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September 24, 2012, Monday
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THE Verizon version of the iPhone 5, which went on sale on Friday, comes with a secret and unexpected feature: it works on AT&T's network.
Confirming blog reports, The Associated Press found the Verizon iPhone 5 accepts an AT&T "SIM card" - a chip that identifies a phone to a wireless network. The phone can then run on AT&T's network.
It's the first time Verizon iPhones have been able to access AT&T's network without complicated hacking procedures. The feature may mean little to most buyers, since they're signing up for two years of Verizon service. But it does give them the option of switching carriers.
It's unclear whether the feature is intended and if the phones will work with other carriers. But Verizon said on Saturday the iPhone 5s it's selling are "unlocked."
Confirming blog reports, The Associated Press found the Verizon iPhone 5 accepts an AT&T "SIM card" - a chip that identifies a phone to a wireless network. The phone can then run on AT&T's network.
It's the first time Verizon iPhones have been able to access AT&T's network without complicated hacking procedures. The feature may mean little to most buyers, since they're signing up for two years of Verizon service. But it does give them the option of switching carriers.
It's unclear whether the feature is intended and if the phones will work with other carriers. But Verizon said on Saturday the iPhone 5s it's selling are "unlocked."
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