Advice on where to buy a vzw iPhone 4s without contract

I would like an iPhone 4s without extending my contract or paying full price. I have Verizon. Is there any recommendations on where to buy used or refurbished phone 4s.

Meg makes a very good point, not to be ignored just to save some $$. If the phone cannot have been legally off-contract for at least another year, you must be absolutely sure that some provider somewhere will activate it.
Else you have a $450 (assuming you can find that price) paperweight.

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Buying a VZW iPhone today WITHOUT an upgrade? Dont buy it from VZW!

Yup imagine my surprise when I was told numerous times the only place to preorder this phone was from VZW website (even still on their on hold message this moring when you call in) only to find that teh !%#%@#%@ phone I woke up at 2:50 AM to order is $50 CHEAPER at APPLE with free shipping also! UNREAL! Also my order is slated to SHIP on the 10th. {word filter avoidance} was the point in pre ordering to get it AFTER everyone else !?
I'm LIVID. I've waited FOUR YEARS for this phone just paid ~$800 for it and the guy I talked to at VZW customer service (while VERY nice) didnt seem to really care that not only I got shafted for $50 but also not getting it early.
-Chris

GTPprix wrote:
This wasnt mentioned to me in any advertisement or otherwise, we were LIED to that VZW was the ONLY place to preorder this phone (again still the verbage on their on hold message as of this AM). I know preorder doesnt mean we'll get it earlier but if it SHIPS the day of release (which is what mine says) whats the point?!
This is where you do research. it was all over the news, and the web that you could pre-order from apple.
And, it says that as the ship date because that is when the phone is "officially' in the system.
Read the FAQ your phone will be there on or before the 10th.

If I buy iphone 5 without contract, then can it use in another country?

My father wants to buy iphone 5, and he want to bring it back to Thailand. Pls. Answer me as fast as you.

There are no unlocked iPhone 5's for sale in the USA at the moment. So buying one "without contract" will not let it work outside of the US. You would need to buy an unlocked iPhone 5 without contract for it to work elsewhere.
Also, the US uses different bands for LTE, so the 4G connectivity is unlikely to work outside the US:
See: http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/

I am thinking to buy an Iphone 4s from USA. So I just want to know if I buy an unlocked phone will I able to use it in India with vodafone network. Can u also suggest where to buy the unlocked iphone 4s in USA.

I am thinking to buy an Iphone 4s from USA. So I just want to know if I buy an unlocked phone will I able to use it in India with vodafone network. Can u also suggest where to buy the unlocked iphone 4s in USA.

Thanks for ur reply. I will make sure that I buy 4s from nearest istore in USA where unlocked phones are also available. And yes I know about the warranty which is applicable only in USA. Ur reply has been very helpful for me thanku

If I buy iPhone 6 without contract in Canada, will iPhone work in Europe, on Croatian network without unlocking or some other problems? Tnx

If I buy iPhone 6 without contract in Canada, will iPhone work in Europe, on Croatian network without unlocking or some other problems? Tnx

A contract-free phone is not the same thing as an unlocked phone.
If you purchase it through a carrier, it will very likely be locked to that carrier.
In the US, Apple stores, and only Apple stores, sell unlocked phones. The same may hold true in Canada.
Also keep in mind that warranty service will only be available in the country where you purchased the phone (Canada) and you will have to either send it to a friend/family member to get it repaired or make the trip yourself. Apple will not accept a shipment from outside the country of purchase.
Finally, while an iPhone from one country will generally work anywhere in the world, you may find that you do not get 4G speeds/full compatibility with a network outside of the country of purchase.
~Lyssa

Buying iPhone 4S without contract in singapore

Hi Apple, I am from Singapore, using iPhone 3GS, i want to buy iPhone 4S without contract. Apple store also no more selling iPhone 4S. How and where to buy the iPhone 4S without contract in singapore?

You are not addressing Apple here. We are all iphone users just like you.
Click "iphone" at the top of this page and click the Buy link to see where it is sold.

How can i buy iPhone 6 without contract?

how can i buy iPhone 6 without contract?

No, it is contract-free (meaning no 2-year contract that you are locked into), but it is not unlocked. Here is what the Apple iPhone 6 site says about the T-Mobile contract-free device:
If you have selected an iPhone for T-Mobile, it will come with the appropriate nano-SIM, but you will need to contact T-Mobile or visit an Apple Retail Store to activate your iPhone.
In order to activate it, you have to select a T-Mobile plan and pay for it (it is monthly). Once the device has been activated, you can use other compatible SIMs with it.
When the unlocked phone is released at a later date, this is what the site says about it:
If you have selected an unlocked GSM phone, you can insert your own nano-SIM card or obtain one from the supported GSM carrier of your choice and activate it in order to use your iPhone.
So, the T-Mobile is not unlocked. It is contract-free, and you will be paying for at least one month's worth of service from T-Mobile.
Cheers,
GB

Can i buy iphone 4 without contract in order to use in Brazil?

can i buy iphone 4 without contract in order to use in Brazil?

