Airtel Brings Apple 3G iPhone to India at 8300 Rs (3G network mobile)

June 22, 2008

So, you want to use Apple 3G iPhone in  India. You can buy  iPhone 3G at a cost of only around  8300 Rs in India. From 11 july 2008 Apple iPhone 3G will be available in India through Airtel (Most probably). Bharti Airtel and Apple announced it on 9th June.

If you have any plan to purchase new mobile now, just wait for some time, because you will get  new generation iphone after 11th July with too low price.

The feature of 3G iphone is – its super data speed, the data speed of 3G mobile is similar to broadband internet speed of your computer. 3G services allow high-speed mobile broadband access at a speed of more than 386 kbps. Long battery hour use, GPS are the other facility.

Locate, navigate, and enhance your security with GPS-assisted position services. Send video and picture messages or participate in a live video conference — you don’t need to keep 9-to-5 hours, you can be at work or you can be at play. Wherever 3G goes, your office follows, to turn the old mobile paradigm on its head.

Even if airtel will delay to bring iphone in India, you will sure get 3G iphone at palika bazaar in Delhi. In Mumbai and other cities you will get it at  local small electronic shops (Grey market).

3G mobile network is available in some of the Indian cities. Other cities will get it soon.
watch this video to know more about 3G iphone.

Comments (53)

  1. Raju says:

    This Price is really suitable for me! Thank you for your great information.

  2. ganb4u says:

    Hi, i am planning to get new 3Giphone from US.can i use the Phone without any issues if i get from abroad or should i wait till it is launched in india .can you please tell if there any problems in using US version.

  3. Priyanka Mandal says:

    only in this web site i see the apple 3G iphone price is 8300 in india.At other site i see Rs 20000-28000 which is really impossible for me to buy a iphone in this price.i am totaly confused can you tell me the detail when 3G iphone launch in india what will be the exact price?

  4. Priyanka Mandal says:

    then which kind of iphone vodafone launch in india at Rs20000-28000

  5. Giridhar says:

    @ganb4u- yes you can use here but it will not work till airlet start 3G network in India.
    @Priyanka Mandal – Yes this is true, but you have to wait for 3G network working in India. you will get currently in use (GSM supported)iphone
    Rs 20000-28000 (8GB)it will work with any sim card in india.

  6. Satish says:

    its actually false information. Its 8300 if you convert the value of the dollar.. Airtel hasnt announced the rates to be Rs 8300. Not on their site, not on their press conference. The $199 price tag is what AT&T signed up with apple

  7. lakshay says:

    When will 3-g Network will come in INDIA??nd do we have any substitute of 3-g network?

  8. Gautam says:

    Giridhar,

    Apple never announced 3g iphone for india on July 11th.They might roll out to india after us launch within 3-6 months.

    Thanks

  9. Mayank says:

    Hi,

    Well I am in US. 199$ is the cost of I-phone with 2 year contract with AT&T. If you break this you have to pay 200$ more.So, this phone can not be avaolable in 8300 rupess for sure. Even if it would be they will have some monthly bill of 1500 rupess in india and 2 yr service contract and You can not use phone with other networks.

  10. Giridhar says:

    @satish- The price is more or less correct. If you see price of any mobile in the US, in india, all models have same price. So the price of iphone 3G will also be same.

    If airtel will raise price, customer will go to vodafone. so, their is no point, airtel will sell it at higher price.

    @lakshay – Government is working to give approval to use 3G spectrum in india.

    There is no substitute for it.

  11. Sudeep says:

    @giridhar well the cost of iphone 3g will be 20000 plus for 8gb version and prices of phones are same throught the woRld but for phones under contract is always lesser AT&T charges 25cents for a call in india its 1cent so indian operators cant subsidise the iphone ok

  12. ram says:

    iphone 3g cost may be at 8300 but the old iphones cost are above 20000……
    activation may require some cost….

