Most of those are still subsidized and to unlock you have to pay up to get the deal. You didn't reveal what the deal was so I'm going to make the assumption this is the usual deal.
As to you not seeing the particular thread, the discussion about folk feeling ripped off over subsidized phones (is it or not your phone discussions) is rather well done. Too many times the poster flames out about that.
I have the opportunity to acquire an i6 which is currently with AT&T. However, my service is with Verizon. Can the ATT i6 be unlocked and then be activated using my Verizon service?
Sorry if I am asking a question that has been answered many times already. I didn't see this particular thread listed already.
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