Probably, but it will depend on what country you expect to purchase in. In addition to not having a contract, you also will need to ensure that the iPhone you purchase is not locked to a particular carrier (sometimes referred to as "sim free"). Unlocked iPhones are sold only in a few countries, so make sure you can get one in the country you intend to visit before you purchase, and buy only from an authorized reseller or you stand a significant chance of getting an iPhone that's been hacked, not officially unlocked.
Note as well that if your iPhone, purchased in another country, ever needs service, you would have to ship the iPhone to a friend or relative in the country of purchase. You would not be able to get service or support in Brazil.
It's a lot less risk and hassle if you just buy your iPhone from one of the authorized Brazilian carriers. Claro, VIVO and TIM all apparently offer unlocking, though you would have to find out their terms for doing so, and iPhones from Oi apparently are not locked at all, though you will need to confirm.
Regards

Can I buy an unlocked iPhone 5 without a contract?

Hello, I live in China. I'm visiting the US this winter, and I wanted to know if I could buy an unlocked iPhone 5 without a contract.
Since I'll only be visiting, I won't be needing it with a contract.
Is this possible?
I would buy this in China, but I know for a fact that an iPhone 4s ALONE would cost about $800 US dollars.
I'd perfer not to spend that much money on a phone when I can buy the original.
China has the tendency to make fake products, and I definitely don't want to pay $800+ US dollars for a fake.
So is it possible I can buy an unlocked iPhone 5 without a contract?

puneet.marwaha wrote:
yes u r true...
but it will work on 3g in india...and also it seems much cheaper in US rather than in India...again no warranty but i think these types of gadgets work for long....
But the risk is high and sometimes it's not worth it. Anyway, good luck to you.

If i buy an iphone 6 without contract from the US, would it work in other countries with non-US carriers?

if i buy an iphone 6 without contract from the US, would it work in other countries with non-US carriers?

Contract free versus SIM free are different. What you want to do is to wait for Apple to sell the SIM free version of the iPhone 6. See this explanation from the Apple 5S page that details this...
If you buy iPhone for T-Mobile, it will arrive with a nano-SIM card already installed that you can activate by visiting an Apple Retail Store or a T-Mobile store or by calling T-Mobile. If you buy a SIM-free iPhone, you will need to purchase a GSM-compatible nano-SIM card separately. In the United States, you can purchase such a SIM from AT&T or T-Mobile. When you travel internationally, you can use a nano-SIM card for iPhone 5s from a local GSM carrier.
Also be aware warranty service is country specific. So if you buy a phone in the US and it develops problems you would need to return it for service in the US...

How to order iphone 4 without contract on applestore website?

How to order iphone 4 without contract on applestore website?
When I choose iphone 4 16G Black, and applestore website ask me if I am AT&T wireless customer..I am not.
How can I continue?

QB_Gunslinger12 wrote:
You'll have to order directly through ATT
I assume he wants one not locked to AT&T, not only no contract. Any iPhone AT&T sells will be locked to AT&T.
BUT .. you can buy unlocked iPhone 4 from Apple Canada:
"Your new iPhone. Direct from Apple and ready to use.
When you purchase your iPhone from the Apple Online Store, you’ll get it commitment-free. So you can sign up for service with the carrier of your choice and change your carrier at any time. Questions? Call our iPhone experts at 1-800-MY-APPLE."
but I think this is only on line and likely must be shipped to a Canadian address.
Phil

I purchased iphone 4S without contract for 649$ can I use out of US

I purchased iphone 4S without contract for 649$ can I use out of US... Please help

Allan Sampson wrote:
Only if the iPhone was purchased as unlocked, and I don't believe Apple is selling the iPhone 4S as unlocked yet.
Purchasing an iPhone at the no-contract price or the full retail price does not automatically equate to the iPhone being unlocked.
You purchased this iPhone where?
As Allan said, purchasing without contract does not mean the iPhone 4S is unlocked (which is what you need for using it with any GSM carrier which I assume is what the OP wants). If you want to use the iPhone 4S with anyone besides AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint, you have to purchase it unlocked. And to be clear, purchasing it without contract from any of the 3 carriers mentioned, still means it is locked to that carrier and cannot be used with any of the other ones, period.
You should confirm with whoever you purchased the iPhone 4S from whether it is unlocked, but I bet it is locked to a carrier and you need to return it ASAP! Then wait for the unlocked iPhone 4Ss to come out and purchase straight from Apple, with the clear understanding that it is unlocked.

Cost of iphone 5 without contract

how can i but an iphone 5 without contract and how much would it be?

Look on Apple's website and find out.

HT3529 hello! i have bought two iphones 5 without contract, but i can't send message! what i need to do? there was sprint sim inside

hello! i have bought two iphones 5 without contract, but i can't send message! what i need to do? there was sprint sim inside

Contact the carrier and troubleshoot the account.

Will there be an IPhone 4S without contract (unlocked) in Apple stores ?

I was wondering if the IPhone 4S without contract will be sold separately in apple stores ?

In the US, this November. In the UK, right now.

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