Is an iphone ok in Syria or Egypt? | Syria - Lonely Planet Forum

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Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:05:13 +0000

Hello,

I know that GPS devices are illegal to have in Syria and Egypt, but I'm wondering if an Apple iPhone is ok to bring in to those countries? I ask because the new iPhones have GPS capabilities. Even if my phone doesn't work in Syria or Egypt, I will be in multiple countries during my trip and would like to have my phone with me, but I obviously don't want to get arrested in Syria or Egypt if they consider it illegal.

Any information is greatly appreciated,
Jason

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Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:38:56 +0000

Hi ..
GPS devices are not welcome in Syria offecially speaking .... but I know many people who have it and used it even there. try to hide it and thats it
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Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:51:06 +0000

Thanks. So if I bring my iphone with me, is it the type of thing that if a taxi driver or someone in a restaurant or hotel sees it, I will get trouble?

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Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:39:15 +0000

Hi ..
No .. I dont think so ..
and they will not know what is that exactly and I dont think that you will have troubles because of it .. its offecially speaking and many people dont know what it is ...; normal phone .. isnt it ..
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