iPhone 5 Network Unlock

[Anonymous]

Hello,

Would like to know if O2 would allow me to unlock my iPhone 5 to any network, I have submitted a unlock request form at www.o2.co.uk/unlockmyiphone

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

[adamtemp64 · Accepted solution]

not at present as stated in your link

[Anonymous]

Yea they will want you to use their services to recoup the subsidy levied against it.

I chose sim free from apple in order to have more scope.

[Anonymous]

Is the unlock available after 12 months or after you completed the minimum term

[adamtemp64]

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@Anonymous wrote:

Is the unlock available after 12 months or after you completed the minimum term

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neither when o2 decide to

[MI5]

I don't see the point of refusing to unlock for x amount of months. You still have to pay the contract even if you never use the SIM, so makes no sense......

[perksie]

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@MI5 wrote:
I don't see the point of refusing to unlock for x amount of months. You still have to pay the contract even if you never use the SIM, so makes no sense......

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I'm sure the reason behind it is fascinating, I can't help thinking Apple may be involved.

I'd love to know the truth.

[MI5]

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@perksie wrote:

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@MI5 wrote:
I don't see the point of refusing to unlock for x amount of months. You still have to pay the contract even if you never use the SIM, so makes no sense......

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I can't help thinking Apple may be involved.

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I'd guess that's a lot closer to the truth than you might think....

[jonsie]

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@MI5 wrote:
I don't see the point of refusing to unlock for x amount of months. You still have to pay the contract even if you never use the SIM, so makes no sense......

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Exactly.

[Anonymous]

I thought I read somewhere that they don't unlock for the first few months, to stop people from upgrading, unlocking it and then selling the phone on, therefore depriving other o2 users from getting a handset during the period when there is short supply.