Comments on: iPhone 3G S in Austria – decisions, decisions

By: Alicia Bankhofer

Alicia Bankhofer — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:56:05 +0000

In reply to Andy K. Hi, in Austria it's not possible to unlock the iPhone legally. But I believe the hardware allows unlocking anywhere in the world. Just not from an official source.

By: Andy K

Andy K — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:13:07 +0000

Hello Alicia,

I hate to ask random questions, but my Google-fu is weak today:

Do you know if Austrian-bought iPhones can be legally unlocked? My wife got a 3G from her Austrian relatives, and now we'd like to use it in the US. I've found out that in certain countries, you can unlock it after 6 months, or the end of the contract, but I haven't found info for Austria. I'd hate to do an illegal impermanent unlock if I can get it legally and permanently.

Thanks.

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:56:14 +0000

Hi there Alicia…
My parents are currently in Wiena, and i want 3gs 16gb without contract.
I am from Serbia.
So, are you sure that they can buy 3gs without contract in orange for 500eurs ? Without any taxes or whatever?
And, whats the price of the 3gs 16gb in local stores?

Thank you very much,

Alex.

By: Alicia Bankhofer

Alicia Bankhofer — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:59:32 +0000

In reply to Vikas.

Good question. I doubt it because for the contract they require proof that you can actually pay the monthly rates. You have to count on bringing your passport and residence proof. They also test your credit rating (on your credit card).

You can always buy it officially without the contract but that would set you back at least € 500. Or buy one from a second hand shop, there are lots in Vienna.

Hope that helps.

By: Vikas

Vikas — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:47:30 +0000

I am traveling to Austria next month. Can I buy a T-Mob/ Orange I-phone.. I am not a resident/ citizen of austria. I am an Indian citizen.. would they give me the contract?

By: aliciab

aliciab — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:45:20 +0000

In reply to philafication. Just called T-mobile to make sure of my info and the rep confirmed that there is no monthly fee until 2010, also for the iPhone contract my husband took out last week.

By: Alicia Bankhofer

Alicia Bankhofer — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:36:02 +0000

In reply to philafication. Hmmm. Interesting. This was confirmed to me by T-mobile on the phone. It IS possible that their reps were not entirely correct in their information. Will check tomorrow.

By: philafication

philafication — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:23:03 +0000

This is false information. The "no monthly fee" is only eligible to non-iPhone devices. Read the fine prints.

By: aliciab

aliciab — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:04:03 +0000

Interesting. I couldn't afford to pay that much a month for my phone.

By: Marty

Marty — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:28:34 +0000

In NZ we would only dream of those prices… we eagerly wait the release of the 3GS to see how badly we will be ripped off. Our current top plan for an iPhone 3G is $349.00 (160 euro)for the phone and $130.00 (60 euro) a month for… wait for it… 250 anytime minutes, 600 text messages and a whole 500 MB of data. So we are basically paying twice as much for less than half the services.