July 8, 2008 3:10 PM PDT

A T-Mobile iPhone for $299

by Kent German
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Unlock your iPhone here

(Credit: Kent German/CNET Networks)

Though there's no shortage of places to buy an unlocked iPhone, I haven't seen many wireless stores that specialize in selling them. But last weekend, I came across a store in San Francisco's Civic Center (corner of Larkin and Golden Gate) that does just that. Not only will the store sell you an unlocked iPhone with the activation of a new T-Mobile account--all for just $299--but also it will unlock your current AT&T iPhone for you. Since it was Saturday and the day after Independence Day the store was closed, so I didn't get the opportunity to inquire about how many unlocked iPhones they sell. But I would imagine they do a decent business.

Kent German is a senior editor for cell phone reviews at CNET. When he's not testing the newest handsets on the market, he's blogging about cell phone news for Crave. In his On Call column, he answers reader questions and gives his take on the rapidly changing mobile industry. E-mail Kent.
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by Kolby21 July 10, 2008 8:29 PM PDT
Any contact information so I can buy me one???
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by ecsekki July 11, 2008 9:04 PM PDT
Yes I would love to know as well. A website or phone number. Hopefully they will ship to the East Coast.
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by awzafar July 13, 2008 6:59 PM PDT
can anyone tell me about it too????
any kind of contact info of this place.???
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