Wednesday, 15 June 2011

Finally! Apple starts selling 'unlocked' iPhones in the U.S. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2003660/Apple-starts-selling-u

iPhone users in the U.S. no longer have to rely on hackers to 'unlock' their devices to switch carriers or save money when travelling.

Apple quietly started selling 'unlocked' iPhones in the U.S. for the first time today on its websites and in stores, for $649 and $749 depending on how much memory they have.

The devices are identical to the versions sold for use on AT&T Inc's network, but don't require a two-year contract.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2003660/Apple-starts-selling-unlocked-iPhones-US.html#ixzz1PLhcGnzh


Identical: The 'unlocked' devices are the same as versions sold for use on AT&T Inc's network, but don't require a two-year contract

The buyer will separately have to buy a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, from a carrier to activate the phone.

Apart from AT&T, the only national U.S. carrier that's compatible with the phone is T-Mobile USA, and it can provide only phone calls and low data speeds.

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