Are Sprint iPhone 5 non contract unlocked like Verizon?

iTouch · Sep 24, 2012, 04:09 PM

I bought a black Sprint iPhone 5 for a friend for overseas and he wanted an unlocked iPhone 5. Are the Sprint iPhone 5s unlocked too? If not I have to return it and wait for either a Verizon or AT&T version at the Apple Store. Thanks in advance.

iParis · Sep 24, 2012, 04:10 PM

No, as already stated in the article on the front page.

iTouch · Sep 24, 2012, 04:57 PM

Thanks for the reply. Just read the Verizon article. I'm going to return for AT&T or Verizon model.

preneeth · Sep 26, 2012, 07:35 AM

iPhones that were bouth without a contract in an Apple Store, but has the Sprint SIM-card in it, is not locked to Sprint. Eaven though the recipe says that.

satchow · Sep 26, 2012, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by iTouch

Thanks for the reply. Just read the Verizon article. I'm going to return for AT&T or Verizon model.

You're missing stats on your microwave, car and batting average in your signature.

aneftp · Sep 26, 2012, 07:44 AM

Get a Verizon iPhone if you plan to use it overseas or don't care about (or not in ATT LTE area for the foreseeable future).

The Verizon iPhone 5 is the most flexible iPhone to have. You can use it on Verizon's network (with LTE).

You can use it on ATT's HSPA network
You can use it on T-mobile's soon to be reframed 1900 mhz 3g/HSPA network
You can use it on Straight Talk/H20 etc

You can take it overseas to use on foreign carriers since it's unlocked.

iTouch · Sep 26, 2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by satchow

You're missing stats on your microwave, car and batting average in your signature.

Wow you're so insightful. Anything else to say? Don't need a microwave, Mercedes, and don't play baseball. What about you?

Mrg02d · Sep 26, 2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by iTouch

Wow you're so insightful. Anything else to say? Don't need a microwave, Mercedes, and don't play baseball. What about you?

Yea, why do you have both a kindle and an ipad3?

iTouch · Sep 26, 2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrg02d

Yea, why do you have both a kindle and an ipad3?

Why not? iPad Retina is a tablet and the Kindle Touch is an e-reader. Two different purposes for me. Plus I get Amazon special offers on it.

Mrg02d · Sep 26, 2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by iTouch

Why not? iPad Retina is a tablet and the Kindle Touch is an e-reader. Two different purposes for me. Plus I get Amazon special offers on it.

Seriously dude...

wordoflife · Sep 26, 2012, 10:27 PM

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Yea, why do you have both a kindle and an ipad3?

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Seriously dude...

I also have a kindle and iPad. The iPad is more of a multimedia device and the kindle is more of a book reader. while the iPad can read books, you can also argue that you can read books on your computer. Not the same though.

iTouch · Sep 26, 2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by wordoflife

I also have a kindle and iPad. The iPad is more of a multimedia device and the kindle is more of a book reader. while the iPad can read books, you can also argue that you can read books on your computer. Not the same though.

Agreed. Although I kind of want the newest Kindle. I can't justify it. If people actually used both they would know the difference instead making an assumption. I will probably pick up a Nexus 7 or Amazon Kindle HD though to play with. At $200 it's a good price point.

Mrg02d · Sep 27, 2012, 08:44 AM

Nah, there's no justifying it other than money to burn.

must be nice...

phinsup · Sep 27, 2012, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrg02d

Nah, there's no justifying it other than money to burn.

must be nice...

He can do whatever he wants to with his money, I don't see anyone telling you how to spend yours. It's a $100 device, its not a lot money to "throw around".

I have a kindle and an iPad 2, go to a park or the beach in south Florida and read on both, then you'll know why I have both.

saxman211 · Nov 10, 2012, 11:26 PM

I went to the Sprint store today and was told that you can unlock the iPhone on it's network after 30 days...

Applejuiced · Nov 10, 2012, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by saxman211

I went to the Sprint store today and was told that you can unlock the iPhone on it's network after 30 days...

Only for outside the US with international gsm carriers.
It will never work in the US with any other network besides Sprint.

SenseiPhone · Nov 27, 2012, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by saxman211

I went to the Sprint store today and was told that you can unlock the iPhone on it's network after 30 days...

No need to wait 30 days if you contact me.

Applejuiced · Nov 27, 2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SenseiPhone

No need to wait 30 days if you contact me.

For $145?
Damn

SenseiPhone · Nov 28, 2012, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Applejuiced

For $145?
Damn

Could be cheaper for you, actually

Applejuiced · Nov 28, 2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SenseiPhone

Could be cheaper for you, actually

If I come across any Sprint i5 I'll let you know.
Thanks

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