They are too normal but if they’re paid off you can call the carrier and get the SIM card unlocked. Verizon phones come unlocked regardless.I guess locked phones aren't illegal/are the norm in America? I don't get how that works, but it must be annoying.
I can afford iPhones but I still don't see how 750 dollars for a phone is a budget price.
Only in the Apple Universe. Tim has some big decisions in 2019. Increasing prices to maintain revenue targets amidst declining unit sales has gone beyond reality this year.
I guess locked phones aren't illegal/are the norm in America? I don't get how that works, but it must be annoying.
Are the bands in US same as in Europe? I mean is there full support of US phone in Europe?
And the article is wrong, the X carrier free came out a month after the X was initially released. My assumption is they wait until the stores have adequate inventory on the carrier models before carving out another sku. I was expecting a month so I am guessing there is no inventory issues - slow sales or heavily ramped up production.
By the contract maybe it's illegal for Apple to declare that those phone are usable to any carrier other than the supported carrier they had agree with. But also by the law they are required to unlock such phone if it's already been fully paid.I guess locked phones aren't illegal/are the norm in America? I don't get how that works, but it must be annoying.
Exactly. $599 is a bit more reasonable as a mid budget iPhone. The current price is silly.Only in the Apple Universe. Tim has some big decisions in 2019. Increasing prices to maintain revenue targets amidst declining unit sales has gone beyond reality this year.
There will always be customers who purchase the flagship revesion every year. There will always be people with the financial means to purchase the perceived hottest device every year. There is nothing wrong with that. It’s their money they have the right to do as they please.
Apple needs to be increasing iPhone market share in order to keep the services revenue stream on track for guidance. Services are driven by expansion of the user base. Nothing offered this fall IMO will bring an Android user into the Apple Ecosystem.
Apple need a $599 iPhone, and soon.![]()
Ask Apple. "Supply & Demand"Why is that phone so expensive?
Is the sim-free model number same as the t-mobile, at&t versions etc?
The model number A would be the same. However, it's the Part number that is different.Is the sim-free model number same as the t-mobile, at&t versions etc?
Yes don’t worry about it as I don’t worry or particularly care about company policies in other countries. Contract payment plan vs cash pay.You already have a SIM card in your current phone... why would you need to buy a new phone with a new SIM card than have to transfer the number? Am I missing something?
I've done this both ways: paid full price for a "SIM-Free" iPhone (for the 6S Plus, a 7, and the X) and also paid full price for an "AT&T" iPhone (a different 7, and now the XR).