No-Contract iPhone 4 Sales Still Allowed in US

Submitted by Bob Bhatnagar on August 20, 2010 - 7:32pm

Rumors have surfaced online that Apple and its partner AT&T Wireless have ceased to offer the iPhone 4 without a two-year service contract. Speculation on the issue has blamed the policy change on everything from an impending Verizon iPhone to AT&T greed. These reports would be informative except for one thing, the rumor is not true.

Both AT&T and Apple offer the iPhone 4 without a contract at no-commitment pricing. However, these deals are not available online. AT&T representatives have verified that the iPhone 4 can be purchased without a contract in person, from either an AT&T Wireless retail store or an Apple Store. To have an iPhone purchased online and shipped to your residence or place of business, a two-year contract is required.

AT&T reps have stated that the policy is not a new one, although some reports have claimed that Apple changed verbiage on its iPhone FAQ page. The text below can be seen on the Apple website right now:

Can I buy an iPhone without an AT&T contract?
No. iPhone requires a two-year AT&T wireless service contract.

According to AT&T, which has an exclusive agreement with Apple to sell the iPhone 4 in the US, these words are not new, just misleading as they refer to the Apple online store and not retail outlets.

Purchasing an iPhone 4 unsubsidized results in the following prices:

Newest iPhone FAQs

16GB for $599
32GB for $699

Going with a two-year service contract from AT&T Wireless shaves $400 off the price:

16GB with two-year service agreement for $199
32GB with two-year service agreement for $299

AT&T Wireless is currently the only official carrier of the iPhone in the US. The only other compatible carrier is T-Mobile, although 3G data frequencies will not work. Switching carriers requires a jailbreak and unlock on the iPhone, which could violate the Apple warranty.

According to reports, Verizon Wireless could offer the iPhone 4 as early as January 2011.

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iDentist replied on September 5, 2010 - 3:12amPermalink

What's the deal with iPhone 4 no contract sale?

I called Apple Store a dozen times in past 2 months to check if they sell the iPhone without contract and if they have it in stock. Every time they told me that I can buy it, but it is out of stock. OK.

Finally the day when they had it in stock came, and I went on a 2 hour drive to the nearest Apple store.

The welcome guy greets me, I explain what I want (iPhone 4 without a contract). He says no problem, $599, and stand in the line there.

While in line, another employee approached me. I explain the situation, and he says I will be next soon.
After 1h of waiting, it’s my turn. I say what I want for the 4th time. He goes to the register, brings two iPhones, scans them with his device and denies me the sale!

With the rude attitude and an apology, that's all he had to say.

What is going on? What’s the deal? My friends are buying them all over the states without a contract.

What do you think about this? And what do you do if you were me? Whom to complain?

Store info:
Apple Store Westfarms
500 Westfarms MallFarmington, CT 06032(860) 521-7997

Constantin Potorac replied on September 7, 2010 - 6:10pmPermalink

That is really annoying. :(

I am going to Chicago right now to try to buy it and I really hope this does not happen to be too as I will try to buy it without contract.

Mohammed replied on September 8, 2010 - 1:00amPermalink

Hi, I have some (without contract iphone4), next day delivery, Wanna buy?!, please send me an email

Anonymous replied on September 9, 2010 - 6:37pmPermalink

Hey I want to buy iphone 4 without contract.Tell me the price and will see how we can make the deal.

Anonymous replied on October 10, 2010 - 7:18pmPermalink

my friend bought one from www.pinkpine.com. they seem to price it pretty reasonable. however, i'm on t-mobile right now. do you know if i buy from them it will work for my carrier?

Anonymous replied on December 2, 2010 - 2:29pmPermalink

$150

alona replied on September 22, 2012 - 1:55pmPermalink

Do you still sell iPhone 4 with no contract for $150?

ats2 replied on September 12, 2010 - 11:16pmPermalink

how much do you want? which color do you have? and how soon can u ship? what is the guarentee on the phone? and also is ti uclocked?

thanks much

Anonymous replied on October 27, 2010 - 7:00amPermalink

hi, i am in india and i want to buy iphone 4 from you. can u send it to me? if yes, how can we do the transaction? please let me know. thanks.
Manan

Anonymous replied on November 13, 2010 - 8:57amPermalink

hey i wanna buy some no contract phones too but these prices arent so flexible...im jamaican btw so anything good that works with gsm or edge would be nice

Anonymous replied on November 29, 2010 - 2:48pmPermalink

do you still have the iphone 4 with out a contract for sale

Anonymous replied on December 24, 2010 - 6:26pmPermalink

hii. i want to buy i phone.....

Anonymous replied on February 18, 2011 - 6:04pmPermalink

I want 15 Iphones 4 without contract, anyone knows how I can get them ? Apple wouldn't sell me more than 3. Thank you in advance

Ebert replied on March 1, 2011 - 1:26pmPermalink

i am looking for iphone 4 16gb black do you have? how much?
thanks

iv replied on March 28, 2011 - 10:11amPermalink

hi
pls let me know if u still have available iphone 4 w/o contract and where are u located?
thanks a lot

Ivy

Anonymous replied on March 30, 2011 - 1:36pmPermalink

how much are you saleing them for?

Mayur replied on May 17, 2011 - 10:28amPermalink

Thanks for your mail..

The New iPhone 4G with HD is the thinnest, highest resolution, best camera, HD video recording, video calling, extended battery life iPhone from Apple. The best part is they are factory unlocked to be used on ANY GSM carrier worldwide and comes with 1 Year International warranty.

The Apple iPhone 4 hd 32GB cost 400euro and they Price include the shipping rate to your Doorstep.

Shipment is Through The DHL courier company and it Takes only 2 Working Days to arrive your Doorstep.

Below is my company address
　
COMPANY NAME : CARPHONE WAREHOUSE
Company Registration No. 03827277
ADDRESS : 1 PORTAL WAY, LONDON, W3 6RS, UNITED KINGDOM
　
Company web site : http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/

How many of the Apple iPhone do you want to buy ?

Regards and await your mail...
MAYUR VILAS

Anonymous replied on September 24, 2010 - 5:17pmPermalink

I know where you can get a new used or unlocked Apple iPhone . The best deals. You just won't believe it! Call 1877-790-8140! You can also go to eBay and bid : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230529498666&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D230529498666%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1
I paid with my Green Dot MoneyPak. It's free and easy! If you want a great deal with no contract you should give these guys a call!

Anonymous replied on September 27, 2010 - 6:05amPermalink

Are the phones that are sold through stores without a contract also locked to only work with AT&T? I would assume so, but am hoping someone would know.

soontohave replied on October 18, 2010 - 11:33amPermalink

are they already jailbroken?

Karina replied on October 21, 2010 - 11:24pmPermalink

"Going with a two-year service contract from AT&T Wireless shaves $400 off the price"

"shaves 400 off the price?"

are you stupid?
what about the at least $1,689 dlls you will spend on a 24 month contract basis? In the end you shave bullsh!t.

¬¬

----K

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laccerme competency.

SAS25 replied on November 1, 2010 - 4:49pmPermalink

I just bought iphone4 (1st Nov-10) from apple store in california Pleasanton stoneridge mall., No contract.No questions asked.No Id, No Nothing
Just walked in paid the full retail price - $599 for 16gb pluse tax $58. Salses man asked for my mail Id and mailed the invoice to the same. Mail reads as 30 return policy.

Sandy replied on November 11, 2010 - 11:18pmPermalink

Is it locked to AT&T simcard or you can use other simcard?

Thanks.

Anonymous replied on December 6, 2010 - 5:11pmPermalink

Hej :) do you have simlock on your Iphone ??

Anonymous replied on December 9, 2010 - 1:18pmPermalink

Is it unlocked?

Anonymous replied on December 11, 2010 - 11:36pmPermalink

I have new iphone4 inbox . How can i use with none contract ? Please

Anonymous replied on December 19, 2010 - 9:29amPermalink

Hey, i'm going to New York in a few months and i was woundering if i can buy an iphone 4 without contract there and then take it back home to sweden and if it still will work when i am at home??

Anonymous replied on December 30, 2010 - 11:18amPermalink

I bought one for my friend back home in Asia and there's no problem. You have to buy it at Apple store (I live in Maryland). I think the only you need to make sure is there's a provider in your country that provide service to iPhone. Hope this help! :)

Anonymous replied on December 30, 2010 - 11:22amPermalink

Hi, I bought one for my friend back in Asia. It's working fine with no problem. I bought from Apple store in Maryland. I think the only thing you need is to make sure the providers in your country provide service for iPhone. You might also have to change some settings. Hope this helps! :)

Anonymous replied on February 16, 2011 - 6:09amPermalink

Hello,

If you are going to buy make sure it is unlocked, if you don't have a GSM cell phone company.I sell authentic Apple iPhone 4s 32gb factory unlocked that are brand new in box factory sealed, and come with a 1 year international warranty by Apple. If you are still looking for sellers, please contact me at saywhatwhat83@yahoo.com or on this. I can provide further info and pictures, and I usually sell my phones $500 USD. My price is flexible with larger orders, and this includes free shipping world wide. My phones come from a manufacture in Singapore, because they are one of the few countries that can LEGALLY unlock the Apple iPhone. This is because they are unlocked, don’t need a contract and are APPLE IPHONES. We accept any payment method, and these phones are 100% real. These phones work world wide no contract, just get a micro sims card

Hope to be doing business with you,
Nikki & Raliegh

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