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Will o2 ever unlock the iPhone 6S?

iphone4sir
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So, previously O2 after say a period of 3-6 months used to allow you to unlock an iPhone to use a different sim ,say when you're abroad and don't want to pay their Dick Turpin style international rates.

 

I've since queried this and they've now said as I'm on 'refresh' I'd have to pay the balance of the phone upfront to have it unlocked.

 

Is this now the status quo or is there a period - which they won't divulge for fear of breaking the official secrets act that will pass and they will unlock it?

 

The wooly T&Cs won't say anything about a period of time.  I've been with 02 15 years and I fear it's time to hang up on them once and for all.

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@Anonymous on twitter just replied with the usual " Hi Adam, you would need to pay off device plan before we can unlock the phone"

 

I have responded saying the unlock page needs updating to reflect this.

 

As far as i know this is a big change in policy and will it affect other highend Handsets?

twitter convo https://twitter.com/G1TWB/status/715156786915975168 (edit for full thread)

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***** UPDATE *****

 

@g1twb We've checked with our team and we can confirm the iPhone 6s can be unlocked from today. You can request this via the My O2 app.

 

 

Will request and report back later

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Good news. It was always going to coincide with the 6se launch...:smileywink:

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@adamtemp64 you're too quick! grin

 

http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Welcome-News/Unlock-your-iPhone-6S-6S-Plus-from-today/td-p/960340

 

 

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@Toby never too quick just on the ball guess that solves this thread then lol

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@adamtemp64 wrote:

@Toby never too quick just on the ball guess that solves this thread then lol


@Solved for sure @adamtemp64 wink

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Done wink
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About time lol

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Yeah 

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