World-travelers and those who don't want to tie themselves to a carrier contract can now purchase a carrier-unlocked iPhone 5s, without a SIM card, through Apple's online store.
As with previous unlocked iPhones, the unlocked iPhone 5s costs $649 for a 16GB model, $749 for 32GB, and $849 for 64GB. All three colors—space gray, gold, and silver—are available and have the same one- to two-week shipping window. As previously, you can also order an unlocked iPhone with a T-Mobile SIM card, which will ship in three to five business days.
The unlocked iPhone 5c has been available since launch, and ships within 24 hours, with a price of $549 for 16GB and $649 for 32GB.
An unlocked iPhone could be useful if you spend a lot of time overseas. In many places, you can simply pay month-to-month by picking a local SIM card from whatever country you're in. The rates often end up being much lower than the premium overseas rates charged by U.S. carriers.
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