If you want an iPhone 4 but don’t want to be a slave to AT&T for two years then you’re SOL. 9to5Mac noticed that Apple has updated its iPhone 4 FAQ to state, ” iPhone requires a two-year AT&T wireless service contract.” (I wonder if unlocked models from Canada and Mexico still require a contract….)
Some people are thinking that this is another sign of AT&T losing iPhone exclusivity in the near future. Maybe it is, maybe it isn’t. It certainly sucks that American consumers don’t have the option to buy the phone outright and pay for month-to-month service.
@rpad
i took a look at the mexico apple store online and it doesn't look like it. The first question under Preguntas asks, if the iphone is compatible with the sim or all worldwide providers. It says it does with any GSM carrier that uses sim and micro-sim cards. It also says that the 3G data service will work only if the carrier is compatible with the radio frequencies.
The 5th question in Preguntas also applies asking if they need to sign a contract to buy one. Their answer is not no straight out. they basically say you can feel free to change your sim card and provider at anytime. they also say that you can buy the phone straight up but might get a discount if you decide to renew your contract with your provider. I don't know who the main provider is in Mexico or if Apple has an exclusive carrier in Mexico. This has been your Spanish lesson of the day.
http://store.apple.com/mx_smb_450920/browse/home/…
@tokz_21 Thanks for that! Can you translate the Canadian one too? Those guys speak funny.
@rpad
heck no. I don't understand anything those people say when they call in to work. i just know eh and aboot. oh and again (like Jericho used to say at the end of his WCW promos)
@Ray
Can't you still buy it with no contract from ATT and Bestbuy? I thought this was for the Apple store only.
@smartguy I'm not sure actually. I'll poke around AT and T.
@Ray
AT&T online won't sell a no contract device. Brick and mortar might be different. I looked.