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Dec 29, 2010
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My ipod touch was stolen yesterday...and rather than buy a new on I'd like to get an iphone. Is it possible to get one without the contract and activate it later?
 
and your iphone would be locked to AT&T.

Not really, you can buy factory unlocked phones.

If I were you I wouldn't spend all this much on a year old phone, get something to get you by for a couple of months then buy the next gen iPhone to come. Unless you have too much cash lying around :rolleyes:
 
Not really, you can buy factory unlocked phones.

If I were you I wouldn't spend all this much on a year old phone, get something to get you by for a couple of months then buy the next gen iPhone to come. Unless you have too much cash lying around :rolleyes:

not in the USA
 
Apple store will sell you a no contract iPhone

16gb-$599
32gb-$699

Yes, but it's important to note that the no-contract phones are still locked to AT&T.

So if he'd eventually use AT&T service, that's fine. But it's worth noting the distinction. Other countries sell unlocked phones which the no-contract USA phone is not.
 
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