iPhone 6S bought sim-free

[Anonymous]

I purchased a 6s from CPW sim free and put in an o2 sim I had lying around to activate it while I waited for a replacement for my contract sim (on EE). Stupidly didn't realise they locked to the first carrier and now can't get the phone unlocked. Are CS normally as obstructive as I have encountered recently? Put a request in for an unlock, no contact after the 72 hours. Tried live chat, told that I had to go to CPW to unlock, which I know is not correct. Tried live chat again, told that Apple had not "authorised" o2 to unlock 6s. Spoke to Apple, obviously they told me they cannot help. Is there any way I can get this unlocked or should I try and return it to CPW for a replacement?

[Anonymous]

It's not very clear on their website that iPhones lock to the first carrier though. o2 should unlock but their "Gurus" seem to think that Apple and CPW have access to the IMEI database to get that changed. It's like banging my head against the proverbial. Request is in again, hopefully it gets resolved soon.

[MI5]

"iPhone will lock itself to the network of the first SIM card that is used in the phone. Subsequently attempting to use it on any other network, for example by replacing the SIM card, may mean it becomes permanently unusable. SIM free iPhones can only be used with a UK-network SIM card, and will not accept foreign SIM cards."
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/apple/iphone-6?dealtype=SimFree&capacity=16GB

[Anonymous]

o2 CAN unlock the phone, they just don't train their "gurus" enough for them to have the knowledge to do it. I'm going to take this to Ofcom and make a complaint. They really don't know what they're doing.

[MI5]

Yes we know they can, we've already said that.
It's just o2 policy not to unless it's fully paid for, for the first 6 months or so and this is sanctioned by OFCOM so I doubt they will be interested in your mistake tbh.
You have been advised to seek help from CPW or get back onto o2 and explain if the phone has been purchased outright.

[Anonymous]

Is there any reason for your tone? I thought this was meant to be a community. Instead it seems like a board of o2 fan boys who are not able to accept that CS are useless. I have explained that the phone was purchased outright a number of times, but I really cannot get through to any one who knows what they're talking about.

[Cleoriff]

Actually I didn't realise you had purchased the phone outright. I presumed it was bought on contract from CPW. If it is paid for.... there is absolutely no reason for it not to be unlocked...

Not sure without reading back whether you have already completed the unlock form?

https://www.o2.co.uk/apps/help/help?qid=1&q1=2&route=unlocking&case=Handset%20Unlocking%20Form

[Anonymous]

Yes, I've completed two, latest one came back saying they don't unlock iPhone 6s and the first was ignored. CS keep telling me to go back to CPW, I'm running out of patience at this point.

[MI5]

Indeed I've asked a number of times if purchased outright and the question wasn't answered and as I've said, as so, call CS and explain and they will unlock it for you.
PS, I don't have a tone - but it seems you do.....?