Project iLiberation
Would you like a data-only iPhone starting at $15 a month? Yes? Watch and learn 
The workflow is simple:
- Acquire and activate an iPad 3G MicroSIM chip
- Get a MicroSIM to SIM adapter
- Change the APN settings on your iPhone
To begin with, you’ll need an iPhone (any will do). It doesn’t need to be jailbroken. Then you need to acquire an iPad 3G MicroSIM chip. If you don’t have an iPad, you can buy a replacement chip from AT&T for about $15. You will need an iPad 3G to activate it (if you don’t have one, mooch one off a friend or visit an Apple Store or Best Buy and use a paperclip to pop out the existing MicroSIM from a 3G model). Just pop the new MicroSIM in the iPad 3G, go into settings, activate the chip (you’ll need a credit card), and then remove it. Now the chip is ready to go!
Next, you’ll need to change the APN settings on your iPhone (this just sets it up for data-only use). Just visit unlockit.co.nz on your iPhone, select Custom APN, type in “broadband” for the APN and create the profile, then apply it. That’s it! Now insert your iPad 3G MicroSIM into the SIM adapter (unless you have one of those spiffy new iPhone 4’s, which already use MicroSIM chips) and pop that whole thing into your iPhone. You may get a message that the phone or card is now activated, as well as a text message or two from AT&T about your new service details.
Enjoy your new iPad Mini! 
2 Responses to “Project iLiberation”
Did this continue to work? I’m thinking about doing the same with my iphone 4 soon…
Yes, it still works. I’ve personally tested on the iPhone 3G, 3GS, and 4. I was going to switch to Verizon, but the whole no talking while surfing thing is a real downer, so I’ll stick with my cheapo iPhone solution for awhile longer
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