Tracking the iPhone 3GS in Asia
Damian Koh | Jul 09, 2009
The iPhone 3GS became available in the US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the UK on June 19. That's two days after the official release of the 3.0 software update (free for current iPhone users). iPod touch owners will have to fork out US$9.95 for the upgrade. The iPhone 3GS has a suggested retail price of US$199 and US$299 for the 16GB and 32GB models, respectively, with a two-year AT&T contract.
In Asia, these are the launch dates.
| Country | Telco | Date | Remarks |
| Australia | Optus | June 26 | MMS and tethering enabled |
| Vodafone | June 26 | MMS enabled | |
| Hutchison 3 | July 17 | MMS enabled | |
| Telstra | June | MMS enabled | |
| Japan | SoftBank | June 26 | SIM-locked; MMS enabled |
| Singapore | SingTel | July 10 | MMS and tethering enabled |
| Hong Kong | Hutchison 3 | July 10 | MMS enabled |
| Malaysia | Maxis | July | |
| New Zealand | Vodafone | July 10 | MMS enabled |
| Philippines | Globe Telecom | July 31 | |
| India | Vodafone | August | MMS enabled |
| Bharti Airtel | August | MMS enabled | |
| Indonesia | Telkomsel | August | |
| Taiwan | Chunghwa Telecom | August | |
| Thailand | True Move | August |
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damiankoh says...
Thanks for the spot, jemgx.
Jun 09, 2009 17:11
Thanks for the spot, jemgx.
Jun 09, 2009 17:11
pps91 says...
Hi... are there any indications that Starhub will bring either Iphone 3G or Iphone 3GS this year? And I thought Starhub should bring Iphone last year. Why the sudden change =( I was so disappointed after reading the news last year.... :(
Jun 09, 2009 18:25
Hi... are there any indications that Starhub will bring either Iphone 3G or Iphone 3GS this year? And I thought Starhub should bring Iphone last year. Why the sudden change =( I was so disappointed after reading the news last year.... :(
Jun 09, 2009 18:25
sonisoe says...
what do you mean by "retail in 80 countries by august".... currently in Indonesia you can get an iphone without contract for a full price but can only be used on one provider (telkomsel)... will it be open to any operator in august ?
Jun 09, 2009 22:03
what do you mean by "retail in 80 countries by august".... currently in Indonesia you can get an iphone without contract for a full price but can only be used on one provider (telkomsel)... will it be open to any operator in august ?
Jun 09, 2009 22:03
jemgx says...
eventually CNET Asia change it after i left the comment. those who read it first hand will know. those like mook73 will ask where as if he would like to pay USD99. good for you
Jun 10, 2009 00:41
eventually CNET Asia change it after i left the comment. those who read it first hand will know. those like mook73 will ask where as if he would like to pay USD99. good for you
Jun 10, 2009 00:41
jemgx says...
Other operator changes their mind into selling iPhone, maybe because they think is not making a good progress, who would ever want to inveset on something that don't make money. Maybe.......
Jun 10, 2009 00:44
Other operator changes their mind into selling iPhone, maybe because they think is not making a good progress, who would ever want to inveset on something that don't make money. Maybe.......
Jun 10, 2009 00:44
jemgx says...
Oh and thanks for the correction damian koh. you are indeed fast.
Jun 10, 2009 00:49
Oh and thanks for the correction damian koh. you are indeed fast.
Jun 10, 2009 00:49
sonyk says...
In india Airtel should get pricing right
Jun 10, 2009 01:02
In india Airtel should get pricing right
Jun 10, 2009 01:02
pps91 says...
Meanwhile, Singapore's StarHub said on Tuesday its customers continue to feedback that they'd like to get the iPhone and be connected to its network. "We really want to meet these requests and have continuously indicated our keen interest to Apple to distribute the iPhone," said StarHub consumer sales head Ng Long Shyang.
(Channelnewsasia 2009)
How long do we have to wait? (my contract is ending soon!)
Jun 10, 2009 09:14
Meanwhile, Singapore's StarHub said on Tuesday its customers continue to feedback that they'd like to get the iPhone and be connected to its network. "We really want to meet these requests and have continuously indicated our keen interest to Apple to distribute the iPhone," said StarHub consumer sales head Ng Long Shyang.
(Channelnewsasia 2009)
How long do we have to wait? (my contract is ending soon!)
Jun 10, 2009 09:14
Pointdexler says...
Anybody knows if singapore iphone are sim-locked? Am working in China but want to buy the new iphone 3gs from singapore and use it over in china...
Jun 24, 2009 22:00
Anybody knows if singapore iphone are sim-locked? Am working in China but want to buy the new iphone 3gs from singapore and use it over in china...
Jun 24, 2009 22:00
wwjd2525@yahoo.co.uk says...
Hi Pointdexler - all singapore iphones are NOT sim-locked. Regulations disallow it. So, cheers! Go get yours when it's out!
Jul 01, 2009 00:16
Hi Pointdexler - all singapore iphones are NOT sim-locked. Regulations disallow it. So, cheers! Go get yours when it's out!
Jul 01, 2009 00:16
wwjd2525@yahoo.co.uk says...
It's out it's out!!! The NEWS is out!! Next Friday's the launch.. woohoo!!
Jul 03, 2009 17:32
It's out it's out!!! The NEWS is out!! Next Friday's the launch.. woohoo!!
Jul 03, 2009 17:32
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jemgx
US $99 for a software upgrade?
chezzz CNET Asia get your information right...
Is $9.90 or $99.
Jun 09, 2009 15:59
mook73
where? i only see US$9.95 and that's for iPod Touch user. For iPhone user get to upgrade for free. The phone itself is US$99 for 8GB. so who's information is not right?
Jun 09, 2009 19:41