AT&T Unlock Policy (for used iPhone purchase - rejected)

AT&T's unlocking policy is pretty much the same as every carrier that offers official unlocking: only current or former customers. In all honesty, I'm not aware of any carrier that will unlock unless you meet that requirement. At least AT&T doesn't charge...most carriers do.

Why don't you just sign up for a post-paid plan...month-to-month...no contact...then request the unlock yourself?

Good luck.

Hi,

Did you already sovle the unlock problem? I also got a that problem. I bought the used Iphone 4 from COWBOOM, and submitted my unlock rewuest but they denied my request because of the ineligible invoice copy?!.So, how about your iphone?

Contrary to what wjosten said, yes AT&T will unlock a used iphone regardless of whether you're a customer. I know, because two months ago I purchased my 32 gb AT&T iPhone 4 off Craigslist, and submitted a request myself and had it unlocked. It would have been easier if sellers would do that before they sell their phones, but as in my case he didn't take the time to do it. The only provision is that it is out of contract. Before you do anything, write up a receipt with all the pertinent info; name of seller, product description, where you purchased it from (Craigslist) serial number, IMEI number, price etc. etc. Then email it to the seller and have them confirm the sale. Once you have the receipt in hand, go to the following:

https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/client/en_US/termsAndCondition

At the top of the page, right hand side, click on 'Non-Customer'. Enter the requested data. If I remember correctly, the phone number is the seller's number, or former number. Then enter your name, email address, etc. You'll receive an email from AT&T telling you to submit a fax of the sales receipt within 48 hours. The process can take up to 7 business days.

Hope this helps.

I too had bought a used 32GB 3GS about a year ago in Januray from Craigslist. My contract was over in May and AT&T unlocked that 3GS sometime during the summer. My request took about two months, guess they were very busy.

But you know I bought it from "COWBOOM", there is little discount when I paid for this phone? I sent the receipt copy to AT$T but they denied the fax. I DONT know what is wrong.

Really? Then why don't you get HU191's AT&T locked iPhone unlocked for him/her, since AT&T keeps denying their request.

And the original poster's phone as well, since AT&T keeps denying their request. In fact, why don't you search this forum, we just had another poster, today, that AT&T has denied a request to unlock, twice, for the same reasons.

So, you bought the prepaid sim card for that phone and after sveral months usage you submit unlock request? If that work I will try that .

See this post in the thread

wjosten

Why don't you just sign up for a post-paid plan...month-to-month...no contact...then request the unlock yourself?

Also

Any existing AT&T account holder can approach them on your behalf. AT&T unlocks five iPhones per account.

Message was edited by: RajaRani

Really!? I actually have another iphone4 (I bought this used iphone for my wife) and joined to AT&T FAMILY PLAN, but I am not the holder.So I can fill the holder`s information and submit the unlock request?

Might as well try, you've got nothing to lose.

OK, my holder said it no more chance for another iphone to unlock, I will try join the post pay plan and try to unlock it.