iPhone 3GS [Archive] - MyBroadband

limnos

14-09-2009, 12:55 PM

There are plenty of you out there in the same boat. Don't know if it's Apple for Vodacom fault for the delay - all I know it's unacceptable.

There's a few people that have just gone the BB route cos they refused to wait for the 3Gs. All I can say is rather be a little patient than go the BB route ;)

boydan

14-09-2009, 12:58 PM

have a look at "iphone" on hellopeter - there are so many frustrated people and Vodacom has such a bad attitude. Interestingly enough, its the same copy and paste answer to all the complaints.

Ockie

14-09-2009, 01:33 PM

Hello guys. It is the supplier that is unable to confirm a ETA for Vodacom. It would be in Vodacom and the dealers best interest to get these phones into stock for a few reasons....sign new contracts, and also to upgrade people and have them extend their contracts. Unfortunately, if the supplier is unable to supply or confirm a ETA, then there is not much we can do.

@ limnos....is there a particular reason why you do not like the Blackberry as a substitute?

FaNIX

14-09-2009, 01:45 PM

Do you guys actually pay for the new phone without having it?

boydan

14-09-2009, 02:08 PM

@FaNIX - yes - bacause you do the upgrade deal and are told the phone will be available within 4-5 days - i would never have anticipated waiting this long - and they continue to advertise it

FaNIX

14-09-2009, 02:20 PM

damm, that really sucks... I would demand that vodacom reverse that transaction and only upgrade when the phone is actually in stock. now you pay more for your contract and you dont even have the phone... that sucks !

CharlC

14-09-2009, 03:56 PM

Hi guys,

I'm also frustrated.
Is there anybody out there that has been on a Vodacom waiting list for the same time as Boydana and projectmushroom?

I can't understand why Apple can't send out some details on when the shortage will be addressed...

dhez

14-09-2009, 04:10 PM

just for your guys info, apple/core doesnt import the phones, vodacom does on their own.

CharlC

14-09-2009, 04:20 PM

just for your guys info, apple/core doesnt import the phones, vodacom does on their own.

@dhez: Sure, I get that. But the whole world (excl US) is experiencing a shortage. So you can't blame Vodacom if they don't have stock. Apple can't supply...

boydan

14-09-2009, 04:26 PM

@CharlC - thing is, in most other places in the world, the operators tell you there is a shortage before you sign up. They also have far better public information. On Vodacoms site there is no mention of stock shortages - its as it has been from when the phone first launched.

CharlC

14-09-2009, 04:30 PM

Yeah that's true. The guy from Vodacom did tell me that there is a shortage and they don't have any idea when they will receive the stock. But I see what you're saying about the website not being updated.

I read somewhere that the shortage should be addressed in September, but there doesn't seem to be any improvement.

Ockie

14-09-2009, 06:45 PM

I am not sure where you guys have been doing your upgrades...but to process a upgrade we have to enter the IMEI number of the handset/s that is being supplied. Without the IMEI you cant process the upgrade and therefore your contract will not be extended. If you did not sign a upgrade quote then you need not worry. I realize this is a headsore for clients...but trust me....it is even a bigger headsore for the consultants and dealer owners that cant sign up potential new clients because of the stock shortage.

fhqwhgads

14-09-2009, 07:41 PM

Yeah, I've got a new contract and have been waiting almost a month now. But I haven't made any payments yet. I'm informing the guy at Vodacom what's going on as I'm reading it here! They have no clue!

MarvMart

14-09-2009, 09:04 PM

I have the same problem, I have had the same number via work for the past 10 years, I am leaving and need a new number. I ordered the 3GS 2 weeks ago and still no ETA. Even worse is the fact that I cannot even get a new number as the phone has to be linked with the Phone's IMEI, now that is crap, I may just have to get a BB or an N97 just because there is no stock. i chatted to the guys at Vodaworld and they have 2 x N97'swaiting ...

boydan

15-09-2009, 09:37 AM

@ocleroux - my upgrade was done through the call centre - 1959. I have several sms messages from vodacom saying i have been upgraded and my packaged changed. Vodacom4me confirms this. Plus, i m apaying for an iPhone 500 contract (my previous contract was a Blackberry contract). No question that I have been upgraded - IMEI number or not

Ockie

15-09-2009, 01:22 PM

mmm perhaps that is how they work on their side then....but I do not extend a client of mines contract untill such time that I have issued the handset.

jupman

16-09-2009, 02:47 PM

I have been waiting 3 weeks now for my 3Gs...just like the rest of you guys, all i hear is that there is no ETA as yet.

