Unlocked iPhone 4 for Canadians and Britons
The iPhone 4 will be unlocked for Canadians and customers in the United Kingdom.
The iPhone 4 is a pretty nice piece of hardware but because of an exclusivity contract with AT&T, anyone who wants it has to move to the network and a lot of people are just not willing to do that. However, if you're really desperate, you might consider a trip north of the border to pick one up.
Similar to a deal recently announced for the UK, Apple is offering Canadian customers the chance to purchase the phone directly from Apple.ca. You can sign up with whatever carrier you want for whatever service you want. Doesn't that sound great?
iPhone 4 uses a Micro-SIM, just like the iPad, but a MicroSim is just a regular SIM without the extra plastic. With a bit of elbow grease and precision, you can file your own SIM down to size and use it in your unlocked iPhone 4.
No word on pricing yet but considering the unlocked 8GB iPhone 3GS costs $549, we're going to guess somewhere in the region of $749 for the iPhone 4. And even then we get the distinct feeling that that's a little optimistic.
Unless Apple is only taking credit cards with Canadian addresses attached or isn't selling them at all in their brick-and-mortar stores, we don't see any reason why you shouldn't be able to take a little trip to Canada and pick one of these up.
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Unlocked iPhone 4 for Canadians and Britons
What and/or who are Britons? If you mean the people who live in Britain, then the spelling is Britains
Hey Tom's, nice ad that pops up. Right in the center of everyone's screen.
What and/or who are Britons? If you mean the people who live in Britain, then the spelling is Britains
Britons are people, they come from Great Britain. 'Britains' is not a word.
Unlocked iPhone 4 for Canadians and BritonsWhat and/or who are Britons? If you mean the people who live in Britain, then the spelling is Britains
"Britains" ain't a word pal, it's either British people or Britons
Hey, mlopinto2k1, I don't get no freakin pop-ups in the middle of my screen. Tweak Firefox, pal.
b.a.
Canadians for the win... well... at least once. Has to happen once in a while.
One retailer has it listed in Sweden as well, for ~$1250. o.O
On the other hand the unlocked price of the iPhone 3G and 3GS is quite ridiculous as well when I look at it.
Canadians for the win... well... at least once. Has to happen once in a while.
We win in unlocked phone availability. Which we've had for many years.
But our phone plans fail majorly in comparison to what US plans offer.
WHAT? Canadians get an advantage in something to due with the market? What in god's name is happening...
That's new, I've opened an Apple related article without the usual bashing. Oh, wait.
iHate in 3...2...1...
"Hello great cousin in Canada, I haven't spoken to you since the last time something like this happened."
8GB 3GS for $549 ?? Go Canada!
What are Britons? Is it like an animal? Can you eat it?
That's new, I've opened an Apple related article without the usual bashing. Oh, wait.iHate in 3...2...1...
iHate your comment. Now you're only trying to get people to start it.
Britons is the word for a person of Britain.
Anyone who knows how to spell and pronounce words would understand.
Finally we get something before the Americans do! Darn time to trade my Crackberry with the bitten maple leaf on the back.
8GB 3GS for $549 ?? Go Canada!
That has NOTHING to do with Canada....that's the standard price for an unlocked iPhone in the US, and it won't be any cheaper in Canada either.
What do you mean a LITTLE trip to Canada? We have a great country!
Hey, mlopinto2k1, I don't get no freakin pop-ups in the middle of my screen. Tweak Firefox, pal.b.a.
brits
LOL JK!!!
Canadians for the win... well... at least once. Has to happen once in a while.
Well, you guys did beat us in hockey in the Olympics as well... thanks to the coach from the Detroit Red Wings!
Here in Detroit, we love our Canadians just across the border.
Honestly, I think all phones should be sold unlocked.
I use T-Mobile and they've differentiated themselves from the other major phone companies by offering two types of monthly service/handset combos. Either you get discounted handsets on locked-in contracts, and they're traditionally priced slightly higher per month, or else you can buy a phone for MSRP and either pay all at once, or else spread it over the next 20 months' billing cycles. The monthly service with this approach is between $10-20 a month cheaper, too. Also, if you have a GSM phone, you can walk on with it and just buy service.
