Unlocking my iPhone after the contract is over
I purchased my iPhone 18 months ago and my contract with O2 is running out. I am moving for a ob to different country that also have iPhones and I was wondering whether it is possible to LEGALLY unlock my iPhone after the contract it over so I can use it with other operator in other country. Any details, like procedure, prices and everything would be apprecieated.
Not sure if you can. It's down to the carrier in your country as to whether they feel like it or not.
[This list|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1937] will give you more details.
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