Do you want to own an iPhone 7 but don't want it to be locked into a single carrier? If you're living in the U.S., here's a good news for you: you can now get an unlocked, SIM-free, versions of the iPhone 7 and the 7 Plus from Apple's online store. But to compensate with that feature, it will also mean that you will be paying the full price for the device right away. Keep in mind that prices for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus start at $649 and $769 respectively.

 Apple grants a much-needed flexibility for its users

As explained by Apple, "SIM-free" iPhone 7 models are no longer associated with any single carrier. Getting a SIM-free version will give users the added convenience of inserting a SIM card from any supporting carrier. Also keep in mind that these Sim-free phones are only available through Apple.com and selected Apple stores nationwide.

Order any available "Sim-Free" iPhone 7s

Like their SIM-carrying alternates, gold, black, silver and rose gold iPhone 7s are having delivery dates between October 17 and 19. The Jet Black version is still back ordered and will ship in 3 to 5 weeks. As for the iPhone 7 Plus, all Jet Black models will ship in 3 to 4 weeks. Orders for the in-demand, SIM-free versions of the high-gloss Jet-Black iPhone 7 Plus will ship out in 6 to 8 weeks.

The tech giant also adds that SIM-free iPhone 7 units will work on any network carriers. This includes Verizon, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile in the United States. The smartphones are seen to be unlocked versions of models sold through Sprint and Verizon, as they have collaborated on both GSM and CDMA networks. International roaming carriers are also offered courtesy of iPhone's multi-band LTE radio; a full list of supported network carriers, each categorized by country, can be found on Apple's website.