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Apple has ended the option for iPhones financed through T-Mobile and Verizon to be unlocked.
United States
Who
Apple, T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T
What
Apple has ended the option for iPhones financed through T-Mobile and Verizon to be unlocked.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:43:12 GMT · 2h 27m ago
Where
United States ·
Why
Previously, only AT&T devices on carrier payment plans were locked, but now iPhones financed through T-Mobile and Verizon will also be locked to their respective carriers.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
This change affects consumers financing iPhones through T-Mobile and Verizon, as their devices will now be locked to those carriers, limiting flexibility for users who previously had the option for unlocked devices.
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- HIGHPCMaghttps://www.pcmag.com/news/apple-ends-unlocked-option-for-carrier-financed-iphone-purchases
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