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India to Get iPhone 3G on August 18
By: Laiq Qureshi   |   Jul 25, 2008
So after much digging, we've got information on the official date for the India launch of the iPhone 3G.

Vodafone will launch the iPhone 3G first on the 18th of August. Pricing and other essentials are still unknown. But worry not, we at Tech2 will keep you posted. You'll know as soon as we do.

Till then happy reading.

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when iphone 3g comes in india with its global pricing
Amandeep Singh @ Aug 25, 2008
@hrk
hey buddy as this is now an old forum so i request you to post ur comments in the new forum of iphone price...
Rachit @ Aug 18, 2008
@rachit- where r u man..??
Hrk @ Aug 17, 2008
@Rachit- is this info confirmed abt 31k and 36k..??
Hrk @ Aug 14, 2008
31 k..??
Well this definitely is not 'the iPhone i ve been waiting for'
If its inclusive of bundled plan then its ok..
Hrk @ Aug 13, 2008
guys forget iphone..buy urself a new good phone like n96 or any other......wanna know y i'm saying this....
check out this--
h-t-t-p://w-w-w.tech2.c-o-m/india/news/mobile-phones/iphone-3g-pricing-out/44621/0
Rachit @ Aug 12, 2008
hey guyss is there any good newss??
panks @ Aug 11, 2008
I was checking with Vodafone customer support just a while back regarding the pricing. He dint spell out any info but did mention that it might be between 12k-13k with 2 year contract.
Dev @ Aug 10, 2008
@shubham
Thanx again dude..
Plz let us know if u get more details.
Hrk @ Aug 10, 2008
yeah approx
shubham somani @ Aug 10, 2008
@shubham
Thats gr8, u mean the initial price of 16GB plus activation charge plus taxes will cost me 21k..??
Hrk @ Aug 10, 2008
hrk-yes,the 16 gigabyte will also be launched...
both in black and white....
~5 grands more for it..
shubham somani @ Aug 10, 2008
@shubham
Thanx a lot man. But could u tell me if 16GB will also be launched..??
Hrk @ Aug 10, 2008
@shubham
Thanx a lot man. But could u tell me if 16GB will also be launched..??
Hrk @ Aug 10, 2008
guys guys guys.....
this news is confirmed....
@rachit dude i have no clue bout the rent thing.
@hrk dude i can assure u tht 16k is enough ,aman ghash cannot lie to me..lol....
and panks-dude all the stores will sell the overhyped plastic phone..lol...but yes the first piece to be sold ,as i said earlier,at shakti nagar...near bunglow rd,delhi...
till then i'll fiddle with my nokia 8600 luna!!
shubham somani @ Aug 10, 2008
@rachit
Im sory its in vodafone to sell iphone for 13k.
Hrk @ Aug 10, 2008
@rachit- the post in which u wrote about bluetooth to avinash..under 'india to get iphone on 22nd august'
Hrk @ Aug 10, 2008
i meant i didnt find anything like this in that post
Rachit @ Aug 10, 2008
@Hrk
which other post buddy..???
Rachit @ Aug 10, 2008
@rachit- did u hear that 750 rental for 2 yrs and price 15000 in the other post..do u find it true..??
Hrk @ Aug 10, 2008
why Apple website & Vodafone website didnt yet put the iphone release date .. any idea guys?????????
san @ Aug 10, 2008
@prince - Dude this is an old news..dated 7th may 2008.. so its not confirmed
Panks @ Aug 10, 2008
Vodafone sells the phone @15960 with 2 year contract

source

ww.fonearena.com/blog/2008/05/07/confirmed-iphone-prices.html
Prince @ Aug 10, 2008
@Shubham - do u have any info about gurgaon vodafone store??? it'll be available in every vodafone store or only some specific ones?
Panks @ Aug 10, 2008
@Shubham - do u have any info about gurgaon vodafone store??? it be available in every vodafone store or only some specific ones?
panks @ Aug 10, 2008
@shubham
Will 16GB iPhone be also launched..?? If yes then wat will be the price of 16GB iPhone..??
And does the price u told include tax and activation charges..?? I mean if i ve to buy it on 22nd then i will hav to carry 16k with me or more for tax and activation..??
Hrk @ Aug 10, 2008
@shubham
Buddy but what about the monthly rent ??
Rachit @ Aug 10, 2008
Thanks Shubham for sharing this pricing. I hope this comes true. 16k is a steal... Dev
iphoneindiablog @ Aug 10, 2008
@rachit- cheers bro, the price is out. Look at the posts below.

