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I bought a 16gb iPhone. As soon as I did that, I began hearing about the soon to be released 3G phone. So I returned it (I hadn't even broken the shrink wrap yet). It was a difficult decision on my part and took a lot to return it. In the long run, I know it will be worth the few months wait.

Hang in there buddy!

wow, I will be in your shoes this week. l I dont know if I will be able to return it once i have it in my hands!! i have a couple of days to make myself stronger but will see what happens...
 
When the first iPhone was announced, it was 6 months before it hit the stores. Not to mention there has been no word of FCC licensing, which is public record, and needs to be initiated well before the release of a device.

Do they need to license it again even if is just an upgraded device?
 
Early adopter here. Still can't wait for the 3G, although i am perfectly content with EDGE, which really isn't that bad, and i generally have wi-fi so its not a big deal for me at all. On the other hand, I will most likely be purchasing the next one, and i hope it has more than just 3G, even more than just 3G and GPS, although if they subsidize than i think we can work something out ;):D
 
I will be buying the 3G iPhone whenever it comes out, hopefully in june. The main reasons for my buying one are no longer having to carry my iPhone and iPod everywhere and better data speeds than EDGE on my BB 8310.
 
Do they need to license it again even if is just an upgraded device?

Since it is going to have 3G, yes they need a license. If it was just something such as a bigger HD (like the 16GB iPhone upgrade) then it doesn't.
 
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