I am getting tempted to settle for a 3G iPHone!

Vermaak

16-09-2009, 03:42 PM

I have also been waiting 2 weeks for my 16gig. This sucks. Nobody can give me an answer or they don`t even get back to me.

Shrap

16-09-2009, 08:05 PM

Nashua mobile told me today I'm around 400 in the queue :( Been waiting 4 weeks now. They also said their last shipment only brought in 50 iphones, and that was awhile ago. Hard to blame Nashua/Vodacom since its a world wide shortage, altho a heads up would have been nice. Guess I'll be waiting awhile...

PAYBACK

17-09-2009, 08:07 AM

kingrob

17-09-2009, 08:26 AM

Guys, guys, guys. Vodacom will put stall tactics in place and only release at the end of the month when the holidays kick-off. Simple marketing tactics. Vodacom and the likes couldn't give two craps what the rest of the world do and couldn't give two craps what we think they should do.

I doubt that, just think there is a real shortage worldwide & South Africa never makes it to the top of the list.

I got my iPhone 3G last year on the day Vodacom launched it in South Africa.....will never forget it. I was worried about my own personal safety when I walked out the shop with my brand new iPhone and ques of people staring at me with hate in their eyes. Felt great! :)

boydan

17-09-2009, 09:41 AM

I would have thought that that the ethical annd correct thing to do in the case, considering who Voadcom is, is to have an update or status window on their website - not too much to ask. Their attitude stinks though. Their way or F.O.

WiT8litZ

17-09-2009, 09:41 AM

Nashua mobile told me today I'm around 400 in the queue :( Been waiting 4 weeks now

Have you paid for the phone yet? I want to get one, have to get it on a new contract in October (wife's moving from CellC to VC). But I will only have the bucks a bit later than October. So maybe I can order it, and save up a bit more? Or pay the 50% on new contract and the balance on collection? What did you do?

Vermaak

17-09-2009, 09:44 AM

I also went to Nashua, paid the R3000 upfront on the iphone 240. Dude told me 5 working days. Phoned yesterday, all he said is no stock at head office and he`ll get back to me. Still nothing

Flanjet

17-09-2009, 10:20 AM

Queue of 400, 50 phones delivered every 2 months... that is not pleasant math, people.
This will be my first iphone (when and if i do finally get it)

It better be worth it.....

Shrap

17-09-2009, 11:30 AM

Have you paid for the phone yet? I want to get one, have to get it on a new contract in October (wife's moving from CellC to VC). But I will only have the bucks a bit later than October. So maybe I can order it, and save up a bit more? Or pay the 50% on new contract and the balance on collection? What did you do?

I only have to pay once the phone arrives luckily.

FaNIX

17-09-2009, 12:23 PM

Queue of 400, 50 phones delivered every 2 months... that is not pleasant math, people.
This will be my first iphone (when and if i do finally get it)

It better be worth it.....

It's well worth it, you'll see :) I'm doing EVERYTHING you can think of one my new iphone 3GS :)

WiT8litZ

17-09-2009, 12:31 PM

I only have to pay once the phone arrives luckily.

Mmm... so there might be some light in the darkness for me...

Speedster

17-09-2009, 12:40 PM

It's well worth it, you'll see :) I'm doing EVERYTHING you can think of one my new iphone 3GS :)

Except maybe learning to spell.

FaNIX

17-09-2009, 12:42 PM

Except maybe learning to spell.

one = ON

It's a typo you twit!

sand_man

17-09-2009, 01:22 PM

I just got one too, 2nd hand 16GB 3GS (literally 1 week old, invoice provided), R4.5k....:)

Vermaak

17-09-2009, 02:21 PM

Has anyone ordered from Coveroo.com before? I just ordered the Dexter iPhone cover. They have some pretty cool covers on there. My cover will probably be here before my phone. ha ha

sand_man

17-09-2009, 02:55 PM

Has anyone ordered from Coveroo.com before? I just ordered the Dexter iPhone cover. They have some pretty cool covers on there. My cover will probably be here before my phone. ha haVery cool. What they rush you for shipping?

sand_man

17-09-2009, 02:58 PM

Is there a T9 application available for the iPhone?

