Is there a sim free iphone 5 in the usa?

Hello everyone,
like the title says im looking for a sim free iphone, without a carrier?
thank you in advance

Currently Apple UK and Apple Canada are offering unlocked iP5 (when they have stock )
Not available in US yet

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The iPhone4 and 4S use a microsim about half the size of the normal sim
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you can reserve the night before online so you don't have a wasted journey
http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/iphone/
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They will sell you one with a contract but you will have to go through a contract sign up process etc etc so there is no scope for error

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This list details all of the currently supported iPhone carriers. http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1937
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I just recieved my new SIM-free iphone 4s ordered from the UK apple online store last week. I used O2 simcard to activate it for the first time.
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I done some google, and someone says the iphone4s will be locked to the simcard it used to activate the phone. Just wondering if it is true?
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The iPhone is sold as "unlocked and contract-free" when purchasing that option from the Apple Store, though Apple's verbiage is using "unlocked" and "SIM-free" rather interchangeably:
The unlocked iPhone includes all the features of iPhone but without a wireless contract commitment. You can activate and use the unlocked iPhone on the supported GSM wireless network of your choice, such as AT&T or T-Mobile in the United States. The unlocked iPhone will not work with CDMA-based carriers, including Sprint and Verizon Wireless.
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Otherwise, the unlocked iPhone does not come with a micro-SIM card for iPhone 4s, or a nano-SIM card for iPhone 5c or iPhone 5s so you’ll need to get one from any supported GSM carrier worldwide. To start using your iPhone, simply insert the SIM card into the slot and turn on iPhone by pressing and holding the On/Off button for a few seconds. Then follow the onscreen instructions to set up your iPhone.
Purchasing an unlocked iPhone means you will not qualify for the lower iPhone price associated with a contract. The unlocked iPhone 5c model is A1532 (GSM). The unlocked iPhone 5s model is A1533 (GSM).
To help decide whether the locked or unlocked option is right for you, compare wireless service plans. Or call our iPhone Specialists at 1-800-MY-APPLE.
Be aware that if you purchase an iPhone in the US, that will be the only place you will get support from Apple should you need it. You will not get any support for a US-sold iPhone in China.
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Buying SIM-Free Iphone4 in the UK ?

Good evening,
I'm visiting london soon i hope , and planning to get Iphone4 , I read somewhere that i can get a SIM-Free IPhone4 from the apple online store .. can I buy it (unlocked) from the Apple local stores in London(physical stores), if yes , where exactly?
any further information should be appreciated and thanks in advance.
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It's best to contact the Apple retail Store you plan on using and inquire directly. Here is a list of all stores and their contact numbers. http://www.apple.com/retail/storelist/
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IIf you click on the "Learn more about the unlocked iPhone," on the order page at Apple, it shows this in a pop-up:
About the Unlocked iPhone
The unlocked iPhone includes all the features of iPhone but without a wireless contract commitment or a carrier installment plan. You can activate and use the unlocked iPhone on the supported wireless network of your choice, such as AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, or Sprint in the United States.
If you don’t want a multiyear service contract, or if you prefer to use a local carrier when traveling abroad, the unlocked iPhone is the best choice. If you choose T-Mobile, your iPhone comes with a T-Mobile SIM card already installed. You will need to contact T-Mobile or visit an Apple Retail Store to activate your iPhone.
Otherwise, the unlocked iPhone does not come with a nano-SIM card for iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, or iPhone 5c so you’ll need to get one from any supported carrier worldwide. To start using your iPhone, simply insert the SIM card into the slot and turn on iPhone by pressing and holding the On/Off button for a few seconds. Then follow the onscreen instructions to set up your iPhone.
Purchasing an unlocked iPhone means you will not qualify for the lower iPhone price associated with a contract or a carrier installment plan. The unlocked iPhone 6 model is A1586. The unlocked iPhone 6 Plus model is A1524. The T-Mobile iPhone 6 model is A1549. The T-Mobile iPhone 6 Plus model is A1522. For details on LTE network support, please see www.apple.com/iphone/LTE.
To help decide whether the unlocked option is right for you, compare wireless service plans. Or call our iPhone Specialists at 1-800-MY-APPLE.
This clearly states that the unlocked iPhone is compatible with all four major U.S. Networks. I added the bolding.

Is there a sim free iphone 5 in the usa?

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