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Apple sells contract-less iPhones

Apple sells contract-less iPhones

Apple is selling iPhones that are not tied to lengthy contracts, fuelling rumours of a summer release of a new model. The company is selling its smartphone at its full unsubsidised price, which is significantly higher than even the most expensive options available under contract.

Customers in the US can buy the 8GB iPhone for USD599 and the 16GB version for USD699. While the phones will still be officially locked to exclusive carrier AT&T’s network, the phones can be unlocked to work with any network.

The US release follows an announcement earlier this month that AT&T will offer the iPhone to existing subscribers on a one-per-customer “no commit” basis.

UK customers will be able to buy the 8GB iPhone for GBP550 (USD787) and the 16GB for GBP600 (USD859), but will be allowed to use it with any carrier.

Exclusive UK carrier O2 recently announced it was reducing the price of its contracts, which include offering the iPhone free of charge. This brings the cheapest option for an 8GB model down to GBR35 (USD50) a month for a two-year contract.

Commentators say the move suggests Apple is attempting to shift existing stock ahead of the release of a new iPhone model, scheduled to coincide with its developer conference in June.

[Thanks: http://digitalmedia.strategyeye.com]

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