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technology1 month ago•1 min saved

Carrier financing locks US iPhones to the provider until payoff

US iPhones bought with carrier financing from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon are now locked to that carrier until the final payment is made, with unlocking only after payoff. Apple’s own financing options (Apple Card Monthly Installments and iPhone Payments) require activation on a carrier and may not lock the device. Some carrier text about unlocking appears inconsistent, and Boost Mobile carrier deals seem to have been removed, reducing pricing flexibility for buyers.

via GSMArena.com|

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technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Apple ends unlocked iPhone financing workaround

Apple has closed a workaround that let buyers purchase an iPhone with carrier financing and keep it unlocked; going forward, iPhones bought through financing with AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon will be locked to that carrier until fully paid, impacting cross-carrier use and promos.

via 9to5Mac|

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technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Apple Locks Carrier-Financed iPhones to the Carrier, Ending Unlock Perks

Apple now requires iPhones bought on installment through US carriers (notably T-Mobile and Verizon) to be locked to the purchasing carrier, ending the previous ability to use an unlocked device with other networks; outright purchases remain unlocked. The change makes switching carriers without paying off the device harder and may aim to curb fraud or strengthen carrier-acceleration deals; it takes effect immediately.

via The Mobile Report|

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