I have a brand new iPhone 4GS from Bell Carrier, I want to have it unlock for my Roger's carrier, is this possible?

Question

I have my step-son's iPhone 4GS from Bell Carrier, he upgraded his phone, I have a 4G, and I contacted Bell in order to have my phone unlocked so I can replace my phone with the 4GS with my present carrier of Roger's. Bell customer service informed me that they are no permitted to unlock iPhone and directed me to Apple.
I am a bit confused, these are very good phones and now I cannot use it because it is locked with a carrier, obviously the phone is paid for if Bell offered the free upgrade. Why can I not be able to use this phone and put my SIM card from Roger's and use it, instead we are disposing of good equipment that is obviously bad for the environmnent.
It is very simple, again I believe Bell is monopolizing, they want me to take this phone and get a plan with them, however, the story is that Roger's originally unlock the iphone for $50, and I bought a Bell SIM car dr $25.00, but I cannot pay Bell to do the same.
Can Apple authorize the unlock of this phone when the carrier refuses to do?

Answer 1

Apple does not unlock phones. Only the original cellular provider, in this case Bell, can authorize unlocking. They are passing the buck for their decision to not provide unlocking.
Message was edited by: stedman1