my phone is paid for but it is locked and i cant use another sim card

my iphone is paid for and i went to switch cards and it is locked , how do i change this out

Posted on Sep 9, 2021 6:11 AM

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KiltedTim

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Posted on Sep 9, 2021 6:16 AM

Only the carrier it's locked to can unlock it for use on other carriers.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201328#:~:text=Contact%20your%20carrier%20%201%20See%20if%20your,they%20unlocked%20your%20iPhone%2C%20...%20Learn%20more%20on...support.apple.com

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KiltedTim

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Sep 9, 2021 6:16 AM in response to chillin357

Only the carrier it's locked to can unlock it for use on other carriers.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201328#:~:text=Contact%20your%20carrier%20%201%20See%20if%20your,they%20unlocked%20your%20iPhone%2C%20...%20Learn%20more%20on...support.apple.com

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