Comments on: Singtel Brings iPhone 3G to Singapore

By: Danny Foo

Danny Foo — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:06:42 +0000

Apparently, some stores in Singapore are selling the iPhone without contract for SGD1390. But this was dated back to September 2008. I’m not located in Singapore may not be the best person to ask.

If you were referring to the iPhone 3GS, like you I’m awaiting news from my reseller as well. That’s one iPhone I hope to test.

By: Okita.Ai

Okita.Ai — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:12:17 +0000

wad if i just want to buy the iphone 3g in singapore without any contract,
how much does it cost?
what about the rumour of $199 iphone 3g,can u explain?

By: Danny Foo

Danny Foo — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:46:14 +0000

Excellent insight for Singapore, Donald.

I’m very sure many here will find your comment very valuable – especially if they’re going down to CNY in the holiday. LOL!

By: Donald

Donald — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:43:15 +0000

If you are a foreigner signing up for a mobile phone contract in Singapore with the local telcos, I think you need to produce your work permit or employment pass or whatsoever documents that shows that you are working or studying in singapore for the period in which you are supposed to be contracted to their mobile phone contract… (i don’t think your passport alone can get you an iphone on contract unless you produce documents that you are working or studying in singapore)

On top of that, a foreigner need to pay additional deposit fees when they sign up a contract and this is on top of everything else that you may be paying for, such as the SIM card, activation fees etc( if any). This deposit is usually in the hundreds. (though I am not sure if Singtel will ask for a higher deposit for a iPhone contract since iPhone is in hot demand)

singtel is one of biggest telco in the asia pacific region, so i am pretty sure they are quite well protected in terms of their commercial interest, and as far as they can possibly do within the limits of the singapore laws..

many singaporeans are still waiting for the other singapore telcos to launch the iphone, myself and a group of other friends included… hehe

By: Danny Foo

Danny Foo — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:46:15 +0000

That certainly is a very good question, venky.

Though I may not be the best person to ask about this – not being Singaporean and all. But I’ve a feeling SingTel is putting trust into their consumers. Plus, I’m sure they’ll have you sign some legal binding contract.

Well, I’m not one with the answers for this. But I’ll see if I can find out about this.