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Will next iPhone be available for purchase without contract
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I don't think so. I think you'll have to pay full price and renew your contract.
I think they stopped requiring that so they can get rid of inventory (mainly the 3G) to make room for the upcoming model in the lineup.
I think they stopped requiring that so they can get rid of inventory (mainly the 3G) to make room for the upcoming model in the lineup.
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3G and 3GS were not available off contract until about 9 months after release.
3G and 3GS were not available off contract until about 9 months after release.
Most likelly the same this year also.
They want to first serve/sell to the contract users and then when stock is plenty start selling no contract iphones.