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Is network unlocking permanent?

When a network officially unlocks an iphone is it permanent? Some dealers have suggested that the phone will relock to the new network when sim is sctivated.

iPhone 5, iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Dec 6, 2012 12:20 AM

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Posted on Dec 6, 2012 3:20 AM

Unlocking is permanent, and can only be done by the carrier.

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Is network unlocking permanent?

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