Vermaak

17-09-2009, 03:03 PM

They charged me $50 for 3 day Fedex. It will ship on the 30th they say. Now I only hope my phone comes before then.

sand_man

17-09-2009, 03:30 PM

They charged me $50 for 3 day Fedex. It will ship on the 30th they say. Now I only hope my phone comes before then.Yeah, it gets a bit expensive. The pouch costs anything between $35-$55 plus another $50 for shipping!!! R637-R787? A lot for a pouch...

Vermaak

17-09-2009, 03:35 PM

I see it cost me R739. I don`t really care. I wanted a Dexter case for a long time now. And the Speck one isn`t on the market so I bought this one. But it`s pretty cool, you can send you own logo`s, etc and the custom make a case for you

sand_man

17-09-2009, 03:36 PM

vaultedskies

02-10-2009, 04:09 PM

just to put my two cents in:

I'm getting my iphone through my work, which has required me to move over to Nashua Mobile from Cellucity.

I placed my order on 20 August - nothing as yet. They haven't told me what number I am in the queue, but they did say that Nashua get their units from Vodacom, so it seems like they kinda get whatever's left after Vodacom's direct sales have had their fill...hence maybe the 50 units a pop referred to above? :(

getting gatvol and tempted to get a BB...

anyway, I'll keep you posted from my side...

MarvMart

02-10-2009, 04:43 PM

Yip, I am the same, I ordered from Autopage around the same time ... And when I phoned this week it is "still unsure but probably 2-3 weeks away, when I phone next week, guaranteed to be the same ...

I personally like the look of the BB, but not the feel so will probably hold on for a while longer ...

boydan

03-10-2009, 04:16 PM

I can tell you i have had both (BB and iPhone 3G)- if you are going onto BB BIS, wait for iPhone - its 100 times more user friendly and efficient - you can sync contacts, calendars and all mail (including subfolders with the iPhone but only your exchnage inbox on BB BIS. BES is a different story, but has other pitfalls. Thats why I'm waiting for the 3GS - just sick and tired of no info and feeble excuses.

radicool

04-10-2009, 01:14 AM

My upgrade has been due since July or something. I'm still waiting for black 3GS in 32GB :(

jupman

04-10-2009, 12:00 PM

I am waiting for 7 weeks now...

Think i will hold out for the month of October and if there is still no news i will settle for a 3G instead of a 3Gs.

WiT8litZ

06-10-2009, 04:51 PM

Hopefully going to order one this month from Nashua. Has anybody received word on when we can expect to see stock come in? At least I will have time to save a bit.

Vermaak

06-10-2009, 07:06 PM

They told me on Friday no word yet so I cancelled my order and ordered a factory unlocked one from Hong Kong which arrives Monday morning!

I can`t wait!

ScorpiusK

06-10-2009, 07:51 PM

They told me on Friday no word yet so I cancelled my order and ordered a factory unlocked one from Hong Kong which arrives Monday morning!

I can`t wait!

May I ask where did you order from and cost? Not keen on this queue either

fxit_man

06-10-2009, 08:30 PM

iPhone 32GB 3GS

If anyone interested in a 32GB 3GS (Factory Unlocked) for R9500 let me know asap.

Old man is in Dubai and will tell him to pick one up. Will be arriving here on Sat then we can arrange pickup etc.

Picked up one for myself :) Can't wait!!!!!!!!!

Vermaak

07-10-2009, 07:13 AM

I got it on ebay, cost me R6800 with shipping and comes from Hong Kong factory unlocked. It`s a 16GB

ScorpiusK

07-10-2009, 09:13 AM

Thanks Vermaak
Looking there myself now too. Just wonder what customs will add on top of that

Vermaak

07-10-2009, 12:08 PM

I forgot to tell them to mark it at a lower value, I paid R1100 tax.

ScorpiusK

07-10-2009, 01:11 PM

Ouch

Theres someone in Durbs on BidorBuy selling the 32Gb for R7900 as well

fxit_man

07-10-2009, 03:12 PM

Just remember they could be:

- not factory unlocked but software unlocked (NOT RECOMMENDED)
- 2nd hand

I'm not desperate to sell, just thought I could do some forum members a favour.

Vermaak

07-10-2009, 03:23 PM

I bought this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200388754886

ScorpiusK

07-10-2009, 06:32 PM

Just remember they could be:

- not factory unlocked but software unlocked (NOT RECOMMENDED)
- 2nd hand

I'm not desperate to sell, just thought I could do some forum members a favour.

