iPhone While a software-based unlock (allowing use on unauthorizedcarriers) for the iPhone 3G has yet to materialize, one recognizedvendor says it plans to ship a hardware-based SIM unlock for the device on August 20th.
USB Fever, which offers a number of cases, cables and otheraccessories for various iPhone and iPod models, says it will ship aSIM unlock made of a very thin piece of FPC (0.10mm) with a mountedmicro-controller that fits between an an operators SIM card and thephone’s SIM socket.
A product description reads:“Because of it’s very thin and slim design it fits intoalmost all phone’s on the market and can also be easilyremoved again. It’s got Gold Immersion and makes perfectcontact with the card and the socket at all times. Cutting of yourOperator’s SIM card is required but kept to a minimum.
“This SIM unlock is a revolutionary do-it-yourself Plug &Play card for unlocking iPhone 3G without the risk of damaging theiPhone 3G or voiding it’s warranty. This SIM unlock isinserted into the iPhone 3G in parallel with your operator’sSIM card and enables you to use your card on phones locked toanother provider.”The SIM unlock will be priced at $35.
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