  13. Varun says:

    Apple iPhone 3G is selling there phones for 8GB for $199/US and 16GB for $299/US dollars all over 70 countries inculded (INDIA) on JULY 11, 2008.. and this price is right.. no need to worry about it.. But, I have an (1) question is it poosible for me to buy this Apple iPhone 3G from INDIA.. and will it work fine in CANADA.. cause canadian providers are selling this phone deal in a very higher price.. which is a rip-off..

    If, anyone can give me the ans. will be great help. Thanks, in advance.

  14. anuraj says:

    hi
    whats will the its market price after 11th july…does it support fm /radio software?

  15. Priyanka Mandal says:

    t

  16. Arjun says:

    Will it come with prepaid and what will be the cost after that

  17. Arjun says:

    Will it come in prepaid and what will be the cost after that.

  18. karan says:

    when 3giphone luanched in india what is its price in rs

  19. Anand says:

    well i was first exited 2 have Iphone @ cost of 8000; well it is just hyep of media to just get an another masala news in their column

  20. Nilesh says:

    What is the exact price of 3G iphone in India and when it will be launched? Because I am waiting for 3G iphone to hold in my hand from last 2 months..

  21. Allen says:

    Will the US version of Apple iphone 3G work in India with idea. Can we use any sim or does it come with an on board sim. i was planning to buy one from US. Reply me fast please……..

  22. Giridhar says:

    @Arjun- it will be prepaid
    @karan,@Nilesh- it will take time, you can expect it in December.
    @Allen- 3g network is not here in india, so it will work only after 3g will be available in India.

  23. sandeep says:

    its really unbelievable price of iphone in india.
    when u launch these iphone 3g in india.

  24. Naresh says:

    Hi,
    Apple already Launched 3G I phone in UK but everywhere this phone is out of stock !!! No boduy have any idea when it will be in stock only we can get from ebay which cost is very high around 500-800£.Now Airtel is planning to launch this phone in india on 22 august for 8000 rs.No idea how there are going to manage this ..and I am sure same situation will be happen in india also means they will launch but it will not be available in stock …letus seee and wait till 22 August.

  25. john britto says:

    its really unbelievable price of iphone in india.
    when u launch these iphone 3g in india.and what is a price buying through airtel

  26. salil jain says:

    i m also so much excited to buy?

  27. Sudharsan says:

    Don’t even dream about the 8K price given… Here’s a link with some what reasonable price range (Looks like a bit exaggerated but surely in this range 5-10K less)….

    http://www.hciidc.in/2008/08/15/iphone-price-in-india-31k-for-8-gb-and-36k-for-16gb/

  28. Anonymous says:

    i m also so much excited to buy.Even I am confusing

  29. Hitesh verma says:

    Hi

    I am surprised to see all of you shocked with the price. This is exactly what was expected and by
    the way iPhones features are revolutionary and the price is justified.iphone features is better than others,if i comare with Nokia 95 or blackberry because the oyher markets which are
    available with the same features or similar features were/are also priced very high. Eg Nokia E 90 @ >Rs.30000/- Nokia N 95 .Rs.25000, HTC Touch diamond @ Rs.27500/-, Samsung Omania @ Rs. 35 K plus, BlackBerry 8820 @32000.

    Thanks
    Hitesh

  30. Rajiv says:

    Hi,

    Today only I came to know that Airtel is now providing easy EMI offer to make iphone easily acceissible for all those who can not spend 31000 or 36000 Rs in a single shot. I am sharing following link, if you want to know more. Here it is:

    http://www.airtel.in/iphone3g

    Rajiv

  31. nishant says:

    Dear,
    I m in USA i buy the 3g apple phone can i use ot in inida easily.or i can’t..plz inform me as soon as possible.
    Thanks

  32. nishant says:

    Dear,
    I m in USA i buy the 3g apple phone can i use ot in inida easily.or i can’t..plz inform me as soon as possible.
    Thanks

  33. Abraham says:

    Hai am using nokia n82 but not supported.why its not supported nokia mobile pls tell me . When 3G network support all phone???

