iphone 6 and plus refresh unlock

[Anonymous]

if i buy the iphone 6 and request the unlock code straight away will it be accepted or is it 6 months again?

[Anonymous]

Hi when will o2 allow iPhone 6 to be unlocked? As I will he going away in a few weeks for a month so I'll need to use it on another network 

[jonsie]

In the past new iphones have been excluded from unlocking for around 6 months.

Some on a Refresh contract ngot the phones unlocked by paying off the handset.

[Toby]

Hi guys,

Just to let you know, I've merged a couple of iPhone 6 unlock threads here together as they both asked the same question and you can easily have a shared discussion

If and when I find out any info on unlocking, I shall let everyone know on the community.

[Anonymous]

This is an interesting point. I've been with O2 since the iPhone 3G and have always had a challenge getting them unlocked.

I skipped the 5S but it took 6 months and a lot of arguing with O2 to get the 5 unlocked when I purchase that on contract 2 years ago; and I specifically asked at point of sale if I could unlock it (was told yes).

2 years down the line, once I saw that Three sell them unlocked and do unlimited 4G data plans, I figured I'd have a change. I travel a lot so unlocked is very useful for me; plus the Three 'Feel At Home' roaming plan is another big win for a regular traveller.

I'm sad to leave O2 though, as I've never had an issue with the network. I explained that to the 'retentions' agent when I was getting my PAC code, and she stated 'You could have got your iPhone 6 unlocked within 24 hours if you'd stayed with O2' - I explained my previous 6 month woe's and she said, "There must have been a policy change, its 24 hours".... but as always, nothing transparent on the site that backs that up.

[MI5]

We'll discover O2's policy soon enough, I'm sure, but for now it sounds like you've done the best thing for your own situation.....

[jonsie]

I would have done the same in your situation. It won't be long before we get the first post complaining O2 won't unlock the phone straightaway.

[Anonymous]

I'd like mine to be unlocked as I am flying to the states the next day and would like to use a local sim card. I can't think of anyone I know that could have an unlocked iPhone 6 as something to rub into people's faces.

[scouserjohn]

I've just tried to have my iphone 6 unlocked ( Pay monthly, long term customer) and treceived the message they are not unlocking 6's at the moment.

[jonsie]

That's correct and the information is stated on the unlocking page. Usually around 6 months....

[Cleoriff]

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@jonsie wrote:

That's correct and the information is stated on the unlocking page. Usually around 6 months....

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I have read somewhere that it COULD be 90 days in some cases @jonsie ....although the general rule is 6 months as you say?... I was sure I had read that certain circumstances would allow it....it was another thread...but....?