Verizon iPhone 4S: New Carrier Option in Settings menu...?

[Prof.]

This just randomly appeared in my settings menu about 30 mins ago. I called VZN support and they have no idea what caused it. Is my iPhone 4S now unlocked, or something?

 

[ohio.emt]

I have att and it just showed up on my 4s today

 

[batting1000]

It's nothing new. It's just that it's usually hidden. Nothing to worry about, you're phone is not unlocked. I get it sometimes on my Sprint 4S, but usually only after I restore / update. Don't worry about it.

 

[Broph]

Had it on mine since day one here in NZ (iPhone 4s).... Must have to do with something on the carrier's end.

 

[cynics]

Mine doesn't have it. I plugged into iTunes to check for carrier updates but nothing. Interesting. I have a Verizon 4S.

 

[sviato]

I've always had this except on top it doesn't say "Carriers" it says "Network Selection". I think it may be for roaming because when I went to the states I was able to turn off that option and select a carrier manually, and with the option on the phone would just search and pick a carrier on its own.

 

[Prof.]

I've concluded this option only appears when i'm in a very low coverage area and when my iPhone is searching for a signal.

 

[Nermal]

I've had it since day 1, and like sviato it says "Network Selection" once I go into it. There's a separate menu for roaming, but I think this was added by Telecom here in NZ.