A lot of people bought and unlocked the first generation iPhone to use all around the world. Apple chief executive Steve Jobs even made a joke about it during his WWDC keynote address.
Knowing this, Apple and AT&T are reportedly finalizing a way in which every iPhone sold in the United States... (Read more)
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Speaking as someone living in the US, I'm considering buying an iPhone and just terminating the ATT contract after a month. It depends on how much ATT will nail people for early termination, but it might end up costing less than $500, even counting a month's worth of the $70/month plan.
I really want an iPhone, but I'm I don't know about spending $600 bucks on one. I've actually considered getting a cheap knock off until I have the credit to get off the gophone plan and get a regular plan. Then, I could just get one with my plan. If they come down on the price significantly, I'm game.
It will cost more than $600. Unless you have other business in Europe or a place you can stay for free, the cost of plane fare, meals and accommodations makes the cost of a trip to Europe JUST to pick up an iPhone a lot more than if you just bought one in the US with a contract and then bailed after the first 30 days and paid the early termination fee. Terminating within 30 days requires return of the phone, terminating after 30 days does not.
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