Unlocked iPhones on Sale Next Month – in France

Wed Oct 17, 2007 11:10AM EDT

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Want an unlocked version of the iPhone that's actually sanctioned by Apple? Then wing your way to France next month, when wireless operator Orange begins selling an unlocked iPhone—with Cupertino's blessing.

OK, "blessing" might be a bit of an overstatement. Apple's hand was forced by French law, which forbids the sale of cell phones that are tied to a particular carrier (hmmm, sounds like a good idea, no?). The International Herald Tribune reports that yesterday's announcement of Orange winning the iPhone deal in France was delayed for nearly a month as the carrier and Apple hammered out financial terms; an Orange rep denied that the unlocked iPhone was a factor in the delay.

Details about unlocked iPhone sales in France are still sketchy, however. What we do know is that a locked version of Orange's iPhone will retail for 399 euros (or about $560) when it debuts in November; the sticker price for an unlocked iPhone is still under wraps, but it "will cost more," the IHT reports. And here's a little something to consider for potential iPhone importers: the French iPhone will, of course, have all its menus written in French, and the last time I checked, I couldn't find a "Lauguage" setting on my iPhone. Any ideas out there, folks?

Related:
Apple chooses Orange as iPhone operator in France [International Herald Tribune]

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  • 1 Posted by frankmicheal001 on Fri Oct 19, 2007 12:08PM EDT Report Abuse

    woowow it a very atractive iphone i love it sweet to be with lo

  • 3 Posted by richardbowie on Wed Oct 24, 2007 6:19PM EDT Report Abuse

    actually many of the unlocking software people have programs that change the language to any language of your choice. spanish and english are a breeze to find. need farsi? maybe more difficult...

  • 4 Posted by gjsyankees on Wed Oct 24, 2007 6:21PM EDT Report Abuse

    I just hope apple makes some money off of this (im a stock holder)

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