TheMr91071 t1_jeedr4f wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:28 PM

Buying from Apple unlocked is the way, even though TMO & VZW attached iphones purchased via Apple are unlocked also. Only ATT activated/attached iphones are locked. National retailers sell flex iphones, which lock to the carrier if the 1st SIM activated. Therefore, it's always best to buy from Apple sim free.

candieplace90 t1_jef49um wrote on March 31, 2023 at 3:38 PM

I can confirm with absolute certainty that this is correct all phones that come from apple weather paid for in full or paid monthly with the exception of AT&T phone are automatically unlocked.

Trax95008 t1_jefdeyn wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:37 PM

My phone came from apple, unlocked, on AT&T network, and even used AT&T financing… yet UNLOCKED!

europeanperson t1_jefgk48 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:57 PM

Yep same. Bought from apples website when iPhone 14 Pro came out, my carrier is AT&T and my phone was unlocked from the beginning.

rLima_Peru---Mod t1_jefud88 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:28 PM

That’s good news. I will see today when I pick it up from the Apple Store. I am going by the info that several apple employees and AT&T employees gave me.

rLima_Peru---Mod t1_jefue7i wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:28 PM

That’s good news. I will see today when I pick it up from the Apple Store. I am going by the info that several apple employees and AT&T employees gave me.

rLima_Peru---Mod t1_jeeg5l1 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:48 PM

I will test that out today and see if it still locks once I change my update my device on the AT&T app with the new esim.