People like to be fashionable and to follow a trend and they also like having the latest thing on the market when it comes to all kinds of gadgets and electronic devices either because they are passionate about it or because it's cool this way. Whatever the reason, the Apple's iPhone 3G and 3GS are very demanded all over the world because they offer the latest technology and a lot of features. However, it does come with a downside to this incredible offer. You can purchase these items for a very good price (usually between $99 and $199) but only if you also sign a two year contract with the AT&T (in USA) or O2( in UK) mobile phone companies. Many mobile phone users consider it a bit restrictive because it binds you to a long term contract that does not have the lowest prices on the market. So you are stuck for at least two years with this company, even if you do not like their offer and rates and all.
That is the main reason why many people want to buy Apple 3G iPhone with no contract. To be honest I got pretty curious myself, even if I have no intention of buying this device, but I just wanted to see if this is possible, so I dug up a bit and did some research on the internet ( yes, Google is my best friend). Of course, the first reliable source seemed to be the official Apple web site. I went there and searched a bit until I got to the FAQ section where there was the question "Can I buy Apple 3G iPhone with no contract?" and the answer was short and clear. "No". So you can buy the device for a good price only if you agree to sign a two year contract with the AT&T.
I tried to go further and search some more because I have heard some rumours about it and everybody knows that rumours have a tru basis most of the times. The Google results sent me to some articles that were written probably by some guys who try to trick the system and get what they want by any means. so I read an unrealistic attempt to convince the readers that if you access a certain web page of the AT&T company and order a certain item , if you do some trick with the products codes, you will be able to order in fact an Apple 3G iPhone instead of the mobile phone you added to the cart. Any way, the methos was not fully tested because the boys who tried that did not complete the process because of the lack of money, getting only to the "Add to the cart" part. I have a feeling that this does not work.
After reading another article about an intricate method where you had to switch phones and identities and stuff, I began thinking that it really is impossible to purchase the item without a contract. But then I said to try once more and see what happens, so I visited the AT&T web site, also the Faq section, because I could not see anything relevant elsewhere. To my surprise this time the answer to my question was positive.
They even displayed three possibilities for purchasing an iPhone 3 G , among which for new and qualified customers (including the contract), an early upgarde for those who did not qualify to exchange their 3G for a 3GS and finally the "no commitment" option that does not include any contract at all. But you should know one thing before jumping up with joy: the 3G version is $400 more expensive than the price that comes with the contract and you have to pay $500 more for the 3GS version. And it is still locked. So consider if it is worth is.