cubsfan Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 I'm in the States right now and I wanted to buy an Iphone and take it to Asia and have it unlocked and used in Thailand. Does anyone know if that is possible? Can it be used with a local Thai phone service provider? What just won't work in Thailand on my Iphone? Thank you everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trocks69 Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 try posting here http://www.howardforums.com/index.php? or doing some research. i would say most likely. i think thailand has a 3g network and if they dont the phone will still work if it is gsm i believe it is. unlocking it some of the members here might know where you can take it. also if you are computer savy you can find the know how on website. like the one post above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricou_le_rouge Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 check this, worked for me! http://www.modmyifone.com/cmps_index.php good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 I had mine unlocked MBK yesterday, 500 baht, two hour wait. Even got a receipt.. So now that it is unlocked! You can use all function of the Iphone, internet and phone service with local Thai compnay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 What about the 3G speed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyphil247 Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 What about the 3G speed? Fast !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 What about the 3G speed? Fast !!! I meant, does 3G work well in Thailand? AT&T has hotspots in America or something, thats what makes the 3G network run faster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdtongchai Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 3G speed is NOT fast cause thailand doesn't have a 3G network. They probably will have but be not surprised if they start installing it when the next standard is about to go mainstrream... Oh and if you can buy an unlocked iphone here.... I don't think you can buy a locked iphone here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Ok I'm just about to put in an order for the new 3G Iphone here in the States! I want the 16 gig one, that will cost me 299.00 USD. It will cost me another 175.00 USD to get me out of the AT&T 2 year contract. I won't be able to get any use out of the new 3G service in Thailand, because Thailand doesn't have that **** yet! So should I just wait and buy an Iphone in Thailand? How much do they cost in Thailand? I guess they only have the older version of the Iphone? Anyone know? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendlyCat Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 do some research on the Internet, Apple is making some changes on their latest firmware updates to try to keep people from unlocking the Iphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 So do they even sell the new 3G Iphone in Thailand? I do mean the new one.. How much is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 So do they even sell the new 3G Iphone in Thailand? I do mean the new one.. How much is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakofdawning Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 The info is from word of mouth so I can't confirm real rate. But I heard from a friend that the 3G phone cost 50k baht, with all the trouble of getting someone with social security to buy and all. But I also heard that the older version phone are still available at around 20k -ish. So you might still be better off buying 3g from there and pay extra 175 bucks. No guarantee about having the 3G phone unlocked, but it shouldn't be too difficult to find a shop that does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamHotel Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 So do they even sell the new 3G Iphone in Thailand? I do mean the new one.. y3p $ure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamHotel Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 hmmm [m]ate.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamHotel Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 How much is it? np 'bout it.... do you have a sista? WAY better lookin' than you possibly......:twisted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Thank you everybody for helping out with the info.. Still would like more info if possible! Seems like these phones are so high priced in Thailand! I guess I will buy it here in the States and bring it. Some people say these new 3G Iphones can't be unlocked? I hate to pay the high price and all just for it to not fully work.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamHotel Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Still would like more info if possible! xo does SH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamHotel Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 i.e. have you got a VISA for Thailand yet :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 i.e. have you got a VISA for Thailand yet :roll: are you serious.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamHotel Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 are you serious.... l1kewise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 are you serious.... l1kewise Yeah, I am serious about buying an IPHONE... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamHotel Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Yeah, I am serious about buying an IPHONE... GREAT.... xo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamHotel Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 .... N0 visa yet huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 .... N0 visa yet huh? I need a business Visa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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