HT1267 can apple unlock iphones once out of contract as network providers have to go to apple for unlocking is this true?

hi can anyone answer the question why do phone carriers have to go to apple to get phones unlocked can apple do this for you once phone is out of the contract/3 month period?

The carrier has to authorise Apple to set up the unlock via iTunes. Apple does not initiate unlocking unless authorised by the carrier to which the phone is locked.

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