AT&T US iPhone5S/5C & possible move to Canada?

[basement zombie]

My iPhone4 contract is up and I'm considering buying a new iPhone5S/5C. My only concern is that I might move to Canada in a year and a half from now and I'm not sure if I would be able to continue to use the phone in Canada. Maybe switch over to another AT&T plan if that happens which will enable me use in Canada until the contract is up?

Anyone know?

 

[alent1234]

Just pay the eft when you move and have AT&T unlock it

 

[basement zombie]

Just pay the eft when you move and have AT&T unlock it

Thanks!
How do I figure out how much the eft is, and how much it costs for AT&T to unlock it for me?

 

[joeshmo2010]

The ETF is $325 - $10 for each month you completed service under the contract. If you cancel the contract in 18 months, then you will pay $325-$180. I don't think there is a fee for them to unlock your device.

 

[jsh]

AT&T waived my ETF when I moved to canada. Just explain to them that you are required to move out of country for work/school. Got it waived with no problem. Went to the Rogers store once I got to Canada, got a SIM and plan and then I was using my iphone immediately.

Edit: I didn't to pay AT&T to unlock either.

 

[alent1234]

at&t unlocks for free any iphone that is out of contract or ETF has been paid off

 

[Col Ronson]

at&t unlocks for free any iphone that is out of contract or ETF has been paid off

they'll unlock basically any AT&T phone that is out of contract. current customers limited to 5 per year.

 

[basement zombie]

Great - thanks for the info, folks.