Totally not understand......what is the different with Iflexi and those Ione plan?

This post has been edited by louismhc: Aug 20 2008, 04:54 PM

Local Data means u only able to use it (1GB,2GB or 3GB with iFlexi plan) within SG. Outside SG, roaming data rate will be charged accordingly.

iFlexi plan is the newly created plan cater for Iphone only. It comes with Voice plan + Data.

The iPlan is only voice plan. You have to get Broadband on Mobile (BOM) as a value added service (VAS) if you want to use 3G.

Maybe Ione plan + 22dollar BOM that will save me a lots?
Coz i'm don't call much....most is my frens call me only.

i'm also thinking of that but the Iphone price of SGD848 bit set me off. Mostly will get the MIO plan if they allowed.

If the phone is unlocked then is okay....if locked, free i also don't want

hi, just a piece of information to share with you all regarding singtel iphone. (extracted from HWZ, Mobile_Crazy)

Breakdown cost of an iphone

iOne plans

25.68*24=616.32
For:
8gb ($698) : $1,314.32
16gb ($848) : $1,464.32

Classic
29.96*24=719.04
For:
8gb ($568) : $1,287.04
16gb ($728) : $1,447.04

iTwo Value

$48.15*24= $1,155.60

For:
8gb ($348) : $1,503.60
16gb ($548) : $1,703.60

iTwo Plus

$82.93*24=$1,990.32

For:
8gb ($48) : $2,038.32
16gb ($208) : $2,198.32

iThree Plus can forget it.

BEST FOR MONEY IS TO GET THE classic PLAN.

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Added on August 20, 2008, 6:19 pmi expect singtel to sell sim free iphones. there is a rule from IDA singapore which did not allow locked phones to launch officially in singapore.

This post has been edited by icycokes: Aug 20 2008, 06:20 PM

Wah....all contract is bind with 24 months contract.
In sinktel website i can't see any classic plan huh?!

This post has been edited by louismhc: Aug 20 2008, 06:42 PM

@icycokes

I dont wanna be a buzzkill but you've just quoted my question regarding the unlocked SG iPhone part. IDA may not allow phones to be locked in SG, but locked among its three carriers, or totally unlocked? I'd rather be looked upon as the bad guy here and spoil the party with this warning that the case may be it is not locked AMONG its three carriers, but still locked within these 3 (Singtel, M1 and Starhub). You had better make sure that the iPhone you're getting is really unlocked, otherwise bring back to Malaysia and put in your sim, and face the INVALID sim sign. Then end up having to use sim-unlocker which are shoddy at best.

Be completely sure that they are unlocked to foreign sims as well before attempting to buy. The cheapest plan is still RM4000+. You dont want to end up spending that much and still have a locked iPhone.

Sigh, this is like the umpteenth time I tried to explain this, and still people dont understand. I'd rather be a skeptic and save myself a ton of money than to be a willing optimist and wasted RM4000+

i've never heard sim card lock that restrict only foreign sim card.

but the iphone is releasing tomorrow. answer will be revealed soon.

the iphone unlocking part is damn trickery, i believe alot of people bricked their iphone like mine while trying to unlock.

@stringfellow
Hahaha....yar, true. Is not about price....is we want an UNLOCK phone
By the way i will test this phone with maxis while purchase the phone

Dammit until now i still haven't received the phucking password to login sinktel website. Hack it!!! Hahaha.....

This post has been edited by louismhc: Aug 20 2008, 06:56 PM

Sim locks that restricts only sim cards from its country of origins are the general practice, that's how the previous iPhone EDGE launches are handled! Otherwise I can simply slip in my Celcom sim inside an American iPhone and not even have to worry about unlocking it.

@stringfellow
Bro...have one off topic question. Hope you don't mind, you working is MAS?

Yes.

Just received this!! Yaho o....

-----Original Message-----
From: iPhone@SingTel [mailto:iphone@singtel.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 7:57 PM
To: Louis
Subject: iPhone - How to be among the first get your iPhone 3G!

