i'm using a iPhone 3G 16GB bought from Bangkok 2 weeks ago, software unlocked (no Turbosim, dunno how it's done), FW 2.1. iPhone origin is AT&T after checking serial number.

I have the 3G service activated and running. The minor problem that i have with Maxis 3G service with my iPhone 3G is that at areas where the 3G or EDGE is not available or even when no service, it will reconnect to the Maxis and then ask me to key in my Maxis pin again (unlocking). Anyone has this problem to when moving from a service area to a no service area ? I find a lot of areas at Klang Valley doesn't have 3G service using my iPhone but somehow my Nokia e61 works better.

Probably think it's an incompatibility issue with iPhone 3G with Maxis. The 3G service on iPhone really drain the battery, so i only turn on when i need it.

Appreciate your comments / experience. Thanks.

This post has been edited by dodgy88: Oct 22 2008, 10:55 AM

cola, rx330

The serial number shows it's from AT&T. Referring to Apple site, that serial number is a locked AT&T. So, that means, there's a software unlocked it (since my is not using xSIM).

At Bangkok, a lot of the shops there sell "software unlock" and xSIM unlock as well. The seller told me they pay for the software unlock meaning i can't upgrade through iTunes.

The odd thing about my software unlock is that i have no options (i don't have that switch in the settings) to choose operator. Even when i roam it automatically selects the foreign operator. It works fine so i have no problem with it.

Probably i have to wait until the dev team / ZiPhone can do something to have a full unlock.