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Apple begins selling unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 6s, 6s Plus handsets

The expensive, unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 6s and 6s Plus handset you’ve been waiting for has arrived. Two weeks after the launch of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus handsets, Apple has added a new purchasing option for the devices to its online store. As of yesterday, customers can now buy an iPhone 6s or 6s […]

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Apple denies MVNO rumor, defuses idea of company becoming cellular carrier for U.S., European markets

It was an interesting rumor while it lasted, but Apple appears to have nipped it in the bud. Apple on Tuesday directly addressed and denied a recent rumor that Apple was looking to launch its own MVNO service in the U.S. and Europe, thereby becoming its own cellular carrier further down the line. The rumor […]

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Apple, Samsung in talks to help create standardized e-SIM card

When Apple and Samsung aren’t actively suing each other, they can get some killer stuff done. This may be what they’re trying to do, as the firms are reportedly in “advanced talks” with telecom operators from all over the world to launch new electronic SIM cards. These e-SIM cards would be standardized among both smartphone […]

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Apple begins selling unlocked iPhone 6, 6 Plus units

It’s not cheap, but it’s unlocked and nifty. Per AppleInsider, the Apple Store has begun selling unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models at unsubsidized prices, offering customers the ability to purchase without a T-Mobile SIM card. In the U.S., customers have been able to buy an unlocked iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 […]

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Hardware iPad News wireless

AT&T confirms Apple SIM card lock, says customers will need to buy new SIM card to change carriers

There may be increased competition and good deals to be had in the wireless markets, but the major carriers will still try to lock you in… Per Re/code, wireless carrier AT&T has apparently taken advantage in the change to the SIM card found in the new iPad, which apparently allows customers to designate which wireless […]