Hi Dima, This article might interest you -
http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/24/know-your-rights-is-it-illegal-to-unlock-my-iphone/ "the truth of the matter is that unlocking your iPhone probably isn't going to get you in any trouble, as long you're only doing it for your personal benefit. If that's what you intend to do, go right ahead. Just be aware of the risks, and keep in mind that you've probably hosed your warranty, and that Apple might well stop supporting your phone." Of course the legalities all revolve around the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) which is a US law. There maybe Russian law concerning this but I'd be surprised, protecting intellectual property still seems to be in its early stages of legislation, if my experience of internet related issues is anything to go by. I did notice the government was considering making users register any WiFi device (!) which might have an effect on cracked iPhones you set up. Hopefully that will never be enforced. http://www.fontanka.ru/2008/04/14/045/ Best Nick 2009/2/18 Dima Martyanov <[email protected]> > Hi, > > Any hack is some sort of illegal. In our country, though, it is more than > natural. The real "deal" will show up when you try to cross the border with > the thing. The least sanction to be imposed may be seizure of your device by > the customs authorities. But it really matters only for the models that are > not for sale in Russia, for instance. Otherwise, you don't have to worry. > > Sincerely, > > DM > > 2009/2/16 Charles Borden <[email protected]> > > Misha: >> You are mistaken. It is not illegal to unlock the iPhone. >> CB >> >> >> On 2/14/09 11:07 PM, "Misha Birman" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> Hi. >> Its *illegal *to unlock the iphone by anyone but the carrier. >> And for the expats that replied to his question: Why woould you suggest >> something that is known to be illegal? >> >> >> * >> Misha Birman >> >> web: http://www.mishabirman.com >> <http://www.mishabirman.com/><http://www.mishabirman.com/> >> >> skype: misha_birman >> * >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> From: [email protected] >> To: [email protected] >> Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:28:14 +0000 >> Subject: Expat List Can someone please unlock my friends beloved iPhone >> 3G???? >> >> Good evening good people of Moscow! >> I am writing his on behalf of my colleague who recently purchased a 3G >> iPhone from the UK however is having a great deal of >> trouble unlocking it so he can use it here in Mother Russia. Any help in >> this matter would be appreciated. >> >> Ideally all correspondance should be returned through the mailing list >> however please feel free to call me on 8925 8380572 >> >> Thanks in advance! >> >> ------------------------------ >> Windows Live Hotmail just got better. Find out more! >> <http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/windowslive/products/hotmail.aspx><http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/windowslive/products/hotmail.aspx> >> ------------------------------ >> _______________________________________________ >> Expat mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://www.lists.ru/mailman/listinfo/expat >> http://www.expat.ru/forum/ >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Expat mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://www.lists.ru/mailman/listinfo/expat >> http://www.expat.ru/forum/ >> > > > > -- > С уважением, > Дмитрий Мартьянов > > _______________________________________________ > Expat mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.lists.ru/mailman/listinfo/expat > http://www.expat.ru/forum/ > -- Best Regards Nick Wilsdon e3internet http://www.e3internet.com Skype: Nick_Wilsdon US Tel: (415) 508-4120 UK Tel: +44 (0) 20 3287 6977 RU Tel: +7 499 5029700 Personal Blog: http://NickWilsdon.com http://www.RussianMarketer.com
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