Apple Offering SIM-Free And Unlocked iPhones In UK, France And Canada
Apple Offering SIM-Free And Unlocked iPhones In UK, France And Canada
Good news for folks in UK and France. Apple has announced that their customers in these countries can now purchase SIM-free and unlocked units of iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4. We've learned that SIM-free, factory unlocked iPhones will also be offered to Canadian customers in July. A message posted on...
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WTF that's not fair!!! Damn I hate AT&T and their stupid contract
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I can't tell you how good it feels being able to get something in the UK first and something that's a better arrangement than in the US for a change, they've had it good for far too long!
We usually always get everything last and have to pay almost twice the price than them...that's what actually isn't fair!
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Bravo! Well said ol boy :)
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so true!!!
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true richierich ,but is possible to wait more that a month from now for this to happend
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im spoilt for choice now. haveing 6 carriers in the uk. better make my mind up soon my new shiny iphone 4 will be in my hand in one week unlocked.
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Wait then that means someone might be able to permanently unlock an iphone? Not like black snow but like any other phone that's unlocked?
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Yep you'll have a permanently unlocked iPhone and need never worry about waiting for an unlock :)
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by the way does anyone know if its unlocked by apple will we still be able to jailbreak it. does anyone know.
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Sure u will providing the tools are available for ios4
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There are industry unlocked iPhones in Italy and some other countries (mostly in Europe) for more than 2 years, since the iPhone 3G. I had the unlocked iPhone 3G and could insert any sim card and it worked. And you never worry to upgrade iPhone´s software. That is just the best thing to happen to the UK, France and Canada. And since I am going to study in Canada, I am really excited to hear the great news! :)
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Greece is another country that provides only unlocked iPhone... I study in Canada as well (UofT pre-med) and its nice not to have to jailbreak it!!!
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too bad an iphone in UK unlocked is over $700USD for the 16GB. Otherwise I would be calling in favors in UK.
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wait.. what about the pricing in canada? you wrote canada in the title, but canada is mentioned no where in your article.
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I bet Apple is counting the days before it can divorce AT&T. I know there are only two GSM carries in the US but at least we would have a choice.
I feel bad for everyone buying into the upgrade for 199/299 and locking into yet another two years with a terrible carrier.
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yes Joe
usually I buy my phones in Italy (unlocked) and I live in both Brazil and Switzerland commuting once a month to the States, therefore I do a lot of SIM swapping.
You can jailbreak any unlocked phone even though once you have the luxury of an unlocked phone you don't want to tamper with.
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thats why i'm going to wait to see what happens this summer. Once the exclusivity with ATT ends, we might be up for surprices, Hopefully we get it for t-mobile.
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I placed my order yesterday for my unlocked iPhone 4 - Bit pricy at £599 but hope to get some money back for my unlocked 3GS
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BTW.... T-mobile will likely get the iphone in the US because they have announced it's coming to their overseas stores soon. check out the link below
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£599?? Which version are u getting??
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Hopefully not, If so our data prices will skyrocket. I currently pay $5.99 for unlimited data. If tmo gets their hands on the iphone I'll be using the phrase "all good things must come to an end!". So lets hope not!
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english ****!!
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Same as me. £599 32GB unlocked from apple store.
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good thing i have friends in canada. I think its about time I called in a favor =)
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So is it only iphones that are purchased through the Canada/UK apple online stores are factory unlocked?
For example, if I purchase through Rogers (Canadian service provider), will it be factory unlocked as well?
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I think someone is a little bitter and jealous.
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Ah i see, I'm looking at the £499 16gb version, plenty enough for my needs
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you would have to get an unlimited plan then, like with any other smart phone. I got unlimited data and text with my wife, and still comes out cheaper than ATT
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Too right
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definetly, the iphone bein unlocked will save you lots of time, and the hassles, i think its worth it.
