Posted by Mr Miyagi
NEW YORK - A teenager in New Jersey has broken the lock that ties Apple’s iPhone to AT&T’s wireless network, freeing the most hyped cell phone ever for use on the networks of other carriers, including overseas ones.
George Hotz, 17, confirmed Friday that he had unlocked an iPhone and was using it on T-Mobile’s network, the only major U.S. carrier apart from AT&T that is compatible with the iPhone’s cellular technology.
While the possibility of switching from AT&T to T-Mobile may not be a major development for U.S. consumers, it opens up the iPhone for use on the networks of overseas carriers.
more here:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20424880/
Posted by Delta 9
Wow this is really something I don't care about
. Just heard that Apple announced it's partners for the EU. I was surprised to learn Apple has forbidden it's partners to subsidize the phone....
I mean why would anyone buy an Iphone for €500,- whilst superior phones are way cheaper (even free). This made me realise that the Iphone (with it's current specs) will not be a big hit amongst us spoiled EU consumers. The only phone that will get severe competition from it is the 8800. Just my opinion though.
Posted by djtwistter
was all over nznews it gud he done it
Posted by Mr Miyagi
i wouldn't buy it either if it is not subsidised and that i would have to pay for it. I would rather go for a N81/N82
Posted by Miss UK
would it be functional on our UK networks then
it is rather a low end phone even the P990i would kick it's butt still lol
Posted by amnesia
I'm sure that the guy that bought my iPhone must be very excited right now
marc?
Posted by Mr Miyagi
On 2007-08-24 21:50:34, miss uk wrote:
would it be functional on our UK networks then
it is rather a low end phone even the P990i would kick it's butt still lol
It will work on any network now, but it is about a 2 hour process to get it unlocked. At least all the main functions work on it, now its been unlocked.
Posted by Jools
@Delta
I mean why would anyone buy an Iphone for €500,- whilst superior phones are way cheaper (even free).
You are aware that you do end up paying for these cheaper (even free) phones in the cost of your calls and monthly contract? 'Free' doesn't actually mean free where mobile networks are concerned....
Posted by Delta 9
On 2007-08-24 22:18:46, JoolsG4 wrote:
@Delta
I mean why would anyone buy an Iphone for €500,- whilst superior phones are way cheaper (even free).
You are aware that you do end up paying for these cheaper (even free) phones in the cost of your calls and monthly contract? 'Free' doesn't actually mean free where mobile networks are concerned....
I'm well aware of this, that's why I don't think people will be eager to buy a € 500,- phone and on top of that pay a monthly subscription fee of around € 50,-. If you'd get a contract with a lot of minutes and messages and unlimited data for free with the phone that would change things. However given the current situation of the Iphone launch in the US (buy phone with a 2 year contract of roughly $ 70,-) and the current situation in Europe I don't think this will be the case.
Posted by skblakee
On 2007-08-24 23:27:03, Delta 9 wrote:
On 2007-08-24 22:18:46, JoolsG4 wrote:
@Delta
I mean why would anyone buy an Iphone for €500,- whilst superior phones are way cheaper (even free).
You are aware that you do end up paying for these cheaper (even free) phones in the cost of your calls and monthly contract? 'Free' doesn't actually mean free where mobile networks are concerned....
I'm well aware of this, that's why I don't think people will be eager to buy a € 500,- phone and on top of that pay a monthly subscription fee of around € 50,-. If you'd get a contract with a lot of minutes and messages and unlimited data for free with the phone that would change things. However given the current situation of the Iphone launch in the US (buy phone with a 2 year contract of roughly $ 70,-) and the current situation in Europe I don't think this will be the case.
Only a crazy person in Europe would buy an iPhone at full price,€500,sign a two year contract and still pay a minimum of €50 per month plus additional voice and data charges.A two year contract alone would mean watching others get their hands on the latest mobiles from other companies with such things as built in GPS other. Hmmm
Posted by DragonEye
http://www.engadget.com/2007/[....]ne-exclusivity-august-24-2007/
guys a software unlock is already here... and would be a better solution...
Posted by gola
Seventeen...
Posted by Miss UK
Sheesh your better of waiting for the EU release lmao
2 hrs to unlock blimmey
Posted by isadouglas
http://www.engadget.com/2007/[....]vity-august-24-2007/5#comments
Posted by SE4NICK
Not exactly the same but maybe worth a look...
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=152404#post2061133
Posted by Alexandra
Why bother?