Easy Unlock for AT&T Phones

**bigb252** · 07-27-2007, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by cmc0

DO they really unlock iPhone's as well? I'm a AT&T customer as well and I'd be willing to pick up another iPhone tomorrow if I can call in and get it unlocked. Also does it unlock the browser settings on the iPhone?

I'm 98% positive he was joking. Look at his cell phone provider

**timeless2** · 07-28-2007, 07:07 AM

Mine's coming in 5 to 7 days. Just signed up for service 2 days ago.

**cmc0** · 07-28-2007, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by bigb252

I'm 98% positive he was joking. Look at his cell phone provider

How come AT&T is unlocking every other phone but the iPhone?

**wookiee2cu** · 07-28-2007, 01:03 PM

Probably due to an agreement they had with Apple.

**cmc0** · 07-28-2007, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by Nickberry

There is a strict agreement between Apple and AT&T. The're not taking any chances of the iPhone leaking to another GSM network. The only "real" reason for unlocking a phone is world travel, hence why the Apple "masterpiece" isn't quad-band.

I'm 100% sure the iPhone is quad-band. A friend of mine is using one right now in the UK (At $1.29 a min!) so if you can tell these guys you need to unlock a Treo or blackjack for a trip to Europe, why not a iPhone?

**Nickberry** · 07-28-2007, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by cmc0

I'm 100% sure the iPhone is quad-band. A friend of mine is using one right now in the UK (At $1.29 a min!) so if you can tell these guys you need to unlock a Treo or blackjack for a trip to Europe, why not a iPhone?

The iPhone is definitely quad band, I stand corrected.
I just left a message on my at&t rep's voicemail about this unlocking issue. All that being said, the only reason I can think of is because of the fixed sims. You can't get to the sim, so technically there'd be no way to replace it with a foreign card. You can use the international roaming with it, I think at&t just wants to keep it use exclusively on it's own network. I could be wrong...will get back to you when my rep calls. (rep is an att know all)

**cmc0** · 07-28-2007, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by Nickberry

The iPhone is definitely quad band, I stand corrected.
I just left a message on my at&t rep's voicemail about this unlocking issue. All that being said, the only reason I can think of is because of the fixed sims. You can't get to the sim, so technically there'd be no way to replace it with a foreign card. You can use the international roaming with it, I think at&t just wants to keep it use exclusively on it's own network. I could be wrong...will get back to you when my rep calls. (rep is an att know all)

You must need alot of correcting mate! The iPhone's sim is defintly not fixed. All you have to do is just use a paper clip on the top little hole and that removes the SIM card tray. At least that's how it works on my wife's.

BUt still, call your rep and see if they can unlock the iPhone, if every other AT&T phone can be unlocked, why not the iPhone

**Nickberry** · 07-28-2007, 02:09 PM

Heard from my rep...

According to Apple and AT&T, by removing the sim tray, you're voiding the warranty. That is, IF they can tell it's been removed somehow.

The sim is "fixed" and set to be removed only be techs for repair purposes. It is not to be removed by the consumer, hence it's lack of accessibility. A paper clip is nifty but not as nifty as removing your phone's back panel and battery.

As for unlocking it, the iPhone is in a 5-Year exclusivity contract with AT&T and under no circumstances shall it be used on a different network.

If your in love with the iPhone and need to have one while traveling abroad, you may be interested in the CECT P168....an illicit iPhone clone available in Europe this December. Click for info.

And yes....it has dual sim trays. And no...it's not coming to the states for legal reasons.

**cmc0** · 07-28-2007, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by Nickberry

If your in love with the iPhone and need to have one while traveling abroad, you may be interested in the CECT P168....an illicit iPhone clone available in Europe this December. Click for info.

That POS, no thanks. Besides I'm sure someone is working on unlocking the iPhone as we speak

**martinctv** · 07-31-2007, 03:11 PM

Worked like a charm. The Rep helped me unlock my Blackjack within 2 minutes. Thanks for the info.

Originally Posted by Nickberry

My manager just emailed this to me, it's an easy and FREE way to get your AT&T (Cingular) phone unlocked for international use or use on another GSM network.

Simply call 1-(916)-843-4685, that's AT&T's international support line, you have to tell them you are going to be traveling overseas or to Europe where you are going to need to use one of their foreign sim cards. They are going to ask you why your going there, make something up, but they have to feel convinced your actually traveling.

Unlock codes cost anywhere from $25 - $35 online, this is a free and legit way to do it! If your selling a Cingular phone on eBay, unlock it first. It will enhance the product power as T-Mobile customers can purchase the phone as well.

**Aurora-Project** · 07-31-2007, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by Nickberry

As for unlocking it, the iPhone is in a 5-Year exclusivity contract with AT&T and under no circumstances shall it be used on a different network.

5 years? I thought it was only 2.

**Nickberry** · 07-31-2007, 03:55 PM

according to my rep, it's a 5-year deal, hence why sites like www.freetheiphone.org even exist.

**msszq** · 07-31-2007, 06:58 PM

Would this also work with older phones? I talked to regular customer service today to unlock my motorola v551 and the agent was willing to do it, but after filling out the information she said that the system won't let her put it through since the phone is no longer supported by the new at&t (even though I got it as an at&t customer prior to switching to cingular). Any thoughts?