Hello Louis, The info you've been waiting for on the new iPhone 3G is here; I am very excited to share it with you! The iPhone is equipped with 3.5G for download speeds of up to 3.6Mb/sec on the SingTel network. The iPhone can seamlessly switch between 3.5G, 2G and WiFi to ensure you are always connected. Pricing and plans SingTel is making the iPhone 3G affordable for everyone. We're introducing a great new range of iFlexi plans1 that are loaded with BONUS mobile data for Mobile Internet Browsing3, and extended free Wireless@SG. These plans have been specially built for you and your iPhone to deliver fantastic value, make sure you ask for an iFlexi plan when you sign up.
Monthly fee (incl GST) Bundled data (3.6 Mbps) Bundled mins (outgoing) Bundled SMS iPhone 3G 8GB iPhone 3G 16GB

iFlexi Value $56 1GB† 200 mins 500 SMS $348 $508

iFlexi Plus $95 2GB† 500 mins 500 SMS $49 $208

iFlexi Premium $205 3GB† 1500 mins 1500 SMS $0 $0

† Data allowance above is a limited offer; only for customers who connect or recontract with SingTel on an iFlexi plan between launch and 5 September 2008. All iFlexi plans feature free incoming calls2. Please see below for terms and conditions1. You can even bring your post paid number from another carrier and have the ultimate experience on SingTel's 3.5G network. I want one, how can I get an iPhone 3G from SingTel? We have a strictly limited number of appointments to come and join in the excitement of the Singapore launch at Midnight this Friday 22 August at Comcenter: please book now. The team has something very special in store for you. If you can't join us for the fun on Friday 22 August, you can book a time and location which suits you. All appointments are only available on a first booked, first served basis. How do I book an appointment? Please visit www.singtel.com/iphone/booknow as soon as you can to reserve your appointment and iPhone. When you book via the link above, please click the Login button. Use the NRIC you supplied during registration, your password is xxxxxx. If you have reserved more than one iPhone, when you book, the handphone number in the My Profile section is for us to contact you if we need to. You will just need to bring each of these services to SingTel post paid on an iFlex plan to collect your iPhones. We will ask you a few details, get you to confirm your iPhone preference and preferred pickup location and time. It's that easy. This invitation is not transferable, please print this and bring it with you. You will need to be the registered owner of the mobile service to collect your iPhone. We understand how excited you are about the iPhone 3G from SingTel. Trust me; this phone will change your life. If you have a question, chances are you can find the answer on www.singtel.com/iphone under the FAQ section. The team and I look forward to seeing you soon! With best regards, Wong Soon Nam Vice President - Consumer Marketing

Louis Reservation Code: xxxxxxxxx_xx


Terms & Conditions ^ If your SingTel mobile service is in contract and you choose to recontract and purchase an iPhone your existing SingTel contract will stand and you will have another contract running concurrently starting from the date you collect your iPhone. You will only pay the monthly subscription of your new plan, but should you have a temporary suspension of service, downgrading of price plan and termination of line pre-termination and/or liquidated damages charges for both contracts apply. 1. SingTel Mobile Price Plans: Customer must contract with a 2-year equipment contract (NEW or Recontract) on iFlexi Value, iFlexi Plus, iFlexi Premium, iOne Plus, iTwo Value, iTwo Plus, iThree Plus, Classic, Premium 700, Premium 1500 and Student price plans with SingTel Mobile. iOne SuperValue, RedPAC Supplementary Plan, CIS rates and SIMple Plan are not applicable for the iPhone. For temporary suspension of service, downgrading of price plan and termination of line in less than 24 months, pre-termination and/or liquidated damages charges apply. A one-time registration fee of $10.70 and SIM Card charge of $32.10 apply to new subscribers of all mobile price plans. Excess local airtime is charged at 16.05¢/minute. Excess SMS is charged at 5.35¢/SMS. Excess GPRS is charged at 50% off prevailing local data charges. 2. Free local incoming calls until 31 December 2010. 3. Data bundle is for local usage only. While roaming overseas, the prevailing data roaming charges will apply. 4. Some features, applications, and services are not available in all areas. 5. Use of the iPhone constitutes acceptance of the iPhone terms and conditions and other third party terms and conditions found in the iPhone box, or at http://www.apple.com/legal/iphone/us/terms/service_all.html 6. For Value Added Services, respective Terms and Conditions applies. 7. Other Terms and Conditions apply. All charges include 7% GST. SingTel reserves the rights to amend terms & conditions without prior notice. Copyright © 2008 SingTel Ltd. All rights reserved.




This post has been edited by louismhc: Aug 20 2008, 08:01 PM

wow sorry im too excited when received the iphone price from Singtel

anyway louismhc,

The plan seems exp ....montly contract base u still have to pay S$40+ ( which i think okie to reduce the phone price).

Nvm, i'll wait your good news tomorrow when u get your phone.~ hehe

Im waiting for M1 hehe