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Apple starts selling unlocked iPhones in US

FILE - In this June 24, 2010 file photo, Piotr Kubiak of Oakland, Ill., shows off his new Apple

NEW YORK (AP) Apple is selling “unlocked” iPhones in the US for the first time, allowing owners to switch carriers to a limited extent.The unlocked iPhone 4s were listed yesterday on Apple Inc.’s website for $649 and $749. They’re identical to the version sold for use on AT&T Inc.’s network, but don’t require a two-year contract.The buyer supplies his own Subscriber Identity Module, a card that ties the phone to a network. Apart from AT&T, the only national US carrier that’s compatible with the phone is T-Mobile USA, and it can provide only phone calls and low data speeds.Many overseas carriers are compatible with the phone, so international travelers can switch out their US. SIM card with one from the local country to avoid AT&T’s international roaming fees.