QUOTE(jesseblue @ Nov 10 2008, 12:13 PM)
Means the set is already activated by Singtel. 
Singtel activated before customer even buying?? A General Overview of Obtaining An Officially, Unlocked iPhone 3G. Complete with a FAQ!
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Nov 10 2008, 03:18 PM
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No la bro. The seller tell me he'll get the set for me from Singtel. Upon purchase, Singtel will activate it on the spot. After that only he'll pass me to set. Probably the 'pre-activated' term I used is a bit misleading. My bad.
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Nov 10 2008, 03:25 PM
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for sure there is no pre-activated.
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Nov 10 2008, 10:38 PM
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QUOTE(jesseblue @ Nov 10 2008, 04:58 PM) I'm kinda confused about this activation stuff. I'm supposed to get a Singtel 3G set from a seller this weekend. He said the set will be pre-activated by Singtel. So my question is, is this 'activation' a one-off thing? If we do a restore later on, do we need to activate it again? I supposed not eh u'll still need to activate it after restore using your own iTunes. |
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Nov 10 2008, 10:44 PM
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hie, im a iphone 3g (singtel unit) user
juz wan to ask should i online and register my phone? (my fren said register is for 1year warranty from singtel) but im using maxis not singtel..  and about the 2.1 software, izzit juz straight away upgrade with itunes only or i need to crack/do something thing 1st? (for singtel unit) |
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Nov 10 2008, 11:03 PM
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errr...do have a look at all the stickies thread if u're not familar with iPhone, and I think this is not the right thread to ask these question.
anyway, if u're able to use ur iPhone now, ie. make calls, sms and listen to music, ur iPhone is already activated and registered online i think. for official singtel unit, just upgrade using iTunes This post has been edited by psyeo: Nov 10 2008, 11:04 PM |
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Nov 12 2008, 07:42 PM
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ok, so I just got back frm temasek. Any walk in customer at mobile shops wud be quoted with these prices.
8gb :S$ 750 onwards 16gb:S$ 950 onwards. In most of the shops, they maintain a S$200 difference in the two models. However, I think price cud be lower in certain shops. I'm assuming this based on my iPod costs n the retail price at those shop. I can get a rough idea abt their margin. If u hv a relative or fren, u mite be able to work out a much cheaper price. And and, the prices of casings n acces r expensive compared to Kl prices. |
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Nov 12 2008, 10:16 PM
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OK..so we have got information on getting an official unlock iphone in australia (optus) and hong kong? What about in singapore (singtel) what is the cheapest way of getting an official unlock iphone?
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Nov 12 2008, 10:25 PM
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QUOTE(cksia @ Nov 12 2008, 10:16 PM) OK..so we have got information on getting an official unlock iphone in australia (optus) and hong kong? What about in singapore (singtel) what is the cheapest way of getting an official unlock iphone? Read 2nd post of this thread if you will. Thank you. Cheers |
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Nov 12 2008, 10:30 PM
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Ya i have. But what i want to know is which plan to sign up for and the price of the phone (16gb) and if there is any fees incured for unlocking the phone? If someone could list out the steps of unlocking the phone just like the one for optus that would be great.