@shubham- thanx a lot boss..!!
Hrk @ Aug 10, 2008
@rachit- vodafone is planning to keep contract system.
Hrk @ Aug 10, 2008
the iphone will launch @10.30 am,22nd aug'08
first piece to be sold at vodafone store,shakti nagar
8gb model black:-rs 15960 ,existing vodafone owners will get priority.
u have to buy a new postpaid no. with vodafone if ur not an existing customer..
i have a source...mr asim ghosh's(managing director,vodafone india) son aman ghosh is my classmate...and im gonna get it on the 22nd thru him...for any other info contact me on +919999666685
SHUBHAM SOMANI @ Aug 09, 2008
@hrk
add the tax bro which i think is 12%...so it makes it around 18k...
Rachit @ Aug 09, 2008
guyss anyone having a confirmation about timings?? Ive heard that it will be launching at midnight 21 august.....
Pank @ Aug 09, 2008
@ rachit- actually i do post it only once but coz of opera mini it gets posted twice and i dont even realise it.
BTW if u say 16k without tax, how much wud it cost totally..??
Hrk @ Aug 09, 2008
@psc
whats the source buddy ??
@Hrk
why u write the same comment two times ??(dont mind)
Rachit @ Aug 09, 2008
@PSC
Whats ur source psc..?? Even i think its 21k..
Hrk @ Aug 09, 2008
Airtel price is between
Anywhere between

20k-22k
PSC @ Aug 09, 2008
@Hrk
he has a very respected post in this line....n he wasnt sure but he said that this is true 90%....
Rachit @ Aug 09, 2008
I mean is he an official of airtel or vodafone..and by 16k u meant that the cost would go for max 17.5k..??
Hrk @ Aug 09, 2008
Sorry but i cant tell u his name....but he's really a reliable person
Rachit @ Aug 09, 2008
Whats your source rachit..??
Hrk @ Aug 09, 2008
Moreover even u r saying the same coz 16k without tax means 18.4 k with import tax plus activation charges of almost 600rs and handling charges of 1.5k makes it nearly 21k.
Hrk @ Aug 09, 2008
Well i went to wega centre here in pune. Its the head of airtel for maharashtra and goa circle. I talked to a superior official who is also my dad's friend(cant give his name) and he told me that no contract as of yet and the package would 100% cost more than 20k.
Singtel(which actually is airtel) in singapore is giving iphone 3g on 22nd for US 350$.
Wats your source..??
Hrk @ Aug 09, 2008
@Hrk
whats the source of ur info about 20k plus..??
Rachit @ Aug 09, 2008
yeah thats for sure but i've got news that its gonna b 16k without tax..n its from a very reliable source...
Rachit @ Aug 09, 2008
@rachit- do u have any more info developing about the price tag..?? I guess the price details will be out by 15th august.
Hrk @ Aug 09, 2008
Locked, available in prepaid n postpaid both, NO CONTRACT, cost 20k plus.
Hrk @ Aug 09, 2008
I wonder.. How can i custmoer care guys can u this info so soon.. better keep ur finger crossed for sm more time..
san @ Aug 08, 2008
are u sure Hrk ??
Rachit @ Aug 08, 2008
@AS : ko do laath maro!! he is knows too much on Apple and 3G policy..
cosmoss @ Aug 07, 2008
what crap... how is this iBone worth anything like this kind of money? whether it costs 12 or 24k, it's still worthless. Let's see.. No Bluetooth sync, no A2DP for stereo BT phones, no BT file transfer, no clipboard cut-paste functionality. Absolutely crappy camera with no video and no flash.

I'll stick with my K850i, thanks.
Aditya @ Aug 06, 2008
Im currently using the Iphone 8GB Black. And im planning on selling it for Rs 21,000 when i come to Mumbai on the 29th August '08. I got it from my trip to the US this May. Im sure that when the phone launches in India by Airtel or Vodafone it will not cost less than Rs 25000 for the 8GB and approx Rs 32000 for the 16GB.
I was expecting the price of the HTC Touch which was bieng sold last year by Airtel to be less the same way we are expecting the launch of the Iphone.. However, Airtel did no discount on the price and sold the HTC Touch at its MRP of Rs 19,500... So contact me on valentinoferrao@gmail.com if your interested in buying the Iphone from me..!!!
Valentino @ Aug 06, 2008
@ PSC-From where did u get this news..??
Hrk @ Aug 06, 2008
airtel decided that they will not subsidized the phone due to the past history of reliance when they offer the set @ 500
psc @ Aug 06, 2008
@psc- from where did u confirm the price..??
Hrk @ Aug 06, 2008
@Hrk
no, price is not confirmed yet

@psc
any source of your information
Rachit @ Aug 06, 2008
Guyss can u post the link???
pankit @ Aug 06, 2008
Any news about the price rachit..??
Hrk @ Aug 06, 2008
Confirmation

