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I called at&t and this is what they said, the phone you're trying to unlock must be out of contract. For example, if I upgrade to iPhone 5 then my 4s is off line then I can call them and they will unlock, still not bad.
Factory unlocked?
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I'm not sure what to tell you, it says on their website that they'll unlock it. Try doing it through AT&T chat: Unlock an AT&T iPhone From the Web with AT&T Technical Support
If they do indeed have an unwritten rule that says only off contract phones can be unlocked, just purchase a used iPhone.
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I will try the chat and see. If not I have two options to get this unlocked. I get I5 then get this unlocked or just get it unlocked thru paid service.
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HUNTER1 said:
Why not buy factory unlocked?
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gabbar said:
But its less of a hassle
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Factory unlocked iPhone 4S 16GB: $696
AT&T iPhone 4S 16GB: $199
Save $500 with a phone call? I know what I'd do.
Sent from my HTC One S
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Mr.Mischief said:
K...................
Getting it unlocked is hardly a hassle these days.
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gabbar said:
Um. K.
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$696 your buying a factory unlocked iPhone which allows you to go with the network of your choice, and allows you to negotiate the best service plan you can afford...
for $199 you get an iPhone locked to a specific Service provider for 2 years, paying a high monthly plan...I don't live in the US but it's the same con everywhere... I bought my partner a factory unlocked iPhone direct from Apple, she pays a monthly phone bill of just under $12
But I'm realistic, I know the better deal is to buy the seemingly more expensive factory unlocked iPhone....but due to cash flow I end up going with the more expensive subsidised route...
But I'm realistic, I know the better deal is to buy the seemingly more expensive factory unlocked iPhone....but due to cash flow I end up going with the more expensive subsidised route...
Yeah.... It's pretty much like take the bitter pill once and it's all set.
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Once unlocked, the AT&T iPhone has the same capabilities.
for $199 you get an iPhone locked to a specific Service provider for 2 years, paying a high monthly plan...I don't live in the US but it's the same con everywhere... I bought my partner a factory unlocked iPhone direct from Apple, she pays a monthly phone bill of just under $12
But I'm realistic, I know the better deal is to buy the seemingly more expensive factory unlocked iPhone....but due to cash flow I end up going with the more expensive subsidised route...
I know I posted "4S", but I really meant the 4. The iPhone 4 is over 2 years old, many people are reaching the end of their contracts. Their $199 device can be unlocked free and used with one of the many other cheaper carriers. That sure beats buying a factory unlocked device.
But I'm realistic, I know the better deal is to buy the seemingly more expensive factory unlocked iPhone....but due to cash flow I end up going with the more expensive subsidised route...
I'm no stranger to prepaid, I've been using prepaid services for 2 years. I used T-Mobile and Straight Talk with my iPhone's.
