Buying an iPhone in Australia

[Genghis Khan]

Hey Guys,

I've given into my childish behaviors and decided I'm sick of waiting.

I want to import an iPhone to Australia

A few questions though...

1) When the iPhone IS eventually released in Oz, will I be able to restore the iPhone and use it on the approved network?

2) For the Australians here, can I use the internet features with Optus? Or must I go to Telstra for that?

Thanks Guys

 

[fart]

1) Yes, I don't see any reason why this would be an issue

2) You'll probably have to use Telstra. PITA, I know, but that's just the way the world rotates. In some cases, a 2 pounds of scottish cold cuts in a fancy iPhone box is more valuable to the native Atlantic citizen than the phone itself.

 

[rickgmac]

Hi,

Question 2.

You do not have to go to telstra, you can use any network apart from 3, however make sure you check out what the data charges are. I use mine on vodafone and charges are quiet high, I tend to use wifi only. Same for email.

 

[iEdd]

Here is a great FAQ for you.
Bear in mind that you will be at GPRS speeds with every provider, except Telstra and 3. That is about 6kB/s. With Telstra and EDGE, you can expect 20-30kB/s, which is around that of 256kb/s broadband - so at least bearable. With 3, your iPhone will be an expensive iPod Touch

EDIT: Forgot to mention that many plans cost around $1/MB, so very pricey. However, reading mactalk forums, someone mentioned an unlimited data plan with Telstra for around $30/month on top of your normal plan, so be sure to hunt around the complicated Telstra website for it!

 

[kingkezz]

I use optus with data. Speeds are fine for email, google maps. Websites? - only for emergencies. But I hunt for wi-fi first, always at least one unsecured out there...

9.90 data bolt on. pretty sure its 20mb.

 

[Genghis Khan]

Thanks Guys!

Your help has been awesome, I'll be buying an iPhone imminently