Apple iPhone 3G in AsiaWe know it's hard to keep track of everything that's happening in Asia about the iPhone 3G. So we've put together the most important news and trivia that you should know about. You'll also find information about the various price plans offered by the carriers in the countries the handset will be available in over the next few pages. So get clicking.
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Devlin says...
You guys should put a big disclaimer on the price cause those are the subsidized prices of the iPhone. If I'm not mistaken I believe AT&T is planning to release a "no-commitment version" of the phone in the future for $599 and $699 respectively. Since the $199 and $299 price points were for the US and, I believe, the rest of the world through carrier subsidies, then I wouldn't be surprised to find unlocked versions through Apple Stores for the higher prices. Then again, they're unlocked so you'd expect to pay more anyway.
Jul 03, 2008 17:30
You guys should put a big disclaimer on the price cause those are the subsidized prices of the iPhone. If I'm not mistaken I believe AT&T is planning to release a "no-commitment version" of the phone in the future for $599 and $699 respectively. Since the $199 and $299 price points were for the US and, I believe, the rest of the world through carrier subsidies, then I wouldn't be surprised to find unlocked versions through Apple Stores for the higher prices. Then again, they're unlocked so you'd expect to pay more anyway.
Jul 03, 2008 17:30
jhei says...
Let me correct that, it's not just a plan, it's confirmed! Well, for a lot of us, it may be a good thing but some may still opt for a unit with contract.
Jul 03, 2008 18:48
Let me correct that, it's not just a plan, it's confirmed! Well, for a lot of us, it may be a good thing but some may still opt for a unit with contract.
Jul 03, 2008 18:48
anomac says...
So what about Indonesia? Are they ever going to sell the iPhone here? With exchange compatibility it could be a real competitor to Nokia. Anyone have any 'dood oil' on that?
Jul 04, 2008 18:40
So what about Indonesia? Are they ever going to sell the iPhone here? With exchange compatibility it could be a real competitor to Nokia. Anyone have any 'dood oil' on that?
Jul 04, 2008 18:40
darkmax says...
So the iPhone will launched around the price of the HTC Diamond and the Samsung Omnia i900.
Jul 05, 2008 21:44
So the iPhone will launched around the price of the HTC Diamond and the Samsung Omnia i900.
Jul 05, 2008 21:44
zamri1979 says...
Price: Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm May be more then 1k SGD without contract...........So save up some money if u want to get 1
Jul 31, 2008 13:37
Price: Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm May be more then 1k SGD without contract...........So save up some money if u want to get 1
Jul 31, 2008 13:37
isaac976 says...
guess Singapore is till the end of the year
Jul 08, 2008 00:11
guess Singapore is till the end of the year
Jul 08, 2008 00:11
ciminfot@singnet.com.sg says...
Singapore is Sept 1. I got this snippet from one of my "regular" phone vendors (who just happens to be pretty attractive too - nice for the long chats about the relative merits of various plans and models) and I have already asked for one to be reserved.
Additionally, I know of one company who has had its hands on a couple of demo uinits for testing/application development.
For the record, I DID have one of the previous versions, LOVED it and LOST it in the back of a cab in Singapore. Guess what... it was history 20 minutes after I realised I had left it in the back of the cab. Sigh....
Jul 14, 2008 13:37
Singapore is Sept 1. I got this snippet from one of my "regular" phone vendors (who just happens to be pretty attractive too - nice for the long chats about the relative merits of various plans and models) and I have already asked for one to be reserved.
Additionally, I know of one company who has had its hands on a couple of demo uinits for testing/application development.
For the record, I DID have one of the previous versions, LOVED it and LOST it in the back of a cab in Singapore. Guess what... it was history 20 minutes after I realised I had left it in the back of the cab. Sigh....
Jul 14, 2008 13:37
rigelstuff says...
Why is it when I click "Philippines" it goes to the New Zealand page???
Any info on Globe Telecom?
Jul 08, 2008 11:13
Why is it when I click "Philippines" it goes to the New Zealand page???
Any info on Globe Telecom?
Jul 08, 2008 11:13
jhei says...
Yeap, there's something wrong with the Philippine's page. Please correct it Cnet. Thanks!
Jul 08, 2008 12:23
Yeap, there's something wrong with the Philippine's page. Please correct it Cnet. Thanks!
Jul 08, 2008 12:23
damiankoh says...
sorry my bad, error in the page linking.. thanks for spotting!
Jul 08, 2008 23:51
sorry my bad, error in the page linking.. thanks for spotting!
Jul 08, 2008 23:51
Phyo says...
wait wait ....look like i will go for another phone. Tired of waiting ald.
Jul 10, 2008 00:05
wait wait ....look like i will go for another phone. Tired of waiting ald.
Jul 10, 2008 00:05
zamri1979 says...
Bro I agree and sad to say others Asian countries to get it 1st .....................
Jul 15, 2008 14:53
Bro I agree and sad to say others Asian countries to get it 1st .....................
Jul 15, 2008 14:53
zamri1979 says...
Don't waste ur time waiting.... I will buy it only a year after i was out.........
Jul 10, 2008 03:05
Don't waste ur time waiting.... I will buy it only a year after i was out.........
Jul 10, 2008 03:05
hcookie says...
If the price plan is reasonable with Singtel, it's a no brainer to get one. Don't mind a contract of a year, 2 years is pushing it and 3 years will be a joke. If that happens, i'll just get a jailbreak version.
Jul 14, 2008 16:00
If the price plan is reasonable with Singtel, it's a no brainer to get one. Don't mind a contract of a year, 2 years is pushing it and 3 years will be a joke. If that happens, i'll just get a jailbreak version.
Jul 14, 2008 16:00
himalayan says...
Hi,
For India, Airtel & Vodaphone have started bookings, no price mentioned as of now. The rumours are that there will not be any subsidy by the operators and this may increase the price on offer to over 500USD equivalent.
Cheers!
Jul 15, 2008 06:00
Hi,
For India, Airtel & Vodaphone have started bookings, no price mentioned as of now. The rumours are that there will not be any subsidy by the operators and this may increase the price on offer to over 500USD equivalent.
Cheers!
Jul 15, 2008 06:00
tkenji says...
For the latest update on the 3G iPhone release in Singapore and other countries, please visit i-phone-resource.blogspot.com
Jul 15, 2008 12:20
For the latest update on the 3G iPhone release in Singapore and other countries, please visit i-phone-resource.blogspot.com
Jul 15, 2008 12:20
zamri1979 says...
Release is 1 point Bro but the price ?????? it will cost more THAN YOU EXPECTED trust me ......
Jul 15, 2008 14:56
Release is 1 point Bro but the price ?????? it will cost more THAN YOU EXPECTED trust me ......
Jul 15, 2008 14:56
avinashgoks says...
the price in india is around Rs 32000 ,atleast thats what given on the rediff website working out to an equivalent of USD 760...pretty expensive
Aug 20, 2008 19:50
the price in india is around Rs 32000 ,atleast thats what given on the rediff website working out to an equivalent of USD 760...pretty expensive
Aug 20, 2008 19:50
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