http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/ Engadget Comments for iPhoneSIMfree's end-user solution tested, it works! http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/]]>Sep 10th 2007 1:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 1:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 3:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 3:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 1:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 1:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 1:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 1:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 1:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/
Or it could be a ploy by Apple black ops so that many more people can buy the iPhone while they still continue to officially honor their contractual obligations with ATT

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There are several non-hardware methods (i.e. simple database comparisons) AT&T can employ to put a hurting on those current AT&T customers who unlock the iPhone to avoid the 2yr contract. And for the other 6 users who unlock it to use on TMobile, well they'll probably just chalk that up as a loss.

As for the global market, the introduction of the iPod Touch and the lack of 3G kills the "must have unlocked iPhone" urge for a lot.]]>Sep 10th 2007 2:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/
Apple might be concerned because it will prevent them from giving exclusive rights to European providers. It would be a big deal in the EU because there are many different providers and they all run on GSM networks, unlike the U.S.

Then again, Apple might go the tried-and-tested route of scrapping exclusivity alltogether and providing just the normal subsidized-phone discounts just like anyone else. Witness the recent price cuts for AT&T subsidized phones.

That way we'd be able to buy unlocked @ full price or locked and subsidized like we can with any other phone. And more importantly all the issues and legalities of that concept have long been figured out and there'll be no surprised. I think Apple just made a mistake by not offering an unlocked version (for more $$$$ of course) and I hope Apple realizes this now and lets us customers who are more than happy to pay for an iPhone but can't use the AT&T exclusivity actually buy the things.

I have said it before too, exclusive / subsidized phones don't even exist in Asia, at least not where I am, so Apple would have to forego a very significant number of potential customers. It doesn't make any sense.]]>Sep 10th 2007 9:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 11:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/
this is worse than the play by play of the apple news conference....at least there were products for purchase at the end of that drawn out report.]]>Sep 10th 2007 1:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/
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Ellianth: For business users Visual voicemail is a huge asset. I probably get 20+ voicemails a day and being able to pick which ones I want to hear rather than wading through all of them to get to the last 3 is a great time saver. Not to mention being able to save and replay the important ones without having to worry about them getting auto-deleted after 30 days.
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as far as i know - the only things that wont work "out of the box" are visual voicemail and youtube (although, there are fixes for the youtube button not working)]]>Sep 10th 2007 2:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/
Anyway i'm glad you like your phone. I just wanted to know what all the fuss was about with visual voicemail. And with 20+ messages a day you're very popular. I wish my 'friends' would call me :p.]]>Sep 10th 2007 2:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 3:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 9:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/(I live in Holland)

Would be the first one on my school! YEA!]]>Sep 10th 2007 1:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 2:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/
Picked up an iPhone 4GB for $299 on 9/6. What a steal. This thing is AWESOME. ]]>Sep 10th 2007 1:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 1:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 1:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/
I initially wanted a Touch, but the Touch is missing the camera, speaker, microphone, bluetooth and email. ]]>Sep 10th 2007 1:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 1:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/

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I totally agree, having used the iPhone since the day of the price drop, I haven't had a problem with recieving or sending calls, the Edge network is slightly faster than Dial-up, so it's not that bad and the visual voice-mail is One of the main reason I got the iPhone, so that I don't have to hear the stupid automated system repeat itself several times before hearing my messages and I can choose whom I want to listen to instead of being made to go through the whole list.]]>Sep 10th 2007 1:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 1:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 1:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/
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Let's say I have an AT&T plan with unlimited data and text messages that I am plenty happy with. Now let's say that I would like an iPhone but don't want to swith to pay-as-you-go and don't want another two years of lock-in. What do I give up by unlocking an iPhone and using it on AT&T's network anyway? $100 is cheaper than breaking a 2yr contract.]]>Sep 10th 2007 1:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 1:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 1:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 1:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 1:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 1:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 1:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 1:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 2:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/iphonesimfrees-end-user-solution-tested-it-works/Sep 10th 2007 2:13PM