Carrier Will AT&T unlock an iPhone purchased after leaving AT&T?

[dmk1974]

I recently switched from AT&T to T-Mobile. After I paid off my last bill and ETF, they unlocked an iPhone for me that was previously used on AT&T (via their online site). It says you can unlock up to 5 phones per year.

My question is: If I buy a used iPhone off ebay or craigslist that is locked to AT&T and then submit the unlock request (while again checking the box as a former subscriber), will AT&T unlock the phone for me even though I never personally used the phone on their network via my own account? Has anyone attempted this in my same situation? Thanks!

 

[T5BRICK]

As per the AT&T website:

Former customers are allowed a total of five device unlocks per former account.

I just put a request in to unlock an iPhone 5 I recently purchased off of craigslist. It hasn't been rejected, but I also haven't received the confirmation email.

 

[dmk1974]

As per the AT&T website:



I just put a request in to unlock an iPhone 5 I recently purchased off of craigslist. It hasn't been rejected, but I also haven't received the confirmation email.

Thanks, please report back either way!

 

[outie2k]

That's not going to work assuming the original owner is still under contract. That contract (not yours) must be fulfilled before they will unlock it.

 

[T5BRICK]

Thanks, please report back either way!

I just received my unlock confirmation email. I'm away from home, but I'll restore it when I'm back.

 

[dmk1974]

I just received my unlock confirmation email. I'm away from home, but I'll restore it when I'm back.

Cool, thanks!

 

[nox5]

If the phone is no longer under contract they will unlock it. If someone does not have att account use someone else's att account or buy unlock for $20. For under contract iPhones unlock is $50-$100 and harder to unlock.

 

[Ajones330]

Other thing is do you know if the device has been blacklisted...