Sprint won't offer iPhone 4S with unlocked micro-SIM card slot
Earlier reports that Sprint users would be able to take advantage of an unlocked micro-SIM slot, allowing them to use international GSM chips to avoid roaming charges, were quashed by a Sprint representative, according to Ars Technica.
Confusion arose from early reports that both Sprint and Verizon's versions of the 4S would be unlocked.
In theory, an unlocked micro-SIM slot would allow customers to use pre-paid cards on networks outside the U.S., effectively bypassing Sprint's roaming charges. Service representatives have now denied that any such capability will be offered on the company's version of the new Apple handset.
Sprint said that iPhone 4S adopters will be able to roam internationally with the appropriate plan. Apple will launch an unlocked version of their popular device on November 5th, starting at $649, though it will only allow access to GSM networks within the U.S.
Verizon has yet to officially comment on their specific version of the device, however Michelle Mermelstein, a Sprint wireless device public relations representative, said that she believes the CDMA network's unit will work "in the same way."
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Screw all of you telecom morons.
The idea behind one physical device is that you worthless piles of slime don't get your own "versions".
This is abject nonsense.
Screw all of you telecom morons.
The idea behind one physical device is that you worthless piles of slime don't get your own "versions".
This is abject nonsense.
I can't believe what i'm reading. I'm thinking about calling Sprint right now and canceling my order.Does anyone know if this will be unlockable/jailbreakable??
Does anyone know if this will be unlockable/jailbreakable??
Everything is. It just takes time.
Not sure why there's any confusion about this in the news media. From Apple's own website, if you seek information about an unlocked iPhone which is due in November, this is what they tell you:
"The unlocked iPhone works only on supported GSM networks, such as AT&T in the U.S. When you travel internationally, you can also use a micro-SIM card from a local GSM carrier. The unlocked iPhone will not work with CDMA carriers such as Verizon Wireless or Sprint."
REALLY!? Appleinsider you're re-re-reporting this when it's already been shown to be WRONG. The sprint rep thought they meant the sim card was physically locked in the phone, that's how stupid the rep was Ars spoke with. Engadget corrected this issue.
Sigh...macrumors, appleinsider, etc all just re-report each other.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/12/s...ock-for-intern