Factory unlocked?

[cherlloydfan1]

Prices of a factory unlocked device would be definitely more than getting it via upgrade.

But its less of a hassle

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[Mr.Mischief]

But its less of a hassle

Factory unlocked iPhone 4S 16GB: $696

AT&T iPhone 4S 16GB: $199

Save $500 with a phone call? I know what I'd do.

Sent from my HTC One S

[cherlloydfan1]

Factory unlocked iPhone 4S 16GB: $696

AT&T iPhone 4S 16GB: $199

Save $500 with a phone call? I know what I'd do.

Sent from my HTC One S

K...................

[gabbar]

But its less of a hassle

Getting it unlocked is hardly a hassle these days.

[cherlloydfan1]

Getting it unlocked is hardly a hassle these days.

Um. K.

[Bula]

Factory unlocked iPhone 4S 16GB: $696

AT&T iPhone 4S 16GB: $199

Save $500 with a phone call? I know what I'd do.

Sent from my HTC One S

$696 your buying a factory unlocked iPhone which allows you to go with the network of your choice, and allows you to negotiate the best service plan you can afford...

for $199 you get an iPhone locked to a specific Service provider for 2 years, paying a high monthly plan...I don't live in the US but it's the same con everywhere... I bought my partner a factory unlocked iPhone direct from Apple, she pays a monthly phone bill of just under $12

But I'm realistic, I know the better deal is to buy the seemingly more expensive factory unlocked iPhone....but due to cash flow I end up going with the more expensive subsidised route...

[gabbar]

But I'm realistic, I know the better deal is to buy the seemingly more expensive factory unlocked iPhone....but due to cash flow I end up going with the more expensive subsidised route...

Yeah.... It's pretty much like take the bitter pill once and it's all set.

[Mr.Mischief]

$696 your buying a factory unlocked iPhone which allows you to go with the network of your choice, and allows you to negotiate the best service plan you can afford...

Once unlocked, the AT&T iPhone has the same capabilities.

for $199 you get an iPhone locked to a specific Service provider for 2 years, paying a high monthly plan...I don't live in the US but it's the same con everywhere... I bought my partner a factory unlocked iPhone direct from Apple, she pays a monthly phone bill of just under $12

But I'm realistic, I know the better deal is to buy the seemingly more expensive factory unlocked iPhone....but due to cash flow I end up going with the more expensive subsidised route...

I know I posted "4S", but I really meant the 4. The iPhone 4 is over 2 years old, many people are reaching the end of their contracts. Their $199 device can be unlocked free and used with one of the many other cheaper carriers. That sure beats buying a factory unlocked device.

But I'm realistic, I know the better deal is to buy the seemingly more expensive factory unlocked iPhone....but due to cash flow I end up going with the more expensive subsidised route...

I'm no stranger to prepaid, I've been using prepaid services for 2 years. I used T-Mobile and Straight Talk with my iPhone's.