Launch date 22 august

Price 24000 for 8 gb model

no detail about 16 gb
psc @ Aug 06, 2008
its everywhere on the internet n i saw it on cnbc myself..
Rachit @ Aug 06, 2008
@Rachit- r u sure..?? From where did u confirm..??
Hrk @ Aug 06, 2008
So guys its confirmed news now bharti airtel is now gonna launch iphone 3g on 22nd august actually midnight of 21st august

no pricing details are given yet
Rachit @ Aug 06, 2008
@ramjackie
can u tell us the souce buddy ??
Rachit @ Aug 06, 2008
Bharti Airtel, India's top mobile operator, said on Wednesday it would launch Apple Inc's third-generation iPhone in India on August 22.
ramjackie @ Aug 06, 2008
@Rachit- u have a point in that rachit. I was concerned that operators dont increase the price tag in meantime.
Hrk @ Aug 06, 2008
Listen guys...whatever the date is but the confirmed thing which has came out is that its gonna launch in last week of august...we've been waiting so long so whats the problem in waiting for 3-4 days more ??
Rachit @ Aug 06, 2008
GUYS, there's something really wrong..i just talked with the customer care and she told me the launch date as 29th AUGUST and not 22nd and she was pretty sure about.
Hrk @ Aug 05, 2008
@Rachit - the cost given by fonearena is based on their speculation. Other sites have relied on their insiders and all are saying the same thing that airtel will launch iphone 3g at 12,500/- INR and that only 8GB will be available. Moreover steve jobs declared that iphone 3g will be available for 199$ all over the world, so obviously he can't neglect worlds second largest market. One of the posts below in this section also confirmed vodafone price as 13k.
If u want a reliable site, visit techtree. It has every details. Neway Lets see what happens.
Hrk @ Aug 05, 2008
how can iphone 3G come in India when 3G is not yet available here are u sure about the news guys? and don't spresd rumours if u don't know any thing as the Apple CEO is not ur mama to tell its official launch date ok!!
AS @ Aug 05, 2008
@pankit
i got that form fonearena.com
Rachit @ Aug 05, 2008
According to Zee business, the unsubsidized and no commitment iPhone 3G will cost 24000/- INR . They say launch date for vodafone is between 22nd to 26 th august.
apurbakm @ Aug 05, 2008
@rachit - from where did u got this info can ya post the link??
Pankit @ Aug 05, 2008
Got something new from another website
The 8GB model would cost around Rs.15960 and the 16GB model would cost around Rs.19960, both available only on exclusive 2 year contract with Vodafone.
Rachit @ Aug 05, 2008
But below 20k is really not possible coz it costs almost 17k to airtel n vodafone.I hope vodafone also thinks the same way and give old customers some good deals. Any more update u got rachit..?? Seems only we two are on the heat to gather more info.
Hrk @ Aug 05, 2008
Hey this website is saying that its expected that old loyal customers will get best deals under 20k n new customers will have to shell out a lil more...
But i think its just another one in the list of iphone rumors.
Rachit @ Aug 05, 2008
@Rachit-There's a correction rachit. Its like the sourcing price of iphone is rs.10,000 and $250 is commitment cost over 2 years which airtel will be giving to apple. But the same site claims that its source is pretty sure that airtel has kept the price of iphone 3g at 12,500rs. The site is onlygizmos.
Hrk @ Aug 05, 2008
hey hrk and rachit.I really appreciate the information you got about the iphone.so finnay the price is---???and please if you could know what the plans are.and hey! please post the links.and please e-mail me at coooltush@yahoo.com for any furthur questions/queries
tush @ Aug 05, 2008
@Hrk
can u give us the link where this has been written
Rachit @ Aug 05, 2008
I was told that the price details will be out by this week. But its a speculation. I hope they even provide 16 GB model also. Some sites say only 8 GB will be available. One site claims that airtel has kept the handset cost as 10,000/- INR and 2500/- INR as the commitment charge for 24 months, which makes the handset actually cost 12,500/- INR excluding monthly rental.
Hrk @ Aug 05, 2008
i think airtel's price will be lower in comparison to vodafone so as to make people buy iPhone from them.
But nothing can be said untill n unless they tell us the details officialy
Rachit @ Aug 05, 2008
Come on Tech 2 Team...........

Time to do something. Now it's not the matter either IPhone is goint to release on Aug 18. Now it's matter of "Posting right information to your readers" We all readers are very shamed that you haven't updated information from time-2-time. Now Post some Confirmed Good News for your readers, so that they can trust Tech 2 Team.
Mohit khosla @ Aug 05, 2008
Customer Care Has no info on the pricing as of now but they saiid it would be released atleast a week before the official launch date so i dont think we will hear anything before 15th August..Im guessing that will be the date of the All India Campaign..but that's just a guess..
tech2 sukz @ Aug 05, 2008
@Rachit- even i think so. Coz though vodafone is launching iphone before airtel, airtel will expose its price details at the same time with vodafone and airtel is definitely going to subsidise iphone. So to be in competition, may be vodafone also subsidize it. Which one wud u prefer..airtel or vodafone..??
Hrk @ Aug 04, 2008
m not sure but there might be two choices for the customers either buy for rs.12990 n pay monthly bills or pay n go with rs24000

just a guess or vodafone might have a bill plan diiferent from airtel