DVD Jon whips up a way to activate iPhone without AT&T
Ok, so apparently the phone still doesn't work (we wonder if there isn't some kind of mechanism that binds the iPhone to select AT&T SIMs), so it's not like it's an unlocked device, but at least you can now use it as "the best iPod [Apple's] ever made." We've yet to confirm the method though -- anyone want to give it a shot? Let us know in comments.
[Thanks, Justin and Gordon]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
R @ Jul 4th 2007 1:01AM
My understanding is that for the iPhone to work properly it requires Apple network infrastructure installed within the carriers network/switches.
rep @ Jul 4th 2007 2:42AM
R is correct...its not the carrier slowing down the activation. remember carriers activate phones everyday not apple. apple's itunes keeps you from activating your phone
Dustin @ Jul 4th 2007 4:23AM
R wasn't referring to activating the phone. He's saying that in order for it to have functionality, it must have a network to operate on.
Although, I believe that some functions will work, some will not.
estoughton @ Jul 4th 2007 5:27AM
I assume you probably can't, but has anyone been able to activate an iPhone for just the $20 data with no phone usage?
Robbie @ Jul 6th 2007 12:45AM
i dont believe that would be possible.
at&t billing systems start off with a Price Plan. then under that you add Features.
the $20 is a Feature. you cant even put it on an account without a compatible Price Plan to house it.
Grant Bradley @ Jul 4th 2007 7:13AM
I'd definiatly try this. I have an american iPhone sat with me right now, in Manchester, England. And whilst I have fully accepted that it will not work as a phone until a carrier picks it up, I'd love to start using it as an iPod in the mean time.... Let me know.
Grant
Andresn @ Jul 4th 2007 1:29PM
Why would it require special network apparatus? Doesn't it have a regular GSM-radio? I understand if certain features (visual voicemail) don't work but certainly calls, SMS and data should work.
Robbie @ Jul 6th 2007 12:45AM
data may not until a hack is figued out as im sure the data settings are preconfigured on it (i dont own one, so i dont know for sure. but i would be surprised otherwise)
JC @ Jul 9th 2007 11:21AM
AT&T has to squeeze every last penny it can get out of service contracts since they are getting taken to the cleaners by Apple for the exclusive iPhone rights. Hence, a simple $20 service plan for the phone is understandably not happening.
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