The iPhone 3G, will be launched by Claro and Movistar in Argentina on August 22nd.The iPhone was made available to people in the United States and twenty other countries on July 11th, but Latin America had to wait.According to La Nación, that wait is over and Movistar will be announcing the details of its monthly plan for the iPhone in the next few days. Both companies are expecting there to be a high demand for the phone; the first weekend of sales after July 11th, the new iPhone 3G sold a million units.To facilitate the purchase of the iPhone and answer any questions, Claro and Movistar have information available on their websites.

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It often happens that Argentines have to wait to get what is already out in the United States or Europe:a new movie, CD, or piece of technology. This is especially true for those who want to see the film or own the technology legally.Anticipating the demand for the new iPhone 3G, which isn’t out yet in Argentina, Movistar (a local cell phone company) is allowing members to register for an iPhone 3G online.However, according to The Argentine Post, they have not announced when the phone will actually be available and supported by their service in Argentina, or how much it will cost.

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