Moving to Europe w/out of contract 3GS?

[AdhamL]

I'm moving to Europe next summer, right at the point my two year initial contract with AT&T expires on my 3GS. I'd like to be able to continue using the phone and all its capabilities once I'm over there, but am not exactly sure what all I need to do in order for that to work. I imagine it includes getting the phone carrier unlocked in the US before leaving (will AT&T do this once the contract is finished?), then getting a new SIM and data plan for a carrier in the country I'm going to. Could some kind soul let me know what I'd need to do step-by-step to accomplish this, and if there's anything I need to be especially careful about along the way? Thank you -

 

[Applejuiced]

I'm moving to Europe next summer, right at the point my two year initial contract with AT&T expires on my 3GS. I'd like to be able to continue using the phone and all its capabilities once I'm over there, but am not exactly sure what all I need to do in order for that to work. I imagine it includes getting the phone carrier unlocked in the US before leaving (will AT&T do this once the contract is finished?), then getting a new SIM and data plan for a carrier in the country I'm going to. Could some kind soul let me know what I'd need to do step-by-step to accomplish this, and if there's anything I need to be especially careful about along the way? Thank you -

No, AT&T doesnt carrier unlock any US iphones and neither does Apple.
You're stuck using it only with an AT&T simcard or jailbreak and software unlock it.
If I was you I'd sell it here in the US and use the money towards purchasing a factory unlocked iphone from Europe instead. Or you'd be stuck with having to deal with jailbreaks, shsh's, basebands, unlock versions etc....
Not sure if you're up for it, I know its not for everyone.

 

[AdhamL]

Thanks - not what I wanted to hear, but what I expected, I guess.