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by Victor Cheung, Hong Kong SAR, PRC

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iPhone 3G on sale in 20 more countries on August 22, 2008

Jul 23, 2008 13:33

Apple just announced this week at its quarterly financial conference call with investors that the iPhone 3G will go on sale in 20 more countries on August 22, 2008.
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How to get to Sincere Podium, the mobile phone paradise in HK

Jul 21, 2008 17:10

When it comes to shopping, everyone knows that Hong Kong is one of the best places to shop, especially for electronic goods. For us gadgeteers, it's also a mobile phone hub as one can get hold of those new models, fine accessories, and sometimes bargain deals.�Been asked a lot on my blog and during conversations with tourists on how to get to one place in particular, the Sincere Podium, better known as Sintat Centre (先達廣場), the ultimate shopping paradise for mobile phones and accessories.�
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iPhone 3G in Hong Kong not locked to carrier, WOOT

Jul 15, 2008 12:26

Well, believe it or not, iPhone 3G obtained from Hutchison Hong Kong (the carrier better known as 3 Hong Kong) is not locked to the carrier.�That is according to about activating iPhone 3G with a wireless carrier, from Apple. Apart from Hong Kong, guys in Italy have the same privilege.�
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iPhone 3G = cheaper 3G voice & data plans in HK

Jul 9, 2008 16:42

With the launch of the iPhone around the corner, the other network providers are quickly launching new voice and data plans to counter the 3G iPhone plan offered by Hutchison Telecom (3 Hong Kong)(see my last post on iPhone 3G tariffs).

PCCW this week announced the new contract-free web-and-talk tariff plan for heavy users. According to South China Morning Post, for US$12.65 (HK$98) per month, users can have up to 1,600 voice minutes, unlimited access to PCCW’s Wi-fi hot spots in phone booths and coffee shops, and 60 megabytes of 3G (third-generation) mobile internet usage.

PCCW customers can access the internet through its 3G network with a download speed of 7.2 megabits per second and an upload speed of 2 megabits per second on their phones. PCCW will cap the price of unlimited access at US$39 (HK$298) a month. If the voice plan is added to the bill, it will cost customers US$51 (HK$396) a month.

The plan undercuts Hutchison Telecom’s iPhone 3G plan. For US$64 (HK$498), Hutchison offers unlimited 3G data usage, 3,700 voice minutes and other value-added services – with a free phone. Hutchison’s cheapest plan—with 500 megabytes of data and 500 minutes’ basic airtime – costs US$24 (HK$188) per month with the phone at US$379 (HK$2,938).

“We believe our plan is very competitive in the market as we can offer free unlimited Wi-fi access around Hong Kong with 3G together at the low entry price of US$12.65 (HK$98),” PCCW consumer group managing director Tom Chan Kee-sun said. Market watchers said the plan targeted potential iPhone 3G users who bought imported products rather than from Hutchison Telecom.

“Our plan is not only for iPhone 3G. With the launch of iPhone, we are in the best position to promote our wireless internet service,” Chan said. Asked whether PCCW
will sell iPhone 3G in Hong Kong later, Mr Chan said iPhone 3G was not limited to a partner on an exclusive basis, but declined to make further comment.

I'm sure other network providers will soon follow suit and launch out better plans to rival PCCW and Hutchison Telecom in the coming weeks.

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iPhone 3G tariffs (HK & others)

Jul 4, 2008 10:41

The tariffs for the iPhone 3G have finally been announced.�Take a look and compare with your local rates. I also included a tariff comparison table from some countries where tariffs are announced (all rates in HK$, 1US$=7.8HK$) for your reference.�Some agree that Hong Kong has the best tariff rates. Let me know if yours is better.
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About Victor Cheung

A true tech junkie at heart, Victor Cheung has been obsessed with all tech gadgets since his college days. His favorite gizmos span from tablet PCs to UMPC, to PMPs, gaming consoles, mobile phones and anything with WiFi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.0 on it. A newcomer to the blog scene, he started his own quasi-tech blog, The Hong Kong Phooey in October 2006.