Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Apple Sells Unlocked GSM IPhones For $650

Want an iPhone, but do not wish a contract? Apple will right away sell you a black or white a in 16GB or 32GB flavors, for a subsidy-free $650 or $750.

The phone is unlocked, meaning that you can put in any micro SIM (or cut-down periodic SIM ), from wherever in the world. You'll even be able to use a T-Mobile SIM, but the 3G still won't work with its wonky GSM network.

Why now? Speculation says that Apple is perplexing to change as many iPhone 4s as it can before a new model is introduced, may in September. It moreover opens up the iPhone to users of pre-pay cellphone plans, similar to me. Not all pre-pay users are drug dealers or paupers. Some of us only do not use a phone sufficient to clear a full monthly plan, but would certain similar to to have a great internet-connected phone in the pockets.

On the other hand, if you're going to be using the unbarred iPhone on ATT (which you will be if you live in the U.S and wish 3G coverage) then you'll pay the expect same monthly price either you use an unbarred phone or not. That means you pay an additional $450 for flattering ample nothing.

I theory if you do a lot of traveling you could cocktail in a unfamiliar SIM card, but otherwise, because bother?

Unlocked GSM iPhone [Apple]

See Also:

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