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tl01

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What's the difference btwn a factor unlocked phone and one unblocked by the carrier? If AT&T has unlocked my phone I assume it can then be used on other US carriers?
Thanks!
 

tl01

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No difference.
They both will accept and work with any GSM sim.

Thanks! Is one unlocked by AT&T worth more than a not unlocked phone. It's a 4s. I assume that most people selling their 4s's can get them unlocked right?
 

Applejuiced

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At the iPhone hacks section.
Thanks! Is one unlocked by AT&T worth more than a not unlocked phone. It's a 4s. I assume that most people selling their 4s's can get them unlocked right?

Yes, it should sell for a little more and faster since it can be used on any GSM carrier.
Not everyone knows about the AT&T ebay unlocks etc...
Most buyerd just want a phone that is already unlocked and they dont have to do any work besides sticking their sim in and use it.
 

tl01

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Jun 20, 2010
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Yes, it should sell for a little more and faster since it can be used on any GSM carrier.
Not everyone knows about the AT&T ebay unlocks etc...
Most buyerd just want a phone that is already unlocked and they dont have to do any work besides sticking their sim in and use it.

Mine was unlocked by att not on e bay. Thanks for your help!
 
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