SpeedfreaK Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 hello will it be possible to buy an iphone 3G without signing a contract? because i've read on some websites that with the iphone 3g, you will be forced to sign the contract in the store where you buy it. is that true or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benwinship Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 You have to sign the contract in store. O2 in the UK have said that a PAYG iPhone 3G is coming "later on in the year". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corporalnanners Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I don't think ATT has committed on an availability date, but you should, at some point, be able to do this (it's just going to cost $599 and $699 for the 8GB and 16GB, respectively). See http://www.pcworld.com/article/147993/more..._questions.html http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25478296/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedfreaK Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 Yeah, but i mean, will it be possible to buy an iphone for 200 dollars "with the intention to sign the contract later" (lol ) and just don't sign it and unlock the iphone (like everybody does at the moment) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numberzz Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 You will probably have to buy it from a 3rd party person, probably on eBay. But don't expect it to be cheap. When an iPhone is bought, someone has to get a contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhighmac Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 AT & T is going to be offering a no-contract option for 599 & 699. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMX-Knuckles Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 So if it's bought at the Apple Store it'll be $599? Or will there be a contract there too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhighmac Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I don't know about the apple store, but AT & T stores will be selling a no-contract option (to who, I don't know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedfreaK Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 and if you buy the iphone from the apple online store? how does that work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhighmac Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I wish I knew.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corporalnanners Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 From what I gather, at some point (not necessarily Friday) you will be able to buy a phone and walk out of the store without activating it, but they will have some measure in place to ensure that you do activate it within 30 days or receive a penalty. This probably means that they'll keep your CC on file and charge you the extra $400 in 30 days if you don't activate it or return it. If you want to try this Friday, I'd recommend going to an Apple store; the lines will be longer, but AT&T seems more likely to put the pressure on you to sign or simply say that non-signing customers have to wait a week or some such. EDIT: Either way, it'll probably be a waste of your time. FYI and YMMV: those ATT customers who aren't currently eligible for the $199/$299 prices can activate any iPhone on their account by Thursday and become eligible. I'm only 8 months into a family plan and formerly ineligible, but I borrowed an iPhone and activated it on two of my lines and returned it to the original owner. His line and both of mine all come up as "upgrade eligible" in the ATT system. The CSRs I've spoken to have said that this should be fine, but I'm still anxious to see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWN_Hellzone Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Well i will be getting one.... I will jailbreak it and yah. Im not sure i want to use AT&T tho.. But i still want to pay 200 for the device. So i might have no choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berzerker Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 From what I gather, at some point (not necessarily Friday) you will be able to buy a phone and walk out of the store without activating it, but they will have some measure in place to ensure that you do activate it within 30 days or receive a penalty. This probably means that they'll keep your CC on file and charge you the extra $400 in 30 days if you don't activate it or return it. If you want to try this Friday, I'd recommend going to an Apple store; the lines will be longer, but AT&T seems more likely to put the pressure on you to sign or simply say that non-signing customers have to wait a week or some such. EDIT: Either way, it'll probably be a waste of your time.FYI and YMMV: those ATT customers who aren't currently eligible for the $199/$299 prices can activate any iPhone on their account by Thursday and become eligible. I'm only 8 months into a family plan and formerly ineligible, but I borrowed an iPhone and activated it on two of my lines and returned it to the original owner. His line and both of mine all come up as "upgrade eligible" in the ATT system. The CSRs I've spoken to have said that this should be fine, but I'm still anxious to see what happens.Bottom Line: you will be able to do that if you pay the unsubsidized price of $599/$699 for the phone, otherwise, you WILL BE required to sign a contract.I don't know about the apple store, but AT & T stores will be selling a no-contract option (to who, I don't know)Apple Stores will have trained AT&T staff there to setup contracts.and if you buy the iphone from the apple online store? how does that work?You can't buy from the online store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRed Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 impressive ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superhai Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 In Belgium all iphones will be unlocked as it is required by law... but the price is rather stiff. Apparently here in Norway you can buy a locked one and break the contract on the same date and by law are required to unlock the phone and they cant force you to return it. The total sum (including fee for cancelling the contract) is cheaper than buying it in belgium, but i think there will be waiting and hassle involved... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattwood Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Cheapest place to get one without a contract is in Switzerland Been searching all day for some cheap way for me to obtain a 3G iPhone and have come to the conclusion that the absolute cheapest way possible is to purchase one without a contract in Switzerland. 16Gb version: 619 CHF = 3622 SEK = 600 USD = 305 GBP = 631 AUD 8Gb version: 519 CHF = 3032 SEK = 503 USD = 256 GBP = 529 AUD However travelling there would add the cost up a bit.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Mills Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Who needs to travel there, just get it shipped as a gift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedfreaK Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 dude, i'm going on vacation to Switzerland! in which store can you buy it that cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattwood Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 swisscom the provider of the iPhone in Switzerland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedfreaK Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 and, will they sell iphones to expatriates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cain. Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Haha, living in Switzerland =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedfreaK Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 will the Swisscom iphone work in other countries (i live in belgium, but here, the iphone costs 525 Euro and it Switzerland only 320 Euro) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superhai Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Look like you have to add 40 CHF if you want it without simlock... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FavleX Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I am very interested to get an Iphone bought in Swiss land.I Live in Italy so just searcing somenone kind to ship it :-) Just a question : I have read that swisscom is selling the simlocked one only..is it right? In case , I need to unlock it with jalbreak for using my sim? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgirl Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 In Mexico telcel said it will be a prepaid scheme (Amigo Kit) for the iPhone but not right now, I think it could be 3 months later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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