Re: Blackberry or IPhone

**E* Z* <e*@acmeplant.com>**

Thanks Nan.  I'm thinking about it.  I know unlocking the phone voids the warranty, but my iPhone is out of warranty anyway, so I might be willing to take the chance.  

I'm just not sure it's worth the trouble or if it would save me enough money to be worth the hassle.  Of course I know it's cheaper than using my phone with the AT&T add one contract for usage abroad (crazy expensive) but is it cheaper than buying a $30 phone and a local sim card when I arrive in S.A.?  

I'm not tech-phobic, but your description of not for the faint of heart isn't exactly encouraging.  I'd love to hear from anyone who's done it, including your husband.

LN

On Dec 21, 2011, at 5:13 PM, Nan Sterman wrote:

> Ellen, you can unlock an iPhone. Its not a legal issue, its a technical issue.  My husband has done it many times.  If you want to give it a go, I can connect you up with him.  I'll just warn you that it isn't an effort for the faint of heart
> 
> Nan
> 
> On Dec 21, 2011, at 2:01 PM, Ellen Zachos wrote:
> 
>> So glad you asked this, Donna.  I'm going to South Africa in February and would love advice on how to handle the cell phone issue in the most economical way possible?  Buy a cheap phone when I'm there?  Rent? 
>> 
>> I have an iPhone here at home but don't believe it can be legally unlocked.  My understanding is that unlocked (for global use) iPhones are much more expensive.  Not sure it that's also true for Blackberries.
>> 
>> LN
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