Buying From Apple Store? New Policy Locks Financed iPhones to Verizon and T-Mobile

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If you are planning to buy an iPhone through a carrier like T-Mobile or Verizon, here’s something you might want to take note of. According to a post on Reddit, it seems that Apple will carrier lock an iPhone purchased through T-Mobile or Verizon as long as it is bought under an installment plan. Apple to carrier lock iPhone from T-Mobile and Verizon According to the post, there is a change in the FAQ section on Apple’s website.

It answers the question of whether or not the iPhone you’re buying is unlocked. Apple says that for the most part it is. However, if you’re buying it through a carrier financing plan from T-Mobile or Verizon, Apple will carrier lock your iPhone.

The good news is that it won’t be locked forever. It will only remain locked while you’re still paying off the phone. “However, if you choose to finance an iPhone through the AT&T Installment Plan, T-Mobile Equipment Installment Plan, or Verizon Device Payment Program, your iPhone will be locked to the carrier until paid in full.”

This is normal That being said, it’s not surprising that Apple is doing this. In fact, many carriers actually lock phones you buy through their financing plans. For starters, this is done for business purposes.

Locking a phone to their network means the carrier ensures you stay through your contract, allowing them to earn money through your bills. Secondly, it is also done for safety reasons. There have been many cases where people have abused unlocked phones bought through carriers.

Once they get the phone, they stop paying and just resell the phone for cash. As some of the comments on Reddit point out, this ruins their credit, but for some people, it doesn’t matter. They’ll just apply for another phone using someone else.

Whether it’s a friend or family member and just repeat the process. However, it should also be noted that it’s not that hard to unlock a phone. There are online services that will unlock the device, allowing you to use it on other networks or while traveling.

In any case, it’s something you might want to take note of if you are planning to buy an iPhone from either T-Mobile or Verizon in the future. The post Buying From Apple Store? New Policy Locks Financed iPhones to Verizon and T-Mobile appeared first on Android Headlines .