Buy an Iphone 3G Unlocked

There’s a place where you can buy an unlocked iPhone 3G wherein doing so would be completely legal. Surprised? You shouldn’t be if it’s in a place where buying unlocked cell phones is more of a rule than an exception. The place we’re talking about here is the internet, probably the only place on earth where you can freely pick both your phone and your carrier.

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Unlocked cellphone

To understand the basic principles of an unlocked iPhone 3G, it would be best to start with knowing what a locked cell phone is. When a phone is said to be locked, what is meant is that the phone can only be used when you insert a SIM card that is connected to the same carrier as the phone.

In the US for example, if you buy your iPhone 3G from AT&T, then you can only insert an AT&T SIM in it. i.e., you can only use your iPhone 3G on the AT&T network. An unlocked iPhone 3G on the other hand, would enable you to use it with any SIM and hence, on any network.

The rule, not the exception

On the internet, where you can find a vast collection of cell phones, the phones that you buy are unlocked by default a lot of the times. Say that again? No really, if you buy an iPhone 3G in online, you’d be able to use it on any network. Now, we’re not talking about bootleg versions. On the contrary, Apple itself has released unlocked iPhone 3G phones there.

Price to pay

There’s one caveat though, the price of an unlocked 3G iPhone is relatively higher there than if you bought one in the US. The reason is because, in the US, carriers like AT&T subsidize the cost of the phone in exchange for locking the subscriber into their network. However you may find a unlocked refurbished Iphone 3g that will suit your needs just fine.

Buy an unlocked iPhone 3G

Now, if you’re one who would prefer to have the freedom of choice then there should be no reason why you wouldn’t buy an unlocked iPhone 3G. If there’s one thing that might be inevitable here it’s the possibility that, due to the immense popularity of the iPhone, Apple will be pressured into offering unlocked iPhone 3G’s to other markets as well. So stay put. You might not need to go to anywhere else to buy an unlocked iPhone 3G or Iphone 3G Cases.

3G Apple Iphone Q & A

Here is some information that I have gathered about the second generation iphone. A quick question and answer post.

If I have an Iphone already do I have to sign a new contract to get the 3G?
The answer is yes, if you want to upgrade, you will need to sign a new contract. You will pay $199 for the 8 GB and $299 for the 16 GB.

Will I finally be able to replace the battery on my new Apple Iphone?
Once again you will not be able to replace your battery if you need to. Well there are ways to do it if you have the confidence to crack it open. But it is not for the weak at heart if you attempt it.

Will the Iphone have picture messaging?
Unless you do it via your email client, the answer is no. But hey just do it through your email. Yeah you're right, that is kind of sucky.

Will the Apple Iphone ever be available for another carrier besides AT&T?
Before 2012, um no. Sorry.

And now the biggie. Will I be able to purchase this cell phone with out a contract?
The answer to this answer especially saddens me, but no you will not. Whether you purchase it at AT&T or the Apple Store you must get it activated for service. Now this is interesting because I am curious to see how this will affect the segment of the country that had an unlocked 3g iphone. About roughly 25% of the iphones sold here in the US were being used for the T-Mobile network.

I guess in theory, someone could buy the new Iphone, activate, then cancel their contract during the 14 day trial period, then get the iphone unlocked for T-Mobile, or sell it someone else. I do know that Apple and AT&T both have a vested interest in making sure that those phones stay locked.

Also I forgot to mention that the data plans for the 3G will increase $10 extra a month. So despite the fact that AT&T is eating $200 of the cost of the iphone, they will make a total of about $30 extra on the back end. I will continue to post updates as I get them.

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Big Kudos to AT&T

AT&T has taken it upon themselves to help combat the nations epidemic dropout rate. Over the next four years, AT&T has pledged to donate over $100 million to programs that aim to help increase high school gradutation levels. I won't expound here into a social commentary, but I am glad to see a major corporation step up to the plate to help thwart a situation that good have a profoundly negative impact on the future of our country.

Anyway, AT&T, through the program they are calling "Aspire", will give 100,000 student across the country the opportunity to participate in a job shadowing program. AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson, in a statement said “Investing in a well-educated workforce may be the single most important thing we can do to help America remain the leader in a digital, global economy.”

As part of the job shadowing initiative, the company will work with an organization called Junior Achievement to pair AT&T employees with students in grades 9-12, “so that students can…see first-hand the kinds of skills necessary to be successful in the workplace.”

Who knows, maybe some of these guys will go on to start a cell phone business themselves one day.

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