Aug 08
虽然把中国版iPhone的Wifi功能移除的准确原因尚不清楚，但是很多人都猜想是中国政府为了通过他们的服务器来监视网络信息。毕竟，在苹果商店里出售的iPod和Touch是具有Wi-Fi功能的。在我看来，这是一种让大陆的手机经销商谋取更多利益的方法，他们可以通过销售上网套餐来取得更多的利润，但是，这个想法在某些程度上并不正确，因为决定移除Wifi功能的是中国政府，而不是中国联通。
不论原因是什么，以下的这个方法将会告诉你如何翻墙访问被禁的网站，比如Facebook和Twitter. 并且，无论你使用何种传输方式：Wi-Fi,GPRS还是3G， VPN能够提供匿名并安全的网络连接，特别是当你访问受政府监控的网站时，这一特性显得尤为重要。
请按照下面的步骤在你的iPhone上设置Hotspot Shield. 只需要简单的几步就可以建立VPN连接。
1. 设置iPhone
首先在设置->Wi-Fi中将Wi-Fi关闭
然后找到VPN的设置项：
设置->通用->网络->VPN->添加VPN配置…:
选择L2TP选项，描述: HotspotShield
服务器: 64.55.144.10
帐户：[点击“获得一个帐户”按钮]
RSA SecurID: 关闭
密码：[点击“获得一个帐户”按钮]
密钥: password
发送所有流量: 开启
2. 获得一个帐户
点击这里 在网页的中部有一个2. GetAccountID 点击下面的按扭。页面刷新后，你会看到你的用户名和密码。第一行的粗体部分是用户名；第二行粗体部分是密码。
3. 保存
现在你已经完成了设置。保存当前的设置然后再将Wi-Fi开启。
4. 激活
为了在iPhone上激活Hotspot Shield, 需要把VPN的设置开启。从菜单中选择”设置”， 这时，你可以看到一个VPN选项，将这个
选项开启。这时你的状态会变为“已连接”, 而且这时会有一个VPN的图标出现在iPhone最上面的状态栏中。如果你连接失败，你需要重新启动iPhone，然后再在
“设置”中把VPN设置开启
Aug 01
When evaluating how China Unicom’s service tethered with the iPhone will fare out there are a few challenges to consider. We did confirm with a friend at China Unicom that they are preparing for the iPhone release as early as September.
The Price
Unfortunately the iPhone is out of reach for most people in China, where the average income for a recent graduate is around 2500 rmb ($375 usd) per month. About 1-2 million iPhones seems like a good starting point for well off people living in Beijing and Shanghai which has a combined population of almost 40 million people.
There may be over a million iPhones on the mainland smuggled in from the United States. The American iPhone 3GS has been selling for 6000 rmb – 6500 rmb on the gray market while the unlocked Hong Kong or Italian version fetches a price between 7000 rmb and 8500 rmb. There’s also the LPhone which is the latest Chinese imitation that sells for around 777 rmb.
AppleInsider reports that it is rumored China Unicom is paying around 3000 rmb to Apple for the iPhone and will offer new subscribers a handset below that price. Since it seems China will most likely be getting a modified version of the iPhone that is much cheaper then the current models readily available, it should help foster more sales.
The Contract
Most cellular customers are usually on a pre-paid plan with their service provider. While China Unicom also offers prepaid plan, their 3G service is stricly by 6 month contracts. Since the credit ratings system in China is still under development, they will be charging a deposit to new subscribers. A new contract for a 3G phone number in Beijing is currently 1000 rmb for non-Chinese citizens, 500rmb for non-Beijing citizens. Native born Beijingers in Beijing do not have to pay a deposit. I suspect the iPhone will have some type of deposit for all buyers.
Revisiting the price issue, China Unicom’s 3G service is also very expensive for many locals to afford. Having a China Unicom 3G number which begins with the prefix ‘186′ can even be seen as a status symbol. The lowest price plan they currently offer is 186 rmb/month which buys you 510 outgoing minutes, 20 video phone minutes, 20 MMS, and 40 downloads for articles from their online store. The 3G service at that price point is limited to only 60MB/ month. In contrast, China Mobile offers 500MB of GPRS Edge for only 50rmb. Most people in China on the average spend only 50rmb/month for their entire plan. Most students in the country spend only half that. Free incoming minutes are the norm for both service providers.
Speculation
If you are considering investing in China Unicom, the first solid speculations of China Unicom receiving the Apple contract surfaced around April where the stock sold for under $10 usd/share. Since speculation the stock has increased to todays stock price between $14 and $15 usd/share. Although some investors may be behind the curve, 1 to 2 million new subscribers isn’t much of a dent compared to their total 125 million subscribers. Another problem to consider, it is just plain difficult to track down a China Unicom location, whereas China Mobile is sold and available on almost every block with official, licensed, and unlicensed stores.
I believe many people will find that an iPhone under 3000 rmb is a bargain and will probably make the switch to China Unicom. However Unicom’s service is so expensive they may be willing to lose their deposit and jailbreak it for use with China Mobile. Furthermore, since 3G is very new in China, it is difficult to measure 3G customer satisfaction. Once the 3G fad goes down and if Unicom can recoup the expenses of setting up a 3G infrastructure, their prices may go down.
Please share your thoughts with us.
Jul 31
It is now confirmed that provider China Unicom will be pushing Apple’s 3G version of iPhone mobile phone with recent photos revealing the first upcoming Chinese version of the iPhone 3GS from Sina Technology test reviews.
The recent photos taken from Sina Technology Zhiguo show the carrier signal on the top left hand corner revealing “中国联通” (China Unicom) along with the 3G signal. Since China Unicom is mainly a WCDMA provider, this may be very good news for Verizon wireless in the States who is reportedly subsidizing Apple’s tablet may also contract with Apple to provide the iPhone.
The back of iPhone mobile phones reveals simplified Chinese which is only exclusive to China. It is noted that the iPhone released in Hong Kong uses English on the back.
Booting up the device reveals the typical “Dear user, you are welcome to use the China Unicom’s business” message found on Chinese phones.
The battery percentage meter reveals it is a 16GB 3GS model and it is unclear if China will also receive the 8GB 3G or the 32GB 3GS.
As early as May this year, the national radio frequency spectrum monitoring and testing center on the site show that Apple’s phone has been through the national radio transmitting equipment, type approval, access to 5-year market access time, the news industry as a Progressive Apple Mainland turn for the better. The industry speculated that the submission of Apple products are customized for the Chinese market, especially the 3G version of iPhone mobile phones, for Unicom WCDMA standard. The mobile phone that has appeared online in the Foxconn foundries might be OEM production.
(via Sina Techonology)