BTW, the terms and condition listed on optus.com.au actually says that one has to pay a "initial termination fee" on top of the monthly handset fee and monthly subscription...is that true? |
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Nov 12 2008, 10:54 PM
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QUOTE(cksia @ Nov 12 2008, 10:30 PM) Ya i have. But what i want to know is which plan to sign up for and the price of the phone (16gb) and if there is any fees incured for unlocking the phone? If someone could list out the steps of unlocking the phone just like the one for optus that would be great. your words truly intrigue me. read the thread again.BTW, the terms and condition listed on optus.com.au actually says that one has to pay a "initial termination fee" on top of the monthly handset fee and monthly subscription...is that true? |
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Nov 12 2008, 11:05 PM
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Step-by-step instructions to perform an authorised unlocking (using Optus as an example) 1. Sign up a contract with Optus where a credit check will be conducted (applicable only to legitimate Australian residents) 2. Opt for the 12 months contract plan 3. Make at least one call using that very same iPhone with the provided Optus SIM card (enabling Optus to register your IMEI number on their database) 4. Call Optus to request for an unlock 5. A text will subsequently arrive, indicating that it has been successfully unlocked (this may take up to 10 days) 6. Restore using iTunes and test it with a SIM card from another network provider 7. If it fails, ring up Optus again. However if it does, proceed to next step. 8. Call Optus to cancel your contract and they will then bill everything in a single bill 9. Pay the bill (and please don't be a cheapskate to even contemplate forgoing the payment) 10. Enjoy your iPhone! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What i meant was if we can get something similar like this for singtel...ie what plan to sign up for and how to unlock..not just a vague instruction about getting somebody in singapore to signup a contract without telling the details on what and how much to unlock... |
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Nov 12 2008, 11:10 PM
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@ cksia
my apologies as i was reading your post in a rush. but in my defense, all the information needed for the singtel unit is widely available on their website. a simple google returned me all these answers. for each plan and the unit price to pay respectively, the information can be found here Q: What will happen if I terminate my contract before my contract period is over? A: For new customers who terminate within the three month minimum subscription period, three months’ list price on the respective price plans plus an $856 equipment penalty will still apply. For terminations after the minimum three months subscription period, the $856 equipment penalty will apply. For existing customers who terminate at anytime within the contract period, the $856 equipment penalty will apply. Added on November 12, 2008, 11:19 pm QUOTE(cksia @ Nov 12 2008, 11:05 PM) Step-by-step instructions to perform an authorised unlocking (using Optus as an example) how do you even unlock a singtel unit if it has already been unlocked in the first place?1. Sign up a contract with Optus where a credit check will be conducted (applicable only to legitimate Australian residents) 2. Opt for the 12 months contract plan 3. Make at least one call using that very same iPhone with the provided Optus SIM card (enabling Optus to register your IMEI number on their database) 4. Call Optus to request for an unlock 5. A text will subsequently arrive, indicating that it has been successfully unlocked (this may take up to 10 days) 6. Restore using iTunes and test it with a SIM card from another network provider 7. If it fails, ring up Optus again. However if it does, proceed to next step. 8. Call Optus to cancel your contract and they will then bill everything in a single bill 9. Pay the bill (and please don't be a cheapskate to even contemplate forgoing the payment) 10. Enjoy your iPhone! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What i meant was if we can get something similar like this for singtel...ie what plan to sign up for and how to unlock..not just a vague instruction about getting somebody in singapore to signup a contract without telling the details on what and how much to unlock... This post has been edited by nokia2003: Nov 12 2008, 11:19 PM |
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Nov 12 2008, 11:24 PM
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QUOTE(nokia2003 @ Nov 12 2008, 11:10 PM) @ cksia Hahaha...it's okay nokia2003. But tell me frankly if u understand what the h#@l is singtel trying to tell us with that statement? It's so damn confusing. I wouldnt have posted my questions here if they make sense really tho i believe this is singtel's deliberate plot in making ppl stick with them. my apologies as i was reading your post in a rush. but in my defense, all the information needed for the singtel unit is widely available on their website. a simple google returned me all these answers. for each plan and the unit price to pay respectively, the information can be found here Q: What will happen if I terminate my contract before my contract period is over? A: For new customers who terminate within the three month minimum subscription period, three months’ list price on the respective price plans plus an $856 equipment penalty will still apply. For terminations after the minimum three months subscription period, the $856 equipment penalty will apply. For existing customers who terminate at anytime within the contract period, the $856 equipment penalty will apply. Added on November 12, 2008, 11:19 pm how do you even unlock a singtel unit if it has already been unlocked in the first place? Thanks anyway...just thought someone could share their experience |
