Online Aussie store offers unlocked 3G iPhones for $775-$875

Stephen Withers
Monday, 16 June 2008 13:38

Your IT - Mobility

That said, iPhone Atlas was told by a Vodafone employee that "The phone is locked down like no phone has ever been."

The comment that "At this stage, you can’t jailbreak it and you can’t hardware unlock it" doesn't mean too much at this stage, as practically nobody would have had an opportunity to try. All you can read into that statement is that the methods used on the original model won't work.

Unless you're really desperate, it would seem prudent to wait and see exactly how much an 'official' iPhone 3G will cost you.

Furthermore, it seems that US buyers will have to enter into a contract with AT&T at the time of purchase, and this may stem the supply of 3G models to the grey market. So don't count on picking up a cheap unlocked iPhone 3G during your next holiday or business trip to Asia.

iTWire called Linelink seeking details about exactly what was being offered, but got a recorded message rather than a real person. If we can get hold of a spokesperson, we'll let you know what he or she says - along with any comment we can get from Apple Australia's notoriously tight-lipped PR team.