I would like to learn more about what the difference between a locked and unlocked iPhone 4S is.
A couple of points I would like answered:
-How do you tell if an iPhone 4S is currently locked or unlocked?
-What does an unlocked iPhone 4S allow me to do that I cannot do with a locked iPhone 4S? (Details! I know the basics already, but what are the technical details of the change?)
-What are the disadvantages of an unlocked iPhone 4S that a locked one doesn't have?
If you are a Verizon Rep, please no canned responses, no advertisements, etc.
If you are a random person, please do not post links to random websites that claim to unlock phones.
I already know HOW to get an iPhone 4S unlocked, I am looking for more detailed info about the concept of "locking" itself.
Additionally, it would be great if someone could provide some context with regard to AT&T's policies if you happen to know them, like how is AT&T unlocking diff. from Verizon unlocking, if there even is a difference.
Verizon Wireless does not help people unlock devices for use with other US carriers and it's also against the terms of service to help others with information on it - so the official Verizon Wireless forums are probably not the best place to ask.
Again, I have no interest in learning how to do it. I am interesting in getting some no bs information about the entire concept of it. Because all parties involved, from Verizon to AT&T to Apple all give very conflicting information about everything. I have no idea how this stuff works, and what it even means to different companies.
My biggest concern is the fact that I am not allowed to take the phone that I purchased and actually utilize all the cellular hardware inside it. I am paying Verizon monthly. We make all the payments. We have been paying them longer than the initial two year contract that my dad started a while back. So we have already payed for Verizon's subsidies. So why are we restricted from using a Verizon-activated iPhone on American GSM networks? Sure we can use the GSM nets overseas, but I can't just get a simple $60 prepaid data plan with AT&T ALL WHILE STILL PAYING VERIZON MONTHLY?
If the above is false information, please correct me, but I am getting this directly from AT&T reps, Apple reps, and secondary Verizon information.
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