Apple Is Now Selling the iPhone 5 Unlocked (GSM)

Apple is now selling an unlocked version of the iPhone 5, so those who don’t want to commit to a carrier contract can still get the popular device (in the U.S.). Of course, that comes at a signi...
Apple Is Now Selling the iPhone 5 Unlocked (GSM)
Written by Chris Crum

Apple is now selling an unlocked version of the iPhone 5, so those who don’t want to commit to a carrier contract can still get the popular device (in the U.S.). Of course, that comes at a significant price.

For one, it’s just GSM, so your network options are very limited.

“The unlocked iPhone only works on supported GSM networks, such as AT&T in the U.S.,” Apple says in the Apple Store. “When you travel internationally, you can also use a micro-SIM card for iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S or a nano-SIM card for iPhone 5 from a local GSM carrier. The unlocked iPhone will not work with CDMA carriers such as Verizon Wireless or Sprint.”

There is also a significant dollar price hike. The 16GB version is $649, the 32GB is $749, and the 64GB is $849. Each is available to ship in one week.

Unlocked iPhone 5

In other iPhone 5 news, Apple has set a release date for the device in China (as well as a release date for the iPad Mini and 4th-generation iPad). The Wi-Fi versions of the new iPads will be available in China on Friday, December 7, and the iPhone 5 will be available on Friday, December 14.

The company released the new 21.5-inch iMac in the U.S. today.

Get the WebProNews newsletter delivered to your inbox

Get the free daily newsletter read by decision makers

Subscribe
Advertise with Us

Ready to get started?

Get our media kit

Advertise with Us