Will Apple or AT&T unlock my old iPhone 3G if I buy new iPhone 3G S?

Here's the story,
I want to buy the New iPhone 3G S (32GB) and currently have an iPhone 3G (16GB). I am going to cancel my ATT contract (and bite the bullet on the termination fee) and buy the new 3G S by entering a new contract. My question is this. Since I'm going to go into a new contract (due to the 3G S), and my old iPhone 3G is going to be off contract and 'mine', since it is no longer officially tied to a contract, will AT&T or Apple unlock it for me so I can either sell it (for others to use on AT&T or possible T-Mobile), or for use it in other parts of the world with a diff sim card? I'm wondering if they'll unlock it like the Hong Kong iPhones that are unlocked.
I don't want to jailbreak it, or use anything. The reason why is because there's always a delay in them releasing updates by about a few days to a few weeks every time there is a new version of iPhone firmware released. I'd rather have it officially done from AT&T or Apple so upgrades could be done immediately and whatever carriers sim card that is being used is good to go. Anyone know if they will do this for me? Or do I need to resort to 'other' unorthodox methods?
Thank you
~AirBruce
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I already checked. I purchased my iPhone 3G on the launch date back in July '08. I've paid the bill the day my bill was issued, days ahead of its due date, and for some reason, even through it's magic 8-ball wisdom, said I was not eligible for and upgrade. Not till Dec. of this year at least.
So even though my phone is now technically 'mine' and off their contract, they still won't unlock it for me? How come?

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