Unlocking my Iphone 5c for international use?

I purchased an Iphone 5c (blue) from a online store directed to my country. I got it new and It's locked with USA Sprint carrier, the strange thing is that it came with a Sprint chip inside which made me able to semi-activate my phone, but right now I can't use it with Dominican Republic's carriers since I need to unlock it. I'm desesperate, I'm all uncommunicated, It's been a month since I got this Iphone full new in it's box.
The chip's number is: 309-253-9769 but it seems it's no activated. I tried to create an account in the sprint website but it says the number its invalid. I don't want to sell this phone because I love itttt! What can I do?
I asked if theres a way to unlock it here but I got negative response from everybody. Is there a way to make Sprint Unlock my phone for international use permanently?
I'v always lived here in Domincan Republic, never traveled anywhere, I purchased this phone by myself.
What can I do?
Thank you.

You bought a gray market phone. Sprint will only unlock phones for current Sprint customers in good standing. If you're not a Sprint customer, they will not unlock it for you at all.
Return it and get your money back if you can.
Next time, buy your phone from an authorized source.

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