iPhone4s from the USA

[phiber]

Hi Guys, someone at work is looking to grab a device from the states but is worried about the device being locked to a US only network. i am not too clear on the policy, but as far as i know all the phones are sim locked and the baseband needs to be altered to get it to work?

Anyone here able to shed some light?

 

[vinodh]

The devices bought from the Apple Store itself is unlocked. The rest are network locked.

 

[fxit_man]

Do yourself a favour and buy a factory unlocked, or "Sim free" iPhone.

They are not available factory unlocked yet officially in USA.

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iphone/iphone4s

(Scroll down)

Or get iPhone unlocked and contract-free. Coming in November.

So they are not available to order online yet, but there have been reports of Apple stores selling them early in USA, so ask them.

Do not get a locked iPhone..you are asking for trouble down the line

 

[phiber]

Great thanks fxit_man, will let this guy know.

 

[fxit_man]

No prob