As rumored, Apple has started selling factory unlocked iPhone 4 in the U.S. Though Apple has sold contract-free iPhones in the U.S. before, they were still locked to AT&T.
This is first time Apple is selling factory unlocked iPhones, which will allow users to use a SIM card from any GSM carrier.
Here’s the product description on Apple’s website:
If you don’t want a multiyear service contract or if you prefer to use a local carrier when traveling abroad, the unlocked iPhone 4 is the best choice. It arrives without a micro-SIM card, so you’ll need an active micro-SIM card from any supported GSM carrier worldwide.
Apple is selling the 16GB iPhone 4 model for $649 and the 32GB model for $749, which works out to a premium of $450 for the freedom to use it on any GSM carrier.
However, as we’ve pointed out before, iPhone 4 will work on T-Mobile’s voice network but doesn't support T-Mobile's 3G network, so it will work only over its slow EDGE network. Apple has also clarified in the FAQ section that an iPad micro-SIM card will not work with the unlocked iPhone 4.
Despite the high price, factory unlocked iPhones are popular among international travelers who may need to frequently switch SIM cards to avoid the exorbitant international roaming charges.
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