Maybe an ignorant question....

[Guilfox]

In the US can you just purchase and iPhone without the AT+T contract??

i.e. Can you purchase the unit on its own and unlock or do you need proof of the AT+T contract?

Just asking the question as I have a colleague in an office in the US and I want to know if he can purchase me a US iPhone for me and I unlock in the UK?

Thanks.

 

[atarin]

Yes. That is actually how it works. Even if you buy the iPhone at an AT&T store, you still don't do anything about the contract when you buy the phone. All the contract stuff happens at home. It is no problem to buy the phone and unlock it. Hope that helps.

 

[Guilfox]

Yes. That is actually how it works. Even if you buy the iPhone at an AT&T store, you still don't do anything about the contract when you buy the phone. All the contract stuff happens at home. It is no problem to buy the phone and unlock it. Hope that helps.

Thanks, very helpful indeed.

 

[edesignuk]

You can do this sure, but when you're thinking of cost savings remember local tax needs to be added to the $399 price tag, then you have shipping to get it here, then import duty/tax to pay on it.

The iPhone will be landing on these shores soon, may be worth the wait.