Question (with transliterated Russian) about use of iPhones in Russia

[John Dunn]

If you are prepared to wait until 1 March, you will, it seems, be able to buy a Russian-made equivalent of the iPhone.

http://hitech.newsru.com/article/29dec2010/glonassphone

John Dunn.

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From: SEELANGS: Slavic & East European Languages and Literatures list [SEELANGS at bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Alexandar Mihailovic [cllazm at HOFSTRA.EDU]
Sent: 30 December 2010 18:02
To: SEELANGS at bama.ua.edu
Subject: [SEELANGS] Question (with transliterated Russian) about use of iPhones in Russia

Has anybody on this list had experience using iPhones within Russia?  I am
considering buying an iPhone 4.  It seems that one can easily obtain the
right kind of SIM-card (known as a 'micro' card) from the Russian carriers
MTS and Bilain.  The AT & T representative told me that switching the cards
would not present a problem.  I was wondering if people have experienced
problems of any kind with connectivity, dropped calls, etc.  It also seems
that the iPhone 4 is still very expensive and scarce in Russia, which could
make it a significant temptation for theft.  On the MTS website (for
example), the iPhone is listed for sale, yet 'net v nalichii'.  Replies on or
off-list would be appreciated.

Alexandar Mihailovic
Professor of Russian and Comparative Literature
Director of the Graduate Program in Comparative Arts and Culture
Calkins Hall, room 312b
[Graduate program mailbox: Calkins Hall, room 206]
Hofstra University
Hempstead,  NY 11549
(516) 463-5435
FAX: (516) 463-7082
E-mail:  cllazm at hofstra.edu

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