Where can i get the Iphone 3g in dubai ?

Akira · 12th July 2008, 22:36

where can i get the Iphone 3g in dubai ? of cause unlocked .

Magnus · 13th July 2008, 05:37

Ah flashbacks... let's make this a sticky one.

Welcome to the site akira. For future, better post new issue in a new thread, otherwise it may get buried.

Simple answer is that you probably can't get it anywhere in Dubai and if you can it's doubtful it's unlocked. It just started selling elsewhere in the world two days ago, you know that right?

Benson · 13th July 2008, 14:57

It has been claimed it has been hacked already

PC World

But there are a lot of stories going around about you being able to buy none locked iPhones. If this is correct and the hack is for real then they will be here fairly soon i would of thought.

fangpyre · 13th July 2008, 18:31

It has been hacked, but the hack isn't public yet.
Probably in a few more days.

Joeleh · 17th July 2008, 02:17

Its already on Souq.com Auctions and Marketplace internet shopping souk so expect in in those little stall/booth things in the malls soon.

Im looking out for a white 16GB if anyone has one. pm me

Samberino · 17th July 2008, 16:07

Ok, so here's the situation at the moment...

Both Italy, and Hong Kong do sell the iPhone 3G offically unlocked, however their sales model means there is no way you can buy the device seperately. You need to sign a contract (and thereofre have to be residing in these countries).

Other than 2 countries above, Australia (and perhaps France), sell the iPhone locked, with an option to unlock. Belgium sell the iPhone 3G without a contract but is locked to the carrier. Australia is probably the cheapest option at present, where you can buy the iPhone on a PrePaid option for AUD (Australian Dollar) 849, and for an additional AUD 80, can get it unlocked legally. This will withstand future software upgrades as well. The equivalent is AED 3000+ approx.

FYI: The 'commitment free' version of the iPhone 3G that AT&T will be offering is still locked to AT&T, just does not require you to sign a contract.

Magnus · 17th July 2008, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samberino

Ok, so here's the situation at the moment...

Both Italy, and Hong Kong do sell the iPhone 3G offically unlocked, however their sales model means there is no way you can buy the device seperately. You need to sign a contract (and thereofre have to be residing in these countries).

Other than 2 countries above, Australia (and perhaps France), sell the iPhone locked, with an option to unlock. Belgium sell the iPhone 3G without a contract but is locked to the carrier. Australia is probably the cheapest option at present, where you can buy the iPhone on a PrePaid option for AUD (Australian Dollar) 849, and for an additional AUD 80, can get it unlocked legally. This will withstand future software upgrades as well. The equivalent is AED 3000+ approx.

FYI: The 'commitment free' version of the iPhone 3G that AT&T will be offering is still locked to AT&T, just does not require you to sign a contract.

But to buy the one from Australia presumably that can only be done while actually being there, not online somehow?

Samberino · 17th July 2008, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnus

But to buy the one from Australia presumably that can only be done while actually being there, not online somehow?

Well, yes. Unless ofcourse someone has gone through the process and then decides to sell their iPhone 3G on eBay. Speaking of which, lots of iPhone 3Gs on eBay claiming to be unlocked but seeing as they are all AT&T and purchased in the US, not sure how they can be unlocked.

This time round, am looking out for an official unlock so won't have to worry when a new software update is out.

gajanan · 18th July 2008, 00:15

LMFAO, either i am too drunk for this or its too good to be true.

iPhone 3G Apple ORIGINAL

fangpyre · 18th July 2008, 06:35

yeah, i saw that too.
They put the minimum order at $1,000.
What that actually buys I'm not sure.
But I ain't trying that out.

Interesting, nonetheless.

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Joeleh Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11	Its already on Souq.com Auctions and Marketplace internet shopping souk so expect in in those little stall/booth things in the malls soon. Im looking out for a white 16GB if anyone has one. pm me Last edited by Magnus : 17th July 2008 at 05:23.

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Samberino Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 14	Where you CAN buy an iPhone 3G... Ok, so here's the situation at the moment... Both Italy, and Hong Kong do sell the iPhone 3G offically unlocked, however their sales model means there is no way you can buy the device seperately. You need to sign a contract (and thereofre have to be residing in these countries). Other than 2 countries above, Australia (and perhaps France), sell the iPhone locked, with an option to unlock. Belgium sell the iPhone 3G without a contract but is locked to the carrier. Australia is probably the cheapest option at present, where you can buy the iPhone on a PrePaid option for AUD (Australian Dollar) 849, and for an additional AUD 80, can get it unlocked legally. This will withstand future software upgrades as well. The equivalent is AED 3000+ approx. FYI: The 'commitment free' version of the iPhone 3G that AT&T will be offering is still locked to AT&T, just does not require you to sign a contract.

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13th July 2008, 05:37	#2 (permalink)
Magnus Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dubai Posts: 7,801	Ah flashbacks... let's make this a sticky one. Welcome to the site akira. For future, better post new issue in a new thread, otherwise it may get buried. Simple answer is that you probably can't get it anywhere in Dubai and if you can it's doubtful it's unlocked. It just started selling elsewhere in the world two days ago, you know that right?

13th July 2008, 18:31	#4 (permalink)
fangpyre Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,111	It has been hacked, but the hack isn't public yet. Probably in a few more days.

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gajanan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Born in AUH living in DXB Posts: 220	LMFAO, either i am too drunk for this or its too good to be true. iPhone 3G Apple ORIGINAL

18th July 2008, 06:35	#10 (permalink)
fangpyre Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,111	yeah, i saw that too. They put the minimum order at $1,000. What that actually buys I'm not sure. But I ain't trying that out. Interesting, nonetheless.