iPhone Carrier Locked

To clarify: Only the carrier the device is locked to can unlock it for use on other carriers.

Some carriers charge a fee for unlocking. Many do not.

In most cases, a carrier will NOT unlock the device unless you are a current or former customer in good standing.

Some will not unlock a device that is not currently active on their network.

If you bought a used phone that is carrier locked, and you are not a customer of the carrier it is locked to, it’s recommended you return the device for a refund and buy one you can use.

The odds of you being able to get it legitimately unlocked are low.

Yes, if the phone is yours and the account is in your name.

Contact your carrier to arrange payment. When the phone is paid off, ask the carrier to unlock the phone.