Factory Unlocked Iphone 5

[Bzump]

Do you guys think that the Iphone 5 will be sold unlocked at launch?

 

[Mugambo]

The thread locks down in 3.... 2.... 1....

 

[ann713]

Yes, I think it'll be $599 for the base model at a no obligation, retail price and $649 for a factory unlocked option. Just like the prices they're offering for the iPhone 4 right now.

 

[saving107]

lets wait and see.

 

[itsmemuffins]

Really?

 

[Agent-P]

If I were to guess, then I'd say yes. No one knows for sure yet. When it's released (or maybe even in the keynote, if you're lucky), you'll find out for sure.

 

[woodekm]

I wouldnt think so.

 

[808?]

It has always been available unlocked in most markets outside the US.

 

[Pink∆Floyd]

I think we should all think and wait for Apple to release the iPhone 5 and then think about thinking if it'll be unlocked or not

 

[Apple OC]

once all the carriers have it like they do in Canada ... they will be unlocked

 

[Tech Elementz]

once all the carriers have it like they do in Canada ... they will be unlocked

True. U.S. did not have the ability to receive the unlocked phones because not all carriers had the iPhone available, and did not have much GSM carriers. We have 6 carriers offering the iPhone on GSM, so that is a huge difference vs. the 1 GSM carrier in the U.S.

 

[Sneakz]

True. U.S. did not have the ability to receive the unlocked phones because not all carriers had the iPhone available, and did not have much GSM carriers. We have 6 carriers offering the iPhone on GSM, so that is a huge difference vs. the 1 GSM carrier in the U.S.

Actually, it's 9.

Bell
Fido
Koodo
MTS
Rogers
SaskTel
TBayTel
Telus
Virgin Mobile

 

[blunti]

pretty sure apple _will_ sell this as unlocked in stores. Great source of income for them.

 

[macingman]

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Do you guys think that the Iphone 5 will be sold unlocked at launch?

I'd say yes