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The problem is that it's often (or always?) limited to only one carrier per country. That sucks.

by shiranaihito 17y ago

Devilboy 17y ago
Not true, most countries offer both carrier-locked and unsubsidized (unlocked) iPhones.
- shiranaihito 17y ago
  Alright, I guess I'm just lucky to be in Finland then.
- borism 17y ago
  Besides Germany and Hong Kong, where else is unlocked iPhone available?
netsp 17y ago
Here it is offered by most carriers.
- lallysingh 17y ago
  Where's "here" ?
  - whatusername 17y ago
    Australia for one. http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/phones/iphone/ http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/phones/iphone/ http://www.optus.com.au/iphone http://www.optus.com.au/iphone http://www.vodafone.com.au/personal/iphone/index.htm http://www.vodafone.com.au/personal/iphone/index.htm https://www.virginmobile.com.au/shop/iPhone.aspx https://www.virginmobile.com.au/shop/iPhone.aspx http://www.three.com.au/iPhone?intcmp=W0001 http://www.three.com.au/iPhone?intcmp=W0001 Or you can buy unlocked direct from Apple: http://www.apple.com/au/iphone/buy/ http://www.apple.com/au/iphone/buy/
  - netsp 17y ago
    Australia
tjmc 17y ago
Not always. In Australia, it's available on all the major carriers - Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and 3 plus some virtual carriers who resell service from the majors.
gaius 17y ago
In the UK, Apple's deal with O2 is coming to an end and both Orange and Vodafone have indicated that they will offer it. T-mobile have said they're sticking with the G2 as their preferred smartphone. Ha, ha, good luck with that[1]. [1] T-mobile are being acquired by Orange so whatever they say about anything is subject to change... Can't imagine their new overlords will be happy about them dragging their heels.
tjogin 17y ago
Not sure how common that is outside of the US. In Sweden it's available on all carriers, I think. (It was exclusive to one carrier for the first year or so.)

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The problem is that it's often (or always?) limited to only one carrier per country. That sucks.

by shiranaihito 17y ago

The problem is that it's often (or always?) limited to only one carrier per country. That sucks.

Devilboy 17y ago
Not true, most countries offer both carrier-locked and unsubsidized (unlocked) iPhones.
- shiranaihito 17y ago
  Alright, I guess I'm just lucky to be in Finland then.
- borism 17y ago
  Besides Germany and Hong Kong, where else is unlocked iPhone available?
netsp 17y ago
Here it is offered by most carriers.
- lallysingh 17y ago
  Where's "here" ?
  - whatusername 17y ago
    Australia for one. http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/phones/iphone/ http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/phones/iphone/ http://www.optus.com.au/iphone http://www.optus.com.au/iphone http://www.vodafone.com.au/personal/iphone/index.htm http://www.vodafone.com.au/personal/iphone/index.htm https://www.virginmobile.com.au/shop/iPhone.aspx https://www.virginmobile.com.au/shop/iPhone.aspx http://www.three.com.au/iPhone?intcmp=W0001 http://www.three.com.au/iPhone?intcmp=W0001 Or you can buy unlocked direct from Apple: http://www.apple.com/au/iphone/buy/ http://www.apple.com/au/iphone/buy/
  - netsp 17y ago
    Australia
tjmc 17y ago
Not always. In Australia, it's available on all the major carriers - Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and 3 plus some virtual carriers who resell service from the majors.
gaius 17y ago
In the UK, Apple's deal with O2 is coming to an end and both Orange and Vodafone have indicated that they will offer it. T-mobile have said they're sticking with the G2 as their preferred smartphone. Ha, ha, good luck with that[1]. [1] T-mobile are being acquired by Orange so whatever they say about anything is subject to change... Can't imagine their new overlords will be happy about them dragging their heels.
tjogin 17y ago
Not sure how common that is outside of the US. In Sweden it's available on all carriers, I think. (It was exclusive to one carrier for the first year or so.)