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Cheapest iphone option in India ?? (Can import from abroad as well)

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spacescreamer Original post #1
Sep 17, 2012 at 10:57 PM
Hey fellas..

A relative of mine needs to purchase an iphone for himself. He just wants to try it out and hence isnt looking for the more advanced ones out there.

So what are the cheapest options available for the iphone in India.. ? iphone 3GS it is i am guessing ??
Pls do mention other details as well like carrier locked/plan bound etc..
T
Sep 17, 2012 at 11:02 PM
yes u can buy iPhone 3GS for 9999 + 3k advance payment aircel offer :)
Anorion
Anorion #3
Sep 17, 2012 at 11:19 PM
3GS cheapest here only
S
Sep 17, 2012 at 11:39 PM
Much appreciated fellas..
What are the offers with airtel/vodafone..?

And how can one shift from aircel to any of the above mentioned carriers if he/she wishes to.. ?

Sorry to be asking like this, but i am a noob in applesphere :p
aroraanant
Sep 20, 2012 at 10:14 AM
No doubt 3GS is the cheapest, but I would recommend your relative to buy iphone 4, its much better than 3GS, and if your relative can import it from abroad then it would cost him/her around 20k
T
Sep 20, 2012 at 9:04 PM
Much appreciated fellas..
What are the offers with airtel/vodafone..?

And how can one shift from aircel to any of the above mentioned carriers if he/she wishes to.. ?

Sorry to be asking like this, but i am a noob in applesphere :p

the iphone3GS at 9999/- is factory unlocked but u still need to pay for the 3k advance payment and to use the free offer u need to have a aircel connection
S
Sep 21, 2012 at 8:00 PM
Thanks @aroraanant and @techlover

The budget has been fixed to 15k, and hence i asked about the 3GS only.
I ll pass on the suggestions to him.

Thanks again :)