Are iPhones in the new lease program unlocked?

MMichalis wrote:

Is the new lease iphone program is unlocked cell units

Yes. ALWAYS as stated by Apple:

For iPhone only: In order to lease an iPhone, you must select an eligible carrier (AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon), but you cannot use a prepaid carrier plan. A leased iPhone is always unlocked, so you can switch carriers at any time, subject to your carrier’s terms.

from the footnotes at: Apple Upgrade launches in the United States

MMichalis wrote:

Is the new lease iphone program is unlocked cell units

Good question... i might suspect it is tied to specific carrier option...

read the small print:

"For iPhone only: In order to lease an iPhone, you must select an eligible carrier (AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon), but you cannot use a prepaid carrier plan. A leased iPhone is always unlocked, so you can switch carriers at any time, subject to your carrier’s terms. "

ref:

Apple Upgrade - iPhone - Love it. Lease it. Upgrade it

Apple Upgrade launches in the United States

Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

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