# The iPhone 3G was the first product officially launched in India, in August 2008, through Airtel and Vodafone.

*business · news · 2026-04-11 · The Hindu*

## Key points

- The iPhone 3G was Apple's first officially launched product in India in August 2008.
- Prior to 2008, MacBooks were only available in India through third-party distributors at high prices.
- The iPhone 3G was introduced in India via Airtel and Vodafone with prices between ₹31,000–₹36,000.
- Apple's official entry into India marked its transition from a niche to a mainstream aspirational brand.

**Companies:** Apple
**Countries:** India, United Kingdom

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