By Damian Koh
03/07/2008
URL: http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/mobilephones/0,39050603,62043378,00.htm

We know it's hard to keep track of everything that's happening in Asia about the iPhone 3G. So we've put together the most important news and trivia that you should know about. You'll also find information about the various price plans offered by the carriers in the countries the handset will be available in over the next few pages. So get clicking.

Apple iPhone 3G   CNET Asia rating: 8.3 out of 10 The good: Offers critical new features including support for high-speed 3G networks, third-party applications, and expanded email; improved call quality is improved; continues to deliver an excellent music and video experience. The bad: Continues to lack some basic features that are available on even the simplest cell phone; also, we prefer the original iPhone's design. The bottom line: The iPhone 3G delivers on its promises by adding critical features and sharper performance. The iTunes Apps Store is pretty amazing, and the 3G support is more than welcome. We still have a few gripes, but the iPhone 3G a big improvement over the original model. Review | See full specs | Rate this

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Telstra | Optus (pre-paid) | Optus (post-paid) | Vodafone

Telstra to bring iPhone 3G to Australia on July 11

According to the media release, data plans "start at A$30 per month with an upfront cost of A$279 for the 8GB model and A$399 for the 16GB model". The 8GB model is free if you sign up for the A$80 monthly plan. Users who subscribe to data plans which are above A$100 per month will get to choose between the 8GB and 16GB model for free. All plans come with a two-year contract and include free Wi-Fi access at Telstra hotspots.

Optus pre-paid plan

For more information on the terms and conditions of the price plans, please enquire directly at Optus's Web site.

Optus post-paid plan

For more information on the terms and conditions of the price plans, please enquire directly at Optus's Web site.

Vodafone

For more information on the terms and conditions of the price plans, please enquire directly at Vodafone's Web site.

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3 Hong Kong

For more information on the terms and conditions of the price plans, please enquire directly at 3 Hong Kong's Web site.

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Airtel India

According to Airtel India, the 8GB iPhone 3G is priced at Rs 31,000, while the 16GB version (for both white and black) is priced at Rs 36,000. The handset is also network-locked to Airtel and will work only with an activated Airtel SIM card.



For more information on the terms and conditions of the price plans, please enquire directly at Airtel India's Web site.

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SoftBank

For more information on the terms and conditions of the price plans, please enquire directly at SoftBank's Web site.

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3 Macau

For more information on the terms and conditions of the price plans, please enquire directly at 3 Macau's Web site.

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Vodafone

For more information on the terms and conditions of the price plans, please enquire directly at Vodafone's Web site.

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Singtel

iPhone handset pricing: Existing iPlans (with GST)
	iOne Plus	iTwo Value	iTwo Plus	iThree Plus
Monthly Fee	S$25.68	S$48.15	S$82.93	S$192.60
Price of 8GB iPhone 3G	S$698	S$348	S$49	S$0
Price of 16GB iPhone 3G	S$848	S$508	S$208	S$0

iPhone handset pricing: New iFlexi (with GST)
	iFlexi Value	iFlexi Plus	iFlexi Premium
Monthly Fee	S$56	S$95	S$205
Price of 8GB iPhone 3G	S$348	S$49	S$0
Price of 16GB iPhone 3G	S$508	S$208	S$0
Free data (3.6Mbps)*	1GB	2GB	3GB
Incoming calls	Free	Free	Free
Free outgoing minutes	200	500	1,500
Free SMS	500	500	1,500
Wi-Fi (512kbps)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited

*Only for customers who connect or recontract on an iFlexi plan before September 5.


For more information on the terms and conditions of the price plans, please enquire directly at SingTel's Web site.

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Globe Telecom

For more information on the terms and conditions of the price plans, please enquire directly at Globe Telecom's Web site.