http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=1574
iphone 4, 16gb for 599$, does that mean its unlocked? Will it work with 3g on T-mobile?
iphone 4, 16gb for 599$, does that mean its unlocked? Will it work with 3g on T-mobile?
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"No Commitment" iphone 4
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definitely not.
will require some sort of jailbreak to work on t-mobile. just like the current iPhones.
will require some sort of jailbreak to work on t-mobile. just like the current iPhones.
http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=1574
iphone 4, 16gb for 599$, does that mean its unlocked? Will it work with 3g on T-mobile?
No, it means that you won't have to extend your contract to get it. I know...commitment is very difficult for a lot of people.
Edit: Wow, 4 people posted ahead of me. You guys are quick.
I purchased the iPhone 3G when it came out and I'm free to upgrade mine and my wife's to the new iPhone 4.
But can I get an additional contract free phone ($699 for 32gb)? Is there a limited number of phones I can get without activating them?
The AT&T website states:
No Commitment
Any customer who wants to purchase iPhone 4 without signing a new 2-year agreement may do so at the no commitment price. An eligible voice and data plan are required.
But can I get an additional contract free phone ($699 for 32gb)? Is there a limited number of phones I can get without activating them?
The AT&T website states:
No Commitment
Any customer who wants to purchase iPhone 4 without signing a new 2-year agreement may do so at the no commitment price. An eligible voice and data plan are required.
What about the laws?
Aren't they breaking the law by keeping an out-of-contract phone locked?
I knew it is not legal to keep a phone locked after your 2-year contract ends, that's why all companies give you the unlock code after 2-year if you ever need!!!!
Aren't they breaking the law by keeping an out-of-contract phone locked?
I knew it is not legal to keep a phone locked after your 2-year contract ends, that's why all companies give you the unlock code after 2-year if you ever need!!!!
I don't think there are any laws in the US requiring cell phone companies to unlock the phone after the contract ends.
Also, when someone buys an iPhone for the no-commitment price, they have to already be with AT&T.
There's no law prohibiting provider-locking in the US. In fact, the same issue came up not too long ago, and it's decided that wireless carriers have no obligation to unlock the phone. Yeah, it sux. This is what happens when there's no competition and the telcom companies are heavy lobbyists. It will only be mitigated when handset manufactures man up and sell their phones unlocked direct.