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Is carrier lock still a thing in the US?
by matricaria 3y ago
Is carrier lock still a thing in the US?
- RandallBrown 3y agoI think it is, but it's not like you can't get unlocked iPhones in the US. I think carriers also are required to unlock your phone if you ask them, but I may be imagining that.
- lotsofpulp 3y agoYes, they have to unlock after contract ends. https://www.fcc.gov/general/cell-phone-unlocking https://www.fcc.gov/general/cell-phone-unlocking
- pm2222 3y agoYes att is fine with unlocking after contract is done.
- lotsofpulp 3y agoIf you buy from a carrier, yes.
- RhodesianHunter 3y agoGenerally it's only a thing any more if you get your phone discounted as part of signing up with or renewing at a certain carrier. If you just go out and buy a phone outright you can generally use it anywhere.
- pm2222 3y agoIt is. I paid discounted full price through my employer and because it’s on a business plan it’s locked.