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Nov 12 2008, 11:28 PM
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QUOTE(cksia @ Nov 12 2008, 11:24 PM) Hahaha...it's okay nokia2003. But tell me frankly if u understand what the h#@l is singtel trying to tell us with that statement? It's so damn confusing. I wouldnt have posted my questions here if they make sense really tho i believe this is singtel's deliberate plot in making ppl stick with them. pretty straightforward from what i have gathered from the singaporean forums.Thanks anyway...just thought someone could share their experience for example if you have opt for the iOne Plus plan at $25.68 per month, you will have to pay $848 for a 16GB unit (no questions asked) however if you opt to terminate it, it is 3 multiple by $25.68 plus $848 plus $856 |
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Nov 12 2008, 11:28 PM
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QUOTE(nokia2003 @ Nov 12 2008, 11:10 PM) @ cksia Oh..when u sign up a contract with singtel the phone will definitely be locked to singtel right? What i want to know if how much they will charge us to unlock the phone if want to terminate the subscription, just like how optus charges AUD 50 for unlocking....my apologies as i was reading your post in a rush. but in my defense, all the information needed for the singtel unit is widely available on their website. a simple google returned me all these answers. for each plan and the unit price to pay respectively, the information can be found here Q: What will happen if I terminate my contract before my contract period is over? A: For new customers who terminate within the three month minimum subscription period, three months’ list price on the respective price plans plus an $856 equipment penalty will still apply. For terminations after the minimum three months subscription period, the $856 equipment penalty will apply. For existing customers who terminate at anytime within the contract period, the $856 equipment penalty will apply. Added on November 12, 2008, 11:19 pm how do you even unlock a singtel unit if it has already been unlocked in the first place? |
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Nov 12 2008, 11:30 PM
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QUOTE(cksia @ Nov 12 2008, 11:28 PM) Oh..when u sign up a contract with singtel the phone will definitely be locked to singtel right? What i want to know if how much they will charge us to unlock the phone if want to terminate the subscription, just like how optus charges AUD 50 for unlocking.... dude, did you even read the first post to begin with?Added on November 12, 2008, 11:30 pm » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Added on November 12, 2008, 11:32 pm QUOTE(nokia2003 @ Nov 5 2008, 07:39 PM) Hi guys! This post has been edited by nokia2003: Nov 12 2008, 11:33 PMLooking at the growing number of questioned posed at the iPhone subforum in regards to obtaining an iPhone 3G (both locked and unlocked), I thought that the creation of this thread will help to explain the situation better and also answer some frequently asked questions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Q: Alright, this subforum has gotten me all excited about the iPhone 3G! I will be heading to XYZ country soon/have an acquaintance from back soon et cetera, which countries are eligible to sell these officially unlocked iPhone 3G units? A: To answer this question, there will be two parts to it; 1. unlocked directly from the box and 2 .initially locked but the respective carrier can perform an authorised unlocking subsequently 1. Czech Republic, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Luxembourg, Macau, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia (Orange), South Africa, Turkey (TurkCell) 2. Argentina, Austria (One), Australia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Guatamela, Hungary, , India (Airtel), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal (Vodafone), Romania (Orange), Spain, Switzerland (Orange), Uruguay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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Nov 12 2008, 11:33 PM
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QUOTE(nokia2003 @ Nov 12 2008, 11:28 PM) pretty straightforward from what i have gathered from the singaporean forums. Wow..that would be like $25.68 X3 plus $848 plus $856=S$1781 X 2.4 = RM 4200 plus..for example if you have opt for the iOne Plus plan at $25.68 per month, you will have to pay $848 for a 16GB unit (no questions asked) however if you opt to terminate it, it is 3 multiple by $25.68 plus $848 plus $856 what intrigues me is how some ppl are able to sell official unlock singtel iphones at lowyat net at RM 3000 and still make a profit? Do they get theirs from illegitimate sources or what? |
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Nov 12 2008, 11:34 PM
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QUOTE(cksia @ Nov 12 2008, 11:33 PM) Wow..that would be like $25.68 X3 plus $848 plus $856=S$1781 X 2.4 = RM 4200 plus.. you do not need illegitimate methods to make a profit; a simple common sense will tell you how.what intrigues me is how some ppl are able to sell official unlock singtel iphones at lowyat net at RM 3000 and still make a profit? Do they get theirs from illegitimate sources or what? |
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Nov 12 2008, 11:36 PM
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QUOTE(nokia2003 @ Nov 12 2008, 11:34 PM) you do not need illegitimate methods to make a profit; a simple common sense will tell you how. U mean these ppl arent selling genuine singtel unlock phones like they claim to be? |
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