26.03.2013 17:50 Uhr, Quelle: Engadget

T-Mobile handsets will remain network locked, can be freed when the device is yours

At T-Mobile's UnCarrier event, there's been a lot of talk about how you, the customer, is no longer tied in. No contracts, no obligations, no restrictions, right? Turns out that new iPhone you've just paid $99 upfront for isn't so liberal, as the Magenta carrier has said that any phones you pick up will be locked to the T-Mobile network. There is a welcome caveat though: as long as you've paid the cost of the phone off, T-Mob will unlock it for you. That means if you're unhappy with whatever new plan you're on, you can take the phone elsewhere as long as you've paid your dues, either with a flat one-time payment, or by satisfying all th

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