Options for my iPhone 3G after upgrading?

[macuser1997]

I'm planning on getting the new iPhone when it comes out. I have an iPhone 3G that probably isn't worth very much money (some scratches).

If I give it to a friend who is already on AT&T, can they just pop in their SIM card and get a data plan from AT&T?

If I unlock the phone, can they use it with other carriers (do their data plans work with iPhones?).

TIA

 

[CJayC]

I'm planning on getting the new iPhone when it comes out. I have an iPhone 3G that probably isn't worth very much money (some scratches).

If I give it to a friend who is already on AT&T, can they just pop in their SIM card and get a data plan from AT&T?

Your friend would need to get the 3G sim card first.

If I unlock the phone, can they use it with other carriers (do their data plans work with iPhones?).

Yes. T-Mobile's Edge works great with the iPhone with no flaws except the 2.75G abysmal speeds.) Just tell the representative that you want a data plan and that you have the "Shadow" phone.

 

[azsprty]

1) yes

2) t mobile

 

[elephunkman]

Believe it or not, the 3G is still worth a good bit of money right now since the new device hasn't been released yet.

 

[Speedracer04]

Believe it or not, the 3G is still worth a good bit of money right now since the new device hasn't been released yet.

Yep. Do a quick search on craigslist for "iphone wanted" people are still paying $200+ for an 8gb iPhone 3g.

There is a premium because people want an iPhone, but they dont want to be on a 2 year contract with AT&T, so they will pay a pretty decent price off-contract iPhone.

So sell it this weekend before they drop in price again since there will be a new model out on monday.

 

[cobie454]

I would sell it

 

[jersey10]

I too will be upgrading. Could my old 3G be used essentially as an iPod Touch after I get my new phone - use it for everything except phone calls? What would I need to do? Would the internet still work on wifi, like a Touch?

 

[iPhone3GCrazed]

I too will be upgrading. Could my old 3G be used essentially as an iPod Touch after I get my new phone - use it for everything except phone calls? What would I need to do? Would the internet still work on wifi, like a Touch?

It should. Not sure about the steps you'd have to take though.