Need help with getting iPhone (Outside US)

[hanheng]

Hey, I got a few question on getting an iPhone
1. when u guy get an iphone from the store (apple or at&t) how much do u have to pay for the phone? how about the contract
2. is it true that if u don't activate iPhone with iTune then you don't have any contract with the at&t?
3. I have a few friend living in US, is it possible if I ask my friend to buy it and send it to me without any contract with at&t? so which mean that I only have to pay 399$ and tax, that's it? Please confirm.

I am asking just because I'm afraid that when u buy the phone u have to sign the contract right away at the store and you have to pay for the activation fee too.

 

[showtime]

Buying an iPhone is the same as purchasing any other product from the Apple store. You just take it up to the cashier and they ring you up. $399 + tax. The whole activation process is taken care of through itunes so you'll only have to pay an activation fee if you activate your phone with at&t through itunes.

 

[hanheng]

Thanks man! can't wait to touch the iPhone, now still have problem with shipping though, need to wait until someone come to my country.