L33_WRX

Has anyone bought a Iphone, handset only so not on contract on the 02 network?

Looking on ebay but so many sellers, not sure which one is best.

I understand v1.1.1 phones are easier to unlock and 1.1.2 is harder but which is best?

Has anyone bought one and used it on Orange network?

Cheers

Beastie

iTrader: (2)

There is I-phone here Direct Distibutor of Apples, Nintendos, Microsofts and Sonys #1 Products! - Apple iPhone 8GB without exposure to E Bay and if you scroll down there is a link to an unlocking website.

boxst

If you go with another provider (or even another contract type on O2) arn't you going to be hit with astronomical data charges?

Steve

lozgti

Ok,I'm thick on technology.

Does this mean you can buy an unlocked i phone and stick whatever card you want in ? Even PAYG O2?

Its just that I thought you could only have an i phone here(uk) if you sign up to O2 at £££ per month for 300 years?

GC8WRX

Doesnt it suck that o2 have a monopoly on the i phone, if it was available on its own im sure they would have sold more!!!!!!!!!

Trout

iTrader: (1)

You can buy unlocked iPhones 'legally' in certain countries in Europe from T-Mobile. They are £770 each!!!!

Beastie

iTrader: (2)

Yes that is exactly what can happen. E bay has i-phones that normally go for around 350 GBP unlocked. You can then stick any sim card you want in. Alternately you can buy and unlock your own if you are brave enough.

As can be seen on e bay most are imported from the states but UK type items are now beginning to circulate and the unlocking is now superior.

dupo

Got a friend to buy me one in New York - €304 about £220. Followed the instructions here Unlock the iPhone - the simple tutorial! to unlock it. Takes about 15 minutes and you need to have a wireless network to connect it to for downloading the unlocking tools. Use it on O2 Ireland - iPhone isn't due to go on sale here until next year. No problems so far.

Dupo