By: Aseem Gaurav on June 14, 2011
Apple has started selling the ‘unlocked’ version of the iPhone 4. A 16 GB version will cost consumers $649, while the 32 GB model will retail for $749.
However, there’s one drawback: the smartphone will work with only GSM carriers.
The company currently sells locked versions of the iPhone for $199 and $299 for the 16GB and 32GB models, respectively.
The new unlocked iPhone 4 requires a micro-SIM card, which you can get from any supported GSM carrier worldwide. Then insert the micro-SIM card into the slot and connect the device to your PC or Mac, launch iTunes and follow the on-screen set-up.
Some of the iPhone owners have long tried unlocking the iPhone using several unlocking tools. The unlocked version basically means that now it isn't tied to a specific wireless carrier.
The major advantage of an unlocked GSM version would be for global travelers. As earlier, those traveling abroad with an iPhone would have to worry about huge roaming charges, but now swapping out your U.S.-friendly SIM card with one for a European service provider will dramatically reduced the costs. Thus, the new offering would be great if you don't want to be tied down to an AT&T contract.
Apple has started selling the ‘unlocked’ version of the iPhone 4. A 16 GB version will cost consumers $649, while the 32 GB model will retail for $749.
However, there’s one drawback: the smartphone will work with only GSM carriers.
The company currently sells locked versions of the iPhone for $199 and $299 for the 16GB and 32GB models, respectively.
The new unlocked iPhone 4 requires a micro-SIM card, which you can get from any supported GSM carrier worldwide. Then insert the micro-SIM card into the slot and connect the device to your PC or Mac, launch iTunes and follow the on-screen set-up.
Some of the iPhone owners have long tried unlocking the iPhone using several unlocking tools. The unlocked version basically means that now it isn't tied to a specific wireless carrier.
The major advantage of an unlocked GSM version would be for global travelers. As earlier, those traveling abroad with an iPhone would have to worry about huge roaming charges, but now swapping out your U.S.-friendly SIM card with one for a European service provider will dramatically reduced the costs. Thus, the new offering would be great if you don't want to be tied down to an AT&T contract.