I can understand why cell phone companies lock the handsets for people in contracts since the cost of the phones is subsidized. If, however, you're buying a phone for retail price and using it off contract and just using a "monthly plan" or even just buying it as a "spare" *cough cough, using it on another network, cough cough* you should have the option guaranteed that you can have the phone unlocked at the store when you buy it. Also, once your contract is fulfilled, they should allow the same thing.
This would open companies to competing solely on the basis of quality of service, since if you wanted to buy an HTC HD2 and use it on AT&T or buy an iPhone and use it on T-Mobile, Use the Incredible on Sprint (or even Metro POS) or get an EVO 4G and use it on Verizon, YOU COULD!!!
So $800 for the phone and then you still have to pay for the sevices... lmao...
I think not.
$749 for a cell phone? No thanks. I can proudly say that I will STILL not have any Apple products in my house. Plus the boarder is too far away from me anyway. AT&T can keep the damn iPhone.
Soundwave! Jane you massive geek
Honestly, I think all phones should be sold unlocked.I use T-Mobile and they've differentiated themselves from the other major phone companies by offering two types of monthly service/handset combos. Either you get discounted handsets on locked-in contracts, and they're traditionally priced slightly higher per month, or else you can buy a phone for MSRP and either pay all at once, or else spread it over the next 20 months' billing cycles. The monthly service with this approach is between $10-20 a month cheaper, too. Also, if you have a GSM phone, you can walk on with it and just buy service.I can understand why cell phone companies lock the handsets for people in contracts since the cost of the phones is subsidized. If, however, you're buying a phone for retail price and using it off contract and just using a "monthly plan" or even just buying it as a "spare" *cough cough, using it on another network, cough cough* you should have the option guaranteed that you can have the phone unlocked at the store when you buy it. Also, once your contract is fulfilled, they should allow the same thing.This would open companies to competing solely on the basis of quality of service, since if you wanted to buy an HTC HD2 and use it on AT&T or buy an iPhone and use it on T-Mobile, Use the Incredible on Sprint (or even Metro POS) or get an EVO 4G and use it on Verizon, YOU COULD!!!
+1000000 !!!
I'm glad we have an advantage over the US. AT&T seems to have a horrible service while I'm fairly happy with Telus or Bell here. But, it's gonna be raining s*** before I buy a 750$ phone!!!
I still don't see why a phone has to be locked by the carrier. If you're under contract, the carrier is going to get their subsidy back.
If I buy a phone, under contract, and take it to another carrier I have to: a.) pay ETF b.) pay for two service plans on one phone.
So, tell me again, why does the carrier have to lock it? It's doesn't, it's pointless.
Besides, in the U.S., the GSM carrier's use of different 3G frequencies is a semi-lock anyway. To get 3G on your phone has to cover the right range.
I still don't see why a phone has to be locked by the carrier. If you're under contract, the carrier is going to get their subsidy back. If I buy a phone, under contract, and take it to another carrier I have to: a.) pay ETF b.) pay for two service plans on one phone.So, tell me again, why does the carrier have to lock it? It's doesn't, it's pointless.Besides, in the U.S., the GSM carrier's use of different 3G frequencies is a semi-lock anyway. To get 3G on your phone has to cover the right range.
To make it that little bit harder for them to lose a subscriber. As long as the phone is locked to the carrier, even after the contract is up chances are it's going to be either used on the same network or thrown away. It's just one last chance for them to monetize their installed base of handsets.
Unlocked iPhone 4 for Canadians and BritonsWhat and/or who are Britons? If you mean the people who live in Britain, then the spelling is Britains
Main Entry: Brit·on
Pronunciation: \ˈbri-tən\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English Breton, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin Britton-, Britto, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh Brython
Date: 13th century
1 : a member of one of the peoples inhabiting Britain prior to the Anglo-Saxon invasions
2 : a native or subject of Great Britain; especially : englishman