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iPhone 4 no contract at&t locked?

I live in DC, I bought a new iphone 4 with no contract in the US. Because I work with an airline company I fly a lot to my home country Belgium. When I'm here I want to use my Belgian SIM-card with the iPhone to avoid unexpected costs. Is this possible? Can Apple unlock my phone if needed?

iphone 4, iOS 4

Posted on Aug 30, 2010 7:04 AM

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Aug 30, 2010 7:12 AM in response to brambo1979

All iphones sold in the US are carrier locked to AT&T with no way to officially unlock them, as AT&T does not offer unlocking for the iphone. Only AT&T can unlock your iphone, not Apple, but AT&T does not offer unlocking for anyone for any reason. Makes no difference whether you purchased with or without a two year commitment, the phone is locked to AT&T.

Aug 30, 2010 8:26 AM in response to brambo1979

brambo1979 wrote:
Is there a contact email, where i can discuss my problem with at&t. I can always try. In Holland t-mobile will unlock your iphone for 120€ if you want to remove your t-mobile simlock. Maybe at&t does this too...


Even if you contact them and discuss your problem, AT&T and Apple will not unlock your iphone regardless of what situation you have. It will still stay locked to AT&T Period.

Aug 30, 2010 8:30 AM in response to gazpad

gazpad wrote:
Can i ask the other way... i have an iphone 4 on 02. I have used it in europe and picks up other carriers and in uk it will show orange, vodafone etc when 02 signal is out of range (although wont connect obviously) i am going to USA soon, can i buy an AT&T prepaid micro sim and use it in my phone ?


I don't think AT&T does a prepaid for the iphone 4, but you can do a month to month plan with no contract required.

iPhone 4 no contract at&t locked?

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