  34. leonardo says:

    in airtel its Rs. 8300 but how much is it in apple
    inform me as soon as possible

  35. surya says:

    2 queries.

    1. If i get an i phone 3g from India can i use it in Congo/Africa.

    2. Netwk provider is Vodacom .

    3. Can i keep changing sim card from country to country.

    4. What is airtel i phone??? Isint airtel only a service provider.

    5. Can i buy an i- phone in US and use it elsewhere in the world??

  36. bhupinder says:

    will i phone 3gs will work in india with indian sim which i buy from us

  37. ankit says:

    please let me know that it is really possible to get i phone in india at rs 8300 than how i want to really but can u tell me the procedure of it

  38. SANDESH S JAGTAP says:

    SIR,

    I CANT FIND ANY WAY OF GETTING APPLE PHONE IN INDIA AT SUCH A LOWEST PRICE WHICH YOU HAVE QTD @ RS8300.
    I YES PLEASE CONFIRM THE DETAILS FROM WHERE SHALL WE PROCURE THIS 3G APPLE I PHONE

  39. ankit says:

    aur koi nahi mila paka ne ke liya

  40. vaibhav says:

    give me the address where this mobile is available….
    i m living in INDORE..so send me mail on my mailid… i want 2 perchase this mobile as soon as possible…..plzzz

  41. vinod kumar says:

    Dear sir,
    Please i want apple 3gs phone send the details & price immediately please try to me i want that immediately its a very urgent please send me
    Thank you,

  42. iphoneRox says:

    In India, http://www.airtel.in/iphone3g ,you can buy iphone 3G with Airtel for Rs.31000

    Check http://www.universalcell.com you can buy a iphone starting from Rs.27404

    From USA you can buy an unlocked iphone 3G for $500 to 3GS for $800

    Yes you can buy iphone from USA and unlock it and use it in India.

    Cheers!

  43. Ankit says:

    hey hey wats going on??? iphone can never be for 8300 bugs…. in india its cost is 30-37000k… and airtel can never offer iphone for even 20,000k… i stay in US and using the same iphone i have got it for 199 USD and if i break 2 years contract then i have to pay 200 USD more.. so guys wake up and dont go with rumours…

  44. nitn says:

    from where i can get this apple i phone 3g for rs 8300. i visited airtel they say its of rs 28000
    can u just confirm me is it true that its for rs 8300……..

  45. alen says:

    hello guys
    all these kind of airtel offer on iphone are bullshit,theres nthing gonna happen like dat,the reason y it is so cheap in us is because apple has signed a contract with a network dealer called at&t..the contract says dat wen u buy iphone frm us u have to take a connection frm at&t. thus using the same network for 2yrs, if u break therule you will be fined $200. and upon dat u hav to 1500rs every month,,,, tis is nt gonna be affordable for a common man……itz bettr to buy it frm india or go for another phone

  46. is it really costing @8300 till how many months this price in airtel

  47. ronak says:

    all the rumours are false . i had asked vodafone people and they said that $199 iphone is available only in us and not india. its about rs 18000-20000 in india

  48. amol says:

    i think it must be true by going through above video. CEO has completely mentioned that it will cost $199 in all 70 countries.
    So there is no need to take a doubt. Enjoy a low price.

  49. Saim says:

    iphone has changed the entertaining and outside trotting world. Now I can enjoy the internet surfing with melodious ringtones. Can you define the process to break the password of iphone?

  50. Rinu says:

    will i phone 3gs will work in india with indian sim which i buy from us

  51. ravii says:

    wat accual price in india. will it com in prepaid

  52. Anonymous says:

    Can we know the details of dealers ……..

  53. prabhjot singh says:

    sir i have a question regarding iphone 4g
    i am planning to but an iphone 4g unlocked in india

    will prepaid 3g plans work on it and will i be able to use all internet apps …like facebook twitter etc

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