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5 things to know before unlocking your AT&T iPhone

5 things to know before unlocking your AT&T iPhone

by ben patterson | Apr 9, 2012 | how-tos, phones

Want to use your AT&T iPhone with another carrier, such as T-Mobile or an overseas network? If so, good news: AT&T will now “unlock” your iPhone for use on another compatible wireless carrier, although there are a few “ifs,”...
Is the unlocked iPhone 4S compatible with my carrier? (reader mail)

Is the unlocked iPhone 4S compatible with my carrier? (reader mail)

by ben patterson | Nov 21, 2011 | how-tos, phones

Linda writes: I was wanting to buy the unlocked version of the iPhone 4S for my son for Christmas but wasn’t sure if the phone was compatible with the carrier in our area. Help! Hi Linda! So, here’s the thing with the unlocked iPhone: it will only work...
Unlocked iPhone on tap for Wednesday? (And what’s an “unlocked” phone?)

Unlocked iPhone on tap for Wednesday? (And what’s an “unlocked” phone?)

by ben patterson | Jun 13, 2011 | how-tos, phones, rumorville

The Apple rumor du jour has it that the U.S. will finally be getting an unlocked version of the iPhone 4 later this week. Before I launch into the details, though, you might be wondering: what is an “unlocked” phone, anyway? Update: Apple confirmed its...

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