I Own My Phone According to the FCC - AT&T Has Its Own Laws

I was warned! I may have the opportunity to have my family travel internationally with me in August, so I went to the AT&T website and requested that their phones be unlocked so we can pickup some international nano sims while traveling. We had switched over to AT&T from Verizon in December because they offered a great discount for the company I work for. As I filled out each form and then validated them from the e-mail that was sent to me, I systematically received rejections to unlock the phones. I'm thinking to myself that the phones were discounted, but I did pay for them and according to the new law signed in February 2015 and the FCC I own the phones. If I wanted out of the contract they'd hit me with an early termination fee (ETF) which is what I agreed to, but why not unlock my phones?
So I call the number on the rejection e-mail and was told by the rep that they no longer unlock phones till after the agreement period. I explain to him the situation above and he told me it was AT&T's policy and I could keep my existing plan, pay the ETF for each phone and they then could unlock the phones. I then asked asked after the 24 months would AT&T refund the ETF he said no.
He suggested I speak to a supervisor. After about a 20 minute wait he said there was going to be an extended wait and could the supervisor call me back. I gave him my number and 3 hours later my phone has yet to ring.
Now I get to pay full price for my iPhone 5s phones so I can get my phones get unlocked. The service has been great, but now I'm steaming. Then I go to watch TV and the banner now says DirecTV - Part of the AT&T Family. I know, I was warned.
Has anyone logged a complaint with the FCC? Any suggestion?

It won't help to complain to the FCC because their ruling allowed carriers to put in place rules like the two-year service contract must be completed first.
"Q: When is my device eligible for unlocking?
Your postpaid device is eligible to be unlocked by a participating provider after you have fulfilled the applicable service contract, completed the device installment plan or paid an early termination fee. Your prepaid device is eligible to be unlocked by a participating provider no later than one year after activation, consistent with reasonable time, payment, or usage requirements.
Q: Can my mobile service provider refuse to unlock my phone because I owe them money or am currently under contract?
Yes.  Providers do not have to unlock devices for customers or former customers that are not in good standing.  You should contact your mobile service provider to understand the terms and conditions of your agreement and your provider's unlocking policies."
The quotes are from the FCC's website at: https://www.fcc.gov/device-unlocking-faq
 

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