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Unlocked Apple iPhone 5s goes on sale in the US

posted by Victor H. / Nov 22, 2013, 9:37 AM

Unlocked Apple iPhone 5s goes on sale in the US

Apple is now selling an unlocked version of its iPhone 5s on the Apple Store in the United States with prices starting from $649.99 for the basic 16GB model. The unlocked iPhone 5s comes with the freedom of no contract and no carrier ties, and can be used globally on GSM carriers.

The unlocked iPhone 5s is offered in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models and the prices go up by $100 for every variant so the most expensive 64 gig model costs $849.

If you choose to buy the unlocked model, you’d need to put in your own nano SIM card. In the United States, AT&T and T-Mobile are GSM carriers and you can use it on both.

The color options for this new unlocked iPhone 5s model are the same as all others - space grey, gold and silver. You can buy it right now at the source link below and shipping times currently stand at 2 to 3 weeks. Expect to see the unlocked iPhoen 5s in Apple brick and mortar stores in the following weeks.

source: Apple Store via 9to5Mac

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12 Comments

1. Kishin

Posts: 706; Member since: May 30, 2013

I think this will last as long as the 5s is still selling

posted on Nov 22, 2013, 9:48 AM 0

9. Finalflash

Posts: 4063; Member since: Jul 23, 2013

They won't lower the price outright, but they'll give discounts in other ways as usual.

posted on Nov 22, 2013, 12:04 PM 0

2. greyhulk

Posts: 184; Member since: Jun 30, 2010

How is this news? I bought an Unlocked iPhone 5s a week after launch. They have been available in store literally for weeks in the U.S.

posted on Nov 22, 2013, 9:58 AM 1

3. m1tommy

Posts: 23; Member since: Aug 03, 2012

Or... Get it for $199 from Verizon, then terminate the contract for $350. Total spent for a carrier-free, unlocked world phone with all LTE bands: $550 plus tax. Then sell on eBay to a Chinese buyer for $900 or more. Wash, rinse, repeat.