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T-Mobile works to lure iPhone customers via unlocked iPhone 4S handsets, Value Push plan

While T-Mobile may not yet be an official iPhone wireless carrier, they’re looking to make what money they can off the iPhone. Per Engadget, T-Mobile has thrown caution to the wind and is offering unlocked iPhone 4S units into stores, customers being able to sign up for the carrier’s US$70-a-month (amongst others) unlimited plan anyway. […]

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Leaked memo points towards T-Mobile officially supporting unlocked iPhones

Give it time and things will change. Per TmoNews, despite not being able to sell the iPhone, a reportedly leaked employee memo reveals that T-Mobile will begin to offer official support for subscribers using unlocked versions of Apple’s popular handset on its network. The memo notifies current T-Mobile employees that starting Jan. 30, it will […]

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Apple now offering unlocked, contract-free iPhone 4S units via online store to U.S. customers

You’ve wanted it since 2007 and it’s finally here. Per AppleInsider, Apple has begun offering its unlocked iPhone 4S contract-free from the online store. The unlocked iPhone 4S starts at US$649 for the 16GB model, while customers can also get a 32GB option for US$749, or 64GB for US$849. All three models are estimated to […]

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Sprint, Verizon iPhone 4S units to allow for unlocked SIM cards

If you wanted an unlocked iPhone 4S, you’re in luck. Per Macworld, both Sprint and Verizon have confirmed that consumers will be able to have the GSM side of their iPhone 4S handsets unlocked. On Wednesday, Sprint announced that it plans to sell all of its iPhone 4S units with the micro-SIM slot unlocked, while […]

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Apple begins taking iPhone 4S preorders, reveals that unlocked model won’t work on CDMA networks

Apple on Friday began taking preorders for the iPhone 4S, and also revealed its next-generation handset will be sold unlocked and contract-free in November starting at US$649. Per AppleInsider, the unlocked iPhone 4GS will only work on supported GSM networks, like AT&T in the U.S. But it will not work with any CDMA carriers, including […]