Apple doesn't sell unlocked phones ANYWHERE (except France, but that's because of French law).
They have exclusivity deals with service providers that stop them doing it elsewhere
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Those who held off on an iPhone 4S purchase until the unlocked version became available can now whip out their credit cards—but it's gonna hurt. Apple began selling unlocked versions of the iPhone 4S via its US online store Friday alongside a handful of international iPhone 4S launches—the phones don't require the typical two-year contract and only work on GSM networks.
The unlocked, contract-free iPhone 4S will cost $649, $749, and $849 respectively for the 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB versions. That's $450 more per device than the carrier-locked versions, but there are plenty of reasons to not want to be tied to a single carrier. As noted by Apple, those who travel abroad regularly and want to use local GSM networks instead of roaming on their US network will benefit the most—just obtain a micro-SIM card from a supported GSM carrier and pop it into the iPhone's micro-SIM slot, and you're set.
(As noted by MacRumors , Apple's retail stores began selling no-contract iPhones immediately after the 4S launch, which also appeared to be unlocked, but the official launch of the unlocked devices was not until today.)
How US Carriers Fool You Into Thinking Your iPhone 4S Is Unlocked
Verizon registered the phone on both their CDMA network and the pre-installed Verizon-Vodafone GSM SIM card so I could roam internationally as a Verizon customer. I contacted technical support before leaving for Europe to have the phone unlocked.
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IPhone Users Say Apple Hid AT&T Arrangement AT&T provides unlock codes for every phones but the iPhone, the class claims. One of the plaintiffs says he would like to unlock his SIM card for international travel, and all four say they want the option to switch to another phone and data provider. |
China Unicom to introduce free iPhone 4S on long-term, high-end tariff
Subsidising devices could prove to be a significant development as Apple's iPhone ranks amongst the priciest handsets in China and many other markets across Asia. Though initially offered with high-end monthly tariffs, it could begin to unlock new
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iPhone 4S soars with Siri Apple also sells an unlocked model that can be used on any GSM network; it's intended for international travelers who swap SIMs in and out as they move among countries. You can't tell an iPhone 4S from an iPhone 4, as they look identical. |
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Different colored devices should launch at the same time as the original A black and white version of the Nexus could launch at the same time on AT&T in the States, which would be fantastic. But why didn't Samsung and Google launch a white version of the LTE Galaxy Nexus or unlocked international version? |
Does Iphone 4s have international warranty if you purchase the unlocked version?
International travelers who buy new US unlocked iPhone 4S save £100 over UK version - via @