Thanks. Why is software unlock not recommended?

MarvMart

08-10-2009, 09:50 AM

Well I am stopping off in Dubai tonight on my way to India for a week, i am going to see what the prices are like in both countries and take it from there ....
I have been waiting AGES for the 3GS 32GB, basically if it is too expensive overseas and we have no ETA when I get back i am just gonna get a BB or more likely N97

Ebo

08-10-2009, 10:51 AM

I suggest to do some phoning around Vodacom stores - some still have. I have just bought a 3GS 16GB from the vodacom shop in Midlands Mall in Pietermaritzburg

WiT8litZ

08-10-2009, 10:52 AM

Even if I can get one from overseas I can't afford the cash price. The pay-in on a new contract of about ~R4200 will have to do, along with waiting in line for it :(

WiT8litZ

08-10-2009, 10:53 AM

I suggest to do some phoning around Vodacom stores - some still have. I have just bought a 3GS 16GB from the vodacom shop in Midlands Mall in Pietermaritzburg

What did you pay?

fxit_man

08-10-2009, 12:46 PM

Thanks. Why is software unlock not recommended?

Software unlock is not recommended as:

- You can't update as soon as firmwares are released. Have to wait for unlock software to be released with every firmware. If you do you run the risk of being locked again until the unlock tool comes out..

-Push does not work at all on software unlocked phones (they are trying to fix it but no solution as of yet)

and more that i can't think of right now.

ScorpiusK

08-10-2009, 03:10 PM

Software unlock is not recommended as:

- You can't update as soon as firmwares are released. Have to wait for unlock software to be released with every firmware. If you do you run the risk of being locked again until the unlock tool comes out..

-Push does not work at all on software unlocked phones (they are trying to fix it but no solution as of yet)

and more that i can't think of right now.

Interesting. Thanks for the heads-up

fxit_man

08-10-2009, 03:19 PM

Interesting. Thanks for the heads-up

no worries man ;)

im not saying avoid soft unlocked iphones alltogether, but try get hold of a factory unlocked one if you can

Quad

08-10-2009, 04:09 PM

Vodaworld Vodashop has 16GB 3GS available ;)

fxit_man

08-10-2009, 04:17 PM

And with 3.1 firmware (lower is you're very lucky)

Will have to hold back on the jailbreak until they release a 3.1 OTB (out-the-box) jailbreak.

If its not 3.1 OB then you're in luck!

Ebo

08-10-2009, 04:44 PM

What did you pay?

R7969

ScorpiusK

08-10-2009, 04:49 PM

Got off the phone with Nashua Mobile just to see what stock they have and what contracts its available on. They say the 3GS has been taken off their system now because they have no idea on ETA. Many of their customers have been waiting 2 months and a lot of them have cancelled orders

Guess the search goes on for a black 32Gb at a decent import price

bksedw002

09-10-2009, 10:23 AM

I am getting a 32gig iPhone on a company contract, and a few weeks back I took the proactive step of calling around to find one. I found one at Cellucity in Strand street and popped over to pick it up - I even got the HR lady here to fax through a signed upgrade confirmation letter on a letterhead and a certified copy of my bosses ID (required for an upgrade) - but when I got there they told me I needed to have my bosses original ID with me (not gonna happen obviously), so I let it go and decided to wait for Vodacom to deliver it to the offices instead. I'll probably regret that decision now... Wonder how long I'll have to wait... I cant believe I had one in my hands and walked away... Stupid.

pole_vaulter1

09-10-2009, 02:27 PM

Just thought I'd help my karma...
Picked up my 32GB 3GS yesterday from the Vodashop in ABSA Towers (I believe only ABSA employees can access it since it's inside the building but try your luck) and they had 2 more left in stock. Very helpful staff - I dealt with Corian and Brigette. Good Luck to anyone still looking.

bksedw002

09-10-2009, 02:44 PM

Thanks for that pole_vaulter1, but I'm in Cape Town sooo...:( Thanks anyway.

OrangeReader

09-10-2009, 03:43 PM

Question for you iPhone users....(This might be slightly off topic)

I am planning on getting one next month. The problem is that I have a fairly old dsl-modem-wifi-router at home. I set it to bridged mode so that I can use RouteSentry with two PPPoE connections. Now apparently the iPhone doesnt support PPPoE. Also, my modem doesn't take a default username and password if I have it in bridged mode. I guess this means new modem-router for me.

