Russia Gets iPhone in October

Russia Gets iPhone in October

Apple's iPhone 3G will finally be available in Russia in October 3. Russia is among the numerous countries selling the device in the gray market, and Apple's move will surely enthrall Russian iPhone fans.
Apple has signed a deal with three huge Russian carriers namely MTS, MegaFon, and VimpelCom. All three companies are exopected to sell the iPhone in early October. Prices will be set at  22,999 rubles (US$921) for the 8GB model and 26,999 rubles ($1081) for the 16GB.  Apple's deal with Russia makes China the major country without a legitimate authority to sell iPhones.

The iPhone 3G was officially released on July 2008 across 22 countries. The unit sports a fast 3G wireless technology, GPS mapping, and support for enterprise features like Microsoft Exchange. It is a 3-in-1 combo consisting of a magnificent phone, a widescreen iPod, and a high speed Internet device.