Iphone 3G without SIM-card

[stiviknik]

I am considering to buy either a Itouch or a Iphone3G.

I wonder if the Iphone will work without a SIM-card, if i someday want a new phone can I then use the Iphone as an Itouch ?

[7on]

iPhone 3G won't work without a SIM card.

To even purchase one you need an AT&T plan.

[rogersmj]

Originally Posted by 7on

iPhone 3G won't work with a SIM card.

I'm sure it's just a typo, but I want to clarify for the OP:

It won't work without a SIM card. It has to be activated on AT&T to be usable, at least that's the way it looks right now.

[stiviknik]

I know I have to buy it with an operator, I meant can I use it afterwards in 1-2 years time without a SIM-card. I was told the "old"-Iphone can be used without a SIM-card.

[7on]

Originally Posted by mrogers

I'm sure it's just a typo, but I want to clarify for the OP:

It won't work without a SIM card. It has to be activated on AT&T to be usable, at least that's the way it looks right now.

Well call me Mr Butterfingers

Originally Posted by stiviknik

I know I have to buy it with an operator, I meant can I use it afterwards in 1-2 years time without a SIM-card. I was told the "old"-Iphone can be used without a SIM-card.

I suppose so. But you'll still need to pay the $70 a month minimum for those 2 years. You might be able to ETF it and end up paying the ETF fee ($200 for AT&T I think?). You have to do it after 30 days (doing it before, you won't get charged the ETF but you'll have to return the iPhone). So you'll have to pay at least one month worth of service for $84 or so (after taxes).

The first iPhone could operate SIM free because you bought the phone and signed up for a contract at home through iTunes. Now you can't leave the store without service.

[stiviknik]

Thanks for your reply.

I live in Denmark and only have to sign up for 6 months.

And after the 6 months or later I maybe wants to buy another phone and then still be able to use the Iphone as an Itouch.

[aristobrat]

Originally Posted by stiviknik

I know I have to buy it with an operator, I meant can I use it afterwards in 1-2 years time without a SIM-card. I was told the "old"-Iphone can be used without a SIM-card.

Yes, you should be able to use it without a SIM-card afterwards.

For example, last June 29th, I bought the original iPhone and signed a 2-year contract with AT&T.

On July 11th (this year), when I upgrade to the new iPhone (and sign another 2-year contract with AT&T), my old iPhone should work fine without a SIM card.

[gkarris]

All iPhones will work without a SIM card. They have to be activated first or fake activated via a hacking tool.

[verafly6]

i just bought it from my friend like 3 hrs ago
when i open it up theres this symbol:

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and it says:
NO SIM CARD INSTALLED
insert a valid SIM with no PIN lock
to activate phone.

and when i plug it into itunes it ways the same thing and rejects the connection.
and i dont think theres any program i can use to jailbreak it
so WTF do i do??????????

[jmann]

Originally Posted by verafly6

and i dont think theres any program i can use to jailbreak it
so WTF do i do??????????

Why do you say that? Just jailbreak it with blackra1n or pwnage tool. Problem solved.

[verafly6]

Originally Posted by jmann

Why do you say that? Just jailbreak it with blackra1n or pwnage tool. Problem solved.

ive been trying for five hours
it keeps goin back to the same screen that says i need a SIM card

[jmann]

Originally Posted by verafly6

ive been trying for five hours
it keeps goin back to the same screen that says i need a SIM card

If you are using Pwnage Tool for example, you need to make sure to check the box that says "activate" that will make the phone "hacktivated".

[rjphoto]

Ok, how about a 2nd hand iPhone with a pay as you go sim (from ATT)?

[verafly6]

thanks for the suggestions and help everyone! but i just borrowed my friends sim card and used itunes to unlock and activate it, then blackra1n'd it haha