Which Router do you use that does allow you to set a default connection(for non PPPoE devices) AND allows PPPoE?

I hope I stated my problem clear? :)

bksedw002

13-10-2009, 10:47 AM

Apparently some stock came in over the weekend... JUPMAN says he got his phone this morning: http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=193183&page=2

I wonder how much stock was shipped and if I'll be one of the lucky ones.... Anybody know?

Flanjet

13-10-2009, 04:42 PM

I spoke to Vodashop in PE. (Vodashop At Vodaworld had stock last week) They still had not been told when they were getting phones.
They also said the Iphone packages expired on 07/10, and new packages were going to come out.

Anyone heard what these new packages look like?

bksedw002

14-10-2009, 05:39 PM

Just got another one of those vodacom notification sms's telling me that my order number xxxxxxx is on back order and an update will follow shortly. That's the second one I've received in a week or so. What does this mean? Are they taunting me? At least there's regular confirmation that I havent been forgotten...

griffin_man

14-10-2009, 08:31 PM

FaNIX

14-10-2009, 09:07 PM

I won't say "AT ALL" It does work on my software unlock phone remember :) But maybe mine is special, like me :rolleyes:

Sorry, that post was supposed to be posted from my Nick, my partner logged into his username and never logged out...

vaultedskies

15-10-2009, 09:17 AM

well...got this from Nashua rep (cape town) yesterday:

Good morning

Unfortunaltey we have not received any news of when the phones will be arriving.

We have however received this last correspondence from our procurement office.

I sincerely wish we were in a position to solve this immediately. We are continuously in touch with the overseas supplier and Vodacom who are the supplier to Nashua Mobile.

Vodacom are having major battles with the overseas supplier and a lot of deals have been done already on this handset. The overseas supplier are experiencing manufacturer constraints and are struggling to keep up with the manufacturing of this handset. As soon as they have fulfilled orders in their market, South Africa will receive their stock.

Please know that this issue is being addressed at the highest level at Vodacom.

As you can see from the mail, our recourses are doing everything possible to get the phones to us.

Will let you know as soon as we have received any further feedback.

...been waiting 8 weeks today...

:(

bksedw002

15-10-2009, 12:29 PM

IT'S ARRIVED!!!!! WOOHOO!!!!! And I didnt have to wait a gazillion weeks for it either... It seems I got lucky - only had a three week wait...:D

MarvMart

18-10-2009, 02:54 PM

I phoned Autopage on Friday, was told that they have no idea when stock is arriving, i got a call on Saturday to say it will be arriving on Monday .... 7 week wait, but it seems like the left hand does not know what the right one is doing ....

StellenboschStudent

18-10-2009, 08:04 PM

Damn, I just canceled my MTN contract to move over to Vodacom, just for the iPhone 3GS. Contract expires end of November, so just hope there will be a few phone available by then.

armitage

23-10-2009, 07:50 AM

Hi there.
So how the hell do you get a 3gs from voda? I've got an application in with a cellucity at the moment(already submitted on the 14th of August) and every bloody voda store I go to enquire wants me to fill out a new contract application form saying thats the only way they will hold a phone if one is available.

I'm really at my wits end as to getting this phone :/ Thinking maybe the HTC hero might be a better deal at the moment.

MarvMart

25-10-2009, 06:25 AM

After 7 weeks I finally got mine on Monday .... It was a new contract though and not an upgrade ! When I was at Autopage they basically said to me that if you want the 32GB it is difficult, however they HAD stock of the 16GB

3Gee

25-10-2009, 09:15 AM

simp

25-10-2009, 09:55 AM

what version firmware came preloaded on your 3GS , have you managed to jailbreak it ???

Even 3.1.2 is jailbreakable out of the box - google blackra1n

3Gee

25-10-2009, 10:04 AM

Even 3.1.2 is jailbreakable out of the box - google blackra1n

not if it has the new boot rom

simp

25-10-2009, 03:11 PM

not if it has the new boot rom

Do you mean the one released about 2 weeks ago "blocking" the USB exploit? In that case you are right - but not all 3Gs's have that bootrom.

WiT8litZ

29-10-2009, 11:37 AM

I ordered my iPhone on Saturday 24 Oct at NashuaMobile in Brooklyn, spoke to a very helpful lady there. Handled everything on the new contract. Picked up the phone and simcard yesterday 28 Oct at the branch.

Awesome service and phone indeed.

Now where did I put that iPhone for Dummies book...?