What carrier is my iPhone

I don’t know what carrier my iPhone is locked to how can I find out

iPhone XS Max, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 31, 2023 8:14 PM

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Posted on Oct 31, 2023 8:48 PM

Antgee223 wrote:

I don’t know what carrier my iPhone is locked to how can I find out


At best, you just bought out the remaining term of somebody’s cellular contract. At worst, you bought yourself a brick. Contact the seller, if they’re still available. If they’ve disappeared and as is all too common, then ask Apple if they can identify the carrier holding the lock. Apple won’t remove the carrier lock, but they can usually identify the carrier. Some carriers will unlock for their customer, some might unlock for others that are willing to pay, and some carriers will not remove their lock regardless.

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Oct 31, 2023 8:48 PM in response to Antgee223

Antgee223 wrote:

I don’t know what carrier my iPhone is locked to how can I find out


At best, you just bought out the remaining term of somebody’s cellular contract. At worst, you bought yourself a brick. Contact the seller, if they’re still available. If they’ve disappeared and as is all too common, then ask Apple if they can identify the carrier holding the lock. Apple won’t remove the carrier lock, but they can usually identify the carrier. Some carriers will unlock for their customer, some might unlock for others that are willing to pay, and some carriers will not remove their lock regardless.

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