Comments on: Why the “unlocked” version of the iPhone 4S won’t work on Sprint or Verizon (updated)

By: 5 things to know before unlocking your AT&T iPhone | here's the thing

5 things to know before unlocking your AT&T iPhone | here's the thing — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:20:55 +0000

[…] That’s because Sprint and Verizon both run CDMA cellular networks—a technology that’s incompatible with the GSM networks operated by AT&T and […]

By: “Unlocked” version of the iPhone 4S goes on sale | here's the thing

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:33:46 +0000

[…] that the unlocked iPhone 4S will not work on CDMA carriers like Sprint or Verizon Wireless.Related: Why the “unlocked” version of the iPhone 4S won’t work on Sprint or VerizonThe restriction also applies to pre-paid carriers Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile, which both operate […]

By: Ben Patterson

Ben Patterson — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 12:30:00 +0000

In reply to Jake-o.

Actually, no—it looks like the iPhone 4S will only be able to connect to T-Mobile’s EDGE network. Check out this support thread for more details:
http://support.t-mobile.com/message/40189?noredirect=true

By: Jake-o

Jake-o — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:54:00 +0000

confirmed with Apple and with T-mobile: a jailbroken or unlocked iphone 4S will work on T-mobile with speeds up to the max of the iPhone’s capability. Using the UMTS 1 (HSPA+, 2100MHz) band of the iPhone.
Is this going to be good news for t-mobile users? If yes, then everyone should hop over to t-mobile..right?

By: Chad Michael Martinez

Chad Michael Martinez — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 03:39:00 +0000

In reply to Ben Patterson. What about that thing about jailbreaking and unlocking? Will that work if use foreign micro sim cards in that foreign land?

By: Ben Patterson

Ben Patterson — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 01:59:00 +0000

In reply to Chad Michael Martinez.

My understanding is that if you buy a locked iPhone 4S from Sprint or Verizon, you must use a Sprint- or Verizon-supplied micro-SIM card for roaming on overseas GSM networks—a pricey proposition for global travelers.

If, on the other hand, you want to use local SIM cards with your iPhone for cheaper voice calls while you’re traveling abroad, you’ll need to pony up for the unlocked version.

By: Chad Michael Martinez

Chad Michael Martinez — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 01:37:00 +0000

In reply to Curious. Same question here.. Please help us..

By: Week in review: iPhone 4S unveiled; loss of a tech giant; locking down your Facebook account | here's the thing

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:06:49 +0000

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By: Curious

Curious — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:19:00 +0000

If I purchase a 4GS from sprint and I travel, will sprint unlock the GSM part so I can use overseas? I heard Verizon will do it.

Curious

By: Your iPhone 4S questions, answered | here's the thing

Your iPhone 4S questions, answered | here's the thing — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:54:54 +0000

[…] There’s no official word on whether Apple will unleash an unlocked version of the iPhone 4S, as it did for the iPhone 4. That said, The Unofficial Apple Weblog unearthed some evidence on Apple’s website hinting […]