Apple unlocking the iPhone
Posted by: Timothy Weaver on 01/06/2015 05:35 AM
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Apple has decided to start selling unlocked iPhones.
The SIM-free option, however, comes with a heftier price tag: At full retail price, the phones sell for $649 for 16GB, $749 for 64GB, and $849 for 128GB. Typically, you can get an iPhone 6 for between $199 to $399 with a two-year contract at AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon.
Having an unlocked handset means users aren't tied to a carrier for the next two years. It also makes international travel a lot easier for folks who want to tap into local carrier networks for service.
The SIM-free option, however, comes with a heftier price tag: At full retail price, the phones sell for $649 for 16GB, $749 for 64GB, and $849 for 128GB. Typically, you can get an iPhone 6 for between $199 to $399 with a two-year contract at AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon.
Having an unlocked handset means users aren't tied to a carrier for the next two years. It also makes international travel a lot easier for folks who want to tap into local carrier networks for service.
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