They do not know when this unlockable phone will come out, but you can be sure the release has been timed (read: delayed) to make sure that everyone has a chance to buy a locked model first in order to protect the carriers.

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Here is how Island works: When a broker or trader who uses Island places a buy order, it is routed first to Island to check for matches.

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Mr Summer said Mr Castro wanted to buy about the